# Board of Education - Regular Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

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1.1 Roll Call

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Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining
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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 |  |

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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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1.3 * Adopt Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 |  |

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2. RECOGNITION & REPORTS

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

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2.1 Acknowledgement of Guests

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2.2 Student Achievement Report
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President
Attachments
Sept__2025_Newsletter.pdf
Sept__2025_Newsletter.pdf

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2.3 Legislative Update
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President

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2.4 Superintendent's Update
Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Superintendent

Administrative Guideline 5430

Attachments
Adjustments_to_AG_5430.pdf
Adjustments_to_AG_5430.pdf

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2.5 Community Input
Attachments
Public_Participation-_Board_Policy_0169.1__2_.pdf
Public_Participation-_Board_Policy_0169.1__2_.pdf

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3. * CONSENT AGENDA

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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 |  |

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3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

August 19, 2025 Federal Funding Annual Notice & Public Participation Meeting Minutes

August 19, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes

Attachments
8.19.25_Federal_Funding_Annual_Notice___Public_Participation.pdf
8.19.25_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
8.19.25_Federal_Funding_Annual_Notice___Public_Participation.pdf
8.19.25_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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3.2 Donations

Recommend to accept $40.00 donation from the K&B Laundromat for Band Uniforms - RECEIPT 260175

Recommend to accept $12,500 donation from the Galion Gridiron Club for Football Uniforms and Wrestling Mats - RECEIPT 260247

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3.3 Superintendent's Recommendations - Unclassified Support Staff

Recommend to accept the resignation of David Stoyko, Accounting Coordinator, effective September 10, 2025

Recommend to approve the employment of Erica Geiger, Accounting Coordinator.

Attachments
Stoyko_Resignation.pdf
Stoyko_Resignation.pdf

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3.4 Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one contract to Katherine Webb, Social Work Specialist, 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.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Kristin Gearheart, High School Teacher, at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, effective August 1, 2026.

Attachments
Gearheart_Retirement.pdf
Gearheart_Retirement.pdf

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3.5 Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel

Recommend to move Cindy McCombs, Bus Driver, to Step 10 on the Classified Pay Schedule, effective September 1, 2025.

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:

- Dylan Ziegler - Substitute Educational Assistant
- Jeanette Clark - Substitute Custodian

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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:

- Maura Hartley - Safety Patrol
- Matt Tyrrell - Varsity Wrestling Assistant

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3.7 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:

- Haley Amert - Girls Basketball Junior Varsity
- Maggie Heiby - Girls Basketball Varsity Assistant
- Vincent Cox - Girls Basketball 8th Grade
- Brett Young - Girls Basketball 7th Grade
- Tyler Sanders - Boys Basketball Head Varsity
- Mike Glew - Boys Basketball Junior Varsity
- Spencer Harley - Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant
- Houston Blair - Volunteer Boys Basketball
- Cooper Kent - Volunteer Boys Basketball
- Nate Smith - Volunteer Boys Basketball
- Richard Ulmer - Wrestling Varsity Assistant (split contract)
- Eric Trukovich - Wrestling Varsity Assistant (split contract)
- Brent Tyrrell - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
- Jim Wegesin - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
- Dustin Harr - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
- Matt Clum - Middle School Wrestling
- Brandon Rumple - Middle School Wrestling
- Jack Wolfe - Volunteer Boys Bowling
- Jeremiah Woodmansee - Volunteer Swimming

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3.8 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:

- Nicole Bostic
- Aubreion Chatman
- Bayla Miller

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3.9 2025-2026 Local Professional Development Administrative and Committee members

Recommend to approve the following LPDC Administrative and Committee Members for the 2025-2026 school year, per the terms and conditions of the GEA negotiated agreement:

GEA Members: Lynne Foust, Jessica Hammond, Maura Hartley

Administrative Members: Sam Staton and Matt Tyrrell

Recorder: Regina Jutz

LPDC Chairperson: Lynne Foust

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3.10 Compensation for Certified Staff Training

Recommend to approve compensation in the amount of $150 for the following Certified Staff for participating in "New Teacher" Training/Orientation on August 6-7, 2025:

- Marley Adams
- Shannon Butler
- Kayden Caudill
- Michelle Gingrich
- Ashley Hickman
- Karli Ingle
- India Johnson-Bowers
- Allison Kentosh
- Erika Moses
- Amy North
- Barbara Oyster
- Jessica Price
- Dionna Randas
- Julia Roderick
- Kayleigh Stine
- Shelbie Temple

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3.11 Galion Middle School's Spooktacular Event

Recommend to approve sponsorship and accept donations for Spooktacular, an annual Trick or Treating event held on October 30, 2025 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Galion Middle School. It provides students with opportunities to show leadership, build community relationships, and also make the transition from elementary school easier for students and families. In order to make the Spooktacular a success, we have reached out to area businesses to be part of this event as sponsors.

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3.12 2025-2026 D.A.R.E. Resolution

WHEREAS, the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.191, (L)(2)(e), currently known as the DUI Law, established the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Grants Fund to be housed and administered by the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the D.A.R.E. Grants Program is to assist in providing funds to local law enforcement agencies, specifically for the salaries of certified D.A.R.E. officers teaching, or planning to teach, the approved D.A.R.E. curriculum in the local schools; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Galion City Board of Education to avail ourselves of the opportunities provided by this program and to participate with complete commitment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Galion City Board of Education, Galion, Ohio the majority of all members elected or appointed thereto concurring that:

Section 1: The Galion City Board of Education supports all efforts by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department to pursue funding to implement the D.A.R.E. Program in the Galion City Schools.

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3.13 25-26 Huddle Up Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion Board of Education and Huddle Up, for the purpose of providing a school psychologist, effective 9/2/2025 through 5/22/2026, as attached:

Attachments
Huddle_Up_School_Psych_25-26.pdf
Huddle_Up_School_Psych_25-26.pdf

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3.14 25-26 EASE Therapy Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion Board of Education and EASE Therapy, for the purpose of providing a virtual speech therapist, effective for the 25-26 school year, as attached:

Attachments
Virtual_Speech_Therapy_Services_25-26.pdf
Virtual_Speech_Therapy_Services_25-26.pdf

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3.15 Job Description

Recommend to approve the attached job description for Facilities & Transport Worker:

Attachments
Facilities___Transport_Worker.pdf
Facilities___Transport_Worker.pdf

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3.16 Memorandum of Understanding - OAPSE - Facilities & Transportation Worker

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion City School District and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees, Local #370 (OAPSE), for the purpose of adding the position of Facilities & Transportation Worker to the Custodial Classification, as attached:

Attachments
MOU_for_Facilities___Transport_Worker_SIGNED.pdf
MOU_for_Facilities___Transport_Worker_SIGNED.pdf

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3.17 City of Galion Use Agreements

Recommend to approve a Cross Country Use Agreement (9/1/25 - 8/31/26) and Heise Park Tennis Courts Use Agreement (8/1/25 - 7/31/26) with the City of Galion, as attached:

Attachments
Cross_Country_Use_Agreement_SIGNED_2025.pdf
Heise_Park_Tennis_Courts_Agreement_SIGNED_2025.pdf
Cross_Country_Use_Agreement_SIGNED_2025.pdf
Heise_Park_Tennis_Courts_Agreement_SIGNED_2025.pdf

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3.18 Board Bylaws and Policies

Recommend to approve the first and final read of the attached Board Policies:

Attachments
po3123.pdf
po4123.pdf
po5111.01.pdf
po5517.01.pdf
po5610.01.pdf
po5610.05.pdf
po8315.pdf
po9150.pdf
po1540.pdf
po3123.pdf
po4123.pdf
po5111.01.pdf
po5517.01.pdf
po5610.01.pdf
po5610.05.pdf
po8315.pdf
po9150.pdf
po1540.pdf

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3.19 Field Trips

Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 25-26 school year:

High School

- September 18, 2025 - Teen Institute Drug Free Rally in Bucyrus, OH
- October 2, 2025 - Manufacturing Tours for 10th grade students

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4. TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA

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Motioned: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education 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 |  |

Attachments
Board_Packet_Augsut_2025.pdf
Cash_Summary_Report_-_August_FINAL.pdf
Board_Packet_Augsut_2025.pdf
Cash_Summary_Report_-_August_FINAL.pdf

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4.1 Certificate of Estimated Resources Fiscal Year 2026
Attachments
Certificate_of_Estimated_Resources_09102025.pdf
Certificate_of_Estimated_Resources_09102025.pdf

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4.2 Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026
Attachments
Appropriations_-_Board_091025.pdf
Appropriations_-_Board_091025.pdf

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4.3 Galion Booster Club
Attachments
Galion_Booster_Club.pdf
Galion_Booster_Club.pdf

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4.4 Gridiron Club
Attachments
Gridiron_CLub.pdf
Gridiron_CLub.pdf

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5. * NEW BUSINESS

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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

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7. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 6:53 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Christi Eckert, Board of Education Member

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