Board of Education Regular Meeting

Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton, Ohio, 43812
Thursday, May 29 - 6:30pm

    1. 41-2025 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. 42-2025 Adoption of the Agenda

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


    6. 43-2025 Approval of Meeting Minutes

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


    7. Board and Staff Reports

    Athletics - Justin Smith


    8. 44-2025 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

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


    8.1 Updates

    Insurance Committee Update-fund balance report attached

     


    8.2 44.1-2025 Monthly Financial Report

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

    Total April revenue = $4,648,527  Total April Expenditures = $2,064,544. Revenue exceeded expenditures by 2,583,983.

    Year to date revenue = 19,172,569; Year to date expenditures = $19,036,884. Year to date revenue exceeds expenditures by $135,685.00


    8.3 44.2-2025 Donations

    The Coshocton Moose Lodge - $300 - CHS Student Council - 200-910S

    Drown Law Offices - $100 - CHS Student Council - 200-910S

    Reed Family Dental - $100 - CHS Student Council - 200-910S

    Coshocton Village Inn & Suites - 1 free night stay valued at $141.95 - CHS Student Council - 200-910S

     

    Coshocton Elks #376 - $1000 - Outdoor Classroom Fund - 019-961J

    Junior Woman's Club - $300 - Outdoor Classroom Fund - 019-961J

    MFM - $500 - Outdoor Classroom Fund - 019-961J

    McWane Ductile - $2500 - Outdoor Classroom Fund - 019-961J

    VFW - $200 - Outdoor Classroom Fund - 019-961J

     

    Brillharts Body Shop - $100 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Shriver Tire Service LLC - $25 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Main Street Station - $100 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Bexley Anns LLC - $50 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Philip Wagner, INC - $600 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Jacob Conrad - $100 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Luxe Hair Salon - $20 - Kindergarten T-shirts - 018-2429-890-9001-140000-288-00-288

    Palmbay Studios - $50 - Kindergarten Shirts - 018-1820-9001-040000-288

     

    Coshocton Foundation - $550 - HOBY - 007-9242

     

     

     

     


    8.4 44.3-2025 Transfer of Funds

    It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the treasurer to process the following transfer of funds:

    $444.15 from 584-9424, FY2024 Title IVA Student Support and Academic Enrichment Federal Grant to 584-9425, FY2025 Title IVA Student Support and Academic Enrichment Federal Grant as directed by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

    and

    $969.16 from 587-9224, FY2024 IDEA B Early Childhood Special Education Federal Grant to 587-9225, FY2025 IDEA B Early Childhood Special Education Federal Grant as directed by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.


    8.5 44.4-2025 May 2025 Five Year Forecast

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the May 2025 Five Year Forecast as presented.


    9. 45-2025 Business Items

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


    9.1 45.1-2025 EPC School Bus Purchasing Program

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

    Note: Board adoption of this resolution does not obligate the district.

    Whereas the Coshocton City School District Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of 1 or more school buses Therefore, be it resolved 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 specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of possibly 1 or more school bus(es)

     


    9.2 45.2-2025 Vendor Contracts/Proposals for the 2025-26 School Year

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the vendor contracts/proposals as provided and listed below.

    1. Kingsway Services
    2. Muskingum Valley ESC Program of Service Operational Agreement
    3. 2025-2026 Promotion Therapy Service Agreement
    4. Pleasant Hill Landscaping, Inc
    5. Unifirst
    6. Pappy's Construction, Inc.
    7. Johnson Controls Service Agreement
    8. Automated Logic Service Agreement
    9. Licking County Regional Education Service Center
    10. OMERESA FY26 Member Service Agreement

    9.3 45.3-2025 Health Insurance Premium Rate Increase and Dental Insurance Limit Increase

    The District Insurance Committee recommends that the Board of Education approve an 8% increase to the current premium of each of the district insurance plans offered, effective July 1, 2025.

    The District Insurance Committee also recommends that the Board of Education approve an increase to the dental insurance limit to $1,750.00.

