Coventry Local Schools public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Board of Education will vote on stipends for administrators completing Science of Reading training, accept a resignation and a new hire, and approve modified testing schedules for state exams. The board will also consider accepting donations of fitness equipment and cash, and set the date for its January organizational meeting.
- Stipends of $400 or $1,200 for administrators completing Science of Reading training mandated by House Bill 33.
- Acceptance of resignation from custodial helper Steve Buzzelli and employment of Valarie Bailey as a 7-hour classroom attendant.
- Approval of modified testing schedules for CHS and CMS, with non-testing students learning remotely.
- Acceptance of fitness equipment from Hilton in Fairlawn and a $450 donation from board member Dan Fouser.
- Setting the January Board of Education meeting for Thursday, January 9, 2025.
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Board of Education will vote on several financial and personnel items at its Nov. 20 regular meeting. Key decisions include accepting a $40,000 state school safety grant, approving a five-year fire door maintenance contract with Won-Door Corporation, and hiring a new varsity head football coach. The board will also consider a proposal for up to $10,000 in school psychologist evaluations and approve the district's five-year financial forecast.
- Accept a $40,000 BWC School Safety and Security Grant for the 2024-25 school year.
- Approve a five-year, $958/year agreement with Won-Door Corporation for fire door maintenance at Coventry High School.
- Approve Gary Kanaga as Varsity Head Football Coach for the 2025-26 school year at a 3% supplement ($7,040).
- Approve a proposal from Summit Educational Service Center for up to 10 school psychologist evaluations at $1,000 each (max $10,000) to cover a maternity leave.
- Approve the district's November 2024 Five Year Forecast for FY25 to FY29.
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review and evaluate the district's strategic plan. The board will assess progress against key performance indicators and refine goals to align with the educational landscape.
- Review and evaluation of the Strategic Plan 2023-2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will consider a resolution regarding the district's existing $1,985,000 emergency levy, approve a contract with Akron Civic Theatre for graduation, and act on personnel leaves, donations, and policy updates. The meeting includes routine opening and closing procedures.
- Resolution on existing $1,985,000 Emergency Levy
- Contract with Akron Civic Theatre for graduation on May 21, 2025 at $5,500
- Leave of absence for Emma McBride (CMS) from 2/17/25 to 5/5/25
- Donations totaling $10,645 and 80 graphing calculators
- Contract with JLM Landscapes for stormwater pond work at $15,100.75
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on several superintendent recommendations, including replacing the fire panel at Coventry Middle School for $23,641 and emergency asphalt repairs at Coventry Elementary School for $43,611. The board will also consider personnel actions, a grievance settlement agreement, and financial reports.
- Replace fire panel at Coventry Middle School for $23,641
- Emergency parking lot repairs at Coventry Elementary School for $43,611
- Approve supplemental coaching contracts for 2024-2025, including $4,722 for Esports and $3,996 for Varsity Head Baseball
- Adopt a Grievance Settlement Agreement
- Approve transfer of $59,408 from Permanent Improvement Fund to Maintenance Fund
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on personnel changes including salary increases, new hires, and resignations; approve an alarm monitoring contract with ANR Security Solutions; and adopt FY25 permanent appropriations. The board will also consider several memoranda of understanding for student services and accept donations from the Tari Sams Tracy Foundation.
- Salary status changes for Richard Dudley ($726 increase) and Shane Robinson ($1,453 increase)
- Alarm monitoring contract with ANR Security Solutions at $1,530 annually, saving $600
- FY25 Permanent Appropriations Resolution 25-016
- Donations from Tari Sams Tracy Foundation totaling $3,000 for girls sports teams
- Approval of long-term substitutes and coaching contracts for 2024-2025
REGULAR MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Coventry Local Schools Board of Education. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, district reports (a district walkthrough), and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.
- District walkthrough report
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting on July 17, 2024. Key items include a resolution on athletic league affiliation and a resolution to proceed with a renewal levy for electors. The agenda also includes fall sports for 2024-2025, a financial report for May 2024, and purchase orders over $5,000. Meeting minutes will be approved at the August meeting.
- Resolution on Athletic League Affiliation
- Resolution to Proceed - Levy to Electors (Renewal 2024)
- Fall Sports 2024-2025
- Financial Report for May 2024
- Purchase orders over $5,000
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider financial items and a resolution. The board will vote on contract addendums for electronic services and an inventory appraisal, and on a resolution to place a renewal of an existing emergency tax levy on the ballot.
- Contract addendum with SC Strategic Solutions for electronic forms and file storage, reducing costs by $4,285
- Proposal with Industrial Appraisal Company for inventory appraisal at $11,300
- Resolution 24-121 to renew an existing emergency tax levy, pending Summit County Fiscal Office certification
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on June 19, 2024, to consider several action items, including personnel recommendations, contracts, and financial matters. Key decisions include approving a resolution to place an emergency tax levy renewal on the ballot, replacing the fire panel at Coventry Middle School for $153,377, and entering into contracts for student services. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda, minutes, and financial consent agenda.
