BOARD OF EDUCATION
COSHOCTON CITY SCHOOLS
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, October 9, 2014
4:30 P.M.
Coshocton Elementary School
1203 Cambridge Road
I.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
II.
Mission Statement
Coshocton City Schools, in partnership with families and the community, will empower
individuals to become literate, respectful, responsible, and independent life long learners
in an ever-changing global society.
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Adoption of Agenda
V.
Approval of Minutes
A.
B.
C.
Regular Meeting: September 11, 2014
Special Meeting Work Session September 15, 2014
Special Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014
VI.
Hearing of the Public
VII.
Board Commendations
VIII.
Board and/or Staff Reports
A.
Coshocton High School Report by Principal Grant Fauver
IX.
Board Member Discussion Items
X.
Communication
A.
B.
XI.
MVESC Annual All Boards Dinner and Meeting – Mid-East Career Technology
Center on Wednesday, October 29th @ 6:00 pm
OSBA Capital Conference Materials (November 9th-12th)
Unfinished Business
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XII.
New Business
A.
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the employment of
Vanessa L. King as a part time nurse for Sacred Heart School to be paid from the
Auxiliary Services Program at $5000 for the 2014-2015 school year (pending all
required paperwork and FBI/BCI background checks), as recommended by Mary
Stenner, Sacred Heart Principal.
B.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a proclamation for the
CHS Janet Jones Mulligan Natatorium Rededication Ceremony (date to be
determined).
C.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE [Central
Elementary Site and Lincoln Elementary Site] IS NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR ANY SCHOOL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
WHEREAS, this Board is the owner of certain real property known as
[Central Elementary School site located at 724 Walnut St., Coshocton County, Ohio
and identified in the records of the Coshocton County Auditor as Parcel
Identification Nos. 043-15105400-00,043-15105403-00,043-15105406-00 ( the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, this Board is the owner of certain real property known as
[Lincoln Elementary School site located at 801 Cambridge road., Coshocton
County, Ohio and identified in the records of the Coshocton County Auditor as
Parcel IdentificationNos. 043-15111258-0,043-15111259-00,043-15111292-00,04315111293-00,043-15111294-00,043-15111295-00,043-15111296-00,04315111297-00,043-15111298-00,043-15111299-00 ( the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, this Board intends to offer the Property or portions thereof for
sale at public auction in accordance with Section 3313.41 of the Revised Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the
Coshocton City School District, Coshocton County, Ohio, that:
Section 1. Need for and Value of the Property. This Board finds, determines
and declares that the Property (i) is no longer needed for any school purpose and (ii)
exceeds $10,000 in value.
Section 2. Start-up Community Schools/College-Preparatory Boarding
Schools. This Board finds, determines and declares that there are no start-up
community schools established under Chapter 3314 of the Revised Code and/or
college-preparatory boarding schools established under Chapter 3328 of the Revised
code to which this Board must offer the Property for sale or lease pursuant to
Sections 3313.41(G) and 3313.411 of the Revised Code.
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Section 3. Authorization of the Sale of the Property. This Board hereby
approves and authorizes the sale of the Property by public auction in accordance
with Section 3313.41(A) of the Revised Code, including selling the Property as an
entire tract or as separate and smaller parcels, subject to the terms and conditions of
the sale provided for in this Resolution, to the highest bidder after giving at least
thirty (30) days’ notice of the public auction by publication in a newspaper of
general circulation in the School District or by posting notices in five of the most
public places in the School District.
Section 4. Terms and Conditions of the Sale. The sale of the Property shall be
upon the following terms and conditions and such other conditions of sale for the
Property that are consistent with this Resolution and in the best interests of this
Board and the School District as may be determined by the Superintendent and the
Treasurer:
a.
The auction shall be conducted on a date as determined by
the Superintendent and Treasurer.
b.
The sale shall not be final until the successful bidder’s bid
and offer to purchase is accepted by duly adopted
Resolution of the Board and written notification of such
acceptance is delivered to the successful bidder by the
Treasurer. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
c.
At the time of the completion of the auction, the highest
bidder shall deliver to this Board cash, a certified or
cashier’s check payable to the Board, in an amount equal to
ten percent (10%) of the bid price, as a security deposit for
faithful performance should the bid be accepted. The
deposit shall be applied to the purchase price in the event
the bid is accepted by this Board.
d.
Final payment for the Property, which shall be the
difference between the security deposited with the Board
pursuant to Section 4c. of this Resolution and the amount
of the bid, shall be made in cash, or by certified or cashier’s
check payable to the Board, at the time of transfer of title.
Section 5. Approval and Execution of Related Documents. The President or
Vice-President and Treasurer of this Board and the Superintendent, or such other
School District officials as shall be designated by those officials, as appropriate, are
each authorized and directed to sign any certificates or documents, and to take such
other actions as are desirable, advisable, necessary or appropriate, including but not
limited to the procurement of surveys, appraisals, title searches and lot split
approvals, to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Resolution.
Section 6. Compliance with Open Meeting Requirements. This Board finds
and determines that all formal actions of this Board and any of its committees
concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open
meeting of this Board or committees, and that all deliberations of this Board and any
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of its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the
public, in compliance with the law.
Section 7. Prior Acts Ratified and Confirmed. Any actions previously taken
by School District officials or agents of this Board in furtherance of the matters
set forth in this Resolution are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.
Section 8. Captions and Headings. The captions and headings in this
Resolution are solely for convenience of reference and in no way define, limit or
describe the scope or intent of any Sections, subsections, paragraphs,
subparagraphs or clauses hereof. Reference to a Section means a section of this
Resolution unless otherwise indicated.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and immediately upon its adoption.
