Meeting Details
December 19, 2024
6:30pm
Coshocton Elementary School Library, 1203 Cambridge Rd.
Purpose
N/A
1.
213-2024 Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:28 pm
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
The mission statement was read by Lyla Laaper.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
All members of the board were in attendance.
5.
214-2024 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
Minutes
There were no changes to the agenda, it was approved as presented.
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.
215-2024 Approval of Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
Minutes
The minutes were approved as presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, 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 |
7.
Board Commendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following commendations:
7.1
Fall Sports Commendations
- Boys Soccer
- Kabe Bylaw
- School Record - 779 Saves in a Career
- 1st Team All Ohio
- Goal Keeper of the Year
- 1st Team MVL
- East District 1st Team
- Kabe Bylaw
- Girls Soccer
- Sophia Skelton
- MVL Player of the Year
- MVL Defensive Player of the Year
- 1st Team MVL
- East District 1st Team
- Zoey Tumblin
- MVL Offensive Player of the Year
- 1st Team MVL
- Addison Underwood
- 1st Team MVL
- Gabriella Wesney
- 1st Team MVL
- Sophia Skelton
- Coach Recognition - Girls Soccer
- Kimberly Underwood
- Small School Coach of the Year
- 100 Wins
- Kimberly Underwood
- Football
- Colton Conkle
- 1st Team MVL
- 1st Team East District
- Honorable Mention All Ohio
- Logan Wince
- 1st Team MVL
- 1st Team East District
- Honorable Mention All Ohio
- Champ Haley
- 1st Team MVL
- Coen Phillips
- 1st Team MVL
- Joseph Walters
- 1st Team East District
- Honorable Mention All Ohio
- Colton Conkle
- Volleyball
- Lilah Laaper
- 1st Team MVL
- District 5 - 1st Team
- Lacey Guthrie
- 1st Team MVL
- District 5 - 1st Team
- Lilah Laaper
Minutes
Mr. Kowalski thanked everyone for coming out and wished them a Merry Christmas. He thanked the families for their dedication and efforts for Coshocton City Schools and expressed his appreciation.
Mr. Shutt called each student forward with their family. He read their accomplishments to those in attendance. Mr. Loomis took pictures of the students and their families to be posted on social media.
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
Coshocton High School
Minutes
Mr. Loomis shared a presentation highlighting student programs that are newer to the HS and explained the student's input into the program and the outcome for the students. He shared pictures from the class trip to New York City. He also covered the Intro to Robotics. The high school is working to bring In-house College Credit Plus classes for our students. That involves teachers continuing their education toward certification to teach the courses. The HS Staff works closely with students to help guide them and keep them on task. He also shared that there are 4 teachers interested in certification and stated that the district would like to add speech, American-British Lit, American History, and Art courses. Dr. Butcher asked how it was going, not having cell phones in class. Mr. Loomis shared that it is going great. The kids are talking to each other, it has cut out much of the drama. The students have accepted it and students are not upset about it.
10.
216-2024 Treasurer's 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 items 10.2 & 10.3.
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 |
10.1
Updates
Total Balance in Insurance Fund = $1,039,338.19
decrease of $56,959.71 from the October balance.
$225,787.49 - Dental Balance
$813,550.70 - Medical Balance
10.2
216.1-2024 Monthly Financial Report
It is recommended that the members of the Board of Education approve the Monthly Financial Summary as presented.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0.
Ms. Eyerman shared:
Total Revenue in November was $1,248,925. Total November expenditures were $2,022,459. Expenditures exceed revenue by $773,525.
YTD revenue exceeded expenditures by $603,511.
Result: Approved
10.3
216.2-2024 Donations
- CES Clinic
- Shannon Williams - large amount of lotion and bodywash for students personal hygiene
- McWane Ductile - sweatpants, underwear, personal hygiene kits for students
- Thanksgiving Dinner Donations - 007-1820-946A-458
- Cathy Cox - $40
- Planetarium 070-9001
- Mary Timmons Planetarium Fund - $1822
- Coshocton Athletic Boosters - 019-1820-941L-010000-000-00-570
- Coshocton Elks #376 Charities - $500
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0.
Ms. Eyerman expressed gratitude to our community for generosity. She stated that the Thanksgiving dinner was a huge success. She expressed gratitude for all items and funds donated to support our students and our schools.
Result: Approved
11.
217-2024 Business Items
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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
217.1-2024 Appoint President Pro-Tem
Minutes
Mrs. Susan Mann was nominated as president pro-tem.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Jere Butcher, 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 |
12.
218-2024 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 items 10.2 through 10.5.
Mr. Kowalski stated that there will be another large update to Neola policy in the spring.
Dr. Butcher received an email from Michael McKee about LETRS stipends, he recognizes that they are on the agenda. Ms Eyerman explained that due to all reconciling, reporting, system closing at year-end, W-2's and federal reporting, and the opening of the new calendar year, the stipends will not be paid until after the first payroll in January.
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, 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 |
12.1
Updates
Minutes
Mr.Kowalski stated that tomorrow will end 2nd nine weeks. We have work to do between now and the End of January. We need to pass our Notice of Conditional Approval. Mr. Kowalski said that Terri received notice from the state, and Susie was notified as the board president. Terri and I were on the phone today with the State of Ohio discussing the action plan due to the negative cash balance on the forecast in year three. We scheduled 3 additional meetings to review and submit our report to the State explaining how the district will address this situation. He stated that updates will be provided at the January regular meeting.
