Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. 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. Adoption of the Agenda

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


6. 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:


7.1 Athletic Commendations
  • Boys Basketball
    • Colton Conkle
      • 1st Team MVL
      • District 5 1st Team
      • East District 1st Team
      • All-Ohio 1st Team
      • MVL Small School Player of the Year
      • School Records - Career Points - 1743 / Season Points - 648 / Career 3pt - 169 / Career Assist - 422 / Career FG Made - 591 / Season FG Made - 220 / Career Steals - 350
    • Alex Taylor
      • 1st Team MVL
      • District 5 1st Team
      • East District 1st Team
      • All-Ohio Special Mention
    • Logan Lonsberry
      • All-Ohio Honorable Mention
    • Blayden Workman
      • School Record - Most 3's in a game - 8 (Tied)
    • 2024-25 Coshocton Boys Basketball Team
      • School Record - 21 Total Team Wins
    • James Herman
      • East District and District 5 Coach of the Year
    • Jeremy Conkle 
      • District 5 Assistant Coach of the Year

7.2 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - May 5th, 2025

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

9.1 Food Service
Mrs. Jennifer Andrews, Food Service Director

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

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


10.1 Updates

March 31, 2025 - The Insurance Fund balance report is attached.

Summary:

Medical Insurance balance (9003) = 1,028,788.05- an increase of $147,634.05 over February balance;

Dental Insurance Balance (9001) = $237,612.08, an increase of $3,939.17 over February balance;

Total amount in the Star Ohio Insurance account on March 31, 2025 = $1,266,400.13, an increase of $151,573.22 over the February fund balance.


10.2 Monthly Financial Report

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March 2025 Financial Summary as presented.


10.3 Donations
  • Coshocton Moose Lodge 935 - $2500 for Soccer Benches - 019-1820-941L-010000-510
  • Coshocton Elementary PTO - $500 for Family Reading Night - 018-9001-288

10.4 Approve Grant Fund/SCC/Subject #

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Grant account in the Grant clearing fund for an approved grant awarded to Barb Snyder from the American Chemical Society in the amount of $2,275.00. 

019-961U-Subj# 030000


11. Business Items

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


11.1 Early Childhood Educational Assistant

It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Early Childhood Paraprofessional Job Description as presented. This is a change to the previously titled "Preschool Program Aide" to encompass aides in both preschool and daycare classrooms.


11.2 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 2025-2026 school year. 


11.3 Coshocton County Family and Children First Council Agreement

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Interagency Agreement between Coshocton City Schools and the Coshocton County Family and Children First Council in support of their program effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).


11.4 RIF Resolution

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resolution to RIF three (3) intervention positions as listed:

  • Elementary Intervention Specialist
    • Jody Johnson
    • Jennifer Rauh-Hill
  • High School Intervention Specialist 
    • Craig Hamilton

11.5 Administrative Contracts

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following administrative contracts.

  • Jennifer Andrews - Director of Food Services - 8/1/2025-7/31/2028
  • Jacob Conrad - Director of Business Operations - 8/1/2025-7/31/2028
  • Matt Nicholas - Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs - 8/1/2025-7/31/2028

11.6 Driver Education Proposal

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Driver Education Proposal for the 2025/2026 School Year as presented.


11.7 Approval of Lease & Purchase of Student Chromebooks

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 850 Student Chromebooks, Google Licenses, and White glove Chromebook Enrollment Services from X-Tek Partners. The total per-device cost of the Chromebook, license, and enrollment services is  $340 each.  143 Chromebooks, $ 49,764.00, will be purchased with Title V Federal funds, and the payments for the remaining 707 student Chromebooks will be paid for over 3 years via a lease with Vantage Financial. Payments will be  $87,928.00 per year. The Vantage Financial agreement includes a $1.00 buyout at the end of the lease.


12. 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 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:

Resignations/Retirements

  • Tom Hilgenberg - (Resigned effective 6/3/25)
  • Garrett Rice (Non-Renew)
  • Daphne Patterson (Non-Renew)
  • Bradyn Young (Non-Renew)
  • Hannah Larntz (Resigned effective 5/25/25)
  • Desa Stevenson (Resigned effective 6/1/25)
  • Katie Miller (Resigned effective 7/31/25)

Reassignments and Transfers

  • Craig Hamilton - Career Based Intervention (CHS) - effective 25/26 SY
  • Carlynda Collins - Intervention Specialist - 3rd grade (CES) - effective 25/26 SY
  • Melissa Duling - Intervention Specialist - 5th grade (CES) - effective 25/26 SY
  • Kelly McCrea - Intervention Specialist - 6th grade with Teacher on Special Assigned Duties (CMS) - effective 25/26 SY
  • Jennifer Rauh-Hill - Intervention Specialist - K-2 (CES) - effective 25/26 SY
  • Jody Johnson - Intervention Specialist - K-2 (CES) - effective 25/26 SY
  • Tonya McVay - Administrative Assistant to District Administration - effective July 1, 2025

Unpaid Leave 

  • Paul Bowman - Dock 1 day for March 21, 2025 // Dock 5.25 days for July 11 - July 18, 2025

