Board of Education Regular Meeting

Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 6:30pm

    1. 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing - IDEA Funds Presentation

    Opportunity for public comment on the use of IDEA federal grant funds. 


    2. 160-2024 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. 161-2024 Adoption of the Agenda

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


    7. 162-2024 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

    • Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Regular 

    8. Auditor of State Award Presentation

    Presentation by Auditor of State, Southeast Regional Liaison, Susanne Simpson to the Board of Education and Fiscal Staff.


    9. 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.


    10. Board and Staff Reports

    10.1 Special Education
    Mr. Todd Johnson, Director of Special Services

    10.2 GEARS Program
    Ms. Tammy Jacobs

    10.3 Ohio State Testing Report
    Mr. Matthew Nicholas, Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs

    11. 163-2024 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

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


    11.1 Updates

    11.2 163.1-2024 Monthly Financial Report

    11.3 163.2-2024 Donations

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

    • Coshocton Foundation - HOBY - 007-9242 - $825
    • Class of 1974 - Music Program at CHS - 019-961J-458 - $4,100
    • Class of 1974 - Weight Room Project - 019-961J-458 - $5,000
    • Class of 1974 - CHS Library - 019-961J-458 - $4,100
    • Earl's Drive-In - Kindergarten T-Shirts - 018-9001-288 - $50

    11.4 163.3-2024 Transfers, Advances and Account Modifications

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following annual end of year Transfer(s) to be entered before June 30, 2024,

    • From General Fund (001) to Athletic Fund (018-941L) for Golden Redskins, Staff Pass Admissions, and Student Staff Admission reimbursement of $37,592

    and authorize the Treasurer to make an additional necessary transfers, advances, and account modifications as necessary to close the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with additional transactions reported at the next regular Board of Education meeting for ratification.


    11.5 163.4-2024 Transfer Field Turf Replenishment Fund

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 7th of 10 annual transfers in the amount of $26,158 from the General Fund (001) to the Stewart Field Turf Replenishment Fund as established in Fiscal Year 2018.  These funds represent the savings that resulted from expense reductions upon installing the artificial turf. 


    12. 164-2024 Business Items

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


    12.1 164.1-2024 CVRT Services Agreement 2024-2025

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 Vision Services agreement with Patricia A. Koch, CVRT for the 2024-2025 school year at a rate of $450 per day.  


    12.2 164.2-2024 Coshocton Regional Medical Center - Nursing Services Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the amendment to extend the Nursing Services Consultant Agreement with the Coshocton Regional Medical Center to add an additional one year of services to expire two days after the last day of the academic school year of 2025.  All other conditions and cost remain unchanged.


    12.3 164.3-2024 Hillyard, Inc.

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the service agreement with Hillyard, Inc. for the purchase of custodial supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. 


    12.4 164.4-2024 Pappy's Construction, Inc.

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the bid from Pappy's Construction, Inc. for work to be done at Stewart Field in the amount of $58,250.


    12.5 164.5-2024 Ashland University CCP MOU

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding with Ashland University  for the 2024-2025 school year. 


    12.6 164.6-2024 Ohio School Plan - District Policy FY 2025

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposal for the renewal of the Ohio School Plan Liability and Pollution Insurance and Hylant Cyber Insurance  as listed below, both are effective 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025:

    Liability Package   $86,946 

    Pollution Policy     $501     

    Cyber Insurance   $4,500  

    Total                       $91,947 


    12.7 164.7-2024 OME-RESA Membership Services Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Member Services Agreement between Ohio-Mid-Eastern Regional Education Service Agency Information Technology Center and Coshocton City Schools effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for services in the amount of $60,675.28.


    12.8 164.8-2024 SHP - OFCC & Facility Master Plan Consulting Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the SHP Proposal for Professional Services for OFCC and Facility Master Plan Consulting not to exceed $25,000 and Reimbursable Expenses not to exceed $3,500 for a total not to exceed $28,500.  Final results are to be presented to the Board no later than December 2024.


    12.9 164.9-2024 Community Eligibility Program Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program for the Coshocton City School District and the Coshocton Opportunity School for a 4-year cycle, with the option to opt out each year of the cycle, beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028, as presented by Jennifer Andrews, Director of Food Service.


    13. 165-2024 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Mr. Mark Kowalski, Superintendent

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


    13.1 Updates

    13.2 165.1-2024 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.

