Meeting Details
December 19, 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, Involved:
- Jillian Shipman - Kindergarten
- Alexa Young - 5th grade
- Maria Wegesin - 8th grade (To be recognized at the January 2024 Regular Meeting)
- Shelby Cumston - 10th grade
2.2
All-Ohio Athletes
Recognize the following student athletes for earning 1st Team All-Ohio:
- Makayla Halbisen - Division II All Ohio Cross Country
- Mia Felder - Division III 2nd Team All-Ohio Girls Soccer
- Holden Hunter - Division IV 1st Team All-Ohio Offensive Line
- Linkon Tyrrell - Division IV 1st Team All-Ohio Defensive Line
- Landon Campbell - Division IV 1st Team All-Ohio Punter
- Gabe Ivy - Division IV 3rd Team All-Ohio Running Back
- Carson Frankhouse - Division IV 3rd Team All-Ohio Linebacker
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
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 |
3.2
Annual Report of District Compliance with Nutritional Standards
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 |
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1
November 2023 Financial 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 |
4.2
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
Fund to Fund Transfer - Energy Conservation Improvement Bonds
Approve the transfer of $37,179.35 from the General Fund to the Energy Conservation Improvement Bond Fund
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
2023-2024 Fall 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 accept the retirement resignation of Bruce Weirich, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a contract to Paige Smith, Speech and Language Pathologist, effective March 1, 2024 for 2 days per week through the end of the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the salary schedule at Step 3 for the 2023-2024 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
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
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:
- Jenna Bollinger - Foreign Language Club
- Mattie Boyd - Foreign Language Club
- Troy Yunker - Middle School Detention
Recommend to approve the following personnel as Literacy Tutors for the 2023-2024 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:
- Sara Palmer
- Julie Polak
- Cathy George
- Isaac Niedermier
- Hailey Barnhart
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
Classified
Recommend to approve the employment of Stacy Kieffer, Educational Assistant, 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 2023-2024 school year.
Recommend to approve the employment of Jim Hart, Part-time Custodian Floater, 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 2023-2024 school year.
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:
- Amy Jarvis - Spring Drama Asst. Instrumental
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:
- Dylan Rush - Volunteer Middle School Girls Basketball
- John Abouhassan - Volunteer High School Wrestling
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 DESIGNATIONS
7.1
President Pro-Tem Appointment
Recommend the Board elect a President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting in January, to lead the meeting until the Board elects a President for 2024.
Minutes
Melissa Miller nominated as President Pro-Tem for Organizational Meeting January, 2024.
Motioned: Ms. Laura Johnson, 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 |
7.2
January 2024 Organizational & Regular Meetings
Recommend the Board set the date of the Organizational Meeting of the Galion City Board of Education for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
Recommend the Board set the date of the Regular Board of Education meeting for January 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., to take place immediately following the Organizational Meeting on January 9, 2024 at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
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 |
8.
* OHIOGUIDESTONE AGREEMENT
Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and OhioGuidestone, for the purpose of providing behavioral health services and supportive services to referred students, effective November 1, 2023, 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. 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 |
9.
* MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
9.1
GEA - Personal Days MOU
Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and Galion Educational Association regarding personal days for a Certified employee, 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. 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 |
10.
* PUBLIC NOTICE - 2024-2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR
Recommend to hold a public hearing on the 2024-2024 Galion City schools District Calendar and approve the first reading of the proposed calendar, 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. 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 |
11.
* INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Recommend to recognize Boy's and Girl's Indoor Track and Field as an authorized activity in the Galion City School District for the 2023-2024 school year.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
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 |
12.
* TRIPLE P (THE POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM)
Recommend to approve the Middle School to host parenting classes with Triple P (The Positive Parenting Program). This is a research-based program aimed at parents of teens and grant funded through Ohio Children's Trust Fund, in association with Nationwide Children's Hospital. The classes will run for 5 weeks and will begin on January 11, 2024
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President
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 |
13.
* BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES
Recommend to approve the First Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
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 |
14.
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
15.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 7:34 PM
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 |
