Coshocton City Schools Regular Meeting

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

Dr. Butcher read the commendations aloud for each of the recipients of the Muskingum Valley ESC Awards. TaylorMoats and Sophia Meiser were present remotely and Mrs. Leslie Croft received her certificate in person. 

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

Dr. Butcher read the awards and presented them, Ethan was present remotely and thanked the Board members for the award, Ms. Ella Baylor was present to receive her award and also thanked the Board.

Mrs. Ashbrook presented the attached .pdf and added important details for the board and those in attendance regarding the program and the activities the students have been involved in.

Mr. Olinger presented a summary for the board explaining where the district is with technology. He mentioned that the additional Chromebooks purchased now allow students to have a device to carry back and forth every day. He also explained that the District has Securely software which allows for monitoring and supporting students by our staff and administration. He explained that the Connectivity grant has allowed us to partner with the City of Coshocton to bring connectivity to three parks in the city and our campus grounds. This provides a public wireless connection to each location for our students and families to use. These projects should be completed in about a week or a week and a half. Mr. Olinger listed numerous projects that have taken place already and those that are in progress as well as planned and budgeted projects for the near future. He discussed E-rate rebates being implemented and plans for the district such as new switches in the CES building. Going forward, the E-rate for this next year will bring internet connection to the CHS annex/fieldhouse. It will be linked to CES via fiber and the charges will be discounted 80-85% by E-rate funds. 

Dr. Hire mentioned that we are in good hands with Jason. He has improved our district. He thanked Jason for his hard work, as did the Board. 

Dr. Hire wanted the record to reflect that the District is participating in the Business Advisory Council meetings quarterly.  He mentioned highlights that the Advisory Council is working on that are listed in the attached report. 

Dr. Hire discussed the OFCC's potential funding for the district project. He had relayed the information formerly discussed by the Board, to OFCC. Dr. Hire presented the District Intent Form, which is due Sunday, March 21st, to the Board. He explained the opportunity that CCSD had of being funded by saying that out of a group of maybe 8 and the District is approximately number 4.  Once the District provides a date on the Intent Form, we have a 15-month window from that date to secure local funds. If unable to secure local funds, we would become a lapsed district. If we decided to move forward and secure funds. November 2022 would be 1st opportunity to go to the ballot and that would be too soon. He stated that we can defer to a later date so we can work on the project and secure local funds within the 15-month requirement after that date. He suggested the Board defer to July 2022 and start the work this summer by looking at options with SHP - get enrollment recalculated and have appropriate construction cost set. He explained that if enrollment projections were too low our option would be to build onto our existing Elementary building. We would need to look into the possibility of keeping part of our old building - the natatorium, auditorium, etc. We will be reengaging with SHP to continue survey work and make sure the Board is comfortable. We need to know that the Board is supportive then we would need to look at our levy cycle closely to make a plan. We are locked into the 67% state share and 33% local. 

Dr. Hire also mentioned HB1, the new funding model. One of the key items in that plan is to address the community's capacity to pay property taxes. They have talked about a six-year phase-in if it passes.  Dr. Hire stated that we would have a better understanding as we moved down the road. 

Dr. Hire would recommend that we mark this intent to participate for July 2022 and get the process started. It does not lock us in but it does have to happen to start any process. 

Dr. Butcher asked about SHP's opinion. Dr. Hire stated that they recommended that we don't rush the project but also don't defer.

Dr. Hire added that later in 13.3 he'd like the Board to make a recommendation about what month they would like to submit.

Dr. Hire then opened the discussion concerning the softball field Fencing project. The coach was not able to secure donated funds. Dr. Hire asked if the board still authorized us to move forward as a safe project. The cost would be in the mid $20 to $30K. Terri communicated with the Mayor today and asked the city if they would be a potential partner as well.  She also asked the Mayor to confirm if there were plans for a walking path that we needed to take into consideration.

Dr. Butcher stated it is a definite need. Mr. Clark stated that we need to move forward with the project. 

Mr. Clark motioned, and Mr. Bennett seconded the motion to complete the fencing for safety reasons and to take care of our children now.  We can look for funding later to support the project. All Board members in attendance voted YES.

This motion and the vote is added to the Business section, item 13.7 of the minutes with this motion and vote recorded.

The vote for this item is recorded in item 12.0.

The vote for this item is recorded in item 12.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 13.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 13.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 13.0.

As amended in item 5 Adoption of Agenda.

13.3 OFCC District Intent to Proceed - Segment 2

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve and submit the District Intent to Proceed with Classroom Facilities Assistance Program - Segment 2 for a requested Commission approval date of _______________.

The Board decided on a date of July 2022.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 13.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 13.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 13.0.

Minutes copied from facilities discussion section- 11.1 to support the vote on this item added recommendation during the meeting by the board.

• Dr. Hire then opened the discussion concerning the softball field Fencing project. The coach was not able to secure donated funds. Dr. Hire asked if the board still authorized us to move forward as a safe project. The cost would be in the mid $20 to $30K. Terri communicated with the Mayor today and asked the city if they would be a potential partner as well.  She also asked the Mayor to confirm if there were plans for a walking path that we needed to take into consideration. Dr. Butcher stated it is a definite need. Mr. Clark stated that we need to move forward with the project...to complete the fencing for safety reasons and to take care of our children now.  We can look for funding later to support the project. 

   

Dr. Hire also congratulated Mr. Bennett on his recognition from the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for 10 years of service.  He further mentioned that OSBA is holding Board Leadership Institutions and asked the Board members to consider attending one of these. 

The vote for this item is recorded above in 14.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 14.0.

The vote for this item is recorded above in 14.0.