Meeting Details
July 8, 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
Appoint Treasurer Pro Tem
Minutes
Elect Melissa Miller at Treasurer Pro Tem
Result: Approved
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 |
1.4
* Adopt Agenda
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 |
1.5
Acknowledgement of Guests
1.6
Community Input
2.
RECOGNITION & REPORTS
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 |
2.1
All-Ohio Athlete
Recognize the following All-Ohio Athlete:
- Max Albert - First Team All-Ohio Division 4 Baseball
Minutes
Coach Feagin - NW District 9 - Division 4 - Coach of the Year
2.2
2025 Spring Sports Board Report
2.3
Legislative Update
2.4
Superintendent's Update
Title Changes
- Director of Operations
- Director of Learning Improvement
- Primary School Principal and Preschool Director
2025-2026 Handbooks
DPIA/SWSF Plan
3.
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: PM
RECONVENE TIME: PM
Minutes
Recessed at 6:46 PM
Reconvened at 6:48 PM
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President
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 |
4.
* CONSENT AGENDA
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 |
4.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2025 Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2
Superintendent's Recommendations - Administrative Personnel
Recommend to approve a one year Administrator As Needed contract to Charlene Parkinson, Financial Consultant, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.
Recommend to approve a three-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 to Chance Robinette as Athletic Director. Salary to be based upon the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.
4.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Recommend to accept the resignation of Eric Legron, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 24-25 contract year.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Kristi Jackson, Middle School Teacher, effective August 11, 2025.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one year limited retire/rehire teaching contract to Rhonda Evak, Primary School Teacher, effective with the 2025-2026 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon Step 10 of the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2025-2026 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one year limited teaching contract to Karli Ingle, High School Teacher, effective with the 2025-2026 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon Step 4 of the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2025-2026 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one year limited teaching contract to Marley Adams, Social Work Specialist, effective with the 2025-2026 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon Step 0 of the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2025-2026 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
4.4
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:
- Curt Wiggins - Head Varsity Swimming
- Sarah Smith - 8th Grade Volleyball
- Jessica Berger - High School Cross Country Assistant (split contract)
- Matt Dick - Summer Weight Room
- Jamie Maguire - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
- Rebecca Baldy - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
- Shelly Barton - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
- Olivia Tanner - GEA Member of Evaluation Committee
Recommend to approve the following personnel as Literacy Tutors for the 2025-2026 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:
- Cathy George
4.5
Superintendent's Recommendations - Pupil Activity Contracts
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:
- Alan Conner - Assistant Athletic Director
- Carson Early - High School Cross Country Assistant (split contract)
- Bill Christman - High School Cross Country Volunteer
- Nicholas Goodwin - JV Volleyball
- Hailey Pollard - Freshman Volleyball
- Audrey Glew - 7th Grade Volleyball
- Tyler Sanders - Head Varsity Boys Basketball
- Brad Fairchild - Head Varsity Boys Bowling
- Bobby Lear - Head Varsity Girls Bowling
- Samantha Baker - Middle School Cheer
4.6
Superintendent's Recommendations - Unclassified Support Staff
Recommend to approve Angie Owens as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations & Outreach, effective July 1, 2025.
4.7
2025-2026 Administrative Salaries
Recommend to approve Administrator Salaries for the 2025-2026 school year.
4.8
MOU - GEA & OAPSE - Golf Coach
4.9
MOU - GEA & OAPSE - Assistant Golf Coach
4.10
MOU - GEA & OAPSE - Girls Basketball Coach
4.11
MOU - GEA - Industrial Tech Teacher
4.12
MOU - Career Coach
Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion City School District and Pioneer Career and Technology Center, for the purposes of providing career coach services, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, as attached:
4.13
Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to approve the First and Final Read of the attached policies:
4.14
Career Advising Policy
Recommend to approve the current Board Policy 2413, regarding Career Advising, as attached:
4.15
2025-2026 Drug Testing Fee
Galion City Schools will charge a $25/$20 participation fee, also known as the Drug Testing Fee, for High School Students/Middle School Students who participate in athletics, extracurricular activities, or who drive to school. This participation fee will be paid once per year per student to participate in as many athletic/extracurricular activities as they choose. There will be no family discount. The participation fee is required to be paid by the first regularly scheduled event of the athletic season or extracurricular activity, or on the first day of school for students who drive to school.
Summer School - No charge
4.16
2025 Athletic Summer Camps
Recommend to approve the following Athletic Summer Camp:
- July 28 - August 1, 2025 - Cross Country to Northwest Ohio Christian Youth Camp (NWOCYC) in McCutchenville, OH
5.
TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
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 |
5.1
Absence Without Pay
6/20/2025 Payroll
- Laura Boccio-Correa - 1 Day
- Saira Carpenter - 1/2 Day
- Zach Fuhrer - 1/2 Day
5.2
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
5.3
June 2025 Financial Statements
6.
* ADDENDUM ITEM - RESOLUTION TO RENEW AN EXISTING 7.73-MILL TAX LEVY
Accept the amounts & rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax rates and certifying them to the County Auditor.
Minutes
| 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
Minutes
Discuss salary increase for Superintendent
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 |
8.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: PM
Minutes
Meeting adjourned at 6:58
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 |
