Meeting Details
June 14, 2012
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Cafetorium
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Addendum items in Bold.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
The report was reviewed by Robert Foss, Fiscal Consultant for the Ohio Department of Education.
Jamie Maguire was concerned with payroll expenditure on one slide. It was determined that slide stated payroll as percentage of operating expense on slide but it is actually percentage of operating revenue.
Sue Jarvis asked what is healthy ending cash balance? ODE doesn't have a definite percentage. They do recommend a balance equal to at least one month payroll expense. Mr. Foss stated it is a district by district decision.
The Treasurer stated that this analysis was prepared before reductions were made in May by the Board of Education.
As Prepared by Bill Toney, Region 9 Area Coordinator, Ohio Department of Education
Minutes
Dr. Jenney reviewed a PowerPoint presentation which included data from the ODE report prepared by Bill Toney, Region 9 Area Coordinator.
Sue Jarvis asked how many certified staff this year? The Treasurer stated 125 this year. They discussed that 20 teachers were affected by the reduction in force; one classified staff was affected by the reduction this year and that significant administrative reductions were also made for FY13.
Minutes
Roger Hardin from ODE reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on fiscal caution, watch and emergency criteria. He also suggested looking at the benchmark report on ODE's website.
Dennis Long, Board President, mentioned that he doesn't know what can be harder than staffing cuts we've made the last two years.
Roger Hardin stated that the next $1,000,000 in cuts is even harder to make. The District still has to maintain standards required by the State. Minimum standards don't require extracurricular activities.
George McElligott, board member, asked if charter school teachers are required to have same standards as public school teachers? Roger Hardin replied he believes so.
Chris Cletzer inquired if other school districts compared to in the ODE analysis were ever in watch or emergency? Roger Hardin mentioned that many have been and that Galion is not alone with financial difficulties. Most districts are in caution because they are spending more than they are receiving in receipts.
Other topics reviewed included number of students open enrolled out to other districts, when funding from casinos might be available for schools, insurance costs and if there were any statewide initiative, federal health care issues and getting our insurance committee more active.
Cindy Reece asked if there was a plan for engaging parents? She is saddened that not more parents here tonight. She asked if the students leaving were the high academic achievers? We need to get the word out to the community on how are students are performing.
Dennis Long reminded that is Galion rated as excellent. Students here are doing a good job.
Roger Hardin mentioned that school finance involves many laws. Our district needs to increase revenue, decrease expenditures or a combination of both. ODE will look at our October forecast and if ending cash balance is similar, we will be declared in fiscal caution. We need to spread the word to the community that this is a serious issue. ODE wants to help us stay out of fiscal emergency.
Fred Rinehart asked what to communicate to the community, how to communicate to the community because we want to continue to serve the students of Galion City Schools.
Dennis Long stated that teachers and principals have the most contact with parents. We need to get staff informed so parents and community receive the correct message. We realize the community is concerned about more taxes. We need to let them know that we are doing a good job, staffing cuts were difficult but doesn't have to do with quality of teachers, and we need to make Galion a school of choice. Parents need to be comfortable bringing students here.
Minutes
No additional community input was made.
Minutes
Dr. Powell reviewed her PowerPoint presentation.
Minutes
Dr. Jenney stated that final Race to the Top session with state department was held in May and we have submitted a draft for next year's program with a focus on assessments.
Approve the employment of the following personnel contingent upon subsequent receipt by the Board of a satisfactory criminal record check from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation as required by law and applicable state certification:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Accept the retirement resignation of Toni Zehe, Special Education Coordinator, effective
July 1, 2012.
Approve the following teachers for continuing contracts:
Jennifer Eachus Cheryl Jason
Deb Horton Todd Roston
ADDENDUM ITEM - Accept the resignation of Dawn M. DeYarmon, Middle School Intervention Specialist, effective at the conclusion of 2011-2012 school year.
ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Todd Roston as Auxiliary Service Program Enrichment Tutor for students in grades K-4 at St. Joseph School for up to four hours per day for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $20.00 per hour to be paid from Auxiliary Service Funds.
Accept the resignation of Hollie J. Murphy, High School Cook, effective June 14, 2012.
Approve modification of hours for cooks beginning with the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
Christina Carpenter, Intermediate Elementary Cook - four hours per day
Dawn Hunter, Primary Elementary Cook - four hours per day
Debra McCleese, Primary Elementary Cook - 2.5 hours per day
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2012-2013 school year:
High School Athletic
Dave Rinehart - Faculty Manager
Middle School
Sheila Dyer - Learning Disabilities
Middle School Athletic
Joshua Riggle - Faculty Manager
Intermediate Elementary
Bryan Summer - Orthopedically Handicap
Meghan Tyrrell, Summer School Instructor
Veronica Rinehart, Summer School Instructor Substitute
Primary Elementary
Cara Yaussy - Preschool Handicap
Approve the following personnel as Home Instruction Tutors for the 2012-2013 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:
Shelly Barton Ann Mahoney
Chris Cletzer Ted Maglio
Jennifer Eachus Melinda Nicholls
Tena Eyster Barb Nigh
Lynne Foust Fred Rinehart
Kristin Gearheart Jeanie Rinehart
Cathy George Veronica Rinehart
James Goldbach Bob Roesch
Amy Graham Bryan Summer
Mike Hartz Eric Turlo
Amy Johnson Amy Tyree
Steve Kent Nicole Waldman
Nicole Lambright
Cheri' Laughbaum
Approve Veronica Rinehart as a Race to the Top Technology Integration Coach for the 2012-2013 school year to be paid $2,000.00 stipend to be paid from the Race to the Top grant fund.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve amended appropriations for the year ended June 30, 2012 to increase Bond Retirement Fund (Fund 002) by $12,000.00.
