Board of Education Regular Meeting

Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 6:30pm

    1. 186-2024 Call to Order
    President

    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.


    4. Roll Call
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    5. 187-2024 Adoption of the Agenda

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


    6. 188-2024 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

    • Meeting Minutes (Reg) - Thursday, August 29, 2024

    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.


    8. Board and Staff Reports

    8.1 Curriculum & Federal Programs
    Mr. Matthew Nicholas, Director of Curriculum & Federal Programs

    9. 189-2024 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

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


    9.1 Updates

    The Insurance Fund (024) ended August with a balance of $873,895. This total consists of $222,467 - Dental and $651,428 - Medical. Medical insurance remained over $600,000 in August. We continue to monitor the the Medical insurance balance.


    9.2 189.1-2024 Monthly Financial Report

    Total General Fund revenue in August was $3,528,879. We received the August Property Tax payment this month. The General Fund expenditures in August were $1,945,562. Revenue exceeded Expenditures in August by 1,583,317. 


    9.3 189.2-2024 Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025

    It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to complete and submit the Permanent Appropriations to the County Auditor, and present the report to the Board for ratification at the following business meeting.


    9.4 189.3-2024 First Amended Report of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2025

    It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to complete and submit the Amended Report of Estimated Resources to the County Auditor, and present the report to the Board for ratification at the following business meeting. 


    9.5 189.4-2024 Donations

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

    • Mr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Tuttle - 019-961J - Music Instruments, Lessons, Camps - $10,000 
    • Stormy Dawn Photography LLC - 200-9125-458 - Senior T-Shirts - $100
    • Valerie Grace/Herbalife - 200-9125-458 - Senior T-Shirts - $100

    9.6 189.5-2024 Approval of new funds

    It is recommended that the board of education approve the following new funds:

    • 007-933I - New York City HS Trip Account

    9.7 189.6-2024 Disposition of Curriculum Materials

    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. 


    10. 190-2024 Business Items

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


    10.1 190.1-2024 Promotion Therapy, Inc.

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Professional Services Agreement with Promotion Therapy, Inc. to provide a total of 1,534 hours of occupational therapy and COTA services for students from August 15, 2024 through June 15, 2025. The total amount of the agreement should not exceed $96,634.80.


    10.2 190.2-2024 ***ADDENDUM*** Coshocton County Board of DD Instructor Assistants Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Coshocton County Board of DD for Instructor Assistants for the 20204-2025 school year in the amount of $69,800.


    11. 191-2024 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Mr. Mark Kowalski, Superintendent

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


    11.1 Updates

    11.2 191.1-2024 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
      • Daniel Reed - Custodian - Effective September 17, 2024
    • Retirements
      • Lelonie Sanders - Secretary to the Superintendent - Effective October 25, 2024
    • Salary Adjustments
      • Tina Aronhalt - MA +30
      • Tiffany Shook - MA +30
      • Shelby Smith - MA +15
    • Reassignment/Transfers
      • *** Addendum*** Kristy Landis From: CHS Educational Assistant ED To: CHS Educational Assistant
    • Supplemental Contracts
      • Matt Hartmeyer - Detention Supervisor
      • Matt Hartmeyer - After School Intervention
      • Dawne Shook - After School Intervention
      • Tabetha Cramblett - After School Intervention
      • Tabetha Cramblett - Detention Supervisor
    • Athletic Service Contracts 
      • Lelonie Sanders - Ticket Taker - $35 for Double Game Event; $25 for Single Game Event
    • Miscellaneous
      • Cody Weese - Unpaid Leave of Absence - 1.5 days - Friday, August 30th (1) & Tuesday, September 3rd (.5)
      • Approve Settlement Agreement dated September 26, 2024, with Coshocton City Education Association and teaching employee Dawn Peterson on terms as presented.  

    11.3 191.2-2024 Resignation Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resignation Agreement between the Coshocton City School District and Todd Johnson, Director of Special Services.


    11.4 191.3-2024 Local Student Engagement Graduation Seal

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Local Student Engagement Graduation Seal for students who successfully complete the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) High School Mentorship Program.


    11.5 191.4-2024 District Policy and Plan for Gifted Students

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District Policy and Plan for the Identification and Service of Children who are gifted for the 2024-2025 school year. 


    11.6 191.5-2024 Overnight Field Trip Request - FCCLA

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for the Ohio FCCLA Fall Leadership Training to be held at Nuhop in Perrysville, Ohio October 21-22, 2024, coordinated by Kristen Shingleton, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher.


    11.7 191.6-2024 Overnight Field Trip Request Senior Trip to New York City

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for members of the Senior Class of 2025 to New York City November 13-15, 2024, coordinated by ???


    12. 192-2024 Executive Session

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


    13. Board Discussion Items

    14. Announcements

    15. Next Meeting(s)

    All meetings are currently scheduled to be held in the Coshocton Elementary School library at 6:30 p.m.

    • Regular Meeting - Thursday, October 31, 2024
    • Regular Meeting - Thursday, November 21, 2024
    • Regular Meeting - Thursday, December 19,2024

    16. 193-2024 Adjournment

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


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