Meeting Details
February 26, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Coshocton City Schools
Purpose
Coshocton City School District Regular Board Meeting
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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
Oona Lawson read the mission statement.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
All members of the board were in attendance.
5.
029.0-2026 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda as presented
Minutes
The agenda was approved as presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
6.
030.0-2026 Approval of Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
- January 12, 2026 - Special Meeting
- January 14, 2026 - Special Meeting
- January 21, 2026 - Special Meeting
- January 29, 2026 - Regular Meeting
6.1
Record votes for the follwing meetings - all board members were in attendance
Vote for January 12, January 14, January 21 - all board members were in attendance. Votes represented on this agenda item.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
6.2
Vote recorded for meetings with board member absences
January 29, 2026 Board meeting Minutes
Minutes
Sam Bennett was not present for the January 29th meeting, therefore he did not vote for the minutes from this meeting.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
Seconded: Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
7.
Board Commendations
7.1
Coalition Of Rural Appalachian Schools (CORAS)
Congratulations to Shelly Moats - Elementary Teacher of the Year
Minutes
Mr. Nicholas presented Mrs. Moats with a commendation from the board after reading the description that was written about her that lead to her receipt of this award.
7.2
Coshocton City School District Student Ohio Music Education Association
Congratulations to the Vocal and Instrumental Students that participated in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) The group received two "good" ratings, five "excellent" ratings, and nine "superior" ratings
- Aubree Bantum
- Macie Campfield
- Aidenn Daugherty
- Tayvah DeRan
- Rae Eaches
- Harmony Fisher
- Jordynn Frye
- Rebecca Garabrandt
- Gavin Griffiths
- J-Lynn Hardesty
- Zoey Johnson
- Jamie Lassen
- Maddy Layman
- Nala Layton
- Josaline Leasure
- Rihanna Lewis
- Devyn Maxson
- Kaelyn McClister
- Hannah Miletti
- Jacob Miletti
- Raven Napier
- Gaydge Shuman-Smith
- Emma Sloat
- Mallorie Stamper
- Zylee Stanton
- Emily Truex
- Tim Walsh
- Finn Webb
- Blair White
- Terra Wilcox
Minutes
The students that were in attendance were presented with certificates from the Board. Those that were not in attendance will receive their certificates from Mr. Moore or Mr. Hardesty.
7.3
Coshocton Elementary School's Fifth Grade Math Students won the Prodigy State Championship
Congratulations to our Fifth Grade Math Students/Prodigy State Champions!
Minutes
Mr Nicholas introduced a student that explained what Prodigy was and how the 5th graders. The class members explained to the Board what Prodigy is and how they won the award.
8.
Required Public Hearing -
2026-2027 District School Calendar
Minutes
A committee of teachers with Trista Claxon and Mr. Nicholas determined multiple options then narrowed them down to one calendar with input from staff.
9.
Hearing of the Public
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public or the purpose of conducting School District business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated. Those addressing the Board will be allotted three (3) minutes.
Minutes
There was no public participation.
10.
031.0-2026 Board and Staff Reports
10.1
031.1-2026 Update on Social Media Reach
Minutes
Mr. Nicholas explained that he meets with our social media company and gets an update on the social media presentation and the feedback that we receive on it. Christina Godsey Alyssa is stragegist. This report is from August to December 2025. We report on smaller amounts of time in meetings, but we do the more extiensive twice a year. Goal is to get the great things out to the community
Impressions - how many time it showed up on someones screedn engagement - likes chicksl interactions iwth the historical post or during current period
Metrics help guide the communicaiton strategy. We take into consideration when people are active. Look at algorythm and how it changes.
11.
032.0-2026 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this item is inclusive of items 11.2 through 11.4.
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
Seconded: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
11.1
Updates
Minutes
The Dental insurance balance has continued to increase to a balance of $257,682.12, which is a $5,629.49 increase over last month.
The Medical Insurance balance at the end of January is $1,844,060.81, a $61,447.05 decrease from the prior month.
The total balance in the insurance fund is $2,101,742.93, down $55,817.56 from the December balance
11.2
032.1-2026 Monthly Financial Report
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the January 2026 Financial Summary as presented.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Total cost to run our district in January was $56,913.72. Our actual General Fund cash balance of $3,795,774.88 allows for 67 true cash days
January total revenue was 1,339,726.06. Total January expenditures were $1,764,326.96. Expenditures exceeded revenue by $424,600.90. This was an 11, 732.44 less than January projections.
YTD revenue as or January 31 was $12,126,966.22, Total YTD expenditures as or January 31 were13,106,184.70. YTD expenditures exceed revenue by $979,218.48. This is $55,272.88 more than the FYTD projections.
We are 58% of the way through the year. Expenditures and Revenue are within the estimates of our October forecast.
Revenue and expenditures have both increased from January 2025. Revenue by $30,048 and $32,450 in expenditures. wit ha net difference of $2,402.
The district has earned $161,515.43 in interest this year. The insurance fund has earned $43,049.55 in interest this year.
All accounts total $12,951,825.46 and were reconciled to the bank balances.
The January cash disbursement report is attached.
Result: Approved
11.3
032.2-2026 Donations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following donations:
January 30, 2026 Roscosh McDonalds Unit 4604 Athletic Department Digital Fundraiser $500.00
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
Result: Approved
11.4
032.3-2026 February 2026 Forecast and Assumptions
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February 2026 Forecast and Assumptions as presented.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 11.0.
New Ohio laws require us to file a February forecast this year. HB96 continues to phase in the last two years of the Fair School Funding Formula.