Supplemental Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Shari Lonsberry - Mentor Leader
  • Kelly McCrea - Mentor Leader
  • Samantha Rotruck - Mentor
  • Craig Hamilton - Mentor
  • Dana Brooks - Mentor
  • Denise McPeak - Mentor
  • Laura Skjold - Mentor
  • Shelby Smith - Mentor
  • Shari Lonsberry - Facilitator
  • Katelyn Minosky - Building Level SYSOP - CHS - Level 2
  • Jon Snider - Building Level SYSOP - CHS - Level 3
  • Jillian Taylor - Building Level SYSOP - CES - Level 1
  • Blake Mencer - Building Level SYSOP - CES - Level 2
  • Peggy Bowman - Safety Patrol Advisor - CES (1/2 Position) - Level 3
  • Amy Shutt - Safety Patrol Advisor - CES (1/2 Position) - Level 1
  • Barry Hardesty - Elementary Band Director - Level 1
  • Robert Moore - Elementary Choir Director - Level 2
  • Carlye Shaw - Yearbook Advisor CES - Level 3
  • Michelle Woodie - Unified Arts Department Head CES - Level 3
  • Dana Brooks - Tues/Thurs School Supervisor - CES
  • Peggy Bowman - Tues/Thurs School Supervisor - CES
  • Jordan Haumschild - Grade Level Leader - 12 - Level 3
  • Kevin Kittell - Grade Level Leader - 11 - Level 3
  • Kristy Stiteler - Grade Level Leader - 10 - Level 3
  • Christi Fauver - Grade Level Leader - 8 - Level 3
  • Jodie Meek - Grade Level Leader - 7 - Level 3
  • Wendy Kimberly - Grade Level Leader - 6 - Level 3
  • Dana Brooks - Grade Level Leader - 5 - Level 1
  • Carlye Shaw - Grade Level Leader - 4 (1/2 Position) - Level 3
  • Jillian Taylor - Grade Level Leader - 4 (1/2 Position) - Level 3
  • Denise McPeak - Grade Level Leader - 3 - Level 3
  • Tiffany Shook - Grade Level Leader - 2 - Level 3
  • Amy Cox - Grade Level Leader - 1 - Level 3
  • Elizabeth McMorrow - Grade Level Leader - K - Level 3
  • Kelly McCrea - Special Education Department Head - CMS/CHS - Level 1
  • Kristen Shingleton - Unified Arts Department Head - CMS/CHS - Level 3
  • Randi Schilling - Science Department Head (9-12) - Level 3
  • Tonya McVay - Class Advisor - Senior - Level 3
  • Eileen Slusser - RAP Club - Level 3
  • Tonya McVay - Media Relations - CHS - Level 3
  • Craig Hamilton - Chess Club - Level 3
  • Kristen Shingleton - FCCLA Advisor - Level 3
  • Terry Reichert - Industrial Arts Club Advisor - Level 3
  • Tabitha Cramblett - Spanish Club Advisor - Level 3
  • Barry Hardesty - Band Director - Level 3
  • Hope Elliott - Assistant Band Director - Level 3
  • Robert Moore - Percussion Director - Level 3
  • Robert Moore - Choir Director - Level 3
  • Barbara Snyder - National Honors Society Advisor - Level 3
  • Eileen Slusser - Junior National Honors Society Advisor - Level 3
  • Eileen Slusser - Middle School Newspaper Advisor - Level 3
  • Barbara Snyder - Tomahawk Yearbook Advisor - Level 2
  • Laura Skjold - Yearbook Advisor Middle School - Level 1
  • Jon Snider - Summer School Instructor/Credit Recovery
  • Barbara Snyder - Summer School Instructor/Credit Recovery
  • Clay Davis - Summer School Instructor/Credit Recovery
  • Kevin Kittell - After School Intervention Coordinator - CHS
  • Christi Fauver - After School Intervention Coordinator - CMS
  • Barbara Snyder - After School Intervention - CHS
  • Elizabeth McMorrow - Kindergarten Screening
  • Emily Mourer - Kindergarten Screening
  • Erika Michael - Kindergarten Screening
  • Jamie Swigert - Kindergarten Screening
  • Kimberly Underwood - Kindergarten Screening
  • Kayla Wise - Kindergarten Screening
  • Laura Roberts - Kindergarten Screening
  • Molly Thomas - Kindergarten Screening
  • Rebecca Fletcher - Kindergarten Screening
  • Jacie Allison - Kindergarten Screening
  • Jennifer Lahna - Kindergarten Screening

Athletic Service Contracts

  • Steven Smith - Head Varsity Football - Level 3
  • Judd Baker - Assistant Varsity Football - Level 3
  • James Woodrum - 8th Grade Football - Level 3
  • Gary Forbes - 7th Grade Football - Level 3
  • James Allison - Head Varsity Golf - Level 3
  • Conner Roahrig - Head Varsity Boys Soccer - Level 2
  • Darcy Nelson - Head Varsity Volleyball - Level 2
  • Thomas Hilgenberg - Head Varsity Girls Basketball - Level 2
  • Craig Hamilton - Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball - Level 3
  • James Herman - Head Varsity Boys Basketball - Level 3
  • James Herman - Intramurals - Level 1

12.3 2025 Graduation Candidates

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of Coshocton High School seniors as eligible candidates for graduation May 2025.  Graduation is contingent upon students meeting all requirements of the State of Ohio, Coshocton High School, and the Coshocton City Schools Board of Education. 


13. 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. Next Meeting(s)

Regular Meeting - May 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm to be held in the CES Library
 


16. Adjournment

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