Board of Education - Regular 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 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, Resilience:

  • Lucy Edgell - 2nd grade
  • Jamison Harris - 3rd grade
  • Waku Estep - 6th grade
  • Kenton Carothers - 10th grade

2.2 Staff Recognition

Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Resilience:

  • Sarah Wegesin - Primary School
  • Marsha Rundell - Intermediate School
  • Sarah Smith - Middle School
  • Sean Maguire - High School

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

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

2.5 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Superintendent

3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 $2,500 from VFW Ohio Charities for Civil Air Patrol, receipt #250402

Recommend to accept $5,000 from VFW Ohio Charities Post # 4329  for Civil Air Patrol - Uniforms, receipt #250427

Recommend to accept $2,280 from Galion Schools Boosters Club for Student Passes, receipt #250437

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 - 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:

  • Theresa O'Deens - Pep Band 

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 Superintendent's Recommendations - Substitute Teachers

Recommend to approve employment of the following Substitute Teacher Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2024-2025 school year:

  • Anson Hare
  • Emma Maguire

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 Board Bylaws and Policies

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

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 Roary the Tiger

Recommend Roary to be the Voice of Galion City Schools.

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 CONSENT AGENDA

4.1 September 2024 Financial Statements

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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 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  

4.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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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 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. Five Year Forecast - November, 2024 - DRAFT

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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 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. * RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS & RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION & AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX RATES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR

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Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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  

7. * APPROVE RESIGNATIONS FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES OF STAFF PERSONNEL

Recommend to approve the resignation for retirement purposes of Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer, with effect December 31, 2024. The Board of Education is declaring their intent to hire Charlene Parkinson back as retire/rehire into her current position for calendar year 2025. There will be a public hearing for the purpose of discussing her return to the district as retire/rehire at the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.

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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 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. 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: 7:04 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 7:40 PM

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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  

9. * TREASURER SEARCH - MID-OHIO ESC

Recommend to approve a contract with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to conduct the Galion City School District's Treasurer Search. Contract to include services for job posting, application review, first round interviews, and reference check on finalist at no charge to the District.

 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member


10. * NEW BUSINESS

11. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:42 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

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

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