Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Galion High School, Room 127
Tuesday, November 10 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    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(October) :

    • Ian Sumpter-11th Grade

    Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Self-disciplined:

    • Ensley Kennedy- 1st Grade
    • Lincoln Beach- 5th Grade
    • Ellie Esterline- 8th Grade
    • Emory Main

    2.3 Staff Recognition

    Recognize the following staff members for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger Trait, Self-disciplined:

    • Kristen Lehman-Primary School
    • Christine Smith-Intermediate School 
    • Todd Roston-Middle School 
    • Christina Parsley-High School

    2.4 Student Achievements

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

    2.6 Superintendent's Update
    Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann, Superintendent

    2.6.1 Courage Compass

    2.6.2 Blended Learning Report

    2.7 Community Input

    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

    October 13, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes:


    3.2 Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel

    Recommend to accept the resignation for retirement of Gina Redman, 7th Grade Middle School Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 26/27 school year. 


    3.3 Superintendent's Recommendations - Classified Personnel

    Recommend to accept the resignation for retirement of Kimberly Bercaw, Full Time Bus Driver, effective 11/13/2026.


    3.4 Superintendent's Recommendations-Unclassified Support Staff

    Recommend to approve Bayla Miller as Fiscal Support Staff, effective November 4, 2026.  Salary to be based upon the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.


    3.5 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:


    3.6 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:

    • Landon Fairchild- Assistant Varsity

    Boys Basketball:

    • Freddie Beachy- 7th grade

    Baseball:

    • Jeff Ramano- Assistant Varsity

    Boys Tennis:

    • Kyle Mann- Varsity Assistant

    Boys Wrestling:

    • Zach Tinch resigns as assistant boys wrestling coach to become the head girls wrestling coach

    Girls Wrestling:

    • Zach Tinch- Head Varsity Coach

    3.7 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:

    • Chloe Myer
    • Beth Dixon
    • Elizabeth Sasis
       

    3.8 First and Final Read of Policy 2266

    3.9 Field Trips

    Primary School:

    • Dec.17 Galion Theatre 125 (KDG /teachers/aides)

    • 1st grade staff Dec. 17 Coffee shop, Community theatre, Public Library, Brownella Cottage, Depot

    Intermediate School:

    • 11/5/2026 Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter 326 W. Fairground St, Marion, OH 43302 

    • 4th Grade Team, 5/20/2027 COSI - 333 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH 

    Middle School:

    • 1/11/2027 Slick City 1170 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH 

    High School:

    • 10/20/2026 Mid-Ohio ESC
    • 10/27/2026 Tramec Sloan - 1310 Freese Works Place, Galion12NA
    • 11/19/2026 890 West 4th Street, Mansfield (Mid-Ohio ESC)

    • 11/16/2026 Galion Municipal Airport, 8240 Ohio Route 309 Galion, OH


    3.10 Annual Report of District Compliance with Nutritional Standards

    3.11 Roll Call

    Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____


    4. *TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA

    Motion to open Treasurer's consent agenda:___________________
    Second:__________________
    Any Discussion?____________________
    (Roll call at the end of section 4)


    4.1 Donations

    Recommend to approve the following donations:

    • Grace Point - Spooktacular donation $100.00 - Receipt 270364
    • Grace Point - Washington DC donation $500.00 - Receipt 270364
    • Great Midwest Sports - 26/27 Schedule donation $800.00 - Receipt 270398
    • VFW - Washington DC donation $2920.00 - Receipt 270426
    • Class of 1976 - School Fee Assistance for Class 2027 - Receipt 270434
    • Elks Lodge 1191 - PreK Thanksgiving $500.00 - Receipt 270435
    • Galion Community Foundation - Ken & Nancy Green - Civil Air Patrol $800 - Receipt 270453
    • Fraternal Order of Police - Purple Star $100 - Receipt 270462
    • Elks Lodge 1191 - Purple Star/Field of Flags $500 - Receipt 270461
    • Galion Building & Loan - 146 calculators 6th grade - Valued at $1971

    4.2 Roll Call

    Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____


    5. * NEW BUSINESS

    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 _____


    5.1 Resolution to Adopt Model Policy

    Recommend to approve the attached resolution to adopt the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures ("Model Policies") released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ("DEW"), as attached:


    5.2 Galion District Resolution

    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

    Motion: _____________________
    Second: _____________________
    Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____


    7. ADJOURN

    Motion to adjourn: _____________________
    Second: _____________________
    Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____

    Meeting Adjourned at: PM


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