Meeting Details
September 27, 2023
6:30pm
Coshocton City Schools - Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton OH
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Resolution: 133-2023
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.
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The Mission Statement was read by Dr. Jere Butcher.
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All members of the Board were in attendance.
Resolution: 134-2023
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
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The Agenda was approved with the following changes:
11. Business
11.5 OAPSE Negotiated Agreement
Correct Language to It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Ohio Association of Public School Employees AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO (OAPSE) Negotiated Tentative Agreement Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
12. Superintendent Report and Recommendations
12.1 Personnel
Supplemental Contracts - Add Jody Johnson - Tuesday/Thursday School - CES
Substitute Bus Driver - 2023-2024 school year - Remove Jeri Dawson per her request.
Resolution: 135-2023
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Phil Hunt, President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
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There were no changes to either set of meeting minutes. Votes are recorded on each meeting item.
Resolution: 136-2023
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Resolution: 136.1-2023
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
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Mr. Bennett abstained due to his absence from this meeting.
Resolution: 136.2-2023
Result: Approved
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
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 to participate upon their arrival at the meeting. All statements should be addressed to the presiding officer. 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, address, and group affiliation, and shall be limited to three-minutes duration.
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There was no public participation.
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Mr. Nicholas shared a PowerPoint and stated that the district is in the process of reviewing the English Language Arts curriculum for grades K-12. Part of that review is looking at what we are using currently as well as other options to evaluate and determine the best choice for the District. He stated that we had a curriculum expiring this year - Math K-5 and Science K-5. We will review these as well to see what we can do. He hopes that we can extend them and get them back on the regular schedule of the adoption schedule.
Current District initiatives are in place. At CHS, the Energy Bus is a school-wide initiative that focuses on the culture in the building. CES is focusing on LETRS, a Literacy-based program. LETRS is a Professional development to help teachers better understand how the brain learns.
The District's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan is our One Plan. The goals of the plan are to raise achievement in Literacy and Math by 5% each and increase Community Engagement by 10%. We are in year 1 of three. The One Plan was developed by a team of people. Title Programming is up and running. Regrouped some student groups based on updated data. Staff members are being trained in Orton Gillingham which focuses on providing targeted and intensive intervention where needed. Mr. Nicholas shared that State test scores came out on September 15. We have some bright spots and some spots we need to work on. The school report card is available on the State's and our website. CCSD received 3.5 out of 5. We need to look at gap closing (comparing subgroups)
Mr. Kowalski - prefaced that Matt is in a position that has not had a lot of stability over the last five years. The plan is to evaluate and listen to make informed decisions. He also shared that this is the first year for the State to have a star rating out of 5 overall. CCSD has room for improvement. He will be sending an all-staff email out tomorrow that will rate us against 21 like districts and the districts in our ESC. Mr. Kowalski shared that he appreciates all of Matt's efforts. He stated that Matt has been visible in buildings and we appreciate the feedback we are getting from our staff.
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Dr. Butcher shared his thoughts related to the whole OFCC project, community meetings, etc. He stated that he knows Dr. Hire, Terri, and Josh Predovich have met with OFCC to get feedback on where we stand. We are locked in at a 67% match and today we would be at an 87% state match. Dr. Butcher stated that the city of Coshocton has a lobbyist group on retainer. We had a phone call with Mark, Jerry, and Abby from the Lobbyist group to get her up to speed. There is no cost to the district to involve them. Dr. Butcher wants to see if something can be done. It is a long shot, as it requires rewriting the language of the law. He is hopeful that we will get feedback from the lobbyist group. Phil Hunt asked if we could also change the decision to attach the high school to the elementary school. Dr. Butcher stated that only a few of the districts in the state of Ohio are upside down where valuation has gone down instead of up and also in a situation where they are segmented and planning to build now.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
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The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of items 10.2 through 10.5.
Resolution: 137-2023
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President
Seconded: Mr. Phil Hunt, President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
Insurance Fund Update
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Ms. Eyerman shared that there was an increase this month that resulted in the medical insurance fund balance exceeding $600K.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0.
Ms. Eyerman reviewed the Monthly Spending Plan with the Board (p 1 of the financial report). She provided background information and information related to the August detail to the Board. She also explained that the State funding line has not changed much yet, stating that October 3rd is the date the new funding laws go into place. She stated that the District can expect to see adjustments to the October #1 State funding payment that should catch the district up on the changes put into place when the state budget was approved. She then provided some details that explained the amounts on the expenditure lines.
Resolution: 137.1-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to complete and submit the Permanent Appropriations to the County Auditor, and present the report to the Board for ratification at the following business meeting.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0
Resolution: 137.2-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to complete and submit the Amended Report of Estimated Resources to the County Auditor, and present the report to the Board for ratification at the following business meeting.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0
Resolution: 137.3-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Grant Allocations for the 2024 fiscal year:
Subtotal $1,806,860.17
Subtotal $0.00
Subtotal $98,852.00
Total $1,905,712.17
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The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0
Resolution: 137.4-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
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The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of items 11.1 through 11.8.
