Board of Education - Regular Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 * Adopt Agenda

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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  

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

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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  

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:

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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  

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)

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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  

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.

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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  

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

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  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 2022-2023 Winter Sports Board Report
Mr. Kyle Baughn, High School Athletic Director

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

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

5.4 Superintendent's Update

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

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.

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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  

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

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  

6.3 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

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  

6.4 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

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  

6.5 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

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. * 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

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 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

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. * 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

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  

9.2 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

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:
_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

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. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at:  8:45 PM

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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