Board of Education Meeting

Presentation by the Cross Country Parents Club on the proposed changes for the 2012 Cross Country Festival. 

Recommend awarding Mary T. Day, Treasurer, a contract effective through July 31, 2014, per the treasurer salary range and conditions of the contract. 

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:

Mr. Zeisler arrived at : 6:53 p.m.

Approve the following advances from the General Fund: 

     Education Jobs Federal Grant (Fund 504-9012) - $6,000

     Title I Federal Grant (Fund 572-9012) - $11,000

Advances to be repaid once cash request is received from the Ohio Department of Education.

Authorize the Treasurer to advertise for bids for the purchase of visitor bleachers to be installed at Heise Park Stadium. Advertisement will include electronic distribution allowed by Section 3314.46 of the Ohio Revised Code, including posting on the district website. 

RESOLUTION - THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO, DETERMINING TO SUBMIT THE LECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF LEVING ADDITIONAL TAX FOR THE COMBINED PURPOSES OF CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.217 REVISED CODE OF OHIO.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON JULY 30, 2012  

WHEREAS, on July 19, 2012, pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 5705.03(B), this Board adopted a resolution to certify to the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, a request that she certify to this Board the current tax valuation of this school district and the dollar amount of revenue that would be raised by the levy of an additional tax of eight (8) mills for current expenses and ongoing permanent improvements, and 

WHEREAS, on July 20, 2012, said Auditor certified to this Board that the total current tax valuation of this district is $176,993,770.00 and that the levy of eight (8) mills for current expenses and ongoing permanent improvements will generate $1,415,950.00 in revenue per year. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District two-thirds (2/3) of all its members concurring: 

THAT this Board hereby finds and determines that the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten mill limitation by levies on the current tax duplicate will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount to provide for the present and future requirements of this school district. 

THAT it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten mill limitation pursuant to Section 5705.217, Revised Code of Ohio, for the purpose of the CURRENT EXPENSES AND ONGOING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS of the school district at a rate not exceeding eight (8) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Eighty Cents ($.80) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five year period of time beginning with the current tax year 2012 and including 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. 

THAT the tax levied under paragraph 2 of this Resolution shall be apportioned as follows: 

     Six (6) mills for current expenses;

    Two (2) mills for ongoing permanent improvements. 

THAT this question shall be submitted to the electors of this school district at a special election to be held on November 6, 2012, being the same day as the General Election. 

THAT the Treasurer of this district shall certify a copy of this Resolution, the Resolution adopted July 19, 2012, and the County Auditor’s Certificate issued pursuant thereto to the Board of Elections of Crawford County, Ohio, immediately after its passage, and request that said Board prepare the ballots and make such other arrangements as are necessary for the submission of this question to the electors of this district all in accordance with law. 

THAT said levy be placed upon the tax list of the current year 2012 and thereafter, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof. 

THAT the form of ballot to be used in said election shall be substantially as follows: 

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT 

PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL) 

GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. 

An additional tax for the benefit of the Galion City School District for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES AND ONGOING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS at a rate not exceeding Eight (8) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Eighty Cents ($.80) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five-year period of time commencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

                                                                                  _____ For the Levy

                                                                                  _____Against the Levy

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO, DETERMINING TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENT EXPENSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5705.21, REVISED CODE OF OHIO.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON JULY 30, 2012

WHEREAS, on July 19, 2012, pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 5705.03(B), this Board adopted a resolution to certify to the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, a request that she certify to this Board the current tax valuation of this school district and the dollar amount of revenue that would be raised by the levy of an additional tax of eight (8) mills for current expenses, and

WHEREAS, on July 20, 2012, said Auditor certified to this Board that the total current tax valuation of this district is $176,993,770.00 and that the levy of eight (8) mills for current expenses and will generate $1,415,950.00 in revenue per year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District two-thirds (2/3) of all its members concurring:

THAT this Board hereby finds and determines that the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten mill limitation by levies on the current tax duplicate will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount to provide for the present and future requirements of this school district.

THAT it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten mill limitation pursuant to Section 5705.21, Revised Code of Ohio, for the purpose of the CURRENT EXPENSES of the school district at a rate not exceeding eight (8) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Eighty Cents ($.80) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five year period of time beginning with the current tax year 2012 and including 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

THAT this question shall be submitted to the electors of this school district at a special election to be held on November 6, 2012, being the same day as the General Election.

THAT the Treasurer of this district shall certify a copy of this Resolution, the Resolution adopted July 19, 2012, and the County Auditor’s Certificate issued pursuant thereto to the Board of Elections of Crawford County, Ohio, immediately after its passage, and request that said Board prepare the ballots and make such other arrangements as are necessary for the submission of this question to the electors of this district all in accordance with law.

THAT said levy be placed upon the tax list of the current year 2012 and thereafter, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof.

THAT the form of ballot to be used in said election shall be substantially as follows:

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT

PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL)

GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

An additional tax for the benefit of the Galion City School District for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding Eight (8) mills for each one dollar of valuation which amounts to Eighty Cents ($.80) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five-year period of time commencing in 2012, first due in calendar year 2013.

                                                                                             _____ For the Levy

                                                                                             _____Against the Levy

Due to the lack of particapation by the Galion Education Association in the application process for the Calamity Day Alternative Make-Up Plan, the resolution previously approved on July 19, 2012 is hearby rescinded and makeup days will be scheduled as  designated on the Board approved calendar for the 2012-13 school year.

Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee. No further action.