Meeting Details
March 21, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
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, Balanced:
- Kylar Hinklin - Kindergarten
- Kathryn Rinehart - 3rd grade
- Maria Wegesin - 7th grade
- Cameron Eckert - 10th grade
2.2
All-Ohio Athlete
Recognize Gradey Harding - All-Ohio Division II Wrestling 120 lb - 5th Place
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023 District Records Commission Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2023 Work Session Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Resolution Authorizing Required Third Grade Assessments in Paper Format
Recommend to approve a resolution allowing the required Third Grade Assessments to be administered in a paper format for the 2023-2024 school year, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
Donations
Recommend to accept $1,500 from the Galion Community Education Foundation for the Middle School Heartland Outdoor School Program. (Receipt # 231165)
Recommend to accept $20,000 from the Galion Community Education Foundation for the Centegix Crisis Alert Sysrem. (Receipt # 231165)
Recommend to accept $33,915 from Galion Boosters for Baseball and Softball Scoreboards (Receipt # 231198)
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council - TIRC
Appoint the Superintendent and Treasurer as representatives of Galion City School District to the Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council. The Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council is required by Ohio Revised Code to annually reivew all agreements granting exemptions from property taxation.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1
February 2023 Financial Reports
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.2
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
2022-2023 Winter Sports Board Report
5.2
Student Achievement Report
5.3
Legislative Update
5.4
Superintendent's Update
6.
* SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS - PERSONNEL
6.1
Certified
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Mattie Boyd, Intervention Specialist, effective with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 8 for the 2023-2024 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Heather Nicholson, Middle School Teacher, effective with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Kaisey Speck, Intermediate School Teacher, effective with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 0 for the 2023-2024 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Cindy Strickler, Vocal Music Teacher, effective with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 13 for the 2023-2024 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Ann Pfister, Middle School Teacher, effective June 1, 2023.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Amy Cline, Guidance Counselor, effective August 1, 2023.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
Extra Compensation for Certified Employees
Recommend to approve compensation in the amount of $300 for the following Certified Staff for accompanying 8th grade students to Washington D.C.:
- Cindy Glew
- Julie Gove
- Elizabeth Ice
- Cole Plumb
- Curt Wiggins
- Charles Wilson
- Rachel Gangwer (Alternate)
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.3
Classified
Recommend to approve the employment of Christina Parsley, High School Custodian, 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.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Jim Sparks, Bus Driver, effective March 8, 2023
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:
- Tapanga Parsley - Substitute Custodian
- Hannah Risch - Substitute Bus Driver
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.4
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:
- Chris Campbell - Volunteer Varsity Softball
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.5
Certified State Testing Administrators
Recommend to approve the following personnel as Certified State Testing Administrators for the 22-23 school year:
- Sue Stark
- Doris Weals
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
* FIELD TRIPS
Recommend to approve the following Primary School field trips for the 22-23 school year:
- May 2, 3 & 4, 2023 - Grade level Behavior Incentive trip to Tiger's Den in Galion, OH
- May 15 & 17, 2023 - Kindergarten trip to Lowe-Volk Park in Crestline, OH
- May 16, 2023 - 2nd grade trip to the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, OH
- May 19, 2023 - 1st grade trip to tour Historic Galion
Recommend to approve the following Intermediate School field trips for the 22-23 school year:
- May 18, 23 & 24, 2023 - Grade level Behavior Incentive trip to Altitude Trampoline Park in Ontario, OH
- May 22 & 23, 2023 - Mrs. Talbott's 4th grade Science classes to Lowe Volk Park in Crestline, OH
Recommend to approve the following Middle School field trips for the 22-23 school year:
- March 24, 2023 - Robotics students to attend a Cardboard Regatta at Ontario High School in Ontario, OH
- May 10, 2023 - 7th grade trip to the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, OH
- May 18, 2023 - 6th grade trip to Lowe Volk Park in Crestline, OH
- May 24, 2023 - 8th grade students (not attending the DC trip) to the Tiger Den in Galion, OH
- May - Date TBD - 6th grade trip to the DARE Rally in Bucyrus, OH
Recommend to approve the following High School field trips for the 22-23 school year:
- March 22, 2023 - Students in Industrial Tech class to attend a Cardboard Regatta at Colonel Crawford High School in Crestline, OH
- May 11, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 10: a.m. - High School Band to attend a Flute Presentation at Crestline High School in Crestline, OH
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
*2023 ATHLETIC SUMMER CAMPS
Recommend to approve the following Athletic Summer Camps:
- June 19-21, 2023 - Girls Basketball Team Camp at Adrian College in Adrian, MI
- July 18-20, 2023 - Girls Golf team to attend Summer Camp at Pleasant Hill and Mohican
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
* BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATION
9.1
Resignation of Superintendent, Jennifer Allerding
Recommend to accept the resignation of Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent, effective July 31, 2023
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.2
Superintendent Search - Mid-Ohio ESC
Recommend to approve a contract with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to conduct the Galion City School District's Superintendent Search. Contract to include services for job posting, application review, first round interviews, and reference check on finalist at no charge to the District.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
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: 7:14 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 8:42 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 8:45 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
