GALION — The Galion City Schools Treasurer’s Office was recently honored with the prestigious Auditor of State Award.
This accolade signifies the district’s exemplary adherence to financial best practices and accountability standards. The school’s treasurer is Charlene Parkinson.
The announcement was made at the Galion City School District Board of Education met on May 21.
Parkinson also presented a comprehensive report encompassing April 2024 Financial Reports, the Five-Year Forecast – May 2024 and Audit Compliance Reports, underscoring the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency.
In other business, the Board reviewed, discussed, and, when necessary, approved preliminary agenda items and provided time for community input. Following those initial items, the Board moved to the Student Achievement Report.
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education President, presented the Student Achievement Report detailing numerous enriching experiences and notable student accomplishments.
These experiences included engaging end-of-year field trips and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) rewards, such as visits to Buckeye Imagination Museum, Cedar Point and Washington D.C.
The district also celebrated Right to Read week with activities such as high school Key Club students reading to 2nd graders and Galion Intermediate School students surpassing their reading goals.
Preparations for the upcoming academic year took place, with visits to new school buildings for 2nd, 5th and 8th graders and Galion intermediate School hosted “Future Friday” for 3rd and 4th graders to meet their next-year teachers.
Additionally, students participated in “Go Gray in May” to show solidarity with peers diagnosed with brain tumors, demonstrating the district’s commitment to compassion and community support.
Transitioning to administrative matters, the Board reviewed and approved numerous Administrative, Certified and Classified staff recommendations in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
This encompassed contract renewals for Administrative and Certified staff, confirmation of Certified Extra-Duty assignments (Extracurricular) and the establishment of 2024-2025 Certified/Classified Substitute Pay Rates.
The agenda also included the approval of 110 seniors for 2024 Graduation, school and technology fees for the upcoming academic year and the initial review of revisions to Board Policy.
The board’s next regular meeting will occur on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.