Meeting Details
February 18, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion High School, Room 127
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
*Roll Call
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
2.
RECOGNITION & REPORTS
2.1
Acknowledgement of Guests
2.2
Student Recognition
Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Person of Integrity :
- Haven Knapp - Kindergarten
- Nevaeh Harding - 3rd Grade
- Laila Moncrease - 6th Grade
- Ayden Schmidt - 12th Grade
2.3
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Person of Integrity :
- DeAnna Albert - Primary School
- Jaime Valentine - Intermediate School
- Shelly Barton - Middle School
- Allison Kentosh - High School
2.4
Student Achievement Report
2.5
Legislative Update
2.6
Superintendent's Update
Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid and Student Wellness and Success Funds Plan
2.7
Community Input
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- January 14, 2026 Organizational Meeting Minutes
- January 14, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- January 28, 2026 Work Session Minutes
3.2
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Recommend to approve India Johnson-Bowers to assume the job responsibilities of the High School Multiple Disabilities teacher for the 2026-2027 contract year.
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel
Recommend to approve the employment of Patti Huber, Custodian, 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 at Step 6 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Recommend to approve the employment of Maranda Johnson, Education Aide at Fairway, 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 at Step 0 for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 school year:
- Danielle Toney - Substitute Educational Assistant
- Ashley Jenkins - Substitute Cook, Substitute Secretary, Substitute Custodian
3.4
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:
- Jessica Berger - Track Assistant Varsity
3.5
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:
- Jena Opperman - Softball Varsity Assistant
- Brett Young - Softball Head JV
- Alexis See - Softball Freshman Coach/JV Assistant
- Coen Fuson - Baseball Head JV
- Justin Wolfe - Baseball Volunteer
- Ryan Scribner - Track Head Varsity
- Roger Chambers - Track Varsity Assistant
- Carson Early - Track Varsity Assistant
- Bill Christman - Track Varsity Assistant
- Andy Sparks - Track Varsity Assistant
- Wes Pollock - Track Volunteer
- Brett Tyrrell - Middle School Track Head Coach
- Rachel Weyant - Middle School Track Assistant
- Caden Mendiola - Middle School Track Assistant
- Jeremiah Woodmansee - Middle School Track Volunteer
3.6
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 2025-2026 school year:
- Ella Bennecoff
- Mark Halferty
- Autumn Komer
- Madelyn Prise
- Claudia Volz
3.7
2026-2027 Open Enrollment
Recommend to approve participation in open enrollment with school districts throughout the state of Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year.
3.8
Love the Bus Resolution
3.9
Resolution - Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)
Recommend to adopt the resolution authorizing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2026-2027 school year, as attached:
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
5.
*TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
5.1
Donations
- Recommend to accept $500 from Marion/Crawford Prevention Programs to HS Principal Fun - Receipt #260838
- Recommend to accept $920 from Galion Boosters for December Student Passes - Receipt #260840
- Recommend to accept $32,730 from Galion Boosters for Pole Vault Pit - Receipt #260871
- Recommend to accept $250 from JWAT Properties for Kindergarten supplies - Receipt #260872
- Recommend to accept $2,204 from Galion Boosters for Pole Vault Poles - Receipt #260882
- Recommend to accept $700 from Galion Boosters for MS Football Helmets - Receipt #260884
- Recommend to accept $134.41 from OhioPyle Prints from Merchandise Sales - Receipt #260892
- Recommend to accept $1,900 from Galion Boosters for Pole Vault Track Padding - Receipt #260956
- Recommend to accept $1,440 from Galion Boosters for January 2026 Student Passes - Receipt #260957
5.2
Absence Without Pay
Approve the following payroll deductions:
2/5/26 payroll:
- Matt Eusey - 4 days
- Christina Neel - 2 days
5.3
Capital Projects Financing
Brian Owens will present a brief overview of our current District needs.
Michael Burns from Robert W. Baird & Co. will present our financing options.
6.
FIVE YEAR FORECAST - FEBRUARY 2026
7.
* NEW BUSINESS
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
7.1
* 2026-2027 High School Course Offering Guide
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Recommend to approve the 2026-2027 High School Course Offering Guide, as attached:
7.2
*CAP - Staff Training Weekend
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Recommend to approve selected CAP students attend a Staff Training Weekend at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH on February 20, 21 and 22, 2026.
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 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
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
9.
ADJOURN
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Meeting Adjourned at: PM