XIII.
Treasurer’s Report
1.
It is recommended the Board of Education accept the monthly financial
reports, fund reports, bank reconciliation, investments as presented by the
Treasurer for September.
2.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following advance
repayments to the General Fund.
Race to the top
SPDG
TIF
TIF ARRA
506-9214
499-9414
599-9324
599-9425
$11,800.00
$ 664.80
$36,500.00
$23,862.55
XIV. Superintendent’s Report
A.
Recommendations
1.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
Student Teacher for 12 weeks (September 2 – November 26, 2014), as
submitted by Dave Skelton, Principal:
Kara Andrews (Muskingum University) – Kelly McCoy (CES)
cooperating teacher
2.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Grant Fauver,
CHS Principal, receive a stipend paid through the Straight A Grant for
coordination services as the district PDC (Professional Development
Coordinator) for the 2014-2015 school year.
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3.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the letter of
agreement for a partnership with the Coshocton Tribune to produce a
quarterly newsletter to be distributed to all households in Coshocton
County for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost of $375 per quarter.
4.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the organization of
a new student club at Coshocton High School, Cultural Communications
Club (or C3), as recommended by Grant Fauver, Principal.
5.
It is recommended that the Board of Education rescind the following
service contracts for the 2014-2015 school year as submitted by Tim
Fortney, Athletic Director:
Barry Nolan
Bobby Durben
6.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
service contracts and volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year (pending
all required paperwork and FBI/BCI background checks) as submitted by
Tim Fortney, Athletic Director:
Kyle Corder
Richard Bechtol
Dani Duhamell
Justin Duhamell
Toby Gore
7.
B.
9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach – Level 1
7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach – Level 1
Head Varsity Softball Coach – Level 3
Assistant Softball Volunteer
Assistant Softball Volunteer
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
volunteer for the 2014 2015 school year (pending all required paperwork
and FBI/BCI background checks) as submitted by Grant Fauver, Principal:
Justin Howell
8.
7th & 8th Grade Wrestling
7th & 8th Grade Wrestling Assistant
Percussion Volunteer
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the local
Interagency Agreement between Coshocton County Head Start, Coshocton
City Schools, Ridgewood Local Schools, River View Local Schools and
Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities effective October
1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.
Recommendations- Certified Staff
1.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
supplemental contracts for the 2014-2015 school year as submitted by
Dave Skelton, Principal:
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Peggy Bowman
Patty Cramer
Barb Hightower
Jody Johnson
Jennifer Lahna
Kelly McCoy
Carlye Shaw
Tiffany Shook
Jennifer Spang
Leann Tieman
Wendy Turner
Amy Unkefer
Pam Wheeler
Brent Wyler
Donna Yoder
2.
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following
resignation for the 2014-2015 school year, as submitted by Dave Skelton,
Principal:
4th Grade Level Leader
Lori Kobel
3.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a supplemental
contract for the 2014-2015 school year, as submitted by Dave Skelton,
Principal:
Leann Thieman
4.
Red & Black Newspaper Advisor – Level 3
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
salary adjustments for the 2014-2015 school year due to additional
coursework:
Aaron Mencer
6.
BA + 15
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following
resignation due to retirement:
Connie Dennison
7.
4th Grade Level Leader – Level 1
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a supplemental
contract for the 2014-2015 school year, as submitted by Grant Fauver,
Principal:
Helen Boyd
5.
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
After School Intervention
CES Teacher (Effective May 31, 2015)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
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supplemental contracts for the 2014-2015 school year as submitted by
Dave Skelton, Principal:
Shelley Batchelor
Wendy Kimberley
8.
It is recommended that the Board of Education rescind the following
supplemental contract for the 2014-2015 school year as submitted by Tim
Fortney, Athletic Director:
8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Judd Baker
9.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
supplemental contracts for the 2014-2015 school as submitted by Tim
Fortney, Athletic Director:
Judd Baker
Alex Ballentine
Jordan Smith
Jason Minosky
Sean Collins
Scott Loomis
Matt Hartmeyer
Jon Snider
Jason Minosky
C.
Home Instructor
Home Instructor
7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach – Level 3
8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach – Level 1
Reserve Girls Basketball Coach – Level 1
7th & 8th Grade Wrestling Coach – Level 1
7th & 8th Grade Wrestling Assistant Coach –
Level 1
Head Varsity Baseball Coach – Level 3
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach – Level 3
(1/3 of two positions)
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach – Level 3
(1/3 of two positions)
Reserve Boys Baseball Coach – Level 1 (1/3
of two positions)
Recommendations- Classified Staff
1.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
supplemental contract for the 2014-2015 school year as submitted by
Dave Skelton, Principal:
Monica Michael
2.
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following
resignation:
Leslie Callahan
3.
After School Intervention
Hopewell Educational Assistant (Effective
August 18, 2014)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the hiring of the
following sub bus driver for the 2014-2015 school year, pending all
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required paperwork as submitted by Jennifer Andrews, Bus Transportation
Coordinator:
Craig Miller
4.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following
supplemental contract for the 2014-2015 school as submitted by Tim
Fortney, Athletic Director:
Jo deJesu
Troy Spang
5.
It is recommended that the Board of Education hire the following new
staff member for the 2014-2015 school year pending all required
paperwork and BCI/FBI background checks:
Justin Howell
D.
XV.
Assistant Varsity Softball Coach – Level 3
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach – Level 3
District Bus Driver
“Great Things”
Announcements
XVI. Next Meeting
A.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be on Thursday,
November 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Coshocton Elementary School.
XVII. Adjournment
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