Approve High School Student Fees for 2012-2013 school year as attached.
Aprove Middle School Student Fees for 2012-2013 school year as follows:
6TH GRADE $ 10.00 Total (w/ Art)
7TH GRADE $ 10.00 Total (w/ Art)
8TH GRADE $ 10.00 Total (w/ Art)
$ 20.00 Total (w/ Art & Spanish I project fee)
$ 23.00 Total (w/ Art & French I project fee)
Fees are based on students' specific course selection
There was at the time of making this contract or order and at the time of the execution of such certificate a sufficient sum appropriated for the purpose of such contract and in the treasury or in process of collection to the credit of an appropriate fund free from any previous encumbrance for field technician fees to Midwest Computer Services for $3,320.10.
Property, Fleet, and Liability Insurance Premiums
Approve purchasing property, liability and auto/fleet insurance administered by Hylant Administrative Services, LLC with coverage provided by the Ohio School Plan from July 1, 2012 through July 1, 2013 as follows:
Agree to membership in the Ohio School Plan and will abide by the Joint Self-Insurance Agreement and the Code of Regulations.
Approve the following Agreements:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve a contract with Mid-American Therapy to provide athletic training services for the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 school years at a rate of $28.00 per hour. Total fee for the 2011-2012 school year will not exceed $4,480.00 without prior approval of the Superintendent and the total fee for the 2012-2013 school year will not exceed $5,040.00 without prior approval of the Superintendent.
Approve an addendum to the contract with RC Therapy Services to extend the school year services into Summer 2012 at 2.5 hours per week for 6 weeks at a rate of $59.00 per hour not to exceed the amount of $885.00.
Approve a contract with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to conduct the Galion City School District's Treasurer search. Contract to include services for job posting, application review, first round interviews, and reference check on finalist not to exceed the amount of $2,000.00.
Approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Health of City of Galion, Galion St. Joseph Catholic Church School, and Galion City School District for school nursing services for the 2012-2013 school year for specified nursing services as requested by St. Joseph Catholic Church School at a rate of $35.00 per hour.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Accept the donation of the following musical instruments from Tony Dean with a total estimated value of $1,850.00 - Selmer Oboe, Artley Clarinet, Monique Soprano Sax, Holton Trombone, Wurlitzer Accordion, and Squire Guitar.
Accept a $500.00 donation from the Track and Cross Country Parents Club for the Maggie Maloy Scholarship Fund.
Accept the donation of $240.00 in gift cards used to purchase eBooks for the library Nooks from Julie Thogmartin.
Accept a donation of $500.00 from the Galion Alumni Association for the Band Instrument Repair Fund.
Accept a $500.00 donation from Medical Mutual of Ohio for the Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund.
Approve the Second Reading for New K-2 Math Materials, Go Math, by Houghton Mifflin.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the 2012-2013 High School Student Handbook as attached.
Minutes
Changes to the handbook include that expulsions wil be educated through our digital academy and suspension will occur in our building rather than out of school. The handbook could be updated based upon Neola's advice.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the 2012-2013 Middle School Student Handbook as attached:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the 2012-2013 Elementary School Student Handbook as attached:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the following lunchroom recommendation:
Submit an application for, and upon State approval, the participation in, the free and reduced-price Breakfast, Lunch and Special milk programs per guidelines established by the State for the 2012-2013 school year.
Establish a cut-off application submittal date for free and reduced-price breakfasts and lunches of September 14, 2012, for the application to be processed by the October 15, 2012 federal status deadline.
The Food Service Supervisor be appointed as the official to review applications and make determinations of eligibility for the free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch program for 2012-2013, that the Treasurer be designated as verification official to verify income data submitted by households, and that the Superintendent of Schools be named as hearing officer for appeals.
Participation in the Metropolitan Educational Council (MEC) bid programs for food, produce, paper supplies, and small wares.
Accept the Nickles Bakery bid through Metropolitan Educational Council (MEC) for the 2012-2013 school year.
Accept Dairy Enterprises, Inc. bid through Metropolitan Educational Council (MEC) for the 2012-2013 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the first read of the following policies:
2431 Interscholastic Athletics - Revision
5517.01 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior- Revision
8462 Student Abuse and Neglect - Revision
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve revisions to Treasurer Job Description as presented.
Minutes
Mr. Owens motioned was amended to delete the description on the Job Description as presented. Mr. McElligott also amended his second for this item.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Change the Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab Room E107 from Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. to
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Direct the Superintendent to establish the following special committees:
Building Use Committee
Campus Wear Review Commitee
Minutes
These committees are designated as Superintendent committees.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee and to discuss the sale of property.
Minutes
Went into executive session at 8:56 pm. No further action after executive session.
Attending executive session were board members, Kathy Jenney, and Linda Kidwell.
Reconvened at 9:58 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
Minutes
Adjourned meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |