Meeting Details
October 13, 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 to adopt the agenda:_____________________
Second:_________________
Any discussion?______________
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, Resilient:
- Orissa Lawton- Kindergarten
- Meredith Plants- 4th grade
- Quinn Bailey- 7th grade
- Ian Sumpter- 11th grade
Recognize the following students as Courageous Climbers:
2.3
Student Achievements
2.4
Staff Recognition
Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Resilient:
- Julie Human- Primary School
- Beth Baughn-Intermediate School
- Jill Fenner-Middle School
- Alison Weltmer-Middle School
- Shannon Butler-High School
2.5
Legislative Update
2.6
Superintendent's Update
2.6.1
Courage Compass
2.6.2
Report Card Analysis
2.7
Community Input
Youth at the Booth program presenters:
- Ms. Susanne Rothhaar-Head office clerk/outreach coordinator for Crawford County Board of Elections
- Cathy Moneysmith-Crawford County Board of Elections Board Member
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to open the consent agenda:________________
Second:_________________
Any discussion?_____________________
(Roll call at the end of section 3)
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes:
3.2
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Marley Adams, Primary School Teacher, from Bachelors to Bachelors + 12, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Julie Human,1st Grade Primary School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Cindy Conner, 2nd Grade Primary School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
3.3
Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel
Recommend to approve employment of Lora Brenneman, 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 30 for the 2026-2027 school year. Effective 9-15-2026.
Recommend to approve employment of Doug Rigdon, 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 2026-2027 school year. Effective 8-27-2026.
Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2026-2027 school year:
- Erin Mckitrick-Sub Educational Assistant
- Lindsay Franzen-Sub Van Driver
- Jon Stinehour- Sub Custodian - effective 91/26
- Jerry Myers- Sub Custodian - effective 9/1/26
- Jeff Jones - Sub Bus Driver - effective 9/14/26
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Extra-Duty
Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2026-2027 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:
- Alisha Griffin-Elementary Music Supplemental MOU
High School Roar Staff:
- Isaac Keinath-HS Coordinator
- Hailey Bowlby-Sub HS Coordinator/Teacher
- Angela DeGray- Teacher
- Allison Kentosh-Teacher
- India Johnson-Bowers-Teacher
- Angela Gimble- Teacher
- Theresa O'Deens-Teacher
- Spencer Mutchler-Sub Teacher
3.5
Superintendent's Recommendations - Pupil Activity Contracts
Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2026-2027 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:
Boys Bowling:
- Brad Fairchild-Head Varsity
Girls Bowling:
- Bob Lear-Head Varsity
Boys Basketball:
- Ridge Durbin- Volunteer Assistant
- Freddie Beachy- 7th Grade (MOU pending for November)
- Gary Burdine- 8th Grade
Girls Basketball:
- Stephen Cox- 8th Grade
- James Nelson- Volunteer Assistant
- Jamie Owens- 7th Grade
Wrestling
Middle School:
- Matt Clum- 8th Grade
- Josh Barnett- 7th Grade
- Dustin McClintock- Volunteer Assistant
- Dustin Harr- Volunteer Assistant
- Ryan Hillman- Volunteer Assistant
High School:
- Zach Tinch- Varsity Assistant
- Tyler McClintock-Split Varsity Assistant
- Sam Wegesin- Split Varsity Assistant
- Bryant Pfeifer-Volunteer
- Doug Weinandy- Volunteer
- Noah Blankenship- Volunteer
- Brent Tyrrell- Volunteer
- Matt Tyrrell- Volunteer
- Chance Robinette- Volunteer
- Jim Wegesin- Volunteer
Baseball:
- Kenny Fagan- Head Varsity
- Chance Robinette- Assistant Varsity
- Coen Fuson- JV
Softball:
- Calli Bauer- Head Varsity
- Jenna Opperman- Varsity Assistant
- Brett Young- JV
- Lexi See- Volunteer Assistant
Boys Tennis:
- Charles Wilson- Head Varsity
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 2026-2027 school year:
- James Burkholder
- Ashley Gannon
- Jeffrey Romano
- Natalee Perkins
3.7
Policy 5330
Recommend to approve the first and final read of the attached Policy 5330(Use of Medications)and Policy 5330.02(Procurement and Use of Epinephrine Auto Injectors In Emergency Situations) changing the wording from Epinephrine Auto Injectors to Epinephrine Delivery Systems.
3.8
Field Trips
Recommend to approve the following field trips for the 2026-2027 school year:
Primary School:
- Eco Center in Caledonia Ohio( 125 kindergarten students &CC room with 7 teachers and 4 aides)
Intermediate School:
- September 29,2026- Sterkel Park Ontario (all grades for PBIS Incentive)
- December 2,3 and 4, 2026- Victory Lanes(all grades for PBIS Incentive)
Middle School:
- September 18,2026- Bucyrus High School(CAP)
- October 15, 2026- Businesses around Galion and various locations in Crawford County for 8th grade students
- October 28 and 29,2026- Victory Lanes(PBIS Incentive) for all grades
- November 4,2026- Pioneer Career & Technology Center Tour for 8th grade students
- March 5, 2026- Heartland Outdoor School Marengo Ohio( approx. 90 students and 6 chaperones)
High School:
- October 1, 2026- 130 N. Walnut St Bucyrus Ohio various manufacturing locations (120 students)
- October 15,2026-Hispanic Americana Show in Columbus Ohio(21 students and 3 chaperones)
- 2030-Spanish Trip, Spain and France
3.9
Fiscal Support Assistant
4.
Roll Call
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
5.
*TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to open Treasurer's consent agenda:___________________
Second:__________________
Any Discussion?____________________
(Roll call at the end of section 4)
5.1
Donations
Recommend to approve the following donations:
- Supplies for TradeSmart iLUNA Learn Program valued at $482.63
- KC Delights - Open House giveback to Jr Prom $10.00 - Receipt 270233
- Dirty Soda Saloon - Open House giveback to Jr Prom $45.00 - Receipt 270241
- Kona Ice - Open House giveback to Primary Principal Fund $179.18 - Receipt 270275
- Spooktacular Donations totaling $40 - Various donors and receipts
- American Fidelity - Convocation Breakfast sponsor $1,049.32 - Receipt 270282
- Piper Collision - Intermediate Attendance Incentive $200 - Receipt 270297
- Kona Ice - HS Cheer and PTO split $280.80 - Receipt 270326
- Galion Building & Loan - Class of 2028 $100 - Receipt 270324
- Galion Booster Club - September Student Admissions (Athletic) $1,325 - Receipt 270344
5.2
Absence Without Pay
Approve the following payroll deductions:
- 10/5 Pay - Brittany Sublett - 4 days
5.3
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS & RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION & AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX RATES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
WHEREAS, The Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received the necessary tax information from all political subdivisions for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing January 1st, 2027; and
WHEREAS, The Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received from each entity the necessary information to establish said rates; and
WHEREAS, the Budget Commission of Crawford County , Ohio has certified its action thereon to this political subdivision together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this political subdivision and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill limitation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, by GALION CSD that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and be it further
RESOLVED, That there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said County the rate if each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as indicated above, and be it further
RESOLVED, That GALION CSD approved said rates on October 13, 2026.
5.4
Roll Call
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
6.
* NEW BUSINESS
Motion: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
7.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to move into Executive Session for the purpose of: _____________________.
Action WILL____WILL NOT_____follow:
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
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 to adjourn from Executive Session: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
8.
ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Meeting Adjourned at: PM
