Board of Education Special Meeting

1. 128-2023 Call to Order

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:53 a.m.

Resolution: 128-2023


2. Roll Call
Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer/CFO

Minutes

Mr. Sam Bennett was absent. All other members of the board were present.


3. 129-2023 Approval of Agenda

Minutes

Resolution: 129-2023

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. David Shutt, Board MemberX  
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President   
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board MemberX  
Mr. Phil Hunt, PresidentX  
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board MemberX  

4. 130-2023 Business Items

Minutes

Resolution: 130-2023


4.1 130.1-2023 Coshocton City Education Association Agreement (CCEA)

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the negotiated 3-year master agreement with the Coshocton City Education Association (CCEA)/OEA/NEA as presented for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. 

Minutes

Resolution: 130.1-2023

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. David Shutt, Board MemberX  
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President   
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board MemberX  
Mr. Phil Hunt, PresidentX  
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board MemberX  

5. 131-2023 Superintendent Report & Recommendations

Minutes

The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of items 5.1 through 5.3.

Mr. Kowalski explained that one position will be filled right away (approval requested on item 5.3). The others will be posted. He stated that he didn't know if we would be able to fill them, but the first step was to get the positions established and approved. We can then post them. People in these positions could possibly apply for open positions as they become available.

Resolution: 131-2023

Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Phil Hunt, President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. David Shutt, Board MemberX  
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President   
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board MemberX  
Mr. Phil Hunt, PresidentX  
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board MemberX  

5.1 131.1-2023 New Position - Full-Time Substitute Teacher

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent's recommendation to create 2 (two - one for each building) Permanent Substitute Teacher positions for up to 182 days per year at a rate of $150 per day for the 2023-2024 school year.

Minutes

The vote for this item is recorded on item 5.0.

Resolution: 131.1-2023

Result: Approved


5.2 131.2-2023 New Position - Substitute Bus Driver

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent's recommendation to create the position of a Permanent Substitute Bus Driver for five hours per day at a rate of $18.50 per hour for up to 175 days for the 2023-2024 school year.

Minutes

The vote for this item is recorded on item 5.0.

Resolution: 131.2-2023

Result: Approved


5.3 131.3-2023 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
    • Valerie Bryant - Permanent Substitute Teacher at CES for 182 days at a rate of $150 per day effective August 21, 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Service Contract 
    • Resignation - John George - Custodian Stewart Field (Previously approved August 15, 2023) - Effective August 21, 2023

Minutes

The vote for this item is recorded on item 5.0.

Resolution: 131.3-2023

Result: Approved


5.4 131.4-2023 2022-2023 Foreign Exchange Students

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:

  • Name: Adrian Calvera Barreda
    • Country: Spain
    • Length of Stay: 10 months/2 semesters
    • Host Family: Roberta Moore & Kevin Fair
    • Sponsor: NACEL Open Door

Minutes

Resolution: 131.4-2023

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Susan Mann, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. David Shutt, Board MemberX  
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President   
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board MemberX  
Mr. Phil Hunt, PresidentX  
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board MemberX  

6. 132-2023 Adjournment

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The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Resolution: 132-2023

Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Phil Hunt, President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. David Shutt, Board MemberX  
Mr. Sam Bennett, Vice-President   
Dr. Jere Butcher, Board MemberX  
Mr. Phil Hunt, PresidentX  
Mrs. Susan Mann, Board MemberX