Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board approval of the commendation recorded in 8.0.

Ms. Jennifer Andrews had already received her award from CORAS and brought it to the Board meeting to share. Dr. Hire mentioned that he nominated Jennifer for this award because she goes over and beyond. At the time this nomination was open, she had made sure we did not have to cancel school when the ES cooks were all off work as well as half of the bus drivers. She found volunteers to help and made sure our students were able to get back and forth to school. She has continued to make sure both foodservice and transportation have been covered throughout this pandemic. We are grateful for all she does for our students and staff.

Dr. Butcher presented Ms. Andrews with a commendation from the Coshocton Board of Education and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the entire Board for her dedicated service.

Vote to approved this commendation is recorded in 8.0.

Dr. Butcher presented a resolution from the Board of Education and the certificate from Ohio School Boards Association to Mr. Mike Bechtol and Ms. Josie Sellers (both in attendance). Mr. Leonard Hayhurst was unable to attend but conveyed his gratitude and appreciation. Dr. Hire stated that the district really appreciates each of these individuals and the work they do. Dr. Butcher and each of these individuals posed for photo's. 

Mr. Skelton presented

Mr. Hunt commented on what attendance may look like

Mr. Skelton stated he would recommended making it appealing and not optional. 

Dr. Butcher commented on staff willingness after a stressful year

Mr. Skelton stated he would not ask them to work the entire 6 weeks but 3 weeks each would be adventageous

Mr. Johnson presented a document that contained data and graphs representing our student special education population. He is working to get a good handle on placement of the number of students (473 students). The additional students with 504 plans have some type of diagnosis to afford them accommodations to support them in their areas of need without an IEP and specially designed instruction. 

Dr. Hire asked after viewing the document what happens to speech students once they are in High School. Mr. Johnson said most no longer require services because they have met their goals or the maximum benefit of the therapy. Most progress to the point where they no longer need the services. The largest majority begin to drop off in later primary and middle school years, before HS. Many student's skills are naturally occurring but reach full potential at a later age. 

Dr. Hire stated that he has made multiple attempts to contact OFCC to obtain a full understanding of what they need from our district approved by the Board.  He has not had responses from the multiple calls and emails he has sent. Dr. Hire did check with Plug Smart to see if the project for HS air conditioning met the requirements of OFCC. Plug Smart said it would.

Plug Smart has no information for the board at this time. They are still waiting on the Grant approval and guidelines in order to submit the CCSD application.

Dr. Hire and Terri provided a brief overview of the amount expected per the email received from the State($2.6M) and a summary of the type of items that are permissible for these funds. they also discussed possible topics talked about from a high level in a brainstorming session to begin planning discussions in order to complete the application process.  They also are discussing ways  to open communication with the Board, administration, staff and community for ideas to expand on goals. First priority is to determine the needs of our students and staff in order for them to catch up on what they have missed and continue to work moving forward through this pandemic toward student success. More to come as the program application and planning develops.

Vote to approve the monthly financial report is recorded in 11.0.

Ms. Eyerman reviewed the financial report with the Board and focused on the items that stood out and drew attention, such as the general property tax. At this time the forecasted amount exceeds what has been received. She stated that she does not expect to receive an amount to make up for the difference and is researching closely to determine what has caused the gap in her calculation, will correct and report to the board after the next payment is received from the County.  State funding is as projected and should increase in February because the Governor will be adjusting a portion of the cuts made this year. Expenditures are on target at this time.

Vote to approve/accept the donations listed is recorded in 11.0.

Vote to approve the corrected fund account is recorded in 11.0.

The original number approved in December was already in use but had been inactivated. The next number is being assigned.

Vote to approve is recorded in 11.0.

Vote to approve these items is recorded in 12.0.

Vote to approve the Open Enrollment policy and application form is recorded in 12.0.

Vote to approve the first reading of the listed NEOLA Board Policies is recorded in 12.0.

Vote to approve the second reading of the listed NEOLA Board policies is recorded in 12.0.