Meeting Details
July 10, 2026
7:30am - 8:30am
1 hr
Galion City Schools Administrative Center Conference Room
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
Legislative Update
2.3
Superintendent's Update
2.4
Community Input
2.5
Spring Sports Report
1. All Ohioan
a. Track-Shawn Arthur: First team All Ohio in the seated 100 and seated shot put
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve consent agenda: _____________________
Second: _____________________ Any Discussion:_________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
3.1
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
3.2
Superintendent's Recommendations - Certified Personnel
Pursuant to GEA and Board agreement, the Board agrees to Elizabeth Freeman's request to 1 year unpaid absence.
Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one year limited teaching contract to Mindy Wymer, Primary School Intervention Specialist effective with the 2026-2027 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon Step 15 of the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2026-2027 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the employment of Spencer Mutchler, long term substitute teacher in the high school, effective with the 2026-2027 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon Step 0 of the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2026-2027 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
3.3
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:
- Taylor Sabo-Varsity Assistant Football
- Lucinda Glew- 7th Volleyball
- Lindsey Harris- Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis
3.4
Superintendent's Recommendation - Classified Personnel
Recommend to accept the resignation of Brenda Stough, Primary Cook, effective July 31, 2026.
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:
- James Hay-Freshman Football
- Nic Sorrenson-Varsity Assistant Football
- Matt Clum-Freshman Football
- Kyle Bishop-Varsity Assistant Football
- Caleb Ivy-Volunteer Football
- Brayden Eckels-Volunteer Football
- Austin Prosser-Volunteer Football
- Justin Wolfe- Football Assistant 8th
- Joe Rinker- Football Assistant 8th
- Coen Fuson- Football Assistant 7th
- James Burkholder-Football Assistant 7th
- Hailey Pollard-Volleyball High School Varsity Assistant
- Audrey Glew- 8th Volleyball
- Madeline Heichel- Highschool Girls Soccer
- Carson Early- Highschool Cross County Assistant Split
- Justine Yunker-Middle School Cross Country
- Jessica Cooper- Varsity Assistant Cheer
- Samantha Baker- 7th/8th Cheer
3.6
Athletic Summer Camps
Recommend to approve the following Athletic Summer Camp:
Girls Golf
a. August 5th-7th:22881 Leatherow Road, Loudonville,Ohio 44842
b. Pleasant Hill Golf Course, Mohican Adventures, Mohican State Park
3.7
2026-2027 Administrative Salaries
Recommend to approve Administrator Salaries for the 2026-2027 school year.
3.8
2026-2027 Drug Testing Fee
Galion City Schools will charge a $31.00 participation fee, also known as the Drug Testing Fee, for High School Students/Middle School Students who participate in athletics, extracurricular activities, or who drive to school. This participation fee will be paid once per year per student to participate in as many athletic/extracurricular activities as they choose. There will be no family discount. The participation fee is required to be paid by the first regularly scheduled event of the athletic season or extracurricular activity, or on the first day of school for students who drive to school.
3.9
MOU-GEA and OAPSE-Varsity Assistant Football
3.10
MOU-GEA and OAPSE-Varsity Assistant Boys Golf
3.11
Board Bylaws and Policy
Recommend to approve the First Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
4.
*TREASURER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve Treasure's consent agenda: _____________________
Second: _____________________ Any Discussion:_________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
4.1
Donations
4.2
Resolution - American Fidelity
Approve resolution to allow American Fidelity to administer our Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan.
4.3
Certificate of Transition from Outgoing School District Treasurer/CFO
4.4
Resolution-Andrade Trust Gift
5.
* NEW BUSINESS
Motion to open new business: _____________________
Second: _____________________ Any Discussion:_________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
5.1
Superintendent's Recommendations - Administrative Personnel
Motion to approve 5.1: _____________________
Second: _____________________ Any Discussion:__________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Recommend to approve a three-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029 with salary to be based on the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:
- Jessica Berger - Family Engagement Coordinator
5.2
Superintendent's Recommendation-Certified Extra Duty
Motion to approve 5.2: _____________________
Second: _____________________ Any Discussion:__________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
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:
Jessica Berger- High School Cross Country Assistant Split
6.
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:
_x___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 _____
7.
ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn: _____________________
Second: _____________________
Roll Call: Christi Eckert _____ Dennis Long _____ Mike Mateer _____ Isaac Strickler _____ Doug Jutz _____
Meeting Adjourned at:
