Meeting Details
January 12, 2026
7:30am
Coshocton City Schools Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
001.0-2026 7:30 a.m. Tax Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026
Minutes
The Tax Budget Hearing began at 7:30 a.m.
The District Treasurer, Terri Eyerman, explained the Tax Budget to those in attendance, pointing out on Schedule A & B, that the 4.6 mills of inside millage have been moved from the General Fund line to the Permanent Improvement Fund line. She pointed out that the supporting documentation that the Board will be asked to approve, the amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources and the amended Appropriation Resolution reflect the same changes. She explained that the Tax budget reflected the forecast amounts which cover a fiscal year from July to June, but tax budget presents the forecast for the current and next calendar year for the County Auditor, by breaking it down into 6 month totals. She pointed out the General Fund revenues and expenditures, then the other funds the district is responsible for.
She asked for questions. She explained that the approval of the Tax Budget and supporting documents consisting of will be called for after newly elected board members were sworn in and the Organizational meeting was called to order,
2.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting is called to order at 7:33am
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
002.0-2026 Newly Elected Board Members Oaths of Office
Mrs. Susan Mann elected for the full term beginning 1/1/2026 (Renewal-2nd term)
Mr. Michael Kohler elected for the full term beginning 1/1/2026 (1st term)
Minutes
The Treasurer administered the Oath to the newly elected members of the Board.
5.
Roll Call
Minutes
Mr. David Shutt was absent. All other members of the board were present.
6.
003.0-2026 Election of Officers
6.1
003.1-2026 President
Nominations and Vote
Minutes
Mrs. Mann, President Pro Tempore, asked for nominations for the 2026 President for the Board of Education.
Mrs. Stacey Ganz nominated Mrs. Susan Mann.
Mrs. Mann, President Pro Tempore, asked if there were any other nominations, There were none.
Mrs. Mann, President Pro Tempore, asked the Treasurer to call the roll for members to vote on the nominee for the President of the Board of Education for the calendar year 2026.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
6.2
003.2-2026 Vice-President
Nominations and Vote
Minutes
Mr. Sam Bennett nominated Mr. David Shutt, there were no other nominations.
Mrs. Mann, President Pro Tempore, asked for nominations for the 2026 Vice-President for the Board of Education. Mr. Sam Bennett nominated Mr. David Shutt
Mrs. Mann, President Pro Tempore asked if there were any other nominations, There were none.
Mrs. Mann, President Pro Tempore, asked the Treasurer to call the roll for members to vote on the nominee for Vice-President of the Board of Education for the calendar year 2026
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
6.3
003.3-2026 Oaths of Office for President and Vice President
Minutes
The Treasurer administered the Oaths of Office to the newly elected President and Vice President. The newly elected President now assumes the chair.
7.
004.0-2026 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda as presented.
Minutes
The agenda was adopted as presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
8.
005.0-2026 Approve the July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Tax Budget
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the annual Tax Budget, as presented in the FY2026 Tax Budget Hearing, and the supporting Estimated Resources and Amended Appropriations that include the movement of inside millage, for consideration of the County Budget Commission.
Minutes
The Tax Budget, Estimated Resources and Amended Appropriations were discussed during the Tax Budget Hearing prior to the beginning of the meeting. Mrs. Mann, President, asked for further questions or comments, there were none. Mrs. Mann called for a vote.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
9.
006.0-2026 Committee Appointments for the 2026 Calendar Year
It is recommended that the Board of Education nominate and approve appointees for Board Appointed Advisory Committees listed for the 2026 calendar year.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
Seconded: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
9.1
006.1-2026 Insurance Committee
Appoint one member to the Insurance Committee and one alternate. (The 2025 Appointees for the Insurance Committee were Mr. Sam Bennett and the Alternate is Mrs. Susan Mann)
Minutes
Insurance Committee - Mr. Sam Bennett, designee and Mrs. Susan Mann, alternate
Result: Approved
9.2
006.2-2026 Athletic Council
Appoint two members to the Athletic Council.(The 2025 Appointees for the Athletic Council were Mr. David Shutt and Dr. Jere Butcher)
Minutes
Athletic Council appointees - Mr. David Shutt and Mr. Michael Kohler
Result: Approved
9.3
006.3-2026 City Recreation Board
Appoint two members to the City Recreation Board for 2026
2025 Appointees were Scott Loomis and David Shutt
Minutes
2026 Appointees are Mr. Scott Loomis and Mr. David Shutt.
Result: Approved
9.4
006.4-2026 Tax Incentive Review Council Member
Appoint one member to the Tax Incentive Review Council for the Coshocton Enterprise Zone for 2026 (O.R.C. 5709.63B)
2025 Appointee was Terri Eyerman, Treasurer
Minutes
The 2026 Appointee is Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer
Result: Approved
9.5
006.5-2026 OSBA Capital Conference Delegates
Appoint one member as delegate and one member as alternate delegate to the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference for 2026.
2025 Appointees were Dr. Jere Butcher and Ms. Stacey Ganz
Minutes
The 2026 appointees are Mrs. Susan Mann, delegate and Mrs. Stacey Ganz, alternate
Result: Approved
9.6
006.6-2026 Legislative Liaisons to OSBA
Appoint one member as the legislative liaison and one member as the alternate legislative liaison to the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for 2026.
2025 Appointees were Mrs. Susan Mann and Mr. Sam Bennett
Minutes
The 2026 Appointees are Mrs. Susan Mann, Legislative liaison, and Mr. Sam Bennett, alternate.
Result: Approved
9.7
006.7-2026 META Solutions Delegate
Appoint one member as the district's delegate to META Solutions and appoint the administrative alternate as the District Treasurer.
2025 Appointees were Dr. Jere Butcher, Delegate and Terri Eyerman, Alternate
Minutes
The 2026 Appointees are Mrs. Terri Eyerman, Delegate and Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Alternate
Result: Approved
9.8
006.8-2026 Public Records Training Designee
Appoint the District Treasurer as the designee to attend public records training as required for each Board Member's respective term of office. (O.R.C. 109.43)
The 2025 Designee was Terri Eyerman.
Minutes
The 2026 Designee assigned by the board is Ms. Terri Eyerman.
Result: Approved
10.
007.0-2026 Organizational Matters
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
10.1
007.1-2026 Establish Calendar Year 2026 Board Meeting Dates
It is recommended that the Board of Education establish its regular meeting dates as the ???? Thursday of each month. These meetings will be held at the Coshocton Elementary School in the media center at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted in the public notice. (The public notice shall be provided through designated media sources and the district website.)
Minutes
All meetings begin at 6:30 unless stated. The meeting dates are listed -
- January 29
- February 26
- March 26
- April 30
- May 28
- June 25
- July 23
- August 27
- September 24
- October 29
- November 19 @ 7:30pm
- December 17
Result: Approved
10.2
007.2-2026 Board Member Compensation
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the compensation of Board member sin accordance with O.R.C. 3313.12 and Board Policy 0147 approved Nov. 18, 2021 Resolution #121.5-2021. Beginning in January 2026, the new rates per board member per meeting are as follows:
Mr. A. Sam Bennett - $125
Mr. Michael Kohler - $125
Ms. Stacey Ganz - $125
Mrs. Susan Mann - $125
Mr. David Shutt - $125
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.3
007.3-2026 Advances
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to secure advances from the Auditor when funds are available and payable to the school district.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.4
007.4-2026 Bills, Payroll & Other Obligations
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to pay bills, payroll, and other obligations, within the Appropriations Resolutions, as due each month.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.5
007.5-2026 Adjusting Account Balances
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to adjust account balances as necessary to provide for encumbrances in all funds, including the transfer of necessary dollar amounts from salary accounts to sick, personal, and vacation leave accounts in order to balance accounts. Composite activity is to be reported quarterly.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.6
007.6-2026 Investment Activity
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to invest active, inactive, and/or interim funds as cash flow permits.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.7
007.7-2026 FMLA Administrator
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to be designated the FMLA Administrator to approve requested leaves in accordance with Board policy and negotiated agreements.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.8
007.8-2026 Credit Card Compliance Officer
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Treasurer to designate an individual to serve as the credit card compliance officer to review officers' and employees' use of credit card accounts at least once every six (6) months under policy number 6423 "Use of Credit Cards."
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.9
007.9-2026 Use of Buses
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent, or designee, to approve the use of buses for field trips and athletic trips, and the authority to designate or relocate subsequent school bus stops after the initial annual approval by the Board of Education.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.10
007.10-2026 Purchasing Agent
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to be designated as the Purchasing Agent to approve purchases within the annual appropriate measures for the calendar year 2026.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.11
007.11-2026 Temporary Personnel
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to employ such temporary personnel as needed for emergency situations. Such employment will be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.12
007.12-2026 Suspension Appeals, Hearing of Grievances, Etc.
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to act as the Board designee in such matters as suspension appeals, the hearing of grievances and such similar matters.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.13
007.13-2026 Federal & State Programs Participation & Required Applications & Reports
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent and the Treasurer to participate in all appropriate federal and state programs and to file the required applications and reports.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.14
007.14-2026 Designated News Outlets
It is recommended that the Board of Education designate the Coshocton County Beacon and the Coshocton Tribune as the official newspapers and WTNS as the official radio station of the Board of Education.
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.15
007.15-2026 Service Fund
It is recommended that the Board of Education establish a General Fund Budget for the payment of expenses actually incurred by Board members in the performance of their duties or members-elect in training and orientation to the performance of their duties. (R.C. 3315.15)
Minutes
Result: Approved
10.16
007.16-2026 District Attorney Designation
It is recommended that the Board of Education designate Burleson Law Office and BrickerGraydon Law Office to represent the Board in legal proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings and authorize the Superintendent and Treasurer to consult with other outside counsel who may possess needed subject matter expertise.
Minutes
Result: Approved
11.
008.0-2026 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
Next meeting,
Special Meeting, January 14th @ 6:00pm at Board Office.
Regular Meeting, January 29 @ 6:30 at Coshocton Elementary School
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | |||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X |