- Resolution to declare necessity of renewing an existing emergency tax levy and request certification of tax data from Summit County
- Contract with Gardiner to replace the fire panel at Coventry Middle School for $153,377 (including $5,875 door holder add-on)
- Contract with Summit ESC for one student to attend Kids First Program at $60,000 per year
- Contract with Total Education Solution for school psychologist services at St. Francis DeSales for $24,650
- Approval of supplemental coaching contracts for 2024-2025, including Murray Hooten III ($6,902) and Faith Land ($2,180)
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on May 15, 2024. The board will vote on a range of items, including personnel recommendations, contracts for student services and technology, facility maintenance agreements, and the 2024-25 school calendar and fees. The agenda also includes routine procedural items like approving the agenda and minutes.
- Contract with NEOnet for technology support at $186,795.00 for FY25
- Contract with Kids Link School LLC for two students at $97,500.00 and $95,000.00
- Contract with Red Line Advocacy for one student at $100,950.00
- Agreement with Buckeye Bleacher Repair for track bleachers at $39,400.00
- Approval of 2024-25 student start/end times and fees
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on several personnel actions, including non-renewal of supplemental contracts, new one-year limited teacher contracts, and coaching changes. They will also consider contracts for student services, including special education placements, and lease agreements for preschool classrooms.
- Non-renewal of supplemental contracts for 2023-24 per Exhibit S-1
- Employment of teachers on one-year limited contracts for 2024-25, including Erin Macke, Hannah DeBos, Emily Spada, Kylie Bowser, Brooke Wightman, Marley Jett
- Contract with Wings of Change Therapy Inc for $8,700 (2023-24) and $63,000 (2024-25)
- Contract with Total Education Solutions for $89,160.92 per student
- Lease agreements with Summit Educational Service Center and Manchester Local School District for preschool classrooms
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will vote on several personnel recommendations, including retirements, resignations, new administrative contracts, and coaching supplements. They will also consider contracts for broadband services, school psychologist services, and College Credit Plus agreements, along with routine financial items.
- Accept retirements of Fredrica Dial, Lori Hall, Lori Mitchell and resignations of Abigail Wiley, Melanie Cunningham (all CES, effective 6/30/24)
- Grant 3-year administrative contracts to Tim Budd (CHS Assistant Principal) and Donald Schenz (Director of Curriculum and Instruction)
- Renew 3-year NeoNet broadband service agreement at $15,390/year (net $6,156 after eRate)
- Approve College Credit Plus agreements with University of Akron, Kent State, and Stark State
- Approve February 2024 financial report and purchase orders over $5,000
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss district facilities, the strategic plan, and a renewal levy. The board will also consider a recommendation to approve a contract for network equipment upgrades at Coventry High School. The meeting includes an executive session for employee negotiations.
- Contract with NEOnet for Coventry High School network infrastructure upgrades, total cost $101,727.61 after $127,075.80 in federal eRate funding
- Discussion of district facilities, including track update, facility needs, CHS network update, and CES green space
- Review and discussion of the strategic plan
- Discussion of an emergency renewal levy
- Executive session for employee negotiations
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2024, to consider a range of personnel actions, contracts, and financial items. The board will vote on certified and classified personnel recommendations, including new hires, a reduction in force, and a contract for an extended school year program. They will also approve financial reports, tax levy resolutions, and other business items.
- Approve supplemental coaching contracts for 2023-2024 (Exhibit S-1)
- Hire Jennifer Hudak as Speech/Language Pathologist for 2024-2025
- Approve after-school tutoring at CES: 4 tutors, $25/hr, total $2,500 (Title IV funds)
- Approve one-year limited contract for Paige Ganzer (CES Teacher) at $35,612.77
- Approve contract with LLA Therapy for ESY program 'Stars and Stripes' at $390/week/student
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2024, to consider routine business including personnel changes, the 2024-25 school calendar, policy revisions, and financial items. The board will also discuss a district report on the April 8 eclipse and may enter executive session for deliberations.
- Accept retirement resignation of Audrey Baker (CES) and resignation of Joann Hamrick (CES)
- Employ Paige Ganzer as long-term substitute at $100 per teacher workday
- Approve extended FMLA leave for Amy Stacy (CHS)
- Adopt 2024-2025 school calendar (Exhibit S-1)
- Approve purchase orders over $5,000 (Exhibit T-1)
REGULAR MEETING
The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education will hold its organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president for 2024, make board appointments, and adopt the regular meeting calendar. The board will also establish a $5,000 service fund and approve a consent agenda of annual authorizations and policy approvals, including financial and operational delegations.
- Elect Board President and Vice President for 2024
- Appoint two representatives to Portage Lakes Career Center Board of Education
- Adopt 2024 regular meeting dates, times, and location (Exhibit B-1)
- Establish a $5,000 service fund for 2024 (ORC 3315.15)
- Approve annual authorizations including $59,408 transfer from permanent improvement fund to maintenance fund
REGULAR MEETING
This agenda item is purely procedural: the Coventry Board of Education is adopting its 2024 meeting schedule. It lists the organizational meeting on January 10, 2024, at 5:45 PM, and regular meetings on the third Wednesday of most months at 6:00 PM, all at Coventry High School, 1135 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319.
- Organizational meeting: January 10, 2024, 5:45 PM, Coventry High School
- Regular meetings: third Wednesday monthly (Jan 10, Feb 21, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18) at 6:00 PM
- Location: Coventry High School, 1135 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319