Meeting Details
July 18, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion City Schools Administrative Center Conference Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
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 |
1.4
Acknowledgement of Guests
1.5
Community Input
Ms Shelly Barton - GEA President
2.
BOARD MEMBER ETHICS AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PERSONNEL
Review the structure that defines the flow of authority, accountability and decision-making within the District, including but not limited to, the flow of communication between the Board of Education, Superintendent, Treasurer, Administrators, Certified Staff and Classified Staff, to avoid confusion and ensure all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
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 |
3.
EVALUATION PROCESS - SUPERINTENDENT AND TREASURER
3.1
Evaluation of Superintendent
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 |
3.2
Evaluation of Treasurer
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 |
3.3
Sample Evaluation Tools
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 |
4.
* CONSENT AGENDA
4.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
4.2
2023-2024 Drug Testing Fee
Galion City Schools will charge a $25/$20 participation fee, also known as the Drug Testing Fee, for High School Students/Middle School Students who participate in athletics, extracurricular activities, or who drive to school. This participation fee will be paid once per year per student to participate in as many athletic/extracurricular activities as they choose. There will be no family discount. The participation fee is required to be paid by the first regularly scheduled event of the athletic season or extracurricular activity, or on the first day of school for students who drive to school.
Summer School - No charge
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
4.3
Resolution to Adopt a Calamity Day Alternative Make-Up Plan
Recommend to approve a resolution to adopt a calamity day alternative make-up plan for the 2023-2024 School Year, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
5.
TREASURER'S REPORT
5.1
Treasurer's Recommendations - Personnel
Recommend to accept the resignation of Stasha Lucas, Assistant Treasurer - Accounts Payable/Receivable, effective July 31, 2023
Recommend to approve the employment of David J Stoyko, CPA, MBA, - Assistant to the Treasurer - Accounts Payable/Receivable. Salary to be based upon the 2023-2024 School Year Salary Recommendations of Admin and Non-Union Admin Support.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, 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 |
5.2
June 2023 Financial Statements
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, 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 |
5.3
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, 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 |
6.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
6.1
Legislative Update
6.2
Superintendent's Update
LifeWise Update
7.
* SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
7.1
Administrative Assignments
Recommend to accept the resignation of Kyle Baughn, Athletic Director, effective at the end of the 22-23 contract year.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
7.2
Certified
Recommend to accept the resignation of Allison Fisher, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 22-23 contract year.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Katie Davis, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 22-23 contract year.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Caitlyn Cannon, Primary School Teacher, effective at the end of the 22-23 contract year.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Benjamin Wiggins, Primary 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 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 McKenna Deskins, Primary 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 Cliff Altman, High 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.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
7.3
Pupil Activity Contracts
Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2023-2024 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:
- Jaden Ivy - 7th Grade Volleyball
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
7.4
Kindergarten Screening
Recommend to approve the following Employees to assist with Kindergarten Screening on August 2, 2023 to be paid $25.00 per hour:
- DeAnna Albert
- Tiffany Fox
- Nicole Pawsey
- Amanda Braen
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
8.
* 2023-2024 SCHOOL HANDBOOKS
Recommend to approve 2023-2024 School Handbooks for Galion High School, Galion Middle School, Galion Intermediate School and Galion Primary School, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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 |
9.
* BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES
9.1
Career Advising Policy
Recommend to approve the current Board Policy 2413, regarding Career Advising, as attached:
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 |
9.2
2nd Read
Recommend to approve the Second Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
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 |
10.
* 2023-2024 ACCEPTABLE USE POLICIES
Recommend to approve the 2023-2024 Staff Acceptable Use Policy and Student Acceptable Use Policy, as attached:
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 |
11.
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
12.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 7:53 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 |
