Coventry Local Schools public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2023, to consider routine items including personnel changes, donations, grants, and testing schedules. The board will also approve financial reports and set the January meeting date.
- Accept donations: $340 from Victory Chapel Church (Food Service) and $1,000 from The Ducks of Portage Lakes (CMS Comet Corner)
- Approve OSLN STEM Classroom Grant of $5,000
- Approve Learn Well academic services agreement at $48.75/hour for a hospitalized student
- Approve Summit ESC professional development on suicide risk screening for $680
- Approve modified testing schedules for CHS and CMS in spring 2024
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on November 15, 2023. The board will vote on certified and classified personnel recommendations, including supplemental contracts, coaching changes, and new hires. It will also consider other business items such as a donation, policy revisions, inventory deletions, wrestling trips, and a professional development proposal, plus approve the treasurer's financial items including the November 2023 Five Year Forecast.
- Supplemental contracts: Katherine Zajac Craft Club $712.00; new wrestling coaches Josh Heatwell $1,246.00 and Dalton Cooksey $2,671.00; rescind contracts for Ben Blankenship and Jack Rogan
- Hire Greta Perry as CES Classroom Attendant, salary $11,396.70, effective 10/30/23
- Accept $1,890.00 donation from State Street Tire for Esports Program
- Approve November 2023 Five Year Forecast for FY24-FY28
- Approve deletion of obsolete inventory including old gaming systems and laptops
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Coventry Local School District Board of Education. The agenda includes only standard procedural items: calling the meeting to order, roll call, adopting the agenda, entering executive session for personnel matters, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Executive session for employee appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2023. The board is expected to take action on personnel changes, contracts for events and services, and the adoption of the 2023-2026 District Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports.
- Approve retirement resignation of Lisa Holland (CMS) effective 6/1/24
- Approve supplemental coaching contracts for 2023-24, including rescinding Lacey Kinsey's contract and granting new ones to Adam Ballog and Keegan Obenauf
- Approve contracts with Tangier's for Summa Celebration ($2,425) and Prom 2024 (no cost), and Akron Civic Theatre for graduation ($5,500)
- Approve purchase agreement with Rosetta Stone for 5 licenses ($600)
- Adopt 2023-2026 District Strategic Plan
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting. The board will hear a presentation from Coventry Township officials about a community sidewalk partnership and grant proposal, then enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No votes on the sidewalk proposal are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by George Beckham (Coventry Township Trustee) and Anna Bryant (Township Administrator) on Community Sidewalk Partnership & Grant Proposal
- Executive session for employee appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
- Roll call and call to order as procedural items
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2023, to consider a range of administrative and operational items. Key actions include approving personnel changes, a snow removal contract renewal, a third-party data agreement, and a $40,000 safety grant. The board will also review financial reports and consider entering executive session.
- Approve long-term substitute Ed Savoy at $100/day and accept retirement resignation of Beverly Novak
- Approve renewal of 2-year snow removal agreement with Reliable Snow Plowing Specialist
- Approve third-party agreement with Panorama for student climate surveys (no cost to district)
- Approve $40,000 BWC Safety Intervention Grant
- Approve transfer of $59,408 from Permanent Improvement Fund to CHS Maintenance Fund
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local School District Board of Education is holding a work session on August 24, 2023. The agenda includes procedural items (welcome, call to order, roll call) and a district report on the 2023-2026 strategic plan. No votes on substantive matters are listed.
- District report on the 2023-2026 strategic plan
- Strategic plan documents attached (Official_CLSD_Strategic Plan_2023-2026.pdf, OnePage.pdf)
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on personnel changes, contracts, and financial items for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes hiring certified and classified staff, approving coaching supplements, accepting donations, and adopting the district's permanent appropriations for the fiscal year. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' union regarding state minimum salary requirements.
- Approve FY24 Permanent Appropriations Resolution and Certificate of Estimated Resources
- Hire Jenna Smith as CMS Intervention Specialist at $35,612.77 salary
- Approve contract with GCL Educational Services for LEAP program at $175 per diem
- Accept $500 donations from Tari Sams Tracy Foundation to CHS girls volleyball, basketball, and softball teams
- Approve MOU with Coventry Education Association for HB 33 state minimum salary schedule
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on August 11, 2023, to tour completed capital improvement projects across district facilities. The tour starts at Coventry Elementary School and includes all main buildings. The agenda includes routine opening and closing actions, with no other business items listed.
- District tour of summer capital improvement projects
- Meeting at Coventry Elementary School, 3089 Manchester Rd., Akron, Ohio 44319
- Adoption of meeting agenda
- Call to order and roll call
- Adjournment
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on July 19, 2023. The board will consider routine items including approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, financial reports, and other business items. The agenda includes several personnel actions such as salary changes, leaves, and new hires, as well as approval of financial statements and purchase orders.
- Salary status changes for six employees, with increases ranging from $534.20 to $3,282.71
- Parental leave for Brandon Cummings (CHS) from 11/20/23 to 1/8/24
- Employment of Roxann Case as K-8 Title I Tutor at St. Francis De Sales School, funded at $13,706.24
- One-year limited contract for Tiffany Rittenour (CMS Guidance) at $38,461.80
- Deletion of a 2008 Ford Van (VIN 1FMNE11W38DA48317) from inventory
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to act on personnel recommendations, including accepting a resignation, hiring a new intervention specialist, and approving temporary maintenance help. The board will also consider adopting an updated central office salary schedule and approving financial items such as appointing a second authorized signer for the STAR Ohio account.
