Meeting Details
December 17, 2024
6:30pm - 7:15pm
45 min
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Ms. Kirsten Geyer - Absent
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 |
1.4
Community Input
2.
RECOGNITION & REPORTS
2.1
Student Recognition
Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Involved:
- Reagan Fox - Kindergarten
- Kathryn Rinehart - 5th grade
- Koltyn Little - 8th grade
- Cameron Eckert - 12th grade
2.2
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Involved:
- Stacey Harding - Primary School
- Paula Prince - Intermediate School
- Cindy Glew - Middle School
- Olivia Tanner - High School
2.3
All-Ohio Athletes
Recognize the following student athletes for earning 1st Team All-Ohio:
- Madelyn Schieber - Division V Honorable Mention All-Ohio Volleyball
- Allen Carver - Division IV Honorable Mention All-Ohio Football
- Jacob Chambers - Division IV 3rd Team All Ohio-Football
- Zach Sallee - Division IV 2nd Team All Ohio-Football
2.4
2024-2025 Fall Sports Board Report
2.5
Student Achievement Report
2.6
Legislative Update
2.7
Superintendent's Update
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
November 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
3.2
Donations
Recommend to accept 132 TI calculators for the benefit of GMS 6th grade students valued at $1,709.40 from Galion Building and Loan. This is the 33rd year GBL has donated calculators to our students.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel
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:
- Matthew Husbands - Substitute Bus Driver
- Emma Maguire - Substitute Educational Assistant
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendations - Extra Compensation for Certified Employees
Recommend to approve compensation for the following Certified Staff for accompanying 6th grade students to Heartland Outdoor School:
- Curt Wiggins - $350
- Rachel Gangwer - $350
- Bridget Dillinger - $350
- Cole Plumb - $350
- Jon Stinehour - $175
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
3.5
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:
- Emma Jutz
- Alana Burkhart
- Carter Keinath
- Victoria Furr
- Isabella Roston
- Julia Conner
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
3.6
January 2025 Organizational & Regular Meetings
Recommend the Board set the date of the Organizational Meeting of the Galion City Board of Education for Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
Recommend the Board set the date of the Regular Board of Education meeting for January 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., to take place immediately following the Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2025 at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
3.7
President Pro-Tem Appointment
Recommend the Board elect President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting in January, to lead the meeting until the Board elects a President for 2025.
Minutes
Dennis Long nominated Melissa Miller as President Pro - Tem, Mike Mateer seconded the nomination
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 |
4.
TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
4.1
November 2024 Financial 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 |
4.2
Audited Financial Statements Fiscal Year 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 |
4.3
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 |
5.
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATION
5.1
Treasurer Employment
Recommend to award Shannon King, a Treasurer Contract effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 and a Consultant to the Treasurer Contract from January 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025.
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 |
6.
RESOLUTIONS
Recommend to approve the attached resolution declaring it necessary to levy an additional 5/0 Mill tax levy for the purpose of general permanent improvements and requesting the Crawford County Auditor to make certain certifications, pursuant to sections 5705.03 of the Revised Code.
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 |
7.
* NEW BUSINESS
7.1
* Public Notice - 2025-2026 District Calendar
Recommend to hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Galion City schools District Calendar and approve the first reading of the proposed calendar, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
7.2
* Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to approve the first read of the attached policy:
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
7.3
Board Work Session Discussion
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, 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 | X | ||
| Ms. Kirsten Geyer, Board of Education Member |
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: 7:22 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 |