Resolution: 138-2023
Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Phil Hunt, President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement with Peggy Cunningham to provide onboard bus driver training for a period of 2-years from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 at a rate of $25 per hour
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.1-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into an agreement with Advanced Industrial Services to provide the following services and materials:
for a total cost of $83,500
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.2-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with STS Education to provide Promethean ActivPanel screens, professional development, and installation in the amount of $331.632, as submitted by Jason Olinger, Director of Instructional Technology.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.3-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement with the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center to provide cooperative employment and program services pertaining to Special Education Consultation for the period of August 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 at a cost of $14,000 plus administration fees.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.4-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the three-year negotiated agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO (OAPSE) as presented for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
**Change Language to**: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Ohio Association of Public School Employees AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO (OAPSE) Negotiated Tentative Agreement Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.5-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO (OAPSE) to amend the Negotiated Agreement for the 2023-2024 school year only, to increase the number of contract hours for employees in the Educational Assistant Classification.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.6-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Consulting Agreement with Kaeli Pletcher to provide Speech and Language Consulting Services at a Parent Meeting on September 28, 2023 at a rate of $50 per hour for 4 hours totaling $200 to be paid from IDEA Grant funds.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.7-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Consulting Agreement with Campbell Speech Services to provide Speech and Language Consulting Services at a Parent Meeting on September 28, 2023 for a total of $500 to be paid from IDEA Grant funds.
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The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 138.8-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
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The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of items 12.2 through 12.8.
Resolution: 139-2023
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
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Mr. Kowalski reiterated to the Board that we had a solid opening for several new staff and administrators, adding that he could not ask for a better opening. He shared that he appreciates our staff for helping acclimate the new staff into our district. Certified, classified and the administrative team were working together. He asked Becky to run some enrollment numbers - as of the 26th, we have 1533 students attending our buildings, and an additional 40+ that will graduate - attending full-time at Coshocton Career Center. Mr. Kowalski shared that he met with Josh Predovich, from SHP in July, and they reconvened last week. He stated that they would have further discussion, and have a timeline. He shared that Josh is putting together a few ideas. Having worked with him since 2013, Mr. Kowalski thinks they(SHP) are great. It is time to gather some excitement and he is probably looking in January. We will do our due diligence on trying to change the state share. We do plan to defer again. This just removes us from a list. We will put a timeline together and a plan for success. They build buildings to be full - 25 in a classroom, no storage. We won't be ready for the March Primary. We plan to involve our staff in the 7-12 building. There is a need for Early childhood education. He laughed saying he has visions of grandeur but - hey - dream big. It will be a process but one we owe to our community to go through. Mr. Kowalski will have information from Josh and an agreement to do some educational forums for staff and the community.
Mr. Kowalski also stated that this has been a good opening. It has been really nice to rekindle some old relationships and see some people. He has been pleased with our start and hopes to continue with momentum as we move into October.
Mr. Bennett thinks it is a good idea to defer again. Mr. Hunt stated that he thought public participation was a little weak.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
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:
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 139.1-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following staff members for the Coshocton City Schools Resident Educator Program for the 2023-2024 school year at the approved negotiated rate:
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 139.2-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Foreign Exchange Student(s) for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted by Scott Loomis Principal:
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 139.3-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for the Ohio FCCLA Fall Leadership Training to be held at the Heartland Conference Retreat Center in Marengo Ohio October 9-10-2023, coordinated by Kristen Shingleton, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher.
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 139.4-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Driver Hours for Bus Routes for the 2023-2024 school year, as submitted by Jacob Conrad, Buildings & Grounds and Transportation Supervisor.
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 139.5-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt a Resolution to Make Provisional Changes to Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines and Forms to Comply with HB 33.
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Mr. Kowalski explained that this item is to adopt a resolution to change policies to refer to the new name Department of Educ & workforce development.
Resolution: 139.6-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following NEOLA policies as presented: (N) = New, (R) = Revised, (RP) = Replacement, (D) = Delete
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The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Mr. Kowalski started that these are ORC, State law, and federal law changes. - the next large update will be in the SPRING. In the transition, there may be a few in between.
Resolution: 139.7-2023
Result: Approved
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
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The Board voted to enter into an executive session at 7:11 p.m. with no action after. The board exited the executive session and resumed the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Resolution: 140-2023
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |
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Terri Shared - The OSBA Conference is November 12-14. They apparently did not mail notices this year. If anyone wants to attend, please notify Terri by Friday. She will process a purchase order and make your reservation. Terri stated that she will gather information and share it with the Board members via email tomorrow.
Regular Meeting - Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
Special Meeting -
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
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The meeting ended at 7:43 p.m.
Resolution: 141-2023
Motioned: Mr. Phil Hunt, President
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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Mr. David Shutt, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President | X | ||
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Phil Hunt, President | X | ||
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member | X |