Connections Weekend Planning Meeting                               July 22, 2020

In Attendance:  Jen Allerding, Kyle Baughn, Joe Kleinknecht, Sandy Powell, Dave Spraw and Brian Treisch;

Financial Report - No new financial information.

Approve Minutes - Sandy read the minutes from the June meeting. Joe Kleinknecht motioned to approve and Dave Spraw made the second; motion approved.

School Opening Plan - Flexible options for the fall of 2020; Galion Online Academy, as of today, 120 students have enrolled.  July 23 will be the opening announcement to the options for students. The plan tiers to four levels.  Jen shared the face shields that have been ordered for staff & students.

Extra Curricular Opening Plan - Kyle shared that he is meeting with the league schools daily. He is hoping for some relief from the OHSSA. Youth football is cancelled for the fall.  Everyone is waiting for the governor's weekly response. The goal is to minimize the risk to students but still offer
opportunities.

Career Event for students - Jen expressed that by using a virtual presentation format, like ZOOM, the student Connections Career event could remain In place for October.

The 5-year school district levy renewal Is in November - Heath Watkins is co-chair and Brian Summers is the levy treasurer.

Bonfire - Kyle is willing to hold an event, that could be a bonfire, that allows for student recognition In fall activities; more to come.  Brian stated that the Alumni Marching Band would be difficult to manage, particularly with the higher risk age group participation;

Hall of Fame Banquet - The committee discussed the cancellation of the Alumni Hall of Fame events until 2021 including the banquet and induction ceremony;

Chris Stone is back working at Galion City Schools; Chris is willing to help in Connections Weekend activities. Dave Spraw read the email that Chris sent this past month w/ past communication recommendations.

Performing Arts Center - Brian again stated that the fund raiser would wait until January 2021.  Brian has remained in contact with Jim Garverick for leadership in the fundraising campaign.

Jen discussed the idea to prepare a variety of virtual videos that highlights past Hall of Fame recipients. The virtual video series would be similar to the Historical Society's and the Galion Theater's recent virtual promotions.

Next meeting is August 19th @ MS @ 7:30 a.m.

Meeting was adjourned @ 8:15 am;