Meeting Details
July 16, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Mrs. Christi Eckert - Absent
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
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
1.4
Community Input
2.
RECOGNITION & REPORTS
2.1
All-Ohio Athletes
Recognize the following All-Ohio Athletes:
- Miranda Stone - 3rd place in Discus
- Linkon Tyrrell, Zach Sallee, Gabe Ivy, Jacob Chambers - 5th place in 4x100 relay
2.2
Volunteer Recognition
Recognize Bryan Summer for his volunteer work with Galion City Schools.
2.3
2024 Spring Sports Board Report
2.4
Legislative Update
2.5
Superintendent's Update
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Recommend to accept the resignation of Sarah Oney, Primary School Teacher, effective July 31, 2024.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Bridget Dillinger, Middle School Teacher, effective with the 2024-2025 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 15 for the 2024-2025 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Extra-Duty
Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2024-2025 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 - Sophomore Class Advisor
- Jenna Bollinger - Foreign Language Club (full contract, instead of 1/2 contract that was board approved on 5/21/24
- Shelly Barton - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
- Michelle Talbott - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
- Olivia Tanner - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
- Jamie Maguire - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
Athletics
- Calli Bauer - Head Varsity Softball
- Lindsey Harris - Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis
- Elizabeth Volz - Varsity Assistant Cross Country
- Sarah Smith - 8th Grade Volleyball
- Rachel Gangwer - Middle School Cheerleading
- Matt Dick - Summer Weight Room Coordinator
- Theresa O'Deens - Marching Band Director
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendations - Pupil Activity Contracts
Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2024-2025 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:
- Tyler Sanders - Head Varsity Boys Basketball
- Brent Tyrrell - Head Varsity Wrestling
- Brad Fairchild - Head Varsity Boys Bowling
- Bobby Lear - Head Varsity Girls Bowling
- Kenny Fagan - Head Varsity Baseball
- Ryan Scribner - Head Varsity Track
- Tom Pawsey - Head Varsity Boys Tennis
- Jim Hay - Varsity Assistant Football
- Ryan Scribner - Varsity Assistant Football
- Taylor Sabo - Varsity Assistant Football
- Kyle Bishop - Varsity Assistant Football
- Matt Clum - Varsity Assistant Football
- Caleb Ivy - Volunteer Football
- Jaden Ivy - Varsity Assistant Volleyball
- Chelsea Ulrey - Varsity Assistant Volleyball
- Ashley Dyer - Volunteer Volleyball
- Brad Bowron - Varsity Assistant Girls Soccer
- Justin McMullen - Varsity Assistant Boys Golf
- Nic Sorrenson - Middle School Football
- Joe Rinker - Middle School Football
- Ty Clark - Middle School Football
- Gavin Pennington - Middle School Football
- James Burkholder - Volunteer Middle School Football
- John Abouhassan - Volunteer Middle School Football
- Erin Ivy - 7th Grade Volleyball
- Justine Yunker - Middle School Cross Country
- Lucas Conner - Middle School Cross Country
- Brent Tyrrell - Fall Weight Room Coordinator
- Vikki Myers - Volunteer Majorette
- Mel Schaffner - Volunteer Flag Corp
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.5
Field Trips
Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 2024-2025 school year:
- October 29-31, 2024 - 6th grade trip to Heartland Outdoor Camp
- May 19-22, 2025 - 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.6
Updated Job Descriptions
Recommend to approve the attached, updated job descriptions for the following positions:
- Elementary School Principal
- Middle School Principal
- GOA Coordinator
- Director of Student Services
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.7
2024-2025 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: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.8
ADDENDUM ITEM - GOLEADS Evaluation Tools
Recommend to approve the attached GOLEADS Evaluation Tools for Support Staff, Educators and Operations Staff:
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.9
ADDENDUM ITEM - MOU Career Coach
Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion City School District and Pioneer Career and Technology Center, for the purposes of providing career coach services, effective for the 2024-2024 school year, as attached
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.10
ADDENDUM ITEM - GEA & OAPSE Head Girls Basketball Coach MOU
Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education, Galion Educational Association and Ohio Association of Public School Employees regarding the supplemental position of Varsity Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.11
ADDENDUM ITEM - 2024-2025 Administrative Salaries
Recommend to approve Administrator Salaries for the 2024-2025 school year.
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
RESOLUTION
Recommend to approve the attached resolution, submitting to the electors of Galion City School District the qiestions of additional 5.0-Mil tax levy for the purpose of General Permanent Improvements:
5.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Booster Group Presentations:
GALION CITY SCHOOLS BOOSTERS CLUB - Jim Myers President, Amy Strack Treasurer
GALION ELEMENTARY PTO - Lydia Shifley President
GALION GRIDIRON CLUB - Chad Early President, Lee Ann Ivy Treasurer
6.
TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
6.1
June 2024 Financial Statements
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
* NEW BUSINESS
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 investigationof 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 propertyif 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: 8:30 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member | |||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