    • Salary Adjustments Effective September 1, 2024
      • Jessica Mencer - MA +15
      • Mallory Palmer - MA +15
    • Supplemental Contracts 
      • Certified Staff
        • Approve - 2024-2025 School Year 
          • Morgan Buxton - Summer School Instructor CHS-Credit Recovery Summer 2024
        • Rescind/Resign - 2024-2025 School Year
          • James Herman - 7th Grade Football Coach - Resigned 
      • Classified Staff
        • Jeffrey Haines - Assistant Technology Coordinator - $6,000 for the 2024-2025 school year
        • Ginger Balo - Substitute Custodian - Summer 2024 - $15 per hour
    • Reductions in Force - Effective 6/30/2024
      • Vicki Farley - CES Educational Assistant MC Primary
      • Monica Michael - CES Educational Assistant -3
      • Betina Szakal - CES Educational Assistant -4
      • Becky Prince - CES Educational Assistant 1:1
      • Jessica Smith - CHS Educational Assistant Multiple Subjects
    • Transfers/Reassignments - Effective July 1, 2024
      • Jodi Masica - From: CES Library Aide To: CES Educational Assistant
      • Jessica Smith - From: CHS Educational Assistant to CHS Library Aide
      • Vicky Farley - From: CES Educational Assistant MC K-3 to CES Educational Assistant MC
      • Monica Michael - From: CES Educational Assistant Grade 3 To: CES Educational Assistant
      • Betina Szakal - From: CES Educational Assistant Grade 4 To: CES Educational Assistant
      • Ashley Prince - From: CES Educational Assistant 1:1 To: CES Educational Assistant Preschool - 6.0 Hours per Day - 4 Days per Week
      • Becky Prince - From: CES Educational Assistant Grade 5 To: CES Educational Assistant
      • Lisa Cutshall - From: CES Educational Assistant Grade 1 To: CES Educational Assistant
      • Melissa Thompson - From: CES Educational Assistant MC 3-6 To: CES Educational Assistant
      • Rebekah Crown - From: CES Educational Assistant 1:1 To: CES Educational Assistant MC
    • Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff 2024-2025 school year
      • Approve
        • Madison Woolard - Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach - Level 1
        • Cassandra Mladek - Volleyball Coach - Volunteer
        • Morgan Bryant - Volleyball Coach - Volunteer
        • Heather Slaughter - Volleyball Coach - Volunteer
        • Braden Young - 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Level 1
        • Chelsea Larrick - 7/8 Cheerleading Advisor - Level 1
      • Rescind/Resign
        • Kayla Ray - 7/8 Cheerleading Advisor - Resigned Effective 5/24/24 (previously approved 4/25/24 for the 2024-2025 school year)
    • Miscellaneous
      • Unpaid Leave - Jessica Smith - May 13, 2024 through May 25, 2024
      • Unpaid Leave - Ritchie Ann Hall - May 24, 2024 - 2 hrs. 20 minutes 

    13.3 165.2-2024 CHS Summer School Dates

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Summer School dates for Coshocton High School:

    • CHS Credit Recovery Summer School - May 29 through June 22, 2024
    • Online Summer School - May 29 through August 16, 2024

     


    13.4 165.3-2024 Orton-Gillingham Brainspring Training Stipends

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following teachers to attend Orton Gillingham Brainspring Training at MVESC June 3-7, 2024, to be paid $812.50 each for a total of $4,875.  The teachers will also be reimbursed for mileage (Federal Mileage Rate) plus meals (not to exceed $20 per day). 

    • Denise McPeak
    • Lynn Garber
    • McKenzie Braun
    • Lana Lawson
    • Melissa Duling
    • Kim Underwood

    13.5 165.4-2024 Science of Reading Stipends

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Science of Reading Stipend(s):

    • Christi Fauver - $400

    13.6 165.5-2024 Handbooks

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year:

    • Preschool
    • Elementary School
    • Jr. High/High School
    • Athletics

    13.7 165.6-2024 Career-Technical Education in Grades 7 and 8

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resolution of Intent not to provide Career-Technical Education in Grades 7 and 8.


    13.8 165.7-2024 2024-2025 Foreign Exchange Students

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Foreign Exchange Students for the 2024-2025 school year, as submitted by Scott Loomis, Principal: 

    • Name: Sira Picas Mortensen
      • Country: Spain
      • Length of Stay: 10-Months
      • Host Family: Melissa & Travis Webb
      • Sponsor: NACEL Open Door
    • Name: Neus Crumois Casas
      • Country: Spain
      • Length of Stay: 10-Months
      • Host Family: Melissa Adkins & Timothy Mossman
      • Sponsor: NACEL Open Door
    • Name: Elene Saizar Fernandez
      • Country: Spain
      • Length of Stay: 10-Months
      • Host Family: Lindsey Phillabaum
      • Sponsor: NACEL Open Door

    13.9 165.8-2024 Overnight Field Trip Requests

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Overnight Field Trip Requests: 

    • May 30-June 1, 2024 -  State Qualifies in Boys Track to Attend the State Finals in Dayton, Ohio
    • June 1-2, 2024 - Boys Basketball to attend the Steubenville Summer Slam at Steubenville High School
    • June 6-8, 2024 - Jr. High Boys Basketball to attend Huggins Baseball Camp at the East Ohio Sports Complex
    • June 7-10, 2024 - Boys Basketball to attend Basketball Camp at the Ohio University Team Camp 
    • July 14-17, 2024 - Volleyball Team to attend the Friendship Cup Volleyball Tournament at Sports Express in Mason, Ohio
    • July 16-18, 2024 - Cheerleading students to attend Cheer Ohio's sponsored cheerleading camp at Tiffin University

    14. 166-2024 Executive Session

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


    15. Board Discussion Items

    16. Announcements
    • Semi-Annual Bullying & Harassment Report - June through December 2023

    17. Next Meeting(s)

    Regular Meeting - Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
    Special Meeting -


    18. 167-2024 Adjournment

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


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