Meeting Details
November 19, 2024
6:30pm - 7:00pm
30 min
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
1.4
Community Input
1.5
Public Comment; Retire - Rehire of District Treasurer
Hearing and Public Comment regarding the rehire of Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer, with effect January 1, 2025 per ORC 3309.341
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
2.
RECOGNITION & REPORTS
2.1
Student Recognition
Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Self-Disciplined:
- Bennett Davis - 1st grade
- Isabel Robinson - 4th grade
- Owen Perman - 7th grade
- Elliott Freyman - 11th grade
2.2
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Self-Disciplined:
- Suzanne Woodmansee - Primary School
- Moira Stinehour - Intermediate School
- Jessica Hammond - Middle School
- Nate Hall - High School
2.3
Student Achievement Report
2.4
Legislative Update
2.5
Superintendent's Update
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Donations
Recommend to accept $1,645 from Galion Schools Boosters Club for Student Passes, receipt #250585
Recommend to accept $10,075 from Galion Schools Boosters Club for Softball Field Repairs, receipt #250585
Recommend to accept $590 from Galion Schools Boosters Club for Basketball Uniforms, receipt #250585
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Administrative Personnel
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Cindy Parrott, Student Services Director, effective December 31, 2025.
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Recommend to approve Allison Kentosh with a Long Term Substitute Teacher Contract, effective November 18, 2024 through May 22, 2025, per ORC 3319.10 and to be paid based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 0 for the 2024-2025 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Bruce Weirich, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.5
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:
- Olivia Tanner - Volunteer Softball
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.6
Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel
Recommend to approve employment of Travis Wolford, Bus Driver, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as 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 2024-2025 school year.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Sue Kindell, Intermediate School Cook, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Joretta Evans, Middle School Cook, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2024-2025 school year:
- Amber Albert - Substitute Bus Driver
- Terry Miller - Substitute Bus Driver
- Tapanga Parsley - Substitute Custodian
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.7
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:
- Ryan Scribner - Winter Weight Room Coordinator
- Jena Opperman - Varsity Assistant Softball
- Makenzie Baker - Junior Varsity Softball
- Dusty Thomas - Freshman Softball
- Ryan Scribner - Volunteer Indoor Track
- Roger Chambers - Volunteer Indoor Track
- Carson Early - Volunteer Indoor Track
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.8
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:
- Ron Fox
- Wyatt Estep
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.9
Annual Report of District Compliance with Nutritional Standards
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
3.10
Indoor Track and 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 2024-2025 school year.
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
4.1
October 2024 Financial Statements
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
4.2
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
4.3
Five Year Forecast - November, 2024
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
5.
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: 7:55 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 8:10 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member
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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
6.
* NEW BUSINESS
6.1
Unpaid Leave
Classified staff member Adam Lehman to receive one (1) day of unpaid leave on November 21, 2024.
Minutes
Motioned: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
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: 8:15 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 9:05 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 9:06 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Ms. Kirsten Geyer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member | X |
