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: 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  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

2. RECOGNITION

2.1 Student Recognition

Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Empathetic:

  • Avery Daniels - 2nd grade
  • Rylee Danison - 4th grade
  • Gavin Goldsmith - 6th grade
  • Sommar Sheriff - 12th grade

3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

December 13, 2022 Regular Board of Education Monthly Meeting Minutes

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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  

3.2 School Board Recognition Month

Recognize January 2023 as Ohio School Board Recognition Month:

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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  

3.3 Membership Renewals

Recommend to approve membership renewals Galion City Schools Board of Education district and administration for calendar year 2023 with the attached organizations and associations:

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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  

3.4 Donations

Recommend to accept $3000 from Avita for Speed Training system and ply-boxes (receipt # 230836).

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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. TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 December 2022 Financial Statements

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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  

4.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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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  

4.3 Fiscal Year 2022 Audit

Management Representation Letter;  Audit Communication Letter; Exit Conference Waiver Letter

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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  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Food Service Presentation
Ms. Shannon King, Food Service Director

5.2 Building, Grounds & Transportation Presentation
Mr. Brian Owens

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

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

5.5 Superintendent's Update

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

6.1 Certified

Recommend to approve Tristan Anderson as a Substitute Teacher, effective January 3, 2023, to be paid at a rate of $125 per day.

Recommend to approve Kurtis (Norm) Steinmetz as a Long Term Substitute Teacher, effective January 9, 2023, to be paid at a rate of $125 per day.

Recommend to approve $1600 compensation for Isaac Keinath for completing the required Intro to Engineering coursework training completed in December 2022 through Project Lead the Way.

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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  

6.2 Classified

Recommend to approve the employment of Brittany Sublett, Part-time Bus Driver, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Employment terms to be based upon Article 4 of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Galion City Schools Board of Education and OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule at Step 0 for the 2022-2023 school year.


7. * 2023-2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR

Recommend to approve the final read of the 2023-2024 Galion City Schools district calendar, as attached:

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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. * 2023-2024 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERING GUIDE

Recommend to approve the 2023-2024 Course Offering Guide for Galion High School, 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  

9. * FIELD TRIPS

Recommend to approve the following Primary School field trip for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • January 31, 2023 - Kindergarten students to the Buckeye Children's Imagination Museum in Mansfield, OH

Recommend to approve the following Middle School field trips for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • January 10 & 11, 2023 - Incentive trip for qualifying 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to Snow Trails in Mansfield, OH
  • March, date TBD - Incentive trip for qualifying 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to Victory Lanes in Galion, OH
  • May, date TBD - Incentive trip for qualifying 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to Altitude Trampoline Park in Ontario, OH

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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. 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;
_____ 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:   PM
RECONVENE TIME:   PM


11. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at:  8:30 PM

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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