Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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All present.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 * Adopt Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, 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, Empathetic:

  • Brooklyn Reasoner - 2nd grade
  • Avery Daniels - 3rd grade
  • Raegen Woodmansee - 6th grade
  • Caleb Franks - 10th grade

Recognize the following student for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Involved:

  • Maria Wegesin - 8th grade

3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

December 19, 2023 Regular Board of Education Monthly Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

3.2 School Board Recognition Month

Recognize January 2024 as Ohio School Board Recognition Month

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

3.3 Membership Renewals

Recommend to approve membership renewals Galion City Schools Board of Education district and administration for calendar year 2024 with the attached organizations and associations:

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

3.4 Donations

Recommend to accept donation of one Kindle Device by anonymous donor for use at Galion Intermediate School 

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

4. TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 December 2023 Financial Statements

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

4.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

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

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

5.3 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Superintendent

6. * SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Superintendent

6.1 Certified Extra-Duty

Recommend to approve the following personnel as  Literacy Tutors for the 2023-2024 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:

  • Penny Pumphrey

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

6.2 Classified

Recommend to approve the employment of Ashley Crosswhite, 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.

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

7. * 2024-2025 DISTRICT CALENDAR

Recommend to approve the final read of the 2024-2025 Galion City Schools district calendar, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

8. *2024-2025 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERING GUIDE

Recommend to approve the 2024-2025 Course Offering Guide for Galion High School, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

9. * MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and Galion Educational Association regarding payment for CBI coursework for a Certified employee, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

10. * BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Recommend to approve the Second and Final Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

11. 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:   7:15 PM
RECONVENE TIME:  8:16 PM

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  

12. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at:  8:20 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX