Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- 6:30pm
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.
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following commendation(s):
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.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Insurance Fund update.
Insurance Fund Dental Balance = $224,796.28 - increase of $7,919.88 from June 2024
Insurance Fund Medical Balance = $665,629.91 - increase of $67,935.92 from June 2024
Total Fund Balance = 890,426.19 - total fund balance increase of $75,855.80 from June 2024
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the July 2024 Financial Summary Report.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following donations:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an August transfer of funds for $77,622.23 from fund 401-9224 to fund 401-9225. This is the reconciled year-end balance from the 1st year of the Auxiliary 2-year budget cycle.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities Instructor Assistants Agreement for three (3) Instructor Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $59,850.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Local Interagency Agreement between Coshocton County Head Start, Coshocton City Schools, Ridgewood Local Schools, River View Local Schools, and the Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities effective August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025, as submitted by Todd Johnson, Director of Special Services.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of Substitute pay rates as presented.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the disposal of curriculum materials that do not support the current goals of the curriculum and are no longer needed for educational purposes. Some of the curriculum materials were able to be sold and $193.60 was received to offset the cost of curriculum.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
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:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following staff members for the Coshocton City Schools Resident Educator Program for the 2024-2025 school year at the approved negotiated rate:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Science of Reading Stipends:
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following NEOLA policies: (N)=New, (R)=Revised, (D)=Delete
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
THE COSHOCTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
WHEREAS, the Coshocton City School District Board of Education (“Board of Education”) anticipates that the District may experience difficulty obtaining substitute teachers; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted in Section 4 of Senate Bill 1, which was enacted by the 134th General Assembly and became effective as an emergency measure on October 28, 2021, the Board of Education was authorized to establish its own education requirements for individuals to serve as substitute teachers in the District during the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly has extended this authority through enactment of House Bill 33 which is codified in R.C. §3319.102; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education desires to adopt education requirements for substitute teachers in accordance with the law as a measure to help ensure availability of a sufficient number of substitute teachers.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Coshocton City School District Board of Education as follows:
SECTION I
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, the Board of Education authorizes the employment of substitute teachers who do not hold post-secondary degrees, as is otherwise required pursuant to Ohio law and regulations, including Ohio Revised Code 3301.071, 3319.102, 3319.226, 3319.30, 3319.36, and Chapters 3314 and 3326 Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-23-44, and/or Board Policy 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes. To be eligible to serve as a substitute in the District, the Board requires that the employee have a high school diploma to fulfill the educational requirement. In addition to fulfilling the educational requirements adopted by the Board of Education, an individual must be of good moral character and must have completed all required criminal background checks, as well as obtained a valid, temporary, non-bachelor's degree substitute teaching license or pre-service teacher permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to serve as a substitute teacher in the District.
SECTION II
It is found and determined that all formal action of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this Resolution was adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO FURNISH WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 2923.122(D)(1)(d)
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.122(D)(1)(d) permits the Board of Education to provide written authorization to designated individuals to convey deadly weapons or a dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone, or to possess a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone of the Coshocton City School District; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has identified certain staff members who shall meet all necessary requirements set forth in Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.122(D)(1)(d), including receiving any and all required training, and to whom such authorization shall be granted; and
WHEREAS, the Board is in full compliance with required school safety plans pursuant to Section 5502.262, and seeks authorization under Section 2923.122(D)(1)(d) to further its efforts to maintain safety throughout the District.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Coshocton City School District Board of Education:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Student Wellness Success Funds and Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aide Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an increase to the adult meal prices for meals purchased from the school cafeterias as follows:
per the recommendation of Jennifer Andrews, Food Services Director.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised Preschool Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 Bus Routes for the elementary and high schools, as submitted by Jacob Conrad, Transportation Supervisor.
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:
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
Confirm that no members of the Board can attend.
Regular Meeting - September 26, 2024
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.