Board of Education Regular Meeting

Coshocton City Schools - Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton OH
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 6:30pm

    1. 117-2022 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. 118-2022 Adoption of the Agenda

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


    6. 119-2022 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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


    6.1 119.1-2022 September 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes

    7. 120-2022 Board Commendations

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


    7.1 120.1-2022 District 8 Teacher of the Year

    It is recommended that the Board of Education commend Leslie Croft, 2nd Grade Teacher, for being chosen as the 2023 State Board District 8 Teacher of the Year.


    7.2 120.2-2022 Ohio School Boards Association Southeast Region Recognition

    The Coshocton City Schools commends John Casey as an Outstanding Administrator and Chris Campbell as an Outstanding Classified Staff Member as recognized by the Ohio School Boards Association Southeast Region for 2022.


    8. 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.  In order for the Coshocton City School Board of Education to conduct its meetings in a productive and efficient manner that assures that the regular agenda of the Board is completed in a reasonable period of time, a maximum of thirty-minutes of public participation will be permitted at each regular meeting, unless extended by a vote of the Board.  Any person or group wishing to address the Board shall register their intent with the Superintendent no later that three days prior to the meeting.  All statements should be addressed to the presiding officer.  Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda.  The Board retains the right to table any matter until further study can be made.  Each participant addressing the Board will give his/her name and shall be limited to a three-minute duration.


    9. Board Discussion Items

    10. 121.0-2022 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

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


    10.1 Updates
    1. Permanent Appropriations using data through September 30, field with the County Auditor; and 
    2. Certificate of Total Amount from all sources using data through September 30, filed with the County Auditor.

    10.2 121.1-2022 Monthly Financial Report

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the September 2022 Financial Reports.


    10.3 121.2-2022 Donations

    It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following donation(s): 

    • Class of 1972 Scholarship Fund - Anonymous Donors - Fund 008-9204 - $200
    • Thanksgiving Dinner Fund - 007-946A
      • Jeff Drennen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - $150
      • Coshocton Chiropractic Health Center - $100

    10.4 121.3-2022 Fiscal Year 2023 Debt Payments

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the annual Debt payments due December 1, 2022, and June 1, 2023.  The total amount of the payments to be made in FY2023 equal $853,037.50.  A breakdown of payments and account codes are in the attached document. 

    Zion - (voted) Refunded Bonds, principal, and interest - $153,985.00

    Truist Government Finance - (Lease) Field House Lease - $51,507.85

    Bank of New York - (voted-LP=6/1/2031) QSCBs - $546,197.50 (reimbursement of $95,735.93 per half = $191,471.86)

    Huntington NB (CHS HB264) - CHS HB264 - $63,793.25

    Peoples Bank (CES HB264) - CES HB264 - $37,553.90


    11. 122-2022 Business Items

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


    11.1 122.1-2022 Hathaway, Inc. - Press Box

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an additional $3,555 for work done on the Press Box for a total of $46,215.  The Board originally approved $42,660 on July 21, 2022. 


    11.2 122.2-2022 OAPSE Memorandum of Agreement - Sick Leave Bank

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) regarding the Classified Staff Sick Leave Bank.


    11.3 122.3-2022 CCEA Memorandum of Agreement - Sick Leave Bank

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Coshocton City Education Association (CCEA) regarding the Certified Staff Sick Leave Bank.


    12. 123-2022 Superintendent Report and Recommendations

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


    12.1 Updates
    • Local Report Card Results - 2021-2022 School Year
    • Threat Assessment Team Training

    12.2 123.1-2022 Personnel

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following personnel items pending required paperwork, licensure, and BCI/FBI Background checks.  Salary placement is per the negotiated agreement subject to verification of degree and experience: 

    New Employees

    • Rhonda Thompkins - CES 1:1 Educational Assistant (Multicategorical) - Effective October 5, 2022
    • Richard Kent - Substitute Bus Driver - Effective October 19, 2022
    • Brandon Taylor - CHS Title I Reading Teacher - First Date of Employment effective, October 12, 2022 

    Unpaid Leave Request(s)

    • It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an unpaid leave request for Jordan Haumschild, CHS Math Teacher, for a total of 1 day - March 9, 2023

    Retirements

    • Tim Ward, CES 6th Grade Teacher - Effective May 31, 2022

    Supplemental Contracts (Certified Staff)

    • Rescind
      • Jimmy Allison - 7th Grade Boys Basketball (previously approved 6/16/22)
      • Jason Minosky - Varsity Assistant Football (previously approved 5/19/22)
    • Approve
      • Jamie Swigert - CES Media Relations - Level 1
      • Barbara Breen - CES Tuesday/Thursday School
      • Jody Johnson - CES Tuesday/Thursday School
      • Shelby Smith - 7th Grade Girls Basketball - Level 1
      • Jimmy Allison - 9th Grade Boys Basketball - Level 1
      • Kristy Stiteler - Varsity Assistant Track - Level 3

    Pupil Activity Contracts (Classified Staff)

    • Emily Casey - 7/8 Girls Track - Level 3

    Pupil Activity Contracts (Non-Staff)

    • Rescind 
      • Brie Schwab - Color Guard Coordinator (Previously approved 6/16/2022)
      • Dale Jennings - Volunteer Assistant Freshman Boys Basketball (previously approved 6/16/22)
    • Approve
      • Kristin Jamison - 8th Grade Girls Basketball - Level 1
      • Larry Peterson - Head Varsity Boys Track - Level 3
      • Keith Matz - Head Varsity Girls Track - Level 3
      • Nathan Gibson - 7/8 Boys Track - Level 2

    12.3 123.2-2022 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 2022-2023 school year. 


    12.4 123.3-2022 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

    • 1415 (R) - Severance Pay
    • 1617 (N) - Weapons
    • 2280 (N) - Preschool Program
    • 2413 (R) - Career Advising
    • 2430 (R) - District-Sponsored Clubs and Activities
    • 2431 (R) - Interscholastic Athletes
    • 3120.08 (R) - Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
    • 3217 (R) - Weapons
    • 4217 (R) - Weapons
    • 5335 (R) - Care of Students with Chronic Health Conditions
    • 5336 (R) - Care of Students with Diabetes
    • 5460.01 (R) - Diploma Deferral
    • 5772 (R) - Weapons
    • 7217 (R) Weapons
    • 7440 (R) - Facility Security
    • 8600 (R) - Transportation

    12.5 123.4-2022 New Athletic Ticket Pricing

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following changes to the 2022-2023 ticket prices, effective beginning with the winter sports season for athletic events, as submitted by Kevin Yoder, Athletic Director.  These price increases will offset the increase in official fees for the 2022-2023 season. 

    • $7 for adult varsity tickets (currently $6)
    • $5 for adult lower level tickets (currently $5)
    • $70 for adult varsity 10 scan pass (currently $60)
    • $50 for adult lower level 10 scan pass (currently $35)

    12.6 123.5-2022 Washington DC Overnight Trip

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for the annual 8th grade Washington DC Trip from May 3-5, 2023 through Prodigy Student Travel, Inc. coordinated by Christi Fauver, 8th grade Math Teacher. 


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

    14. Announcements
    • OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show - November 13-15, 2022 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
    • CHS 19th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

    15. Next Meeting(s)

    Regular Meeting - Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Coshocton Elementary School Library at 6:30 p.m. (Consider time change to 7:00 p.m. due to Thanksgiving Dinner)
     


    16. 124.2022 Executive Session

    It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session to consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations of state statutes.


    17. 125-2022 Exit Executive Session and Adjournment

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.


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