Meeting Details
April 25, 2024
6:30pm
Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Purpose
N/A
1.
138-2024 Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Resolution: 138-2024
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
Isabelle Lauvray read the Mission Statement.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
All members of the board were in attendance.
5.
139-2024 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
Minutes
Resolution: 139-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
6.
140-2024 Approval of Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
- Regular Meeting - March 28, 2024
Minutes
Resolution: 140-2024
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
7.
141-2024 Board Commendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following commendations:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of 7.1 and 7.2.
Resolution: 141-2024
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
7.1
141.1-2024 Winter Sports Awards
- Boys Basketball
- Colton Conkle
- 2nd Team All Ohio
- 1st Team MVL
- 1st Team District 5
- 1st Team East District
- School Records
- Most Steals in a Game - 12
- Most Steals in a Season - 104
- Most Steals in a Career - 254
- Most 3's in a Game - 8 (Tie)
- Most Assists in a Game - 11
- Most Assists in a Season - 141
- Logan Lonsberry
- School Record - Most 3's in a Game - 8 (Tie)
- Colton Conkle
- Girls Basketball
- Isabelle Lauvray
- Honorable Mention All Ohio
- 1st Team MVL
- School Records
- Career Free Throw Percentage - 177/155 for 75.5%
- Career 3 Pointers Made - 94
- Isabelle Lauvray
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 7.0
Mr. David Shutt read the awards for each student aloud and called each student-athlete and their parents forward to receive the commendation and have pictures taken.
Resolution: 141.1-2024
Result: Approved
7.2
141.2-2024 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - May 6-10, 2024
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 7.0
Mrs. Gantz read the proclamation aloud.
Resolution: 141.2-2024
Result: Approved
8.
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.
9.
Board and Staff Reports
9.1
Food Service
Minutes
Mrs. Andrews could not attend the board meeting, however, her report is attached. Mr. Kowalski shared that Mrs. Andrews received news that the district still qualified for CEP, which means all breakfast and lunch are free for all students. The Identified Student Percentage (ISP) consisting of the number of students directly certified by the State, homeless, foster, or migrant students is 64.69% districtwide - up from 45.79% previously.
10.
142-2024 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote recorded here is inclusive if 10.2 and 10.3.
Resolution: 142-2024
Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
10.1
Updates
Insurance Fund Balance Update
Minutes
Ms. Eyerman reviewed the dental and medical balances in the 024 fund with the board, explaining that the balance is down this month, and we continue to monitor. May begins a new stop-loss year. The Insurance Committee will meet in May to discuss the current rates and an annual increase.
10.2
142.1-2024 Monthly Financial Report
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on 10.0.
Ms. Eyerman reported monthly and year-to-date revenue, expenditures, and the amount that the expenditures exceeded the revenue. She also explained that the receipt of property taxes was budgeted in March but not received until last week and that they will be reported on April month-end reports.
Resolution: 142.1-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
10.3
142.2-2024 Donations
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following donations:
- Lois Grandison - Washington DC Student Trip - 007-933H - $560
- Dawson Financial Services - Auditorium Chair Sponsor - In Memory of Brandon Williams Chair #17 - 019-961D - $200
- Dawn & Larry Tumblin - Theatre Production - 200-910F - $300
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on time 10.0.
Ms. Eyerman expressed gratitude for the donations for the district, students, and their activities.
Resolution: 142.2-2024
Result: Approved
11.
143-2024 Business Items
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of 11.1 through 11.7.
Mr. Kowalski stated that the high school will offer CCP Grow-Your-Own classes instructed by Mr. John Snyder next year.
Dr. Butcher asked if we would receive an agreement with COTC. Mr. Kowalski stated that the agreements on the agenda are only those received to date and others would be added to an agenda when received.
Resolution: 143-2024
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
11.1
143.1-2024 CCEA Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding - Retirement/Separation Incentive
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Addendum to the Coshocton City Education Association (CCEA) Memorandum of Understanding - Retirement/ Separation Incentive previously approved at the March 28, 2024 Board of Education Regular Meeting.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Mr. Kowalski thanked CCEA leadership for the help to get this MOU approved.
