Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab Room E107
Monday, July 30, 2012 - 6:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda and Addendum

    2. PRESENTATION

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


    3. COMMUNITY INPUT

    4. TREASURER
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

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


    5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS - PERSONNEL
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    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:


    5.1 Administrative
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve the employment of Ed Rich as Middle School Assistant Prinicpal for a two year contract for the period of August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014 per the adminsitrative salary range for the Middle School Assistant Principal.

    Accept the resignation of Ed Rich, Student Support Services Specialist, effective at the conclusion of the 2011-12 school year.


    5.2 Certified
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

     

    Approve the employment of the following personnel as Intervention Specialists for the 2012-13 school year. Salaries to be based on the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2012-13 school year. Contracts are contingent upon receipt of the appropriate supplemental license or other appropirate certifications. Continued employment is subject to the pursuit and attainment of the appropriate certification/license:

        Jamie Maguire

        Gina Redman

        Todd Roston

    Accept the resignation of Todd Roston as Auxillary Service Progam Enrichment Tutor for students in grades K-4 at St. Joseph School.

    Grant Laurie Obenour a leave without pay from August 31, 2012 through November 27, 2012  (inclusive) in accordance with the Family & Medical Leave Act, Board of Education Policy 3430.01 (Professional Staff, Family Medical Leave Act). Grant a materinty leave of absence from November 28, 2012 through March 22, 2013.

    Approve Ron Cirata as Auxilliary Service Program Enrichment Tutor for students in grades K-4 at St. Joesph School for up to four hours per day for the 2012-13 school year at a rate of $20.00 per hour to be paid from the Auxillary Service Funds.


    5.3 Classified

    Recommend the Board recall Catherine Allison Kiss, Educational Assistant per Article 5 of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #370 contract effective for the 2012-13 school year.  

    Approve Janice Tuscan, High School Cook - six hours per day, for the 2012-13 school year.

    Approve Chris Mailey, Middle School cook - four hours per day, for the 2012-13 school year.

    Approve modification of hours for Dawn Hunter - seven hours per day, for the 2012-13 school year.

    Accept the resignation of Janice Tuscan, Educational Assistant, effective at the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year.


    6. Financial Recommendation

    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.

     


    7. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR VISITOR BLEACHERS AT HEISE PARK STADIUM
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    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. 


    8. AGREEMENTS
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

     

     


    8.1 Approve the following Agreements:

    Approve an agreement with RC Therapy Services, for therapy services at a rate of $59.00 per hour for the 2012-13 school year.

    Approve a contract with Sport Safe Testing Serivce, Inc. to provide for the urine drug testing process for the Student Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for the 2012-13 school year. Payment will be at the cost of $28.00 per panel with additional add-ons available upon request. Total services will not exceed $10,000 for the school year.

    Approve an agreement for Cisco SMARTnet Maintenance Service in coordination with NCOCC for Cisco Technical Assistance. The contract is for the 2012-13 in the amount of $25,057.20.


    8.2 Financial Consultant Agreement
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve an agreement with Linda Kidwell for financial consulting services at a rate of $37.50 per hour on an as needed basis and as called upon by the Superintendent. 


    8.3 MidOhio Educational Service Center Agreement
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve an agreement with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center to reimburse them for expenses related to releasing Linda Kidwell from her duties at MOESC to perform financial consulting services for the Galion City School District. The rate will be paid on an hourly basis.


    9. RESOLUTION - LEVY
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    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


    10. RESOLUTION - 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

     


    11. RESOLUTION - CALAMITY DAY ALTERNATIVE MAKE-UP PLAN
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    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.


    12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

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


    13. ADJOURN
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

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