Meeting Details
November 10, 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(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
2.6
Superintendent's Update
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
Recommend to approve the first and final read of the attached Policy 2266 (Title IX):
3.9
Field Trips
Primary School:
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Dec.17 Galion Theatre 125 (KDG /teachers/aides)
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1st grade staff Dec. 17 Coffee shop, Community theatre, Public Library, Brownella Cottage, Depot
Intermediate School:
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11/5/2026 Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter 326 W. Fairground St, Marion, OH 43302
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4th Grade Team, 5/20/2027 COSI - 333 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH
Middle School:
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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
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11/19/2026 890 West 4th Street, Mansfield (Mid-Ohio ESC)
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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
Recommend to approve this 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
