Coshocton City Schools Regular Meeting

Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton OH
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 6:30pm

    1. 080-2020 Call to Order
    President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Mission Statement
    Mr. Sam Bennett, Member, Board of Education

    Coshocton City Schools, in partnership with families and community, will empower individuals to become literate, respectful, responsible, and independent lifelong learners in an ever-changing global society.


    4. Roll Call
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    5. 081-2020 Adoption of the Agenda
    Dr. Jere Butcher, President, Board of Education

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.


    6. 082-2020 Approval of Meeting Minutes
    Dr. Jere Butcher, President, Board of Education

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:


    6.1 082.01-2020

    Regular Meeting - Thursday, May 21, 2020


    6.2 082-02-2020

    Special Meeting - Thursday, June 4, 2020


    7. Hearing of the Public

    This will be a virtual meeting in order to assure compliance with COVID-19 meeting regulations.  The Board of Education passed resolution 055-2020 suspending all public participation during virtual meetings. 


    8. 083-2020 Board Commendations
    Dr. Jere Butcher, President, Board of Education

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Board commendations:

    Winter Sports - Wrestling

    Rescind Austin Fowler - Division III State Qualified 285, Division III District 3rd Place, Division III Sectional 3rd Place, ECOL Champion - Previously approved May 21, 2020.

    Approve Austin Fowler - Division III State Qualified 285, Division III District 3rd Place, Division III Sectional 1st Place, ECOL Champion


    9. Board and Staff Reports

    9.1 Athletic Department Update
    Mr. Tim Fortney

    9.2 Food Service and Transportation
    Mrs. Jennifer Andrews

    9.3 Coshocton City Schools District Reopening Survey
    Mrs. Kaitlyn Ashbrook, Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs

    9.4 Semi-Annual Bullying and Harassment Report to Board President
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent

    10. Board Discussion Items

    11. 084-2020 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:


    11.1 084.01-2020

    11.2 084.02-2020

    Donations

    • $500 from the Kiwanis Club of Coshocton for the Key Club to fund 200-910Q
    • $1,923.48 from various individuals for CES Student Council Pennies for Patients Leukemia/Lymphoma Society deposited to the Student Council fund 200-910H*
    • $25 from Jerad & Kelly Bratton for CES Student Council Pennies for Patients Leukemia/Lymphoma Society to 200-910H*

        * A check will be sent to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in the total amount of $1,948.58.


    11.3 084.03-2020

    Authorize the Treasurer to make Transfers, Advances and Account Modifications as necessary to close the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 with transactions to be reported at its next regular meeting for ratification.


    11.4 084.04-2020

    Authorize the Treasurer to submit the FY20 Final Appropriations and FY20 Final Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources as of June 30, 2020,  to the Coshocton County Auditor, with the submission to be reported at its next regular meeting for ratification.


    11.5 084.05-2020

    Authorize the Treasurer to establish Temporary Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 as required to provide expenditure authority for operations beginning July 1, 2020 until all reports are filed and fiscal certificates are received from the County Auditor for the official adoption of permanent appropriations.


    11.6 084.06-2020

    Approve the 3rd of 10 annual transfers in the amount of $26,158 from the General Fund to the Stewart Field Turf Replenishment Fund as established in Fiscal Year 2018.  These funds represent the savings that resulted from expense reductions upon installing artificial turf.


    11.7 084.07-2020

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Resolution of Necessity of Renewal Operating Levy in order to have the option to place the renewal on the November ballot if the Board so decides.


    12. 085-2020 Business Items
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent and Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items: 


    12.1 085.01-2020

    Insurance Committee recommendation to increase the monthly medical insurance premium 9.6% effective July 1, 2020.  The new monthly medical insurance premiums are:

    Family - $2,166.79                   Single - $941,46


    12.2 085.02-2020

    Participation in the Battelle for Kids SOAR Learning Networks and EdLeader21 membership for the 2020-2021 school year at a total cost of Seven-thousand five-hundred dollars ($7,500)


    12.3 085.03-2020

    Agreement between Coshocton City Schools and V.I.P. Rehabilitation Services, LLC in the amount of $95 per hour for 2020-2021 school year. 


    12.4 085.04-2020

    Membership services with Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. Career and College Access Student Services in the amount of $5,000 for the 2020-2021 school year. 


    12.5 085.05-2020

    Discussion and approval of one of the following two options for membership in the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy for the 2020-2021 school year: 

    • Renewal of Membership Only
      • Cost is $0.50 per pupil for enrollment number of 1532.31 for a total amount of $766.16
    • Participation in Voucher Project Litigation
      • Cost is $2.00 for enrollment number of 1532.31 for a total amount of $3,064.62 
      • This amount includes $0.50 for Coalition Operation and $1.50 for the Voucher Project Litigation
      • The Board will need to approve the attached Voucher Project Resolution of Joinder if this option is selected.

    12.6 085.06-2020

    City Recreation Programming Fee payable to Kids America in the amount of $3,000 for the 2020-2021 school year. 


    12.7 085.07-2020

    Membership renewal for services with the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost of Three-hundred twenty-five dollars ($325)


    12.8 085.08-2020

    Approval of Lease agreement with Vantage Financial for 650 Chromebook 3100's for a period of 3 years in the amount of $166.562.50. The ChromeOS management service for EDU License and the Chrome Management domain for asset tracking is to be distributed to students extending the 1:1 program throughout grades PreK-12 for use beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.  The total cost of the Chromebooks and services if purchased outright would be $166, 562.50. The 3-year lease will even this cost out over the three years of use to $53,434.00 paid annually to total $160,302 over the life of the lease. 


