Board of Education Meeting Galion Middle School Computer Lab Thursday, January 10, 2013, 2013 6:00pm Present: Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent; Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education ; Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice ; ; Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education ; Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education ; Dr. Sandra Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants; Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer 1 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Reorganization - Pro-Tem - Jennifer Kuns nominated by George Mcelligott she declined 1. Jennifer Kuns nominated Dennis Long 2. Robert Zeisler All approved-sworn in Vice - Jennifer Kuns 1. Jennifer Kuns nominated by Brian Owens 2. Robert Zeisler All approved-sworn in Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.3 Adopt Organizational Meeting Agenda Page 1 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.4 Executive Session Recommend entering into executive session to discuss the appointment of public officials. entered executive session at 6:09 p.m. called meeting back into order 6:23 p.m. 1.5 Resolution setting regular meeting times, dates, and location: Third Wednesday of the month; agenda to come out on Friday. Work sessions will be on first Wednesday of month. Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.6 Organization Items - Standing Authorization 2013 Page 2 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution
1) Authorization for Treasurer to secure advance payment on current collection of taxes. 2) Authorization for Treasurer to invest all funds. 3) Authorization for Treasurer to pay all bills per limits established and authorized by appropriation resolution. 4) Authorize that Board members may participate at their own expense in group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans provided to employees of the district as permitted by Ohio Revised Code 3313.202. 5) Employment of Temporary Personnel authorization for the Superintendent to employ personnel as needed for emergency situations. Such employments to be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting. 6) Authorize the Superintendent to pay $150.00 a day, or some such amount, for substitute teachers whenever the Superintendent determines that extraordinary circumstances require a higher rate of substitute pay. 7) Appointment of Purchasing Agent authorize the Superintendent to serve as the purchasing agent for the school district. 8) Service fund establish a service fund in the amount of $5,000.00 to be a part of the General Fund for fiscal year 2013 (2012-2013 school year), in accordance with Section 3315.15 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board believes it is important to demonstrate appreciation to its employees. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to identify unique means of demonstrating the Board s appreciation. The following are examples of forms of this appreciation, but is not limited to: refreshments, small gifts, plaques, awards, and flowers. 9) Participation in State or Federal projects authorization for the Superintendent, without further action by said Board to apply on behalf of said district to participate in any federal or state project or program for which approval by said Board is required. Authorize the Treasurer to pay stipends in the amount specified to Community s/staff s when authorized by grant applications. 10) Authorize the approval of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center monthly revisions to the Substitute Teacher List for the calendar year and the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Tutor Directory for the current school year. 11) Authorize the Treasurer to compensate board members for up to 12 meetings per year in an amount equal to the maximum allowable compensation permitted by law. 12) Appoint Treasurer as designee to attend public record training on behalf of board members. Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Page 3 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution
1.7 Board Appointments: 1) Legislative Liaison 2) Delegate and Alternate to the Ohio School Boards Association Annual Conference 3) Student Achievement Liaison 4) Galion Area Betterment Commission 5) Pioneer Career Technology Center School Board 6) GEA Labor Relations Committee 7) OAPSE Labor Relations Committee 8) Galion Advisory Group for Education 9) Audit Committee 1.) Dennis Long 2.) Jennifer Kuns alt Brian Owens 3.) Jennifer Kuns 4.) Jennifer Kuns 5.) Dennis Long 6.) Brian Owens & Jennifer Kuns 7.) George McElligott & Robert Zeisler 8.) appointed at a later date if needed 9.) George McElligott & Robert Zeisler Motioned: Mr. George McElligott Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.8 Designate Newspapers - Galion Inquirer and Newspaper Network of Central Ohio Page 4 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution
Mr. Dennis Long mentioned that we have been requested to use digital media. He addressed this issue saying that printed is available to all so we will continue to print media. Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.9 Resolution Setting Special Meeting Dates for Work Sessions Establish special meeting dates to provide the opportunity to discuss the business of the Board in a work session format and to transact any business that the Board determines necessary. The work session meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m.: January 24 will remain the same. All other work sessions will be scheduled as follows: March 6 May 1 Sept 4 Nov 6 Work sessions Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Page 5 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.10 School District Records Commission Meeting Set the School District Records Commission meeting date to be held at the Middle School. (Statutory members are the and Treasurer of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools). Meeting date was set for February 20, 2013 @ 6:15 p.m. Motioned: Mr. George McElligott Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 1.11 2013-14 School Calendar Approve the recommended 2013-2014 School District Calendar (see attachment) Recommended to table this record until next regular meeting so a correction could be sent out for review. Original sent was not compatable with some technology and did not read correctly on these computers. Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Page 6 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution
2 DISTRICT GOALS FOR 2013 Dr. Jenney presented the 2012 goals and stated that most all goals have been accomplished. Identify areas to target for 2013 come back on 1/24 with topics that need to be included in these areas and determing 2013 goals. Kathy Jenney will email strategic plan to Board members. Priority items - managable and real with less staff members. Remain on cutting edge with limited finances Target areas - curriculum, technology under facilities and curriculum, finance, outreach Attachments: DISTRICT GOALS 1 12 2012 3 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH JANUARY, 2013 Recognizing the Galion Board of Education for Exemplary Service to the Galion Schools and community. Dr. Jenney presented each Board with a certificate recognizing them for their dedication and hard work given to the successes of the Galion City School District. 4 ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. went directly into regular session. Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Page 7 Generated by Anonymous User on March 15, 2019 11:32pm BlueSky Meeting Solution