Board of Education Regular Meeting

Mr. Nicholas provided an overview of the Federal Program funding this year and explained that the district received a reduced amount this year in many areas. He explained that this is a sign of our progress to some degree. We received funding because we had focus areas, and those focus goals have been achieved. He explained what each of our Federal and State grants are predominately being used for:  Title I A- Almost solely salary, some non-public for Sacred Heart, and a small amount for homeless; Title IIA supports one staff member - used for reducing class size; Title IV-A; Title V - Salary; IDEA - Special ED funds 98% salary; IDEA ECSE - Special ED Early Childhood Education - Salary; (State Grant) Early Childhood Education grant - Preschool Salary not Special ED; (State Grant) Parent Mentor - Salary and benefits; 

Mr. Kowalski spoke about guidelines the district must follow with the Federal grants and the class size limits required for special education classrooms.

Mr. Nicholas moved to a discussion about the District report card recently published by the state. He shared that the district received a 3.5-star rating but barely missed receiving 4 starts. The state has particular rules about the graduation grade. Many situations are out of our control. 

Mr. Kowalski commented on the growth, saying that we were 3.5 stars last year, and are 3.5 stars "plus" this year. We are closer to a 4. He said he stated the ratings do not reflect our district's efforts and growth. 

Ms. Eyerman provided the fund balance report for the Board members to review. She stated that the fund balance report will be attached to the updates monthly for their review, but will only be discussed if there are items to bring to their attention.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

Ms. Eyerman stated that this is the 2nd month of this new fiscal year. Ms. Eyerman reviewed the monthly financials pointing out that we received our property tax payment this month. State funding will be updated as data for the new year is added. Total Revenue in August was $3.5M, the total August Expenditures were $1.2M. Revenue exceeds Expenditures by $1.6M. She provided a brief explanation of the September revenue and expenditures. She explained that August was the last month of the prior year's payroll contracts. September begins the new staff contracts so salaries and benefits are expected to increase in September. She shared that at the beginning of the year, the cash balance was $5,570,274.78  and the cash balance at the end of August was $6,605, 551.72. 

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

Ms. Eyerman expressed gratitude for the Coshocton Foundation, community members, and businesses that generously support our Students and the District.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

Mr. Kowalski explained that the New York trip had been scheduled for the classes that could not go on the Washington DC trip because of COVID. After the trip, the administration will decide if the New York trips will continue once these students are provided the travel opportunity.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0.

Mr. Nicholas explained that these resources were outdated and had not been used for a long time.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0.

Mr. Kowalski stated that the first parent-teacher conferences were tonight. He also shared that he, Mr. Nicholas, and Mr. Loomis were on WTNS today. Among other things, they discussed the Grow Your Own program which is a Teacher Prep program. John Snyder is leading the program this year. 

On the horizon and before the next board meeting. Terri and I are meeting with Becky Princehorn to discuss the next steps on timelines related to resolutions, if the Board decides to move forward wth a new building, we will need to have bond millage information to share with our community and present to the County auditor and the board of election for the ballot languages we can move forward. We will provide you with a playbook so you know when to expect this. We will have our first Community Advisory meeting in October. 

Number 11.2 personnel - supplemental contracts this month; we have a retirement - Lonie is going to retire effective October 25. We also have a resignation/retirement from Mr. Todd Johnson. In his agreement, it states that he will be rehired for the rest of this year and 199 days next year, as we transition to this position, which requires an enormous amount of knowledge. We thank him for his 34 years of service (will be 36 years by the time he is finished).

Mr. Nicholas explained that some of the HS students are participating in the High School Mentorship Program through MVESC.  They will earn a seal for this. We were already offering the program, we can now add the seal. The students have "seal" requirements to graduate.

There are also two overnight trips coming up that the Board will be asked to approve. FCCLA Leadership and CHS New York City trip. 

The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.

The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.