Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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All Present


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 * Adopt Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 Student Recognition

Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Involved:

  • Korbin Hurst - Kindergarten
  • Paul Price - 5th grade
  • Rhiley Skaggs - 8th grade
  • Wyatt Estep - 11th grade

2.2 All-Ohio Athletes

Recognize the following student athletes for earning 1st Team All-Ohio:

  • Ella Payne - Division III 1st Team All-Ohio Volleyball (Setter)
  • Landon Kurtzman - Division IV 1st Team All-Ohio Football (Defensive End)
  • Landon Campbell - Division IV 1st Team All-Ohio Football (Punter)

3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

November 15, 2022 Regular Board of Education Monthly Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President  X
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

3.2 2022-2023 Memorandum of Understanding - Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion City School District, Crawford County Schools and Crawford County Agencies with the Ohio Heartland Community Action Head Start, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

3.3 Addendum Item - Donations

Recommend to accept an American Flag from the Galion VFW for the Galion Middle School.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4. TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 November 2022 Financial Reports

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.3 Fund to Fund Transfer - Energy Conservation Improvement Bonds

Approve the transfer of $37,943.22 from the General Fund to the Energy Conservation Improvement Bond Fund

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.4 Levy Planning Discussion

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Student Achievement Report
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

5.2 Legislative Update
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

6. ADDENDUM ITEM - EXECUTIVE SESSION

An executive session is requested for one or more of the following matters to:
__XX_ a. consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official; 

_____ b.  consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, "regulated individual," or student; unless the person being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ c. consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, unfit-for-use property if the premature disclosure of the information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest;
_____ d. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
_____ e. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms or conditions of employment;
_____ f. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ g. consider details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols where disclosure might reveal information that could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the District's security;
_____ h. consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade          secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance or negotiations with other politics subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance (provided statutory conditions are met).

RECESS TIME:   7:21 PM
RECONVENE TIME:  7:33 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

7. * SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

7.1 Addendum Item - Certified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Taylor Smith, Intermediate School Teacher, effective December 31, 2022.

 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

7.2 Classified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Leslie Ramey, Bus Driver, effective December 9, 2022.

Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • Leslie Ramey - Substitute Bus Driver

 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

7.3 Pupil Activity Contracts

Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2022-2023 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Compensation to be based upon the Extra-Duty Pay Schedule as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement, if applicable:

  • Jack Wolfe - Volunteer Varsity Boys Bowling
  • Timothy Clark Jr. - Volunteer 7th Grade Boys Basketball
  • Ryan Scribner - Head Varsity Boys & Girls Track

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

8. * AGREEMENTS

8.1 Revised Crawford County Health Department - Nursing Services

Recommend to approve a revised agreement between the Galion City Board of Education and the Crawford County Health Department for the purpose of administering nursing services for the 2022-2023 school year, effective January 1, 2023.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

9. * FIELD TRIPS

Recommend to approve the following Field Trips for the 2022-2023 school year:

High School

  • March 20, 2023 - French class trip to French Restaurant, La Chatelaine, French Bakery and Bistro in Worthington, OH

Intermediate School

  • January 5 and 6, 2023 - 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade PBIS incentive trip to the Tiger's Den Skating Rink in Galion.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

10. * INDOOR TRACK & FIELD

Recommend to recognize Boy's and Girl's Indoor Track and Field as an authorized student team activity in the Galion City School District for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

11. * PUBLIC NOTICE - 2023-2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR

Recommend to hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Galion City Schools District Calendar and approve the first reading of the proposed calendar, as attached:

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Motioned: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

12. * BOARD DESIGNATIONS

12.1 President Pro-Tem Appointment

Recommend the Board elect a President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting in January, to lead the meeting until the Board elects a President for 2023.

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Mr. Grant Garverick elected as President Pro-Tem

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

12.2 January 2023 Organizational & Regular Meetings

Recommend the Board set the date of the Organizational Meeting of the Galion City Board of Education for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab. 

Recommend the Board set the date of the Regular Board of Education meeting for January 10, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., to take place immediately following the Organizational Meeting on January 10, 2023, at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION

An executive session is requested for one or more of the following matters to:
_____ a. consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official; 

_____ b.  consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, "regulated individual," or student; unless the person being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ c. consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, unfit-for-use property if the premature disclosure of the information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest;
__XX___ d. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
_____ e. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms or conditions of employment;
_____ f. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ g. consider details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols where disclosure might reveal information that could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the District's security;
_____ h. consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade          secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance or negotiations with other politics subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance (provided statutory conditions are met).


RECESS TIME:   7:55 PM
RECONVENE TIME:   8:06 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

14. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 8:07 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX