Meeting Details
February 29, 2024
6:30pm
Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Purpose
N/A
1.
121-2024 Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Resolution: 121-2024
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.
Minutes
The Mission Statement was read by Mrs. Trista Claxon.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
Dr. Butcher was absent from the meeting. All other members of the Board were in attendance.
5.
122-2024 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
Minutes
The agenda was adopted.
Resolution: 122-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
Seconded: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
6.
123-2024 Approval of Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this item includes items 6.1 and 6.2.
Resolution: 123-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
6.1
123.1-2024 Meeting Minutes - January 11, 2024 Organizational Meeting
Minutes
The vote for this item is included in item 6.0.
Resolution: 123.1-2024
Result: Approved
6.2
123.2-2024 Meeting Minutes - January 25, 2024 Tax Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting
Minutes
The vote for this item is included in item 6.0
Resolution: 123.2-2024
Result: Approved
7.
Hearing of the Public
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Educationinpublicfor the purpose of conducting the School Districts 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.
Minutes
There was no public participation.
8.
Board and Staff Reports
8.1
Coshocton Elementary School
Minutes
Mr. Tony Meiser, the Elementary School Principal, shared a presentation with the Board. Some highlights from his presentation are included here. There was a CES staff meeting centered around believing in what is being done and each other; Mr. Meiser mentioned that soon the entire staff will be trained in LETRS. There is job-embedded PD in the TBT meetings; Seven (7) staff members attended Autism training and then came back and shared what they learned with others; Teachers are attending Orton Gillingham and Brainspring professional development; Coshocton Elementary School (CES) was awarded a RIF (Reading is Fundamental) award and was able to purchase over 1700 books for the kids. CES staff and students are continuing Project Based Learning at all grade levels. Mr. Meiser shared that the fifth-grade students will have a learning history tour at the track. The kids will dress and talk about their characters from their lessons; A more comprehensive behavior system was requested this year. CES developed a plan and is implementing it so they track data, reflect on the information they learn, and tweak as they go. Real Redskins is going great. Trista Claxon, Elementary School Assistant Principal, has done great leading that. In March the lesson will be about holding ourselves accountable for our actions; CES just worked with the Fatherhood initiative and was glad to have the dads back. CES just scheduled family reading night on April 11. Basketball Jones will be the guest entertainer. His act centers around reading.
9.
124-2024 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote on this item includes items 9.2 through 9.5.
Resolution: 124-2024
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
9.1
Updates
- Insurance Fund (024) Update
Minutes
Mr. Kowalski talked about an Insurance committee meeting. There is a recommendation to increase CCEA and OAPSE benefits. We are in the process of drawing up the MOUs. This is because of the solvency of the Dental Plan.
Ms. Eyerman reviewed the Insurance Fund cash balances with the board (attached).
9.2
124.1-2024 Monthly Financial Report
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 9.0.
Resolution: 124.1-2024
9.3
124.2-2024 Donations
- CES Principal Fund Reading Materials 018-288
- John Bando Post 1330 Veterans of Foreign Wars - $200
- Kindergarten T-Shirts 018-9001
- Learning Garden of Coshocton, LTD - $100
- B Radiant Wellness LLC - $100
- Palmbay Studio - $100
- Brillhart's Body Shop - $100
- Gibson Interior Painting - $50
- 5th Grade Class Trip to Kent State Performing Arts Center 018-9001
- Coshocton Music Boosters - $200
- Class of 2025 - Prom 200-9125
- Carroll's Men's Shop - $100
- Coshocton County Youth Leadership - $100
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 9.0.
Resolution: 124.2-2024
9.4
124.3-2024 Approve New Fund and Accept Grant
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the new fund #499 9124 established in January 2024 and accept the awarded Ohio BWC School Safety & Security Grant in the amount of $14,989.00, also received in January 2024.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 9.0.
It was explained that this grant is being used to upgrade the heating and air conditioning controls in the CES building.
Resolution: 124.3-2024
Result: Approved
9.5
124.4-2024 Approval of Appropriations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following appropriations: (Pending)
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 9.0.
Resolution: 124.4-2024
Result: Approved
10.
125-2024 Business Items
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
Minutes
The vote on this item includes items 10.1 through 10.3.
Resolution: 125-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
10.1
125.1-2024 Football Scoreboard Project
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resolution Ratifying the Contract with Megalift and Authorizing the Contract with Hilscher-Clarke for the District's Stewart Field Scoreboard Project. The contract with Megalift is in the amount of $175,573.50 effective 2/14/24 and the agreement with Hilscher-Clarke is in the amount of $18,385, for a total cost of $193,958.50. Costs will be paid from the Athletic Project Account 019-941L.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0.
Resolution: 125.1-2024
Result: Approved
10.2
125.2-2024 META Solutions - Natural Gas Service
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resolution authorizing META Solutions, acting jointly as a member of the Ohio School Consortium, to issue a request for proposal for the purchase of competitive retail natural gas service from the lowest and best bidder submitted to consortium and authorizing the Board to purchase competitive retail natural gas service from such bidder.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0.
Resolution: 125.2-2024
Result: Approved
10.3
125.3-2024 EPC Cooperative School Bus Purchasing Program
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Resolution:
WHERAS the Coshocton City School District Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of one (1) or more school buses
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Coshocton City School District Board of Education wishes to participate and authorize the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council to advertise and receive bids on said Boards' behalf as per the specification submitted for the cooperative purchase of Coshocton City School District school bus(es).
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0.
A board member asked if the district will purchase any buses this year. Mr. Kowalski replied that there was a possibility that we would purchase a handicap bus.
Resolution: 125.3-2024
11.
126-2024 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote on this item includes items 11.2 through 11.4.
Resolution: 126-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
11.1
Updates
- OFCC Update
- 2024-2025 School Calendar Update
Minutes
Mr. Kowalski stated that he passed out the 2024-2025 school calendar options to CES and CHS staff. There were a couple of options. This option was the most favorable of them. He went with the majority on his decision. A couple of items to point out - CES 172 days, and CHS will be in 171 days. He also presented an after Memorial Day finish which was not the most favorable among staff.
Mr. Kowalski met with Mr. Klous and Josh. Mark was impressed with his level of knowledge on our project. Mr. Kowalski stated that we will resume our steering committee meetings. Susie Mann, President will be on with 2 Board members, Scott Loomis, Terri Eyerman, Jacob Conrad, and Josh Predovich & the SHP team will make up the committee
We are anticipating the revised cost sets will come out in April.
11.2
126.1-2024 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
- Resignations/Retirements
- Mark VanDusen - Custodian - Retirement Effective March 15, 2024
- Salary Adjustments
- Reassignments and Transfers
- Supplemental Contracts
- Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff
- Rescind
- Melissa Webb - Assistant Varsity Softball Coach - No Longer Coaching Effective 2/13/24
- Approve
- Beth Bible - Assistant Varsity Softball Coach - Level 1
- Blake Alexander - Volunteer Baseball Coach - Level VOL.
- Larry Peterson, Boys Head Track Coach - Level 3
- Keith Matz - Girls Head Track Coach - Level 3
- Doug Baylor - Head Tennis Coach - Level 3
- Rescind
- Pupil Activity Contracts - Classified Staff
- Athletic Service Contracts
- Michaela White - Life Guard - Minimum Wage
- Ella Duling - Life Guard - Minimum Wage
- Substitute Bus Driver
- Travis Arnold - Effective January 11, 2024
- Unpaid Leave Request
- Lisa Cutshall - 2 days - February 16, 2024 and February 20, 2024 which is an unpaid holiday.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
The FT custodial position and CES will be filled with subs for the remainder of the year.
Resolution: 126.1-2024
11.3
126.2-2024 Interdistrict Open Enrollment Policy & Application Form
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept and approve the Interdistrict Open Enrollment Policy and Application Form for the 2024-2025 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 126.2-2024
Result: Approved
11.4
126.3-2024 Overnight Field Trip Request - Gifted
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for the United States Legislative Ohio Summit at Salt Fork Lodge, on March 19-20, 2024, coordinated by Barbara Green, Gifted Teacher.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 11.0.
Resolution: 126.3-2024
Result: Approved
12.
127-2024 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
Minutes
The Board entered into an Executive Session - to consider the employment of a public employee or official.
The Board exited the executive session and resumed the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Resolution: 127-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
13.
Board Discussion Items
Minutes
There were no Board discussion items.
14.
Announcements
Minutes
There were no announcements.
15.
Next Meeting(s)
Board discussion on the date/time of this pre-scheduled meeting is needed.
Regular Meeting - Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
Minutes
Mr. Kowalski pointed out that the next meeting fell on Holy Thursday, and asked if anyone had plans that this date interferes with? No members had input on this during the meeting.
16.
128-2024 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Resolution: 128-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
