Board of Education Regular Meeting

CORRECTION TO JANUARY 23, 2025 MINUTES

Superintendent Report and Recommendations, item 10.2 Personnel, Reassignment & Transfers-

Samantha Shaw - Effective date corrected from 2/3/2025 to 2/4/2025

Desa Stevenson - Effective date corrected from 2/3/2025 to 1/23/2025

The total balance at the end of January 2025 in the Insurance fund (024) was $1,021,754.

The dental fund (024-9001) balance was $231,391 and the medical fund (024-9003) balance was $790,363.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the January 2025 Financial Summary Report

The January 2025 total revenue was $1,309,678. January 2025 Total Expenditures were $1,731,877. Expenditures exceed revenue by $422,199.

As of January 31, 2025, FYTD revenue was $11,886,197. and the FYTD Expenditures were $13,206,346. As of January 31, 2025, expenditures have exceeded revenue by $1,320,149. 

January 31, 2025 cash balance was $4,250,126.

• Grace United Methodist Church - Hats and Gloves - CES
• Icon Fitness - Coats, Hats, and Gloves - CES
• Kiwanis Club of Coshocton - $350 - 018-9001-288
• Kevin Kittell - $70 - Acct. #300-945D (Quiz Team)
• Gina Shearn - $200 - Auditorium Chair Sponsor - 019-961D
• Joyce Manns - $200 - Auditorium Chair Sponsor - 019-961D
• Brenda Blanford - $200 - Auditorium Chair Sponsor - 019-961D
• Coshocton Foundation - $750 - 019-961J
• Coshocton Foundation - $3150 - 019-961E

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD TO ENTER INTO A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE IN THE OHIO FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION CLASSROOM FACILITIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-SEGMENT TWO (FINAL).

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD TO ENTER INTO A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE IN THE OHIO FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION CLASSROOM FACILITIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-SEGMENT TWO (FINAL)

WHEREAS the Board of Education of the Coshocton City School District, Coshocton County, Ohio, met in a ____________ held on ____________, and adopted the following Resolution:

WHEREAS, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission made a determination in favor of proceeding with a Segmented Facility Plan for classroom Facilities under ORC Section 3318.03 and conditionally approved a Scope of Project Segment Two (Final) for the School District; and

WHEREAS, the Ohio Controlling Board approved the determination and conditional approval of the commission and approved the amount of the State's portion of the Segment Two (Final) project cost; and

WHEREAS, the commission has certified the State's conditional approval and reservation of funds for the project to this School District's Board of Education pursuant to ORC Section 3318.04 based on the following funds.

STATE SHARE:                    $25,312,437

LOCAL SHARE:                   $12,467,320

PROJECT BUDGET:             $37,779,757

Project Budget and Share with Project Agreement LR of $283,403

STATE SHARE:                    $25,312,437

LOCAL SHARE:                   $12,750,723

PROJECT BUDGET:             $38,063,160

WHEREAS, the 120-day time limitation pursuant to ORC Section 3318.05 has not elapsed since the State’s Certification of Conditional Approval.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Coshocton City School District, Coshocton County, Ohio that the conditional approval as granted by the commission for the Classroom Facilities – Segment Two (Final) project be hereby accepted in accordance with the provisions of ORC Section 3318.05.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Precaution Written Plan Workbook and Narrative, addressing projected deficits pursuant to the ODEW Notification Letter dated December 12, 2024.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the amended FY25 Five-Year Forecast and assumptions with projections matching the final tab of the Board-approved written plan previously approved. Approval of the forecast and assumptions is contingent upon the approval of the Written Plan by the Department of Education and Workforce.

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

WHEREAS the Coshocton City School District Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of one (1) or more school buses

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Coshocton City School District Board of Education wishes to participate and authorize the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council to advertise and receive bids on said Boards' behalf as per the specification submitted for the cooperative purchase of Coshocton City School District school bus(es).

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a Blue Bird Conventional size gasoline School bus equipped with a recessed floor track for up to six(6) wheelchairs and restraint seats. The quote (attached) is for $163,436.00. The pricing is OMERESA pricing through the EPC Consortium. (This purchase has been planned and the funds are budgeted and included in the Five Year Forecast, delivery of the vehicle and the actual payment for the bus are expected to be an FY26 expenditure.)

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2025-2026 school year with Membership Dues of $50 per High School sport.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Memorandum of Understanding with Stark State College  for the 2025-2026 school year. 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the College Credit Plus Alternative Funding Structure with Muskingum University to offer college-credit bearing courses at Coshocton High School to qualified high school students in the district. 

It is recommended that the Board of Education accept and approve the Interdistrict Open Enrollment Policy and Application Form for the 2025-2026 school year. 

It is recommended the board approve the proposed cost set for the CCS Daycare and Preschool classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year.

This Agreement is entered into by and between the Coshocton City School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as "Board") and the Coshocton City Education Association (hereinafter referred to as "CCEA") for the purpose of altering Article 11.

It is recommended that the Board of Education hereby adopts the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures ("Model Policies") that were released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ("DEW") in December 2024, and directs all staff in the District to use and comply with the Model Policies. The Board further authorizes the Superintendent to notify the DEW of the Board’s adoption of the Model Policies through the DEW’s Monitoring System by uploading a copy of this Board resolution on or before March 30, 2025, and by November 30 for each subsequent school year.

Cari Weaver - Early Learner Resource Night

2025-2026 District Calendar

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
  • Randy Mahon - Substitute Bus Driver
• Retirements
  • Christina Campbell - CES 10 month Administrative Assistant - Effective 6/30/2025
  • Cindy Sposato - Educational Aide - Effective 5/30/2025
• Reassignments and Transfers
  • Tracy Brown - Educational Assistant - Effective 2/4/25
• Athletic Service Contracts
  • Softball
    • JD Dorto - Varsity Assistant - Level 1
    • Casey Brown - Volunteer
    • Josh Gambill - Volunteer
    • Resignation - Shelby Smith - JV Softball Coach - Level 1 (Approved 12/19/2024)
  • Track
    • Revoke Larry Peterson - Head Varsity Boys Track Coach - Level 3 (Approved 8/29/2024)

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for members of the US Legislative Summit to be held at Salt Fork Lodge. The trip will be March 19 and 20, 2025 and coordinated by Barbara Breen.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for members of the High School Swim Team on 2/7/2025 in Steubenville, Ohio due to the Sectional Swim Meet at Steubenville High School.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for senior & junior (if seats remain) students on 11/12/2025 through 11/14/2025 to New York City, New York.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Science of Reading Stipends: 

• Pamela Hall - $1,200
• Kristy Stiteler - $400
• Nathan Prati - $400
• Brandon Taylor - $1,200
• Terry Reichert - $400
• John Miller - $400
• Joshua Coffman - $400
• James Woodrum - $400
• Clay Davis - $1,200
• Judd Baker - $1,200
• Jodie Meek - $1,200
• Eileen Slusser - $1,200
• Tiffany Gardner - $1,200

• Tony Meiser - CES K-2 Principal (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)
• Katie Miller - CES 3-5 Principal (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)
• Dr. Trista Claxon - CMS Principal (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)
• James Herman - CHS Assistant Principal (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)
• Scott Loomis - CHS High School Principal (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)
• Justin Smith - CCS District Athletic Director (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)
• Katie Miller - Early Learning Coordinator for a period of 3 years commencing August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028
• Kayley Andrews - Director of Student Services (In Training) for a period of 1 year commencing August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026

It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following NEOLA policies: