Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. 025-2025 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. 026-2025 Adoption of the Agenda

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


6. 027-2025 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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


7. Board Commendations

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

  • Muskingum Valley Educational Service Awards 
    • Shelley Batchelor - Exemplary Educator
    • Sophia Skelton - Franklin B. Walter
    • Maggie Laaper - Outstanding Senior
    • Shelley Batchelor - Outstanding Teacher selected by Maggie Laaper

 

  • Coalition Of Rural Appalachian Schools (CORAS)
    • Tonya McVay - Coshocton City Schools Classified Staff Member of the Year

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.


9. Board and Staff Reports

Tony Meiser - CES Principal


10. 028-2025 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

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


10.1 Updates

The dental insurance balance at February month-end was $233,672.91. Up $2,301.78 from January 2025.

The medical insurance balance at February month-end was $881,154.00. Up $90,792.41 from January 2025. 


10.2 028.1-2025 Monthly Financial Report

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

Revenue in the month of February 2025 was $1,315,125. February Expenditures were 1,797,591. Expenditures exceeded revenue by $482,466.

YTD revenue is 13,201,321. YTD Expenditures were $15,003,937. As of the end of February, expenditures have exceeded revenue by $1,802,615.

February 28, 2025 cash balance was $3,767,660 - this amount will cover 46 true cash days & 1.48 true cash months


10.3 028.2-2025 Donations
  • Presbyterian Church - $500 to be used for clothing closet - 018-907H
  • McWane Ductile - $365 for transportation costs to the JA Aspire Event - 001

10.4 028.3-2025 Authorization to Pay-off Field House Loan Balance

It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to take the following action related to the balance in Fund 070-0000 - to pay off the loan on the Field House at Stewart Field.

Pay the $413,955.02 balance of Truist Governmental Finance Loan #993500085500001 on April 1, 2025, per the pay-off letter attached; apply the remaining balance to Stewart Field/Fieldhouse 2024-2025 upgrades.


11. 029-2025 Business Items

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


11.1 029.1-2025 Study Hall Aide

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Study Hall Aide job description.


11.2 029.2-2025 Licking County ESC - Phoenix School Seat Agreement

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Licking County ESC for ED/Autism seat cost in the Phoenix School ED Program for the 2025-26 school year at a cost of $367/day or the Tiered day rate.


11.3 029.3-2025 Declaration of Transportation Vehicle - Unusable

It is recommended that the Board of Education declare that the listed bus is no longer in use and authorize the treasurer to dispose of the vehicle in accordance with Ohio Revised Code.

Bus #18; Reg ID-Q02628; International; Vehicle ID 4DRBUSKNXCB398159; Handicap equipped 16 students/3WC;  yellow bus; locally funded


11.4 029.4-2025 Title III Consortium

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Stark County Education Service Center Title III Consortium.


11.5 029.5-2025 CCEA Settlement Agreement - ORC 3319.10

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Settlement Agreement with CCEA related to the movement of a long-term substitute paid at a daily rate to step 0 and the applicable column of the salary schedule and offered insurance benefits. The effective date of changes stated in the settlement shall be retroactive to the 61st day in said position. 


11.6 029.6-2025 25-26 School Calendar

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year as presented.


12. 030-2025 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
Mr. Mark Kowalski, Superintendent

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


12.1 Updates

12.2 030.1-2025 Resolution - RIFs

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Reductions in Force Resolution as presented:

  • Title I Reading
    • Carrie Clark
    • Pam Hall
    • Jessica Mencer
  • 1st Grade
    • Stacey Jackson
  • Elementary Physical Education
    • James Duling
  • Elementary Art
    • Jennifer Young
  • High School Integrated Science
    • Mallory Palmer
  • High School Mathematics Intervention
    • Jacqueline Prouty

 


12.3 030.2-2025 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

  • Wesley Woodie - ISD Teacher CHS - Effective 11/14/2024 - BA Step 0

Salary Adjustments

  • Carlye Shaw - MA45 (effective September 1, 2025)
  • Jessica Mencer - MA30 (effective September 1, 2025)

Reassignments and Transfers - Effective 2025-2026 School Year

  • Jacqueline Prouty - Mathematics Teacher - 7th Grade (CMS)
  • Kristi Timmons - Intervention Specialist - MC Classroom (CMS)
  • Tiffany Shook - Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade (CES)
  • Bruce Potts - Intervention Specialist - (CMS/CHS)
  • Jessica Mencer - Daycare (CES)
  • Stacey Jackson - Preschool (CES)
  • Darby Smith - Preschool (CES)
  • Michelle Woodie - Art (District)
  • James Duling - Physical Education (CMS/CHS) (CHS)
  • Jennifer Young - Art Teacher (CES)
  • Carrie Clark - Intervention Specialist - Math (CHS)
  • Nathan Prati - Physical Education (CHS) (CMS/CHS)

 

  • Athletic Service Contracts Fiscal Year 2024-2025
    • Track    
      • Emily Michael - Assistant Varsity Girls Track - Level 1
      • Braden Young - 7/8 Boys Track Coach - Level 1
      • Caleb Anderson - 7/8 Girls Track Coach - Level 1
      • Kristy Stiteler - Varsity Girls Track Head Coach - Level 1
      • Keith Matz - Varsity Boys Track Head Coach - Level 3 (Previously approved 8/29/2024) as Head Varsity Girls Track Coach - Level  3
    • Wrestling
      • Kobe Rust
        • Revoke 7/8 Wrestling Volunteer (Previously approved on 5/29/2024)
        • 7/8 Wrestling Assistant - Level 1
      • Austin Guthrie
        • Revoke 7/8 Wrestling Assistant - Level 1 (Previously approved on 5/29/2024)

12.4 030.3-2025 LETRS Stipends

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following stipends for LETRs training by the following individuals: 

  • Katie Aggas - $450
  • Peggy Bowman - $600
  • McKenzie Braun  - $900
  • Natasha Brickles - $300
  • Dana Brooks - $450
  • Valeree Bryant - $600
  • Lori Burris - $1,200
  • Carlynda Collins - $600
  • Amy Cox - $300
  • Nicole Crabtree - $600
  • Dee Demyan - $450
  • James Duling - $450
  • Melissa Duling - $600
  • Lynn Garber - $300
  • Jay Gill - $300
  • Wendy Kimberly - $450
  • Lana Lawson - $600
  • Kinsey McFacden - $450
  • Denise McPeak - $450
  • Kay Olinger - $600
  • Angela Paugh - $300
  • Jennifer Rauh-Hill - $600
  • Conner Roahrig - $600
  • Jerry Shook - $450
  • Tiffany Shook - $300
  • Darby Smith - $600
  • Stephanie Snider - $150
  • Kristi Timmons - $300
  • Wendy Turner - $600
  • Kimberly Underwood - $600
  • Ryan Weaver - $1,200
  • Mallory Wine - $300

12.5 030.4-2025 2025 CHS Course Catalog

12.6 030.5-2025 Administrative Reassignments/Contracts
  • Jason Olinger - CCS District Technology Coordinator (3 year contract - August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028)

12.7 030.6-2025 Overnight Field Trip Request FCCLA

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an overnight field trip for members of FCCLA from April 23, 2025 to April 25, 2025.


13. 031-2025 Executive Session

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

  • Personnel
  • Pending Legal Matters

14. Board Discussion Items

15. Announcements

16. Next Meeting(s)

Regular Meeting - April 24, 2025
 


17. 032-2025 Adjournment

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