Meeting Details
November 20, 2025
7:30pm
Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton, Ohio, 43812
Purpose
N/A
1.
104.0-2025 Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
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.
Minutes
Mr. Scott Loomis read the mission statement.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
In lieu of Terri Eyerman's absence Stacey Ganz was appointed Pro-Tem treasurer.
All members of the board were in attendance.
5.
105.0-2025 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
6.
106.0-2025 Approval of Meeting Minutes
- It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
- Monday, October 13, 2025 Special Meeting
- Thursday, October 23, 2025 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
7.
Board and Staff Reports
Mr. Scott Loomis, CHS Principal
Minutes
Mr. Scott Loomis presented to the Board on CHS.
Mr. Loomis went a different route than in previous years. He created a power point presentation that shared one of his favorite things that he does at CHS, senior exit interviews. He stated that we very rarely get to hear what the kids are saying. He uses a Google Form for a couple of purposes. It also gives us information to follow up with graduates as required by the state. He put 3 questions on the power point. What do you love about CHS? What do we need to do a better job on? What advice do you have for our staff on learning? Mr. Loomis presented the answers to staff on our opening day staff meeting. Staff reflected on these questions. It's really nice to see the feedback from the students prospective. The world has changed in education and the students gave great insight about engagement, hands on activities, and working with other students.
Mr. Kowalski asked Mr. Loomis what our percentage goal is this year. Mr. Loomis stated that our goal is to get all of them. Last year was the first year that College and Career Readiness is reported on the state report card. Mr. Loomis thought we should have scored better in this area and they are figuring out the reasons for the scoring. Ms. Ganz stated that the dropdown boxes doesn't list everything and that it will get better.
Mr. Loomis shared an anonymous survey from staff with statements that they agree or disagree on and any suggestions that they had. He then shares the feedback and with his administrative team, school counselors, and instructional coach to then take to his BLT to come up with ideas to improve CHS.
Mr. Loomis shared CHS value added reports with the Board. Value added is a complex formula that predicts how our students should score on all of end of course assessments. Yellow is below, green is at, and blue is above. Mr. Loomis really likes value added data because it scores our kids on what they scored coming in to the course and then leaving the course. Most of areas are green and it shows that our staff works so hard. Mr. Loomis is so proud of our staff. We had the highest graduation rate last year in the county.
Mr. Kowalski said that there is also a report for CES and it starts at 3rd grade. There were 2 areas out of 18 in the yellow at CES.
A question was asked about the state report card tally on questions asked to graduates after graduation. Mr. Loomis answered that it's one area of the college and career reporting and that it is quite a task to contact every graduate.
8.
107.0-2025 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote recorded here is 8.2 - 8.4
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
8.1
Updates
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 8.0
Result: Approved
8.2
107.1-2025 Monthly Financial Report
It is recommended that the board of education approve the October 2025 Financial Summary Report as presented.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 8.0
Result: Approved
8.3
107.2-2025 Donations
- Community Thanksgiving Dinner - 007-946A
- McWane Ductile - $300
- Coshocton County Board of Real Estate - $100
- Elks #376 - $500
- Scoreboard Sponsorship - 019-941L
- Auer Ace Hardware - $1000
- Superior Star LLC (Hardees) - $1000
- Planetarium Show - 019-922A
- Coshocton Foundation - $3500
- CES College Visits - 019-961H
- Coshocton Foundation - $2000
- Planetarium - 300-941H
- The Family of Mary Timmons - $1895
- Planetarium Projector Lamp - 300-941H
- Dr. Clay & Lisa Gibson - $302.01
- Scholarship Donation - 019-961U
- G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers - $500
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 8.0
Result: Approved
8.4
107.3-2025 Amended Appropriations and Estimated Resources
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the FY26 First Amended Appropriations and Amended Estimated Resources.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 8.0
Result: Approved
9.
108.0-2025 Business Items
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
9.1
Fiscal Year 25 Financial Audit
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with the State of Ohio Auditors Office for the Fiscal Year 25 Financial Audit in the amount of $27,132 (estimated).
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 9.0
Result: Approved
10.
109.0-2025 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote recorded here is for 10.1 - 10.3
Motioned: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
10.1
Updates
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0
10.2
109.1-2025 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:
- New Employees
- Danita Smith - Van Driver - effective 11/3/2025
- Tess Rae Freetage - CMS/CHS Student Monitor - effective 12/2/2025
- Resignations
- Danita Smith - Student Monitor CMS/CHS - effective 10/24/2025
- Retirement
- Kathy Kreis - CES Educational Assistant - effective 10/31/2025
- John Conrad - Bus Driver - effective 08/03/2026
- Salary Adjustments
- Christy Baylor - MA+45 - effective 01/01/2026
- Reassignments and Transfers
- Brenda Miller - Early Childhood Educational Assistant - effective 11/10/2025
- 2025-2026 Supplemental Contracts
- Travis Tristano - Tuesday/Thursday School CES
- 2025-2026 Pupil Activity Contracts
- Ryan Weaver - Baseball Reserve Assistant - Level 1
- Revoke Troy Spang - Wrestling Varsity Volunteer - approved on 06/26/2025
- Revoke Kobe Rust - 7/8 Wrestling Assistant - Level 2 - approved on 05/29/2025
- Troy Spang - 7/8 Wrestling Assistant - Level 3
- Kobe Rust - Wrestling Assistant Varsity - Level 2
- Pat Laaper - Boys Basketball - Volunteer
- Toby Gore - Softball - Varsity Assistant - Level 1
- Brandon Taylor - Girls Basketball - Reserve - Level 3
- Jillian Taylor - Girls Basketball - 9th Grade - Level 1
- Josh Williams - Girls Basketball - 8th Grade - Level 1
- Matt Hamilton - Girls Basketball - 7th Grade - Level 1
- Correction - Eric Bickel - Football 7th Grade - Level 1 (approved 7/25/2025) to Level 3
- Athletic Service Contracts Fall 2025-2026
- Revoke Joe Sanders - Ticket Worker
- Joe Sanders - Volunteer
- Jana VanDusen - Ticket Worker
- OHSAA Fall Tournament Manager (Soccer/Football)
- Justin Smith (per OHSAA Salary Schedule)
- 2025-2026 Misc.
- Kristi Timmons - $25/hour - Mid-year room move
- Unpaid Leave Request
- Clay Davis - December 5, 2025
- Athletic Service Contracts Winter 2025-2026
- Freshmen/JV/Varsity Boys/Girls Basketball Scoreboard & Clock
- $25 per night if 2 Levels; $40 per night if 3 Levels
- Christopher Mobley
- Parker Loomis
- Bransyn Dawson
- Kimberley Beaumont
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lorilea Chrisman
- Boys/Girls Basketball Announcer - $25 per day
- James Herman
- Darcy Nelson
- Briar Swigert
- Boys/Girls Varsity Basketball Ticket Worker - $35 per event
- Jo DeJesu
- Jana VanDusen
- Becky Mobley
- Christopher Mobley
- Denise McPeak
- Lisa Cutshall
- All other Ticket Workers - $35 for Double Game - $25 for Single Game Event
- Jo DeJesu
- Jana VanDusen
- Becky Mobley
- Christopher Mobley
- Denise McPeak
- Lisa Cutshall
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0
10.3
109.2-2025 Overnight Field Trip Request
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following overnight field trip request:
Boys Varsity Baseball to Myrtle Beach - April 1st - April 5th, 2026
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 10.0
11.
110.0-2025 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
Minutes
The Board entered into executive session for the purpose to consider employment of a public employee or official. The Board exited executive session and resumed the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
12.
Board Discussion Items
Minutes
Mrs. Mann discussed the need for a behavior unit.
Mr. Kowalski discussed an option to enter into a partnership with MVESC.
Mrs. Mann asked for an update on our daycare program.
Mrs. Mann shared that she saw a survey that can be filled out to recognize CES staff members. Mrs. Mann shared that progress is being made.
Dr. Butcher asked how the sharing of the CES Assistant Principal position is going.
13.
Next Meeting(s)
Regular Meeting - December 18, 2025
14.
111.0-2025 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Jere Butcher, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
