Meeting Details
August 10, 2026
7:30am - 8:30am
1 hr
Coshocton City Schools Board of Education Office - 1207 Cambridge Road, Coshocton, OH 43812
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
Minutes
All members of the board were in attendance.
| 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 |
3.
098.0-2026 Approval of Agenda
ADDENDUM ITEMS: FALL 2026-2027 ATHLETIC SERVICE CONTRACTS - Soccer Scoreboard & Clock, Varsity Football Scoreboard & Clock, Varsity Football 40 Second Clock, Varsity Football Announcer, Ticket Manager, Varsity Football, Boys & Girls Basketball Ticket Worker, All Other Ticket Workers, Jr. High Football Scoreboard, Video Board & Clock Operator, Varsity Volleyball Announcer, Varsity Volleyball Scoreboard & Clock, Jr. High Volleyball Scoreboard & Clock.
Minutes
Mrs. Mann asked for approval of the agenda to incude the addendum and requested that an executive session be added as item 4.
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 |
4.
Executive Session
The Board President called for an executive session before the meeting began for to purpose of discussion employment of a public employee.
Minutes
the board entered into executive session at 7:31 a.m. The board exited the executive session at 7:48 a.m. and resumed the meeting.
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 |
5.
099.0-2026 Business Items
Minutes
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 |
5.1
099.1-2026 Transportation-On Board Instructor (OBI) Contracts
It is recommended that the Board of Education approves the On Board Instructor contracts with the Certified Instructors listed below:
- Ms. Melissa Burkhart - 1 year contract July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 at a pay rate of $25.00 hr.
- Mr. Steve Wamack - 1 year contract July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 at a pay rate of $25.00 hr.
Minutes
Mr. Nicholas shared that the trainers will work with bus drivers as needed to keep certifications current.
5.2
099.2-2026 English Learners Instruction Service Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify the attached contract with the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center for providing EL Instruction Services for our non-English speaking students @ $60.00 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 4, 2026.
Minutes
Mr Nicholas explained that this service is paid for out of grant funds - it serves our students 2 x a day, once at HS and once at ES..We currently have a couple at each building that are enrolled in the service.
6.
100.0-2026 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 2026-2027
- Britnee Sammons - CES Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 SY(Full Time)
- Candace Chapman - District Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 SY(Full Time)
- Larry (Andy) Bird - CHS Intervention Specialist MC
- Aaron Hreha - CMS English Language Arts Teacher
- Amy Ridenour - 3rd Grade Teacher
- Melissa Winner - CES Technology Teacher
- Tanner Shaw - CES Educational Assistant (1:1)
Resignations/Retirements
- Jacob Conrad - Resignation effective December 31, 2026
- Paul Bowman - Resignation effective April 30, 2027
Salary Adjustments
Reassignments and Transfers
Supplemental Athletic Contracts 2026-2027
- Aaron Hreha - 9th Grade Football Coach - Level 1
- Aaron Hreha - Intramurals - Level 1
- Amy Ridenour - Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach - Level 1
Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff 2026-2027
- RESIGNED: Tom Hilgenberg - Head Varsity Girls Basketball - Level 3
- RESCIND: Matthew Hartley - Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer - Level 3
- Randy Roahrig - Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer - Level 3
- Matthew Hartley - Boys Soccer Volunteer
- Brian Dunlap - Boys Soccer Volunteer
- Brianna Lauvray - Color Guard Coordinator - Level 1
Pupil Activity Contracts - Classified Staff 2026-2027
ADDENDUM:
Athletic Service Contracts Fall 2026-2027
- Soccer Scoreboard & Clock
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
- Varsity Football Scoreboard & Clock
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
- Varsity Football 40 Second Clock
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
- Varsity Football Announcer
- Jason Watson
- Larry Peterson
- Jay Kittell
- Briar Swigert
- Darcy Nelson
- Julie Herman
- Ticket Manager
- Jana Vandusen
- Varsity Football, Boys & Girls Basketball Ticket Worker
- Jo Dejesus
- Denise McPeak
- John McPeak
- Becky Mobley
- Chris Mobley
- Dakota Mobley
- Lisa Cutshall
- Jacie Herman
- Julie Herman
- Other Ticket Workers
- Jo Dejesus
- Denise McPeak
- John McPeak
- Becky Mobley
- Chris Mobley
- Dakota Mobley
- Lisa Cutshall
- Jacie Herman
- Julie Herman
- Jr. High Football Scoreboard
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
- Video Board and Clock Operator
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
- Varsity Volleyball Announcer
- Jason Watson
- Larry Peterson
- Jay Kittell
- Briar Swigert
- Darcy Nelson
- Julie Herman
- Varsity Volleyball Scoreboard & Clock
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
- Jr. High Volleyball Scoreboard & Clock
- Bransyn Dawson
- Wendy Kimberley
- Lori Chrisman
- Chris Mobley
- Missy Adkins
- Julie Herman
- Jacie Herman
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Stacey Ganz, Board Member
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Kohler, Board Member | X |
6.1
100.1-2026 2026-2027 Substitute Bus Drivers
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following individuals as substitute bus drivers, pending background check, drug testing, and training, for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Brenda Collins
- Brett Babcock
- Mike Hutchison
- Paul Harvey
- Rick Kent
- Ed Wilson
- Steve Clark
- Josh Dunlevy
- Travis Arnold
- Troy Spang
- Zach Wilson
- Jake Conrad
6.2
100.2-2026 Food Service Summer Meals
The board authorizes the Treasurer to pay Jennifer Andrews for 35 hours worked for the Food Service Summer Meal Program at her '26-'27 hourly rate.
7.
101.0-2026 Adjournment
Minutes
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 a.m.
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 |
