Meeting Details
January 21, 2026
9:00am - 10:00am
1 hr
Coshocton City Schools Board Office, 1207 Cambridge Road, Coshocton, OH 43812
Purpose
The purpose of this meeting is for the board to meet in executive session.
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.
Roll Call
Minutes
Mr. David Shutt was absent.
All other members of the Board were in attendance.
3.
012.0-2026 Approval of Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented or make any necessary changes at this time.
Minutes
The board members approved the agenda 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 |
4.
013.0-2026 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into executive session for the purpose of consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, and matters required to be confidential by Federal law or regulations or State statute.
Minutes
The board members entered executive session at 9:02 a.m.
The executive session adjourned at 9:23 a.m. and continued to the following item on the agenda.
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 |
5.
014.0-2026 Designation of Employees
Upon exiting the executive session, Mrs. Mann stated that there were two designations to be voted on, each to be considered separately.
5.1
014.1-2026 1st Item -
Mrs. Mann stated that the Coshocton Board of Education has decided to place Mr. Mark Kowalski on 10-day paid administrative leave.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Kohler, Member, Board of Education
| 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 |
5.2
014.2-2026 2nd Item
Mrs. Mann stated that the Coshocton Board of Education has decided to name Mr. Matthew Nicholas as interim superintendent.
Minutes
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.
015.0-2026 Adjournment
Minutes
The meeting adjourned at 9:26
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 |
