Board of Education - Regular Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 * Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Community Input

2. RECOGNITION & REPORTS

2.1 Student Recognition

Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Balanced :

  • Karmen Heydinger - Kindergarten
  • Quinn Tyrrell - 5th Grade
  • Madelyn Pawsey - 7th Grade
  • Claudia Ferini - 11th Grade

2.2 All-Ohio Athletes

Recognize the following All-Ohio Athletes:

  • Carter Trukovich - All-Ohio Division II Wrestling 113 lbs - 5th Place
  • Gradey Harding - All-Ohio Division II Wrestling 120 lbs - 2nd Place
  • Alex Griffith - All-Ohio Division II Wrestling 285 lbs - 3rd Place 

2.3 2023-2024 Winter Sports Board Report
Mr. Matt Tyrrell, High School Athletic Director

Recognize Coach Ted Temple for retiring after 31 seasons as Head Swim Coach


2.4 Student Achievement Report
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President

2.5 Legislative Update
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President

2.6 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Superintendent

3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

February 20, 2024 District Records Commission Meeting Minutes

February 20, 2024 Regular Board of Education Monthly Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.2 Donations

Recommend to accept $5,000 from Galion Boosters Club for Team Uniforms, Receipt # 241129

Recommend to accept $2,165 from Galion Boosters Club for Student Passes, Receipt # 241129

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.3 Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Nikki Fagan, Middle School Secretary, effective March 20, 2024.

Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2023-2024 school year:

  • Erin McKitrick - Substitute Custodian
  • Trevor Tallman - Substitute Bus Driver

Recommend to approve the employment of Tara Middleton, 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 Samanda Anderson, 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 Saira Carpenter, 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 Megan Nulk, 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 Matthew Husbands, Mechanic, 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 10 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Recommend to approve the employment of Mindy Sinclair, Secretary, 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: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.4 Board Bylaws and Policies

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

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.5 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 2024-2025 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.6 Field Trips

Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 2023-2024 school year:

  • May 6, 2024 - 2nd grade class trip to Columbus Zoo
  • May 20, 2024 - 1st grade class trip to Historic Galion
  • May 7 and May 8 - Preschool classes to East of Chicago, Galion, OH
  • May, Date TBD - High School Zoology Class to the Columbus Zoo

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.7 2024 Athletic Summer Camps

Recommend to approve the following Athletic Summer Camps:

  • July 12-19, 2024 - Volleyball Team to attend Matchpoint Camp in Myrtle Beach, SC
  • June 12-14, 2024 - Boys Basketball Team to attend Eastern Ohio Basketball Camp in Sherrodsville, OH

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.8 OAPSE - Middle School Secretary MOU

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and Ohio Association of Public School Employees, regarding the reduction of working days for the Middle School Secretary position, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.9 OAPSE - Calamity Day MOU

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees, regarding calamity days for Classified employees, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

3.10 Job Descriptions

Recommend to approve the updated Job Descriptions, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

4. TREASURER'S REPORT

Financial Focus - Food Service and Enrollment Declines


5. TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA

5.1 February 2024 Financial Reports

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

5.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

6. * NEW BUSINESS

7. 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: 7:28 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 7:56 PM

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX  

8. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:58 PM

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education MemberX