     


    10. 46-2025 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Mr. Mark Kowalski, Superintendent

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


    10.1 Updates

    10.2 46.1-2025 Resolution - RIFs

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

    • CES Educational Assistant Preschool
      • Ashley Prince
      • Samantha Shaw
    • CES Educational Assistant
      • Lisa Cutshall
      • Kathy Kreis
      • Jodi Masica
      • Monica Michael
      • Jodi Soles
      • Betina Szakal
      • Becky Prince
    • 1:1 Educational Assistant - CES
      • Tracy Brown
    • CHS Library Aide
      • Jessica Smith
    • CHS Social Studies
      • Troy Spang
    • Educational Assistant SCI/SS
      • Heidi Floate
    • CHS Educational Assistant
      • Kristy Landis

    10.3 46.2-2025 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:

    Resignations/Retirements/Non-renewals

    • Lori Burris - CES BIC Unit - Effective 8/4/25
    • Mallory Palmer - Integrated Science - Effective 7/31/25
    • Bethany Posey - (Non-renewal end of contract year)
    • Dawne Shook - Intervention Specialist - Effective 5/26/25

    New Employees for the 25/26 School Year

    • Teacher
      • Adelynn Carr - Intervention Specialist (BA Step 0)
      • Brianna Young - Intervention Specialist (BA Step 0)

    Salary Adjustments for the 25/26 School Year

    • Carlye Shaw - MA+ 45
    • Carrie Clark - MA+15

    Reassignments and Transfers for the 25/26 School Year

    • Cari Weaver - Preschool Teacher with Special Assigned Duties
    • Jana VanDusen - CES 10-month Administrative Assistant
    • Molly Thomas - CHS 11-month Administrative Assistant
    • Ashley Prince - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Samantha Shaw - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Jodi Soles - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Lisa Cutshall - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Becky Prince - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Jodi Masica - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Kathy Kreis - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Monica Michael - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Betina Szakal - 4-5 Educational Assistant
    • Tracy Brown - 1:1 Educational Assistant
    • Jessica Smith - Multi-Categorical High School Educational Assistant
    • Kristy Landis - CHS/CMS Behavioral Intervention Classroom
    • Heidi Floate - Early Childhood Educational Assistant
    • Troy Spang - Study Hall Educational Assistant
    • Megan Cox - Multi-Categorical Primary Educational Assistant
    • Emily Michael - Multi-Categorical Primary Educational Assistant
    • Pam Eberwine - Multi-Categorical Middle School Educational Assistant
    • Shaylee Ackley - 1:1 Educational Assistant
    • Carly Hartmeyer - 1:2 Educational Assistant