- Accept resignation of Amanda Gardner, CMS Guidance Counselor, effective 7/31/23
- Approve one-year limited contract for Kristen Brennan as CES Intervention Specialist at $59,117.20
- Employ Jake Blough for temporary summer maintenance at $12.00/hour
- Approve temporary building position changes for Judy Crosier and Rachel Krager
- Adopt updated Central Office Salary Schedule for FY24-FY25
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on several personnel recommendations, including resignations, new hires, and a reduction in force, as well as contracts for summer services. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the meeting agenda itself.
- Approve certified personnel actions: resignations (Cory Sullivan, John Kinsey, Danielle Osentoski), new hires (Kim Fallon, Mike Staiger), and a two-year administrative contract for Thomas Johnsen at $73,400/year
- Approve one-year limited contracts for multiple intervention specialists and teachers, with salaries ranging from $35,612.77 to $49,857.88
- Approve classified personnel actions: reduction in force for Mary Brown, recall of five classroom attendants, and employment of temporary summer maintenance help at $12.00/hour
- Approve contract with Summit Educational Service Center for summer services at $3,000 per student for two students, totaling $6,000 from IDEA funds
- Approve supplemental coaching contracts and extended time for special services personnel
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving personnel recommendations, contracts, and other business. The board will consider hiring, resignations, retirements, and reductions in force for certified and classified staff, as well as contracts for student services.
- Approve supplemental coaching contracts for 2023-24 per Exhibit S-1
- Employ Shari Brustoski as Behavior Health and Wellness Coordinator, salary $69,842.33 plus 10 days pay ($3,795.00), funded by a grant
- Approve one-year limited contracts for Faith Land ($53,742.95 total cost) and Compher ($91,182.81 total cost)
- Approve reduction in force for five classroom attendants effective June 30, 2023
- Approve contracts with Kids Link School LLC for two students: Contract A $95,500, Contract B $93,000
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 10, 2023. The agenda includes a district report on the Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 and financial planning, including the 5-year forecast and biennial budget update. The board will also consider entering executive session and adjourning the meeting.
- Discussion of the Strategic Plan 2023-2026
- Financial planning: 5-year forecast and biennial budget update
- Possible executive session for deliberations
- Adoption of meeting agenda
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is meeting to consider a series of personnel actions, including reducing a tutor position, non-renewing supplemental contracts, and hiring teachers for summer programs. The board will also vote on granting continuing status to a speech pathologist, approving leaves, and accepting resignations. Several summer school instructor positions include specific pay rates and stipends.
- Reduction in force for tutor Jennifer Pederi at CES
- Continuing contract for Jennifer Hudak, Speech/Language Pathologist
- Summer school instructors at $30/hour (Elementary Acclimation) and $599 stipend (Get Ready for School)
- Resignation of Jonathan Hatch, CMS Assistant Principal, effective 7/11/23
- Supplemental contracts for extended time, including guidance counselors and special services staff
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider entering executive session and to vote on a recommendation regarding Superintendent Fisk's contract extension. The proposed extension, originally made in January 2023, has been modified to a 3-year term with a 2.5% annual salary increase. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering standard meeting opening and closing items.
- Superintendent contract extension: 3-year term, 2.5% annual salary increase
- Executive session for employee/student matters
- Adoption of meeting agenda
- Roll call and adjournment
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on several contracts and personnel items, including a security fence for the transportation department, HVAC maintenance agreements, and new AP course offerings. The board will also consider the 2023-24 school calendar and revised policies.
- Approve $84,650 contract with Borchert Fence for security fencing and gates at Transportation Department
- Renew three-year HVAC maintenance contracts with Gardiner: CHS $24,596/yr, CMS $17,654/yr, CES $11,668/yr
- Add AP Precalculus, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology for 2023-24
- Adopt 2023-24 school calendar
- Approve supplemental coaching contracts (e.g., Rogers Clark, track/throwing, $1,935) and kindergarten screening staff at $25/hour
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss a new residential development and a stadium project, and to act on personnel recommendations. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss employee matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the two discussion topics and a classified personnel resignation.
- Discussion of new residential development
- Discussion of stadium project
- Accept resignation of Diana Loy as bus driver (5 hr) and lunch/recess assistant (3 hr), effective 1/6/23
- Possible executive session for employee matters
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine procedural items, including approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, and financial items. The most consequential item is a resolution to grant OFCC Commission Planning staff authority to re-engage with the district for a subsequent school facilities segment under the Classroom Facilities Assistance Program, which could affect future state funding.
- Resolution to re-engage with OFCC for additional school facilities segment (Exhibit B-1)
- Approval of purchase orders over $5,000 (Exhibit T-1)
- Approval of 2023-2024 Alternative Tax Budget (Exhibit T-2)
- Resolution authorizing advancement of local taxes by County Fiscal Office (Exhibit T-3)
- Approval of certified personnel leave for Shane Robinson (CHS)
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, make board appointments, and adopt the 2023 regular meeting calendar. The board will also establish a $5,000 service fund and approve a consent agenda of routine annual authorizations and policy approvals.
- Elect Board President and Vice President for 2023
- Appoint representatives to Portage Lakes Career Center Board of Education
- Adopt 2023 regular meeting calendar (Exhibit B-1)
- Establish $5,000 service fund for 2023
- Approve annual authorizations including $59,408 transfer from permanent improvement fund to maintenance fund
BOE - REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Board of Education is approving its regular meeting schedule for 2023. The agenda lists 12 meeting dates, all at 6:00 pm in the Coventry High School theater. This is a procedural item with no other business listed.
- Approval of 2023 regular meeting dates: Jan 4, Feb 22, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 31
- Meetings held at Coventry High School theater, 1135 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319