Meeting Details
March 5, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
All Present
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
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 | X |
1.4
Acknowledgement of Guests
1.5
Community Input
2.
RECOGNITION & REPORTS
2.1
Student Recognition
Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Balanced:
- Paislee Alberty - 2nd grade
- Jayse Wolfe - 4th grade
- Lauriana Shumway - 8th grade
- Alandria Thomas - 10th grade
2.2
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Balanced:
- Jena Gardner - Primary School
- Neal Rinehart - Intermediate School
- Dorothy Sharrock - Middle School
- Chance Robinette - High School
2.3
Legislative Update
2.4
Superintendent's Update
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2025 District Records Commission Meeting Minutes
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 |
3.2
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:
- Amy Jarvis - Spring Musical Accompanist
- Darien Payne - Junior Varsity Baseball
- Caden Mendiola - Volunteer Middle School Track
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 |
3.3
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 2025-2026 school year, as attached:
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 |
3.4
2024-2025 Mid-Ohio ESC True-Up Contract
Recommend to approve the true up contract between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as attached:
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 |
3.5
MOU - GEA & OAPSE - Middle School Yearbook
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 |
3.6
Here Comes the Bus
Recommend to initiate termination clause of the Here Comes the Bus application contract through Synovia Solutions Inc., due to fiscal hardship.
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 |
3.7
Job Descriptions
Recommend to approve job descriptions for the following positions:
- Galion SRO
- Social Work Specialist
- Food Service Supervisor (updated position name and contract days)
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 |
3.8
Field Trips
Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 2024-2025 school year:
- March 19, 2025 - High School students participating in the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Col. Crawford High School
- April 26, 2025 - After Prom transportation from GHS to Grace Point Church, Victory Lanes and Planet 14
- May 2, 2025 - TI Rally in Columbus, OH
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 |
3.9
Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to approve the second and Final 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
| 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
ADDENDUM ITEM School Facility Dog Policy
Recommend to approve the first and final read of the attached Board Bylaw and Policy regarding a School Facility Dog:
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 |
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Minutes
State of the Wyandot Crawford Health Benefits Fund as of January 31, 2025
Due to the early scheduled date of the March board meeting, February financial reports will be presented at the April 2025 board meeting.
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 |
5.
* NEW BUSINESS
5.1
Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to approve the first and final read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies, regarding use of Naloxone (Narcan):
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.
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 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: PM
RECONVENE TIME: PM
7.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 8:17 PM
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 |