    Certified Limited and Continuing Contracts

    • Limited 1-Year Contracts (2025-2026)
      • McKenzie Braun
      • Natalie Prince
      • Ryan Weaver
    • Limited 2-Year Contracts (2025-2027)
      • Valeree Bryant
      • Nicole Crabtree
      • Clay Davis
      • Conner Roahrig
      • Mallory Wine
      • Robert Moore
    • Limited 3-Year Contracts (2025-2028)
      • Kimberlee Kulczycki
      • Erika Michael
      • Emily Mourer
      • Shelby Smith
      • Kristi Timmons
      • Barbara Breen
      • Wendy Kimberley
      • Heather Kistler
      • Kevin Kittell
      • Kinsey McFadden
      • Katelyn Minosky
      • Dawn Peterson
      • Laura Roberts
      • Laura Skjold
      • Kimberly Underwood
    • Continuing Contracts 
      • Tiffany Gardner 
    • Supplemental Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
      • Tiffany Gardner - 1/3 of CHS Student Council - Level 2
      • Emily Michael - 1/3 of CHS Student Council - Level 2
      • Ginger Balo - 1/3 of CHS Student Council - Level 2
      • Jenni Carmichael - Freshmen Class Advisor - Level 2
      • Jenni Carmichael - Ernie's Class (AKA: SADD) - Level 2
      • Jenni Carmichael - Prom Promise - Level 2
      • Jenni Carmichael - Summer School
      • Kris Hardesty - Theatre Club - Level 3
      • Dawn Peterson - English Language Arts Dept Head - Level 3
      • Dawn Peterson - Class Advisor - Sophomore - Level 3
      • Katelyn Minosky - Grade Level Leader Freshmen - Level 3
      • Lisa Garrett - CHS Varsity C - Level 1
      • Wendy Kimberley - Middle School Student Council - Level 3
    • Athletic Service Contracts School Year 2024-2025
      • Emily Michael - Assistant Varsity Girls Track - Level 3 (previously approved as Level 1 on 3/27/25)
    • Athletic Service Contracts School Year 2025-2026
      • Darcy Nelson - Head Varsity Volleyball - Level 3 (previously approved as Level 2 on 4/28/2025)
      • Thomas Hilgenberg - Head Varsity Girls Basketball - Level 3 (previously approved as Level 2 on 4/28/25)
      • Jerry Shook - Varsity Assistant Football - Level 3
      • Hailey Helter - Varsity Assistant Volleyball - Level 1
      • Heather Slaughter - JV Volleyball - Level 2
      • Jenni Carmichael - Freshman Volleyball - Volunteer
      • Jordan Haumschild - 8th Grade Volleyball - Level 3
      • Kayley Andrews - 7th Grade Volleyball - Level 2
      • Sean Collins - Wrestling Varsity Head Coach - Level 3
      • Beau Lonsinger - Varsity Assistant Coach Wrestling - Level 3
      • Kyle Bergeron  - 7/8 Grade Wresting - Level 2
      • Kobe Rust - 7/8 Grade Wrestling Assistant - Level 2
      • Craig Hamilton - Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach - Level 3
      • Hannah Michael - Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer - Level 3
      • Josh Coffman - Assistant Football - Level 3
      • Nathan Prati - Assistant Football - Level 3
      • Emily Michael - Varsity Swimming Coach - Level 2
      • Matthew Hartley - Varsity Assistant Boys Soccer - Level 3
      • Kyle Bergeron - Varsity Volunteer Boys Soccer 

    10.4 46.3-2025 Science of Reading Stipends

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

    • William (Matt) Hartmeyer - $1,200
    • Carrie Clark - $1,200
    • Barbara Hilgenberg - $400
    • Adam Clark - $400
    • James Allison - $400
    • Robert Moore - $400
    • Sean Collins - $400
    • Nathaniel McColley - $400
    • Dawn Peterson - $1,200
    • Tabetha Cramblett - $400
    • Kevin Kittell - $400
    • Barbara Breen - $1,200

    10.5 46.4-2025 Neola Policies Approval

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


    10.6 46.5-2025 Overnight Field Trip Requests
    • It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following overnight field trip requests:
      • FCCLA National Leadership Conference from 7/4/2025-7/10/2025.
      • Boys Basketball - May 31 - June1 - Steubenville Summer Slam @ Steubenville High School

      • Junior High Boys Basketball - June 5 - June 7 - Team Camp @ Eastern Ohio Sports Complex

      • High School Boys Basketball - June 8 - June 10 - Team Camp @ Eastern Ohio Sports Complex

      • Cheerleading Camp hosted at Walsh University 6/27/2025 - 6/29/2025


    11. 47.0-2025 Executive Session

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

    • Discuss the employment of a public employee or official
    • Pending legal matters 

    12. Board Discussion Items

    12.1 47.0-2025 Board Proposal to move forward with movement of Inside Millage to Permanent Improvement

    13. 48.0-2025 2nd Executive Session

    President Susan Mann requested that the Board go back into an executive session at 8: ?? pm to discuss the employment of a public employee or official. The Superintendent and Treasurer were asked to leave the room.


    14. Next Meeting(s)

    Regular Meeting - June 26, 2025
     


    15. 49.0-2025 Adjournment

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


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