Board of Education Regular Meeting

Coshocton City Schools - Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton OH
Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 6:30pm

    1. 097-2021 Call to Order
    President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Mission Statement

    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. 098-2021 Adoption of the Agenda

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


    6. 099-2021 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

    • September 1, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
    • September 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

    7. Hearing of the Public

    This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  Each participant addressing the Board will give his/her name and shall be limited to a three-minute duration.  All statements should be addressed to the presiding officer. 


    8. 100-2021 Board Commendations
    • Laura Roberts - Special Recognition from Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Southeast Region

     
     


    9. Board and Staff Reports

    9.1 Federal Programs Update
    Mrs. Kaitlyn Ashbrook, Director of Curriculum & Federal Programs

    10. Board Discussion Items

    10.1 Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Advocacy

    11. 101-2021 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

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


    11.1 Updates

    1.) Permanent Appropriations using data through September 30, filed with the County Auditor October 13, 2021 and

    Certificate of Total Amount from all sources using data through September 30, filed with the County Auditor October 13, 2021.

     

    2.) State Report card financial data released this month.

    3.) PlugSmart LED Project

    4.) Forecast Update


    11.2 101.1-2021 Monthly Financial Report

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the September 2021 Monthly Financial Report.


    11.3 101.2-2021 Donations

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

    Monetary Donations

    • Ronald S. Cramblett Scholarship Fund 008-9229 - In Memory of Michael J. Bowman
      • James & Darlene Bonta - $75
      • Jodelle & J. Michael Powell - $25
      • John & Brenda Hamilton - $50
      • Caleb or Lia Jones - $100
      • Amy L. Seward - $25
      • Kevin & Lori Schultz - $50
      • Michael & Emily Nakonachny - $350
      • David or Karyl Hanhilammi - $50
      • Coshocton Brake & Supply - $100
      • Stephen & Mary Beth Smalley - $50
      • Suzanne Hahn - $30.00
      • Thomas & Janice Meiser - $50
      • Sandra L. Hague - $25
      • Michael & Christine Frankland - $200
      • Friends & Colleagues of Peggy Bowman - $200
        • Kelly McCrea, Kathy Hawn, Wendy Turner, and Chris Frankland
      • Mark or Sabra McConnell - $50
      • Halo Branded Solutions - $100
      • David and Amy Shutt - $50
      • John & Barbara Stagmyer - $25
      • Stephen & Christine Maxwell - $100
      • Christian & Karen Yost - $100
      • McGuffey Elementary School - $50
      • Thomas & Jennifer Thompson - $100
      • Steven & Nancy Warne - $50
      • Christopher & Paula Coffman - $25
      • David Bowman's OSU Pharmacy Family - $350
    • Athletic Department - Fencing Project 300-941L
      • Dr. & Mrs. David Hire - $700
    • CHS Choir 300-941I
      • Coshocton County Veterans Council - $100
        • Gratuity for Shannon Folkert singing the National Anthem at the Memorial Day Services

    11.4 101.3-2021 Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Payments
    Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the annual Debt payments due December 1, 2021, and June 1, 2022. The total amount of payments to be made in fy2022 = $852,827.35. A breakdown of payments and account codes are in the attached document.

    Zion - Refunded Bonds, principal and interest = $153,985.00

    Branch Bank & Trust - Field House Lease = $51,555.40

    Bank of New York - QSCB's - $546,197.50

    Huntington NB - CHS HB264 = $63,600.00

    Peoples Bank - CES HB264 = $37,489.45


    12. 102-2021 Business Items

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


    12.1 102.1-2021 Addendum to SFA Agreement with Coshocton Alternative School - JCESC

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Addendum to the School Food Authority (SFA) Arrangement and Terms of Agreement with the Coshocton Alternative School-Jefferson Co. ESC from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 as submitted by Jennifer Andrews, Director of Food Services. 


    12.2 102.2-2021 Substitute Pay

    It is recommended that the Board of Education review and approve the attached rates for substitutes:

    • Certified:
      • $120 per day (1-60)
      • $130 per day (Retirees 1-60)
    • Classified: 
      • $14 per hour Educational Assistants
      • $14.50 per hour for Administrative Assistants/Secretary
      • $15 per hour for Custodians
      • $13 per hour for Cooks
      • $18.50 per hour for Bus Drivers ($15 per trip)

    12.3 102.3-2021 MVESC Social Worker McKinney-Vento Services Coordinator

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment agreement with Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center for a Social Worker - McKinney-Vento Services Coordinator to start on October 18, 2021 and end June 30, 2022 in the amount of $31,998,11 plus insurance costs.


    13. 103-2021 Superintendent Report and Recommendations

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


    13.1 Updates
    • COVID-19 Update
      • Area district mask requirements
      • Confirmed cases and quarantine numbers
      • Current protocols and staff expectations
      • Vaccination clinic
    • Muskingum Valley Health Centers (MVHC) Update
    • SHP Update

    13.2 103.1-2021 Personnel
    • New Employees
      • Change start date for Matt Hartley, CHS Educational Assistant 1:1 Career Center
        • From September 27, 2021 to October 11, 2021
    • Salary Adjustments
      • Barbara Breen from BA +15 to MA effective September 1, 2022
      • Correct Charles Sours from MA Step 3 (previously approved on 7/29/2021) to MA Step 2
      • Correct Kimberlee Kulczycki from BA Step 9 (previously approved on  6/24/21) to BA Step 5
      • Correct Kristi Timmons from MA Step 1 (previously approved on 7/29/21) to MA +15 Step 1
    • Resignations
      • Matt Hartley, Educational Assistant 1:1 CCCC - Effective October 13, 2021
    • Certified Supplemental Contracts
      • Jimmy Allison - CHS After School Intervention (Study Tables)
      • Shelley Batchelor - CHS Friday School
    • Unpaid Leave 
      • Matt Leppla - Sept. 9-10, 2021 - 2 days
    • Stipend(s)
      • It is recommended that Jennifer Andrews be paid a stipend of $1,300 for time worked in addition to her regular contracted hours during the 2021 Summer School sessions, to be paid from ESSER II funds budgeted for Summer School Support Services.

    13.3 103.2-2021 District Policy and Plan for Gifted Students

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District Policy and Plan for the Identification and Service of Children who are gifted for the 2021-2022 school year. 


    13.4 103.3-2021 Career Advising Policy #2413

    It is recommended that the Board of Education review and affirm our Career Advising Policy #2413 for submission.  This policy must be reviewed every two years.  


    13.5 103.4-2021 NEOLA Policies - First Reading

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following NEOLA policies: (N) New, (R) Revised, (D) Delete

    • (R) 0147 - Compensation
    • (R) 1432 - Sick Leave (Administration)
    • (R) 1530 - Evaluation of Principals and Other Administrators
    • (R) 2271 - College Credit Plus Program
    • (N) 2370.01 - Blended Learning
    • (R) 3432 - Sick Leave (Professional Staff-Certified)
    • (R) 4432 - Sick Leave (Classified)
    • (R) 5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
    • (R) 5111.02 - Educational Opportunity for Military Children
    • (R) 5200 - Attendance
    • (R) 5350 - Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
    • (R) 5464 - Early High School Graduation
    • (R) 5516 - Student Hazing
    • (R) 5630.01 - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and Limited Use of Restraint and Seclusion
    • (R) 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
    • (R) 7300 - Disposition of Real Property/Personal Property
    • (R) 8330 - Student Records
    • (R) 8400 - School Safety
    • (R) 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect
    • (R) 8600 - Transportation
    • (R) 8651 - Nonroutine Use of School Buses
    • (R) 8740 - Bonding

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

    15. Announcements
    • 18th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Coshocton High School (curbside pick-up only)

    16. Next Meeting(s)
    • Regular Meeting - Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Coshocton Elementary School

    17. 104-2021 Executive Session

    It is recommended that the Board of Education enter Executive Session for the purpose of: to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment with no action to follow. 


    18. 105-2021 Exit Executive Session & Adjournment

    It is recommended that the Board of Education exit Executive Session and adjourn the meeting.


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