There are 4 new House bills that will impact our funding moving forward. HB129-implements new requirements for and restores fixed sum levies and will include fixed sum levy millage, HB186 establishes Inflation Cap Credits. We have budgeted very conservative in this area so we do not expect this to impact our forecast. HB309 allows county Budget Commissions to reduce any voter-approved levy (except debt)to bring taxes levied within levels they feel are reasonable., and HB335 limits revenue grown from inside millage. We moved inside millage to permanent improvement. this move has had a negative impact on our forecast. However we still believe this was in the best interest of the district due to major capital improvement needs we have.
These house bills become effective March 19, 2026. HB186 implements new property tax caps retroactively for property reappraisals and triennial updates that occurred in tax year 2023, 2024, and 2025. The Ohio Department of Taxation is charged with calculating the effects of the legislation and notifying the 88 county auditors of the impact. They have until April 20, 2026 to calculate any ductions that impact school districts.
There are no expenditure changes to the February forecast at this time we are only showing the estimated changes due to the movement of inside millage and what we estimate the impact of the house bills to be. These will be adjusted as we know more.
Result: Approved
12.
033.0-2026 Business Items
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this time is inclusive of item 12.1 and 12.2.
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
12.1
033.1-2026 Interdistrict Open Enrollment Policy & Application Form
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept and approve the Inter-District Open Enrollment Policy & Application Form for the 2026-2027 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Result: Approved
12.2
033.2-2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution authorizing the continued membership of Coshocton City School District High School and Middle School in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2026-2027 school year, and approve the attached terms of membership.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 12.0.
Result: Approved
13.
034.0-2026 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
The vote recorded on this time is inclusive of item 13.2 through 13.4.
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
13.1
Updates
13.2
034.1-2026 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
- Elaine Vatter - 1-1 Paraprofessional - CES - effective January 26, 2026
- Jaiden Arnold - 8 hr. Custodian - CHS & CMS - effective March 2, 2026
- Resignations/Retirements
- Kimberly Beaumont - Retirement - effective June 30, 2026
- Charlotte L. Thompson - Retirement - effective August 3, 2026
- Salary Adjustments -
- Reassignments and Transfers
- Jessica Tennant from CMS Lunchroom Monitor to CES 1:1 aide effective February 13, 2026
- Paul Bowman from 8 hr. CHS Custodian to 4 hr. CHS Custodian effective March 2, 2026
- Supplemental Contracts -
- Kristy Stiteler - 2025-26 Girls Track-Assistant Varsity Coach - Level 3
- Braydon Johns - 2025-26 Boys Track-Assistant Varsity Coach - Level 1
- Emily Casey - 2025-26 Girls Track-Head Varsity Coach - Level 1
- Jimmy Allison - 2026-27 Golf-Head Varsity Coach-Level 3
- Conner Roahrig - 2026-27 Boys Soccer-Head Varsity Coach - Level 3
- Craig Hamilton - 2026-27 Girls Soccer-Head Varsity Coach - Level 3
- Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff
- Recind 2025-26 Athletic Supplemental Position-Non-Staff Pupil Activity Contract-Douglas Baylor-Tennis-Head Varsity Coach - Level 3 - previously approved June 26, 2025.
- Douglas Baylor - 2025-26 Tennis - Volunteer
- Zachary Starkey - 2025-26 Tennis-Head Varsity Coach - Level 1
- Caleb Anderson - 2025-26 Boys Track - Head Jr High Coach - Level 2
- Katie Tatro - 2025-26 Girls Track - Head Jr. High Coach - Level 1
- Pupil Activity Contracts - Classified Staff
- Unpaid (Dock) Leave
- Jenni Carmichael - 1/2 day - April 26, 2026
- Jessica Smith - 12 days to be spread over 12 pays (March - August)-days taken within date range of Oct 22, 2025-Feb 17, 2026
- Recind due to calamity days - Kristy Stiteler - 3 days - January 28-30, 2026 - Originally approved December 18, 2025
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 13.0.
Result: Approved
13.2.1
Pupil Activity Contract - Non-Staff
Steve Brown - 2026-27 Volleyball - Head Varsity Coach - Level 1
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded below.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
13.3
034.2-2026 2026-2027 Coshocton High School Course Catalog
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Coshocton High School Course Catalog for the 2026-2027 school year.
Minutes
The vote for this item is recorded on item 13.0.
Result: Approved
13.4
034.3-2026 Board Policy - Coordinator name changes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the change on any policy that specifically names Matthew Nicholas as the coordinator to Mr. Todd Johnson.
Below are examples, but may not be all inclusive:
Policy # 4123 - Classified Staff - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
Policy # 3123 - Professional Staff -Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
Policy # 1623 - Administration-Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
Policy # 3122 - Professional Staff - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment
Policy # 4122 - Classified Staff - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment
Policy # 1422 - Administration Staff - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment
Policy # 2260 - Program - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
Policy # 2266.01 - Program - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
Policy #5517 - Students - Anti-Harassment
14.
035.0-2026 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment of a public official, the promotion of a public employee, and to consider compensation of a public employee and or official.
Minutes
The board exited executive session at 8:41 and resumed the meeting.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
15.
Board Discussion Items
15.1
SE Region Spring Conference
Responses received /attendance Susan, Stacey, Sam, Matt & Terri
Responses waiting for: Dave & Michael
Minutes
Tuesday, 24th
Michael - call about the deadline to register
Terri will inform the board what the cost is if we register and are then a no show.
16.
Announcements
17.
Next Meeting(s)
Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coshocton Elementary School Library
18.
036.0-2026 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Susan Mann, President | X | ||
| Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President | X | ||
| Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