    12.9 085.09-2020

    Approval of the attached quote for updated telephones and service with Trithium Solutions. The hardware purchase of $21,019.65 is a one-time expense to upgrade devices throughout the district. the Installation fee of $7,334.33 is a one time charge for installing, configuring, and training; the 12-month maintenance fee of $1,856.67 will be an on-going annual fee moving forward.  The total expense to budget in the 2020-21 school year will be $30,210.65.


    12.10 085.10-2020

    Server Hardware and Software Replacement for a total of $24,748.71 as follows:

    • Trithium Solutions Server hardware and Installation in the amount of $21,420.26
    • Dell Direct VMWare software for servers in the amount of $3,328.45

    13. 086-2020 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:


    13.1 086.01-2020

    Resolution to adopt a calamity day alternative make-up plan for the 2020-2021 school year. 


    13.2 086.02-2020

    Foreign exchange students for the Coshocton City Schools for the 2020-2021 school year, as submitted by Grant Fauver, Principal

    • Student Name: Annika Marie Kappenstein
      • Country: Germany
      • Length of Stay: 2 semesters/10 months
      • Host Family: M/M Tim Mossman
      • Agency/Sponsor: Nacel Open Door
    • Student Name: Alba Rodriguez Lopez
      • Country: Spain
      • Length of Stay: 2 semesters/10 months
      • Host Family: M/M Tim Mossman
      • Agency/Sponsor: Nacel Open Door
    • Student Name: Laura Tehon Moragon
      • Country: Spain
      • Length of Stay: 2 semesters/10 months
      • Host Family: P. Palmer/M. Amore
      • Agency/Sponsor: Nacel Open Door

    13.3 086.03-2020

    Athletic Contracts - All Athletic contracts are contingent upon approved MOU between Coshocton City Schools Board of Education and the Coshocton City Education Association/OEA/NEA (CCEA)

    • Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Employee 
      • Brandi Neighbor, Head Varsity Cheerleader Advisor, Level 2
      • Mayretta Johnson, Cheerleader Advisor 7/8, Level 2
      • Gary Forbes, 8th Grade Football Coach, Level 3
      • Beau Lonsinger, 8th Grade Football Coach, Level 3
      • Matt Hartley, Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Level 3
      • Cari Bahmer, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Level 2
      • Whitney Fender, Reserve Varsity Volleyball Coach, Level 2
      • Susan Jackson, Volleyball Jr. High Volunteer
      • Jeremy Conkle, Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Level 3
      • Geno Swigert, Reserve Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Level 3
      • Josh Bowman, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Level 2
      • Paul Bowman, Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Level 3
      • Kris King, Head Varsity Swimming Coach, Level 2
      • Scott King, Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach, Level 2
      • Megan Philabaum, Volunteer Swimming Coach
      • Marc Murray, Head Varsity Softball Coach, Level 3
      • Keith Matz, Head Varsity Girls Track Coach, Level 3
      • Doug Baylor, Head Girls Soccer Coach, Level 1
      • Hannah Michael, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, Level 2
      • Larry Peterson, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, Level 1
    • Pupil Activity Contracts - Classified Staff
      • Troy Spang, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach, Level 3
    • Supplemental Contracts - Certified Staff
      • Tim Fortney, Athletic Director, Level 3
      • Josh Coffman, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Level 3
      • Judd Baker, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Level 3
      • Nathan Prati, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Level 1
      • Joseph Pachuta, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Level 2
      • Jason Minosky, 7th Grade Football Coach, Level 3
      • James Allison, Head Varsity Golf, Level 1
      • Darcy Nelson, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, Level 3
      • Dawn Peterson, 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, Level 3
      • Ashley Donaugh, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, Level 2
      • Jacie Wright, Volleyball High School Volunteer
      • Steve Smith, Weight Training Coach, Level 1
      • James Helter, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Level 2
      • James Allison, Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Level 3
      • Ashley Donaugh, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Level 2
      • Sean Collins, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach, Level 3
      • Jason Minosky 7/8 Grade Wrestling Coach, Level 3
      • Nathan Prati, Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Level 2
      • Josh Coffman, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, Level 2
      • Michael McKee, Head Varsity Boys Tennis Coach, Level 2
      • Kristy Stiteler, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach, Level 2

    13.4 086.04-2020

    Extended Service Days Contracts

    • Megan Hemming, CHS Counselor, 20 days
    • Darcy Nelson, CHS Counselor, 20 days
    • Megan Haywood, CES Counselor, 5 days
    • Tim Fortney, Athletic Director, 10 days
    • Barry Hardesty, CHS Instrumental Music, 20 days

    13.5 086.05-2020

    Voluntary Transfers

    • Dana Brooks from 5th Grade to 4th Grade

    13.6 086.06-2020

    Stipend

    • Jeff Haines, Assistant Technology Coordinator, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, Six-thousand dollars ($6,000)

    13.7 086.07-2020

    UDL Professional Development Stipends

    In the amount of $75 per day for 3 days not to exceed a total of $225 for each of the following individuals:

    • Jon Snider
    • Barbara Snyder
    • Jami Brown

    13.8 086.08-2020

    Salary Changes due to Coursework

    • Tony Meiser MA +45

    13.9 086.09-2020

    Administrative Staff Roles at CES for the 2020-2021 school year:

    • Dave Skelton - Grades 4-6 Administrator
    • John Casey - Grades K-3 Administrator
    • Tony Meiser - CES Associate Administrator
    • Todd Johnson - Preschool Administrator

    14. "Great Things"
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent

    15. Announcements

    16. Next Meeting(s)

    16.1 Regular Meeting

    Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Coshocton Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.


    16.2 Special Meeting

    (i.e., November Levy or planning discussion if needed)

    Date:

    Time:

    Location:


    17. 087-2020 Adjournment

    It is recommended that the Board of Education June 18, 2020, Regular meeting adjourn.

     


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