Board of Education Tax Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting

Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 6:30pm

    1. 6:30 p.m. Tax Budget Hearing Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer
    2. 009-2024 Call to Order
    President
    3. Pledge of Allegiance
    4. 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. 

    5. Roll Call
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer
    6. 110-2024 Adoption of the Agenda

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

    7. 111-2024 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

    • Regular Meeting - December 21, 2023
    8. Board Commendations

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

    9. 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.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated.  Those addressing the Board will be allotted three (3) minutes.

    10. Board and Staff Reports
    10.1 School Board Recognition Month Presentations
    Mr. Mark Kowalski, Superintendent
    11. Board Discussion Items
    12. Public Announcement

    Pursuant to the Coshocton City Board of Education Policy 0147 and Ohio Revised Code: 

    "A Board member may request coverage for himself/herself and/or family in the District's group health care plan.  The Board member must pay all premiums for the coverage and must exercise this option in writing, announced at a regular meeting and recorded in the minutes.  This does not constitute "pecuniary interest" in any contract. (R.C. 3313.12, 3313.202)

    In accordance with this policy it is publicly announced that Dr. Jere Butcher has requested in writing to participate in the District's group health insurance at his own expense. 

    13. 112-2024 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

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

    13.1 Updates
    13.2 112.1-2024 Tax Budget

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the tax budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 as presented, and further authorize the Treasurer to submit the same to the County Auditor. 

    13.3 112.2-2024 Monthly Financial Report

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the December 2023 Financial Reports.

    Attachments
    2023.12.31_0-Monthly_Summary_Report.pdf
    2023.12.31_0-Monthly_Summary_Report.pdf
    13.4 112.3-2024 Donations

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

    • Junior Class of 2025 - Prom - Fund 200-9125
      • Buehler's Fresh Foods - $100
      • G&M Automotive LLC - $500
      • MJ's Deli & Beverage LLC - $200
      • Ramsey (Ram Z) Roofing LLC - $50
      • Jason R. Bradford, CPA - $100
      • Claxon Communications LLC - $100
    • Science Olympiad - Fund 300-942A
      • Dean's Jewelry - $100
      • McWane Ductile - $450
    • Varsity C Club - Fund 300-941K
      • Three Leaf Solutions - $190
    14. 113-2024 Business Items

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

    14.1 113.1-2024 Ohio High School Athletic Association

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2024-2025 school year with Membership Dues of $50 per High School sport.

    15. 114-2024 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Mr. Mark Kowalski, Superintendent

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

    15.1 Updates
    15.2 114.1-2024 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
      • Evelyn Brenneman - Permanent Substitute Teacher at CES for $150 per day up to 182 days effective 1/8/2024 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year
      • Clay Davis - Previously hired as a Substitute Intervention Specialist (BOE 8/17/23) - Change to Intervention Specialist at Degree: BA Step: 0 Effective January 18, 2024
      • **ADDENDUM**  Jeffrey West - Hired as a Bus Driver at the September 27, 2023 Board Meeting - Effective Start Date: January 10, 2024
    • Resignations/Retirements
      • Timothy Howell - Temporary Custodian - Effective 12/21/2023
    • Salary Adjustments
      • Jennifer Rauh-Hill - MA
      • Cari Weaver - MA +15
      • Erika Michael - BA +15
    • Service Contracts
      • Darcy Nelson - Site Manager - $40 for up to 3 hours - $60 for over 3 hours per night
    • Unpaid Leave Request
      • Kristy Landis - February 23, 2024
    15.3 114.2-2024 **ADDENDUM** Overnight Field Trip Request - CHS Swim Team

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip on Friday, February 9, 2024, for the CHS Swim Team to attend a Sectional Swim Meet at Steubenville High School on Friday, February 10, 2024, coordinated by Emily Casey, Head Swimming Coach.

    16. 115-2024 Executive Session

    It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of: 

    Attachments
    Form_3.11_Executive_Session_Checklist.pdf
    Form_3.11_Executive_Session_Checklist.pdf
    17. Announcements
    18. Next Meeting(s)

    Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
    Board Work Session - Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. TBA

    19. 116-2024 Adjournment

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

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