Board of Education Organizational Meeting

Coshocton City Schools Administrative Center
Monday, January 12 - 7:30am

    1. 7:30 a.m. Tax Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026

    2. Call to Order
    President

    3. Pledge of Allegiance

    4. 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)


    5. Roll Call
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    6. Adoption of the Agenda

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda as presented.


    7. Election of Officers

    7.1 President

    Nominations and Vote


    7.2 Vice-President

    Nominations and Vote


    7.3 Oaths of Office for President and Vice President
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    8. 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.


    9. 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.


    9.1 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)


    9.2 Athletic Council

    Appoint two members to the Athletic Council.(The 2025 Appointees for the Athletic Council were Mr. David Shutt and Dr. Jere Butcher)


    9.3 City Recreation Board

    Appoint two members to the City Recreation Board for 2026

    2025 Appointees were Scott Loomis and David Shutt 


    9.4 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


    9.5 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


    9.6 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


    9.7 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


    9.8 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.


    10. Organizational Matters

    10.1 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.)


    10.2 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


    10.3 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.


    10.4 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.


    10.5 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.


    10.6 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.


    10.7 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.


    10.8 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."


    10.9 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.


    10.10 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.


    10.11 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.


    10.12 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.


    10.13 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.


    10.14 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.


    10.15 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)


    10.16 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.


    11. Adjournment

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.


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