Meeting Details
July 23, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Coshocton City Schools
Purpose
Coshocton City School District Board of Education Regular 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
Dawn Peterson read the misson statement.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
| 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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
5.
091.0-2026 Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda to include the addendum listed below:
Superintendent Report -
11.2 Personnel: New Employees: Garrett Rice - CHS Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 SY (Full Time) Removed from Agenda
11.2 Personnel: New Employees: Tanner Shaw - Educational Assistant 1:1 (Removed from Agenda)
11.2 Personnel: Resignations/Retirements: Resignation - Kassidy Stottlemire resignation effective July 23, 2026
11.2 Personnel: Supplemental Contracts: Resigned - Kassidy Stottlemire Unified Arts Dept Head - ES - Level 1
11.2 Personnel: Supplemental Contracts: Blake Aaron Mencer - Unified Arts Dept Head - ES - Level 1
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
Seconded: Mr. Sam Bennett, 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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
6.
092.0-2026 Approval of Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes:
June 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (All members of the board were present.)
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Susan Mann, President
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
7.
Hearing of the Public
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School Districts 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.
8.
Board and Staff Reports - Federal Programs
Dr. Trista Claxon, Assistant Superintendent
Minutes
Mrs. Trista Claxon presented the 2026-2027 Federal Program Grants and what they provide to us.
Title I -Largest Improves our basic programming. Title I teachers BCBA services needs for students experiencing homelessness, parent engagment.
Title II ! down 27K-reduce k class sizes. Reduced sizes at lower level increase outcomes.
Title III
Title iVA down-used to support academic enrichment - Energy Bus and PBIS Tier 2 & 3 PBIS professional developemnt and team development and the Tully system. Wellness plan for phys ed classes - tracks progress, works at where the kids are.
Title V - John Curriculum Coach and CCP instructor and RefReps seats.
ECE-supports the employment of Carrie Weaver and supplies for preschool
Parent Mentor
IDEA down $21K Special ed programing. Provide funds to employ special ed teachers
Total Loss of pprox 44K
9.
093.0-2026 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Sam Bennett, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
9.1
Updates
The Insurance Fund continues to grow. The June 30, 2026 reconciled balance was $2,525,227.22, a 3.15% increase.
$271,232.74 was the dental portion of that balance - up 173.68. The medical portion of the balance was $2,253,994.48. The medical was up $76,871.73 over last month.
9.2
093.1-2026 Monthly Financial Report
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the June 2026 Financial Summary as presented.
9.3
093.2-2026 Donations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the donations as listed:
$1,600.00 Annual Distribution deposited to the Richard T. Turner Scholarship Fund from the Knox County Foundation.
9.4
093.3-2026 Approval of the June 2026 Final Appropriations and the Final Amended Certificate of Resources.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the FY2026 year end reports required to be filed with the Coshocton County Auditor. Attached you will find the 2026 Final Amended Certificate of Resources, and the Final Appropriations Resolution Report.
10.
094.0-2026 Business Items
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
10.1
094.1-2026 Vendor Contracts
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the vendor contracts listed below for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year effective July 1, 2026.
- SAVVAS Learning Company - Grade 4 & 5 Interactive Science-Ohio Student Edition - 1 year, $10,327.50
- Everway - News2you & Unique Learning System - 1 year, $5,894.90
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - PD-Coachly Curriculum - Into Reading and Into Lit - $7,500.00
10.2
094.2-2026 Coshocton Regional Medical Center - Nursing Services Agreement Extension
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the amendment to extend the Nursing Services Consultant Agreement with the Coshocton Regional Medical Center to add an additional one year of services to expire two days after the last day of the academic school year of 2027. All other conditions and cost remain unchanged.
10.3
094.3-2026 Coshocton Regional Medical Center - Athletic Trainer
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the extension of the Athletic Trainer Agreement with Coshocton Regional Medical Center for a period of two (2) years to June 30, 2028.
10.4
094.4-2026 School Resource Officer Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Resource Officer Agreement between the Coshocton County Sheriff and Coshocton City Schools for the period of August 19, 2026 through May 30, 2027 not to exceed $80,000.
Minutes
maintaining the current resource officer
11.
095.0-2026 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
11.1
Updates
Minutes
Removed due to expected paperwork not showing up. Will add once received
11.2
095.1-2026 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
- Addendum:
Tanner Shaw - Educational Assistant 1:1 (removed) - Kelsey McPherson - Educational Assistant (Hopewell Bus Aide)
- Daphne Patterson - CES Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 SY (Full Time)
- Addendum:
Garrett Rice - CHS Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 SY (Full Time)(removed) - Josh Williams - CHS Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 SY (Full Time)
Resignations/Retirements
- Addendum: Resignation - Kassidy Stottlemire effective July 23, 2026
- Resignation - Tiffany Gardner effective August 3, 2026
- Resignation - Emily Casey effective August 4, 2026
- RESCIND - McKenzie Braun - Resignation - effective July 31, 2026
- Resignation - McKenzie Braun - effective August 7, 2026
Supplemental Contracts
- RESCIND: Ginger Balo - Student Council Advisor (9-12) (1/3 of 1 position) Level 3
- Resigned: Emily Casey - Student Council Advisor (9-12) (1/3 of 1 position) Level 3
- Addendum: Resigned: Kassidy Stottlemire Unified Arts Dept Head - ES - Level 1
- Addendum: Blake Aaron Mencer - Unified Arts Dept Head - ES - Level 1
- Kayley Andrews - 8th Grade Volleyball Coach- Level 3
Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff
- Resigned - Cheyenne Brown - 8th Grade Volleyball Coach- Level 1
- Scott Young - Football - 9th Grade Coach - Level 2
Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Teaching Staff
- Korbyn Haley - Football - Assistant Varsity Coach-Level 1
- Resigned: Emily Casey - Head Varsity Swimming - Level 3
12.
096.0-2026 Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of: to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
Entered into executive session at 6:54 pm.The board exited executive session at 7:52pm and resumed the meeting
Motioned: Mr. David Shutt, Vice-President
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
13.
Board Discussion Items
14.
Announcements
15.
Next Meeting(s)
Regular Meeting - August 27, 2026
Special Meeting -
Minutes
The board discussed having a 7:30am meeting on the 10th of August for a special meeting to hire pending staffmembers.
16.
097.0-2026 Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member |
