Meeting Details
April 15, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
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, Problem Solver:
- Addison Wolford - 1st Grade
- Aurora Fournier - 5th Grade
- Marlie Scott-Barber - 6th Grade
- Triston Davis - 10th Grade
Recognize Railynn Shoup, 2nd grade, for placing in the top three of the coloring contest sponsored by the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Recognize Genevieve Smith, 12th grade, for earning 2nd place in the High School Division of Artapalooza.
Recognize Gavin Goldsmith, 8th grade, for earing 2nd place in the Middle School Division of Artapalooza.
2.2
All-Ohio Athletes
Recognize the following All-Ohio Athletes:
- Gradey Harding - All-Ohio Division II Wrestling 126 lbs - 2nd place
- Ryder Alberty - All-Ohio Division II Wrestling 138 lbs - 7th place
2.3
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Problem Solver:
- Ashlee Cuttitta - Primary School
- Katie Guy - Intermediate School
- Troy Yunker - Middle School
- Amanda Courtright - High School
- Christy Zender - High School
2.4
Student Achievement Report
2.5
2024-2025 Winter Sports Board Report
2.6
Legislative Update
2.7
Superintendent's Update
Join Señorita Bollinger for a 5-day learning experience get away to Puerto Rico, 2026!
Travelers will experience cross-curricular, academic locations with an assigned local tour guide. Activities for the trip include: a historical tour of the city, a rain forest canopy zipline adventure tour, an island beach day to snorkel and relax, and a visit to the El Yunque Caribbean National Forest park! This 5-day, 4-night tour includes airfare there and back, almost all meals, and all on-site lodging and transportation. This trip is open to ALL Galion City Schools 8th-12th grade students AND their families. The trip is also open to all Galion City Schools staff!!
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
3.2
Donations
Recommend to accept the donation of materials, time and personnel that equal the amount of $7200, from KTB Metal Roofing & Exteriors to repair the roof on the Galion Middle School.
Recommend to accept $10,000 from VFW Post 4329 for Civil Air Patrol Summer Camp; Receipt # 251115.
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Administrative Personnel
Recommend to approve a three-year administrative contract for Sara Lutz, Director of Student Services, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 with salary to be based on the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Recommend to accept the resignation of Ben Wiggins, Intermediate School Teacher, effective with the end of the 24-25 school year.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Bridget Dillinger, Middle School Teacher, effective August 14, 2025.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Chelsea Harbolt, Elementary Teacher, effective with the end of the 24-25 school year.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Nate Hall, High School Teacher, effective with the end of the 24-25 school year.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Kim Chandler, Primary School Teacher, effective with the end of the 24-25 school year.
Recommend to approve the non-renewal of the following certified individuals holding a one year Retire/Rehire Contract with the District at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year:
- Bruce Weirich
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one contract to Kayden Caudill, Intermediate School Teacher, effective for the 2025-2026 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 0 for the 2025-2026 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one contract to Nicole Watkins, Middle School Teacher, effective for the 2025-2026 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 5 for the 2025-2026 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one contract to Erika Moses, High School Teacher, effective for the 2025-2026 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 4 for the 2025-2026 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
3.5
Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel
Recommend to accept the resignation of Adam Lehman, Educational Assistant, effective April 17, 2025.
Recommend to approve the non-renewal of the following individual holding a retire/rehire contract with the district at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year:
- Bill Hurlow - Bus Driver
Recommend to approve the employment of the following employees, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements 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 for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Bill Hurlow - Bus Driver
Recommend to approve employment of Zachary Fuhrer, 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 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:
- Isabella Evak - Substitute Educational Assistant
- Kevin Biederman - Substitute Bus Driver
3.6
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Extra-Duty
Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2025-2026 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:
- Brian Kentosh - Head Varsity Girls Soccer
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:
- Jameson Hollis - Volunteer Boys Tennis
Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2025-2026 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:
- Malcolm Thomas - Head Varsity Volleyball
3.8
Superintendent's Recommendation - 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:
- Julia Evak
- Kaily Vitullo
- Sara Marhefka
3.9
Non-Renew Supplemental/Extra-Duty/Pupil Activity Contracts
Recommend to approve the non-renewal of all individuals holding a Supplemental, Extra-Duty or Pupil Activity contract with the District at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year, as attached:
3.10
Job Decriptions
Recommend to approve the updated job description for the following position:
- Director of Student Services
3.11
Field Trips
Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 24-25 school year:
High School
- April 24, 2025 - Juniors to visit Tiffin University in Tiffin, OH
Middle School
- May 2025 (date TBD) - 6th grade students to the Infield in Lexington, OH
- May 2025 (date TBD) - 7th grade students to Zoomers in Marion, OH
Primary School
- May 13, 2025 - 1st grade to tour Uptown Galion
- May 5 & 6, 2025 - Preschool classes to East of Chicago in Galion
- May 6, 7 & 8, 2025 - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades incentive trip to Victory Lanes in Galion
- May 7, 2025 - 2nd grade to Columbus Zoo in Columbus, OH
- May 20, 2025 - PK, KG, 1st & 2nd grades to Heise Park in Galion
3.12
Resolution -Staff Appreciation Week
Recommend to approve a resolution recognizing May 5-9, 2025 as Galion City School's Staff Appreciation Week, as attached:
3.13
Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to approve the First Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
3.14
Board Bylaws and Policies - First and Final Read
Recommend to approve the First and Final Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
3.15
Rescind Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to rescind the attached policies from the Board Bylaws and Policies:
3.16
2025-2026 Athletic Code of Conduct
Recommend to approve the Galion City Schools Athletic Code of Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year, as attached:
3.17
ADDENDUM ITEM - Appoint Designee
Recommend to appoint Helen Compton as the Board designee to hear any bullying investigation appeals for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1
Update on CEP
5.
TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
5.1
February 2025 Financial Reports
5.2
March 2025 Financial Reports
5.3
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports - February
5.4
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports - March
6.
* NEW BUSINESS
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;
_XX__ 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;
_XX__ 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
8.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: PM