Resolution: 143.1-2024
Result: Approved
11.2
143.2-2024 ELA Curriculum - Grades 6-12
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 5-years (2024-2029) of Into Literature Curriculum for Grades 6-12 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the amount of $166,625.31.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Resolution: 143.2-2024
Result: Approved
11.3
143.3-2024 Muskingum University - CCP Grow-Your-Own Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Alternative Funding Structure with Muskingum University to offer college-credit bearing courses at Coshocton High School to qualified high school students in the district.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Resolution: 143.3-2024
Result: Approved
11.4
143.4-2024 Rhodes State College MOU CCP & Data Sharing Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding and the Data Sharing Agreement with Rhodes State College for the 2024-2025 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Resolution: 143.4-2024
Result: Approved
11.5
143.5-2024 Stark State College MOU - CCP
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding with Stark State College for the 2024-2025 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Resolution: 143.5-2024
Result: Approved
11.6
143.6-2024 Kent State University MOU - CCP
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding with Kent State University for the 2024-2025 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Resolution: 143.6-2024
Result: Approved
11.7
143.7-2024 Zane State College MOU - CCP & Data Sharing Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding and Data Sharing Agreement with Zane State College for the 2024-2025 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Resolution: 143.7-2024
Result: Approved
12.
144-2024 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of 12.2 through 12.5.
Resolution: 144-2024
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
12.1
Updates
- CHS Purple Star Recognition
Minutes
Mr. Kowalski shared the following:
- Coshocton HS was awarded the Purple Star recognition. This award has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce since 2017 and supports students of military families. Mr. Loomis completed the application and requirements. We were one of 72 new schools that received this recognition this year.
- Personnel - it is the time of the year when there are many personnel-related items to approve and there will be in May as well. Today, we have newly hired positions, retirements, reassignments, and reductions in force.
- There is a large Neola update - this happens 2 times a year. We will have a mid-fall update as well.
- We are asking the board to approve more LETRS stipends
- We are asking the board to approve our current list of prospective graduates this month since the next board meeting will not be until after graduation.
12.2
144.1-2024 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
- Cody Weese - Substitute Van Driver - Effective April 15, 2024 - $18.50 per hour
- Natalie Uhl - CES Intervention Specialist MC for the 2024-2025 school year at Degree: BA Step: 0
- Resignations/Retirements
- Retirements
- Tina Ames - CES Cafeteria - Effective August 10, 2024
- Ritchie Ann Hall - Title Teacher - CES - Effective February 28, 2025
- Denise Smith - Intervention Specialist - CES - Effective July 29, 2024
- Kathleen Hawn - 3rd Grade Teacher - CES - Effective May 24, 2024
- Ann Simmers - Intervention Specialist - CHS - Effective May 31, 2024
- Resignations
- Joseph Pachuta - CES - Effective May 24, 2024
- Pamela Gross - CES Cafeteria - Effective August 2, 2024
- Retirements
- Reductions in Force - Effective June 30, 2024
- Lisa Garrett - Administrative Assistant - CHS
- Denise Johnson - Administrative Assistant - CES
- Brady Kirkpatrick - Custodian - CES
- Jodi Masica - Educational Assistant (Library Media Aide) - CES
- Contract Non-Renewals
- Cody Weese - Bus Driver - Effective April 3, 2024
- Reassignments and Transfers
- Valeree Bryant - From CES Early Intervention Teacher to CES Intervention Specialist ED for the 2024-2025 school year (RIF-ReHire)
- Morgan Buxton - From CHS In School Detention Teacher to Intervention Specialist ED for the 2024-2025 school year (RIF-ReHire)
- Supplemental Contracts (Certified)
- Resignation - Joseph Pachuta -9th Grade Football - Effective May 24, 2024
- James Herman - Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach - Level 3
- Sean Collins - Head Varsity Wrestling Coach - Level 3
- Pupil Activity Contracts - (Classified)
- Kelsey McPherson - Assistant Varsity Cheerleader Advisor - Level 1
