Meeting Details
November 21, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
All Present
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. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | 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, Self-Disciplined:
- Issebella Thoman - 1st grade
- Korinna Garrison - 4th grade
- Koh Jo - 7th grade
- Makenzie Lehman - 12th grade
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
November 8, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Mr. Mateer abstained from the vote on the meeting minutes from the Special Meeting on November 8, 2023
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Donations
Recommend to accept $1,104 from Galion City Schools Booster Club to fund six students at the 6th Grade Heartland Trip, Receipt # 240506
Recommend to accept 136 TI calculators for the benefit of GMS 6th grade students valued at $1,761.20 from Galion Building and Loan. This is the 32nd year GBL has donated calculators to our students.
Recommend to accept a donation of 6 totes of Legos to the Primary School classrooms, valued at approximately $900, from Bruce Clady.
Recommend to accept $2,000 from Galion City Schools Booster Club for concrete pad at softball field, Receipt # 240656
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
2023-2024 EJ Therapy Agreement
Recommend to approve the contract between EJ Therapy and Galion City Schools for audiology services for the 23-24 school year, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
2023-2024 NOVA Agreement
Recommend to approve a one-year agreement between the Galion Board of Education and NOVA, for the purpose of administering instructional services and materials related to virtual learning, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1
October 2023 Financial Statements
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | 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: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.3
Five Year Forecast - November, 2023
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Student Achievement Report
5.2
Legislative Update
5.3
Superintendent's Update
6.
* SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
6.1
Certified
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Amy Keller, Speech Language Pathologist, effective March 22, 2024.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
Classified
Recommend to accept the resignation of Carson Early, High School Educational Assistant, effective November 17, 2023.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.3
Certified Extra-Duty
Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments 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:
- Olivia Tanner - Freshmen Softball
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | 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 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:
- Jena Opperman - Varsity Softball Assistant
- Mackenzie Baker - Junior 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. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.5
Pupil Activity Volunteers
Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:
- Cindy Conner - Volunteer High School Indoor Track
- Ryan Scribner - Volunteer High School Indoor Track
- Jamie Tate - Volunteer High School Indoor Track
- Roger Chambers - Volunteer High School Indoor Track
- Peyton Lee - Volunteer High School Indoor Track
- Jeremiah Woodmansee - Volunteer Swimming
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
* BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES
Recommend to approve the Second and Final 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. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
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
9.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 7:09 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member | X |
