• CASE STUDY — GALION CITY SCHOOLS | GALION, OHIO

A District of 1,806 Students. Four Buildings.
One System. Behavior Transformed.

Galion City Schools had above-average attendance and dedicated staff — but inconsistent rules building to building and classroom to classroom. EDCO changed that. Same students. Same teachers. Different system.
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About Galion City Schools

District Facts:

  • Location: Galion, Ohio
  • Total Students: 1,806
  • Number of Schools: 4 public schools
  • Address: 470 Portland Way North, Galion, Ohio 44833
  • Phone: (419) 468-3432

Schools Served:

  • Galion Primary School — Grades Pre-K through 2nd
  • Galion Intermediate School — Grades 3rd through 5th
  • Galion Middle School — Grades 6th through 8th
  • Galion High School — Grades 9th through 12th
  • THE CHALLENGE

Reactive. Inconsistent. Building to Building.

  • Unclear rules, expectations, and consequences
  • Inconsistent application of those rules — building to building, day to day
  • In-class disruptions distracting all students and the teacher
  • Lost instructional time and focus
  • Reactive approach that responded to problems instead of preventing them

“We lacked both clarity and consistency — teachers in each of our four buildings had their own rules, expectations and consequences which may or may not be relevant to a certain student on a given day.”

— Jennifer Allerding, Director of Teaching, Learning and Instruction
  • THE SOLUTION

What EDCO Implemented at Galion

Teacher Training

Classroom Management That Works: The Missing Ingredient — Parts I and II. All teachers trained on a unified classroom management and communication system.

Administrative Training

Administrative Strategies to Implement a Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan. Leadership aligned on consistent expectations, hierarchy, and accountability.

Ongoing Monitoring

Ongoing Onsite Monitoring and Coaching — four days per year. Not a one-time training event. Sustained implementation support built into the program.

“Skepticism is natural and I expected it — that’s how I reacted when first introduced to the assertiveness training system 15 years ago. Your enthusiasm will be contagious.”

— Jim Grubbs, Superintendent, Galion City Schools
  • THE RESULTS

What Changed at Galion City Schools

95%

of students responded to the consistent strategy

50%

reduction in bus discipline write-ups

4 Buildings

aligned under one consistent system

What Galion Leaders Said

“Our attendance was above average — but of course, what you do in class is as important as showing up. The instigators may act in isolation but their behavior has a ripple effect and touches everyone in the room.”

— Jim Grubbs, Superintendent, Galion City Schools

“Teachers may spend 10 minutes or more per class dealing with unruly students — imagine the cumulative impact of that 10 minutes over the course of teaching five days a week at 40 weeks per school year. Consider the time saved — but also the positive impact on stress and energy levels when you’re not dealing with that nonsense.”

— Jim Grubbs, Superintendent, Galion City Schools

“I figured that training time was another wasted morning — but the results I’ve personally experienced prove it works if you use it correctly and consistently.”

— James Myers, Transportation Director, Galion City Schools

What Every Principal Can Take From This

Consistency Is the System

Galion didn't have a student problem. They had four buildings running four different sets of rules. Once every teacher operated from the same framework, behavior stabilized — across all grade levels.

Skeptics Become the Strongest Advocates

The transportation director was one of EDCO's biggest skeptics at Galion. After implementation, he became proof that the system works — even for staff who start with zero buy-in.

Time Invested Pays Back in Instruction

Four to six hours of training eliminated 10+ minutes of disruption per class period, per day, for an entire school year. The math is not close.

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