12.2
218.1-2024 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
- Chelsea Wylie - Cook - 3.5 hours (1/6/2025)
- Chris Miletti - Substitute Bus Driver - pending background check, drug testing, and training
- Brett Babcock - Substitute Bus Driver - pending background check, drug testing, and training
- Zachary Wilson - Substitute Bus Driver - pending background check, drug testing, and training
- Salary Adjustments Effective January 1, 2025
- Emily Mourer - MA
- Kelly McCrea - MA + 30
- Resignations/Retirements
- Melissa Greenwood resignation effective 12/19/2024
- Reassignments and Transfers
- Anna Andrews CES Custodian from 3:00 pm -11:30 pm to 11:00 am - 7:30 pm effective 1/1/2025
- Jeff West from CCS Bus Driver to CHS Custodian effective 1/1/2025.
- Athletic Service Contracts
- Katie Aggas - Site Manager - $40/$60 Per Night
- Blake Alexander - Baseball Volunteer
- James Allison
- Baseball Volunteer
- Site Manager - $40/$60 Per Night
- Lori Chrisman
- JV/V Boys Basketball - Scoreboard/Clock - $25 Per Day
- JH Boys & Girls Basketball - Clock - $25 Per Day
- 9th Grade Boys Basketball - Scoreboard/Clock - $20 Per Game
- JV/V Girls Basketball - Scoreboard/Clock - $25 Per Day
- Clay Davis - Reserve Assistant Baseball Coach - Level 1
- Bransyn Dawson
- JV/V Boys Basketball - Scoreboard/Clock - $25 Per Game
- JV/V Girls Basketball - Scoreboard/Clock - $25 Per Day
- 9th Grade Boys Basketball - Scoreboard/Clock - $20 Per Game
- JH Boys & Girls Basketball - Clock - $25 Per Day
- Video Board - $25 Per Day
- Robert Durben - Revoke Volunteer Wrestling
- Austin Guthrie - Assistant Varsity Wrestling - Level 1
- James Helter - Site Manager - $40/$60 Per Night
- Mike Hemming - Revoke 8th Grade Girls Basketball Contract - No 8th Grade Team
- James Herman - Girls Basketball Announcer - $25 Per Day
- Todd Johnson - Wrestling Classic - Table Worker - $100 Total
- Wendy Kimberley
- Girls Basketball - Stat Board - $25 Per Day
- Boys Basketball - Stat Board - $25 Per Day
- Site Manager - $40/$60 Per Night
- Patrick Laaper - JH Boys Basketball Volunteer
- Nathan Lonsinger - Revoke Volunteer Wrestling
- John McPeak - Baseball Volunteer
- Chris Mobley - Video Board - $25 Per Day
- Darcy Nelson - Basketball Announcer - As Needed - $25 Per Day
- Nathan Prati - Site Manager - $40/$60 Per Night
- Garrett Rice - Reserve Baseball Coach - Level 1
- Conner Roahrig - 1/2 Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - Level 2
- Shelby Smith - JV Softball Coach - Level 1
- Jon Snider - 1/2 Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - Level 3
- Briar Swigert - Basketball Announcer - $25 Per Day
- Jillian (Wesney) Taylor - Site Manager - $40/$60 Per Night
- Jana VanDusen - Ticket Manager - All Sports - $2000 for Winter
- Winter Sports Ticket Takers - $35 for Double Game Event - $25 for Single Game Event
- Jo DeJesu
- Becky Mobley
- Chris Mobley
- Lisa Cutshall
- Shelby Smith
- Lelonie Sanders
- Jana VanDusen
- Lifeguard hourly rate increase to $15.00/hr effective January 1, 2025, to be reviewed annually.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Result: Approved
12.3
218.2-2024 Update 43.1 Neola Policies Approval
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following NEOLA policies:
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Result: Approved
12.4
218.3-2024 Contract Addendums
- Approve Addendums to the Administrative Contracts of Matt Nicholas, Jacob Conrad, and Jason Olinger
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Mr. Kowalski stated that these are the addendums discussed with the Board in the past.
Result: Approved
12.5
218.4-2024 LETRS Stipends
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following stipends for LETRs training by the following individuals:
- Katie Aggas - $150
- Dana Brooks - $150
- Jay Gill - $150
- Jody Johnson - $150
- Emily Mourer - $150
- Carly Shaw - $300
- Jenn Spang - $150
- Kayla Wise - $450
- Brent Wyler - $300
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Result: Approved
13.
219-2024 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
- Personnel
- Security
- Pending Legal Matters
Minutes
The board entered an executive session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss items related to security details and emergency response; to discuss the employment of a public employee and confer about pending legal matters.
The board exited the executive session at 8:04 p.m. and resumed the regular meeting.
Result: Approved
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 |
14.
Board Discussion Items
Minutes
Mr. Dave Shutt participated in the decision for the Montgomery Foundation donation.
Mrs. Mann stated that she learned a lot about evaluating the Superintendent. The board did a paper and pencil evaluation and presented it to Mark. She stated that she will be working on the treasurer evaluation next.
Mrs. Mann has a conflict with the meeting scheduled for the 9th she will be in San Antonio. The board decided to move the January 9th organizational meeting to January 13th. The January meetings will be on the 13th and 30th.
15.
Announcements
16.
Next Meeting(s)
Organizational Meeting - Thursday January 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
January Regular Meeting - Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
Minutes
January organizational meeting will need to be rescheduled so all can attend.
Special meeting notice will go out - discussion took place about the date. There was a consensus that January 13th could work for everyone.
17.
220-2024 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
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 |
