Meeting Details
March 11, 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, Balanced:
- Penelope Horn-Gahr - 1st Grade
- Kellin Liska - 4th Grade
- Maddox Zapata - 8th Grade
- Gradey Harding - 12th Grade
2.3
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Balanced:
- Meghan Tyrrell - Primary School
- Mitch Willeke - Intermediate School
- Rachel Gangwer - Middle School
- Jessica Hammond - High School
2.4
Student Achievement Report
2.5
Legislative Update
2.6
Superintendent's Update
One Needs 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
February 18, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2026 District Records Commission Meeting Minutes
3.2
Superintendent's Recommendations - Administrative Personnel
Recommend to approve a three-year administrative contract for Matt Tyrrell as Primary School Assistant Principal, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029 with salary to be based on the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Please refer to item 3.4 from the September 10, 2025 agenda, Kristin Gearheart originally submitted August 1, 2026 as her retirement date. Recommend to approve the request to change Kristin Gearheart's retirement date to June 1, 2026.
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Leslie Justice, Cook, effective May 26, 2026.
Please refer to Item 3.3 on the February 18, 2026 agenda, Maranda Johnson was employed as an Educational Aide at Fairway. Recommend to update and approve her employment status as a Substitute Educational Aide at Fairway
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:
- Joretta Evans - Substitute Cook
- Steven Glew - Substitute Educational Assistant
- Wyatt Estep - Substitute Educational Assistant
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 2025-2026 school year:
- Dulcenea Wagner
3.6
MOU - GEA & OAPSE - MIddle School Assistant Track Coach
3.7
2025-2026 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:
3.8
Field Trips
Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 2025-2026 school year:
High School:
- March 11, 12 and 13, 2026 - Grade level Incentive trips to the Mansfield Reformatory in Mansfield, OH
- March 18, 2026 - 7 kids from Musical to Tomorrow Center
- April 7, 2026 - Members of Miss Tanner's Forensic Science Class to visit the Ohio CBI Lab in London, OH
- April 24, 2026 - 11th grade students to go on a college tour of Ashland University in Ashland, OH
- May 7, 2026 - Grade level Incentive trips to the Infield in Lexington, OH
Middle School:
- March 23, 2026 - Grade level Incentive trip to Slick City in Columbus, OH
- May 14, 2026 - Selected students to Leader Richland on Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus in Mansfield, OH
Intermediate School:
- May 4, 2026 - 5th grade students to Lowe Volk Park in Crestline, OH
Primary School:
- May 12, 2026 - 2nd grade students to the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, OH
3.9
Certified State Testing Administrators
Recommend to approve the following personnel as Certified State Testing Administrators for the 25-26 school year:
- Cathy George
- Mike Schaffner
- Brittney Frasure
- Sandy Maddox
3.10
Board Bylaws and Policies - First Read
Recommend to approve the First Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
3.11
Board Bylaws and Policies - First and Final Read
Recommend to approve the First and Final Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
3.12
Rescind Board Bylaws and Policies
Recommend to rescind the attached policies form the Board Bylaws and Policies:
4.
*TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
4.1
Donations
- Recommend to approve $200 donation from Guy's Insurance to the MS for March Madness activities - Receipt 261044
- Recommend to approve $15 donation from Mary Ellen Pauly to the MS for March Madness activities - Receipt 261044
- Recommend to approve $1,900 donation from Galion Boosters to HS Athletics for track padding - Receipt 260956
- Recommend to approve $1,440 donation from Galion Boosters to HS Athletics for January student passes - Receipt 260957
- Recommend to approve $5,000 donation from VFW to the CAP program for expenses - Receipt 260983
- Recommend to approve $500 donation from Marion Crawford Prevention to the MS Principal Fund - Receipt 260980
4.2
Absence Without Pay
Approve the following payroll deductions:
2/20/26 payroll:
- Matt Eusey - 1 day
- Christina Neel - 1 day
- Patti Suter - 2 days
3/5/26 paryoll:
- Matt Eusey - 2 days
- John Schoellkopf - 1 day
5.
* NEW BUSINESS
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
5.1
* 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:
5.2
* Resolution Authorizing Filing of an Increase Complaint Regarding Property Owned by Elliott Machine Works Inc.
Recommend to approve the attached resolution, authorizing the filing of an original increase complaint with the Crawford County Board of Revision regarding property owned by Elliott Machine Works Inc.:
5.3
* Resolution Authorizing Filing of an Increase Complaint Regarding Property Owned by Black Night 24 LLC
Recommend to approve the attached resolution, authorizing the filing of an original increase complaint with the Crawford County Board of Revision regarding property owned by Black Night 24, LLC:
5.4
* Resolution - Lease Agreement
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;
_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
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
7.
ADJOURN
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Meeting Adjourned at: PM