- Emily Casey - Head Varsity Swimming Coach - Level 2
- Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff
- Taylor Smith - Head Varsity Cheerleader Advisor - Level 1
- Kayla Ray - 7/8 Cheerleader Advisor - Level 1
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 144.1-2024
Result: Approved
12.3
144.2-2024 NEOLA Policies Approval
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following NEOLA policies: (N)=New, (R)=Revised, (D)=Delete
- (R) 1615 - Tobacco Use Prevention
- (R) 2623 - Student Assessment and Academic Intervention Services
- (R) 2623.02 - Third Grade Reading Guarantee
- (R) 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes
- (R) 3215 - Tobacco Use Prevention
- (R) 3410 - Termination and Resignation
- (R) 4124 - Employment Contract
- (R) 4140 - Termination and Resignation
- (R) 4215 - Tobacco Use Prevention
- (R) 5310 - Health Services
- (R) 5512 - Tobacco Use Prevention
- (R) 7434 - Tobacco Use Prevention
- (R) 7450 - Property Inventory
- (R) 7540 - Technology
- (R) 7540.01 - Technology Privacy
- (R) 7540.02 - Web Accessibility, Content, Apps, and Services
- (R) 7540.03 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
- (R) 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan
- (R) 8305 - Information Security
- (R) 8315 - Information Management
- (R) 8540.04 - Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
- (R) 8600 - Transportation
- (R) 8600.04 - Bus Driver Certification
- (R) 8640 - Transportation for Non-Routine Trips
- (R) 8650 - Transportation by Vehicles Other Than School Buses
- (R) 8660 - Incidental Transportation of Students by Private Vehicle
- (R) 9700.01 - Advertising and Commercial Activities
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 144.2-2024
Result: Approved
12.4
144.3-2024 LETRS Stipends
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following stipends for LETRs training by the following individuals:
- Melissa Duling - $300
- Conner Roahrig - $300
- Wendy Turner - $300
- Mallory Wine - $300
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 144.3-2024
Result: Approved
12.5
144.4-2024 2024 Graduation Candidates
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of Coshocton High School seniors as eligible candidates for graduation May 2024. Graduation is contingent upon students meeting all requirements of the State of Ohio, Coshocton High School, and the Coshocton City Schools Board of Education.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Resolution: 144.4-2024
Result: Approved
13.
145-2024 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
Minutes
The board voted to enter executive session with no action to follow at 6:46 p.m. to consider the employment of a public employee and matters required to be kept confidential by federal law, federal rules, or state statutes.
The board exited the executive session at 7:38 and resumed the meeting.
Resolution: 145-2024
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Sam Bennett, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
14.
Board Discussion Items
Minutes
Dr. Butcher stated that he wanted to give kudos to Jake and the crew that got the canopy for the playground. He also gave kudos to Mr. Loomis for not allowing cell phones at the HS. Dr. Butcher said it was published this week that the governor has decided that cell phones should not be in schools - Mr. Loomis started that a couple of years ago.
Mr. Kowalski shared that the scoreboard is coming along. He will have a budget meeting with Terri tomorrow to see where summer projects lie for next year. Mr. Bennett asked about the Stewart Field Entrance for next year. Mr. Kowalski stated that we have to see what is needed. He knows that we need a roof at HS. Mr. Kowalski also shared that last week's kindergarten registration went well. They are at approximately 99 kindergarteners registered right now. The new Begindergarden teacher next year is going to be Kayla Wise. Mr. Nicholas stated that we will have furniture and supplies coming in over the summer to get that going. Mr. Kowalski added that we are splitting preschool for two more classes next year and will need an extra first-grade room next year too. Mr. Kowalski ended the discussion items sharing that the Board will be receiving a graduation announcement from Mr. Loomis soon.
15.
Announcements
16.
Next Meeting(s)
Regular Meeting - Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. - Coshocton Elementary School Library
Special Meeting -
17.
146-2024 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
The board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Resolution: 146-2024
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
