Meeting Details
September 24, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Coshocton City Schools
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
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.
4.
Roll Call
5.
Adoption of the Agenda
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the meeting agenda as presented.
6.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda to include the addendum listed below:
Superintendent Report:
12.1.1 Personnel Jerry Mann Van Driver effective September 8, 2026
6.1
August 10, 2026 Special Meeting
All members of the Board were in attendance.
6.2
August 27, 2026 Regular Meeting
All member of the Board were in attendance.
7.
Board Commendations
Jami Brown - Muskingum University Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2026
The Coshocton City Schools Board of Education is proud to recognize Jami Brown, a proud graduate of Coshocton High School and a valued member of the Coshocton City Schools staff, on her upcoming induction into the Muskingum University Athletic Hall of Fame for her outstanding career in volleyball. As a collegiate athlete, Jami demonstrated the talent, determination, leadership, and commitment that earned her this prestigious honor. Her induction into the Hall of Fame is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of the impact she made both on and off the volleyball court.
8.
Hearing of the Public
This is a meeting of the Board of Education 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.
9.
Board and Staff Reports
Trista Claxon - Report Card & Achievement Scores
10.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
10.1
Updates
Insurance Fund Balances -
The Dental balance at Jun 30 was $271,233. The August 31st balance is $270,232. This represents a decrease of $1,001.00.
The Medical balance at June 30 was $2,253,994, the August 31st balance is $2,217,523, which is a decrease of $36,471.
The balance of both funds at June 30 was $2,525,994. The August 31st balance is $2,487,755. The total fund balance has decreased $37,473.
10.2
Monthly Financial Report
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Financial Summary as presented.
Total August General Fund Revenue was $1,425,827
Total August General Fund Expenditures were $1,940, 980.
Expenditures exceeded revenue by $515,153.
Cash balance at the beginning of August was $4,227,360. After revenue and expenditures posted the month end balance is $3,712,206.
YTD revenues are 3,179,829. YTD expenditures are $3,754,713.
YTD Expenditures exceed YTD Revenue by $574,884. Cash Balance July 1 was $4,287,090 Cash balance at the end of August is $3,712,206.
10.3
Donations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the listed donations as presented.
- $560.00 donation to the Mary Eaton Memorial fund (007-9419) from Kate and Dr. Kyle Eaton, in memory of Ken and Mary Eaton, to be used for the Elementary Library
- $25.00 donation to the Mary Eaton Memorial fund (007-9419) from Bryon and Rebecca Swayer, in memory of Ken and Mary Eaton, to be used for the Elementary Library
- $150.00 donation to the Mary Eaton Memorial Fund (007-9419) from Joel and Beth Rabb, in memory of Ken Eaton to be used for the Elementary Library
- $500 donation to the Pepsi Scholarship Account (019-961U-020000) from the Pepsi Company for Scholarship
10.4
Funds Transfer
- It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the transfer of the fund balance of $1,493.38 from Fund 200-910B-Junior High School Student Council to Fund 200-910H-Middle School Student Council Fund and close 200-910B.
- It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the transfer of the fund balance of $9,719.16 from Fund 007-9201-Unclaimed Funds back to the General Fund as designated.
10.5
Disposition of Curriculum Materials
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the disposal of curriculum materials that do not support the current goals of the curriculum and are no longer needed for educational purposes.
Terra Nova Testing Materials
- Student Book Level 18 Form G 3rd Edition - 203 booklets
- Student Book Level 17 Form G 3rd Edition - 191 booklets
- Student Book CAT Complete Battery Level 18 Form C - 50 booklets (2 Test Directions for Teachers)
- Terra Nova Punch-out Ruler Packs - 32
- Terra Nova Test Directions for Teachers Form G Levels 16-18 - 30 booklets
- Terra Nova Complete Battery with Plus Form C Levels 14-21/22 Student Answer Sheets - 133 sheets
AP Testing Materials
- 2016 - 9 Answer sheets
- 2017 - 8 Answer sheets
Reveal Math
- Geometry Reveal Volume 2 Student Workbooks - 90 books
- Algebra 1 Volume 1 Student Workbooks - 192 books
- Algebra 1 Volume 2 Student Workbooks - 315 books
10.6
Permanent Appropriations and Estimated Resources
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 Permanent Appropriations and Estimated Resources as presented to be submitted to the Coshocton County Auditor.
11.
Business Items
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:
11.1
Stark County ESC Psychology Services Contract 26-27
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Service Contract between the Stark County ESC and Coshocton City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year not to exceed $22,187.50.
12.
Superintendent Report and Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:
12.1
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
- Mark Van Dusen - CHS Custodian Rehire effective October 1, 2026
- Richard Miller - Bus Driver Rehire effective September 15, 2026
- Robert Ashcraft - Bus Driver effective September 15, 2026
Resignations/Retirements
- Christopher Baird - Resignation effective September 11, 2026
Salary Adjustments
- Angela Buskirk - MA+30 effective September 1, 2026
- Jennifer Young - MA+45 effective September 1, 2026
Reassignments and Transfers
- Jaiden Arnold - CHS Custodian to CES Custodian
Supplemental Contracts
- Darcy Nelson - RAP Advisor Level 1
CHS After School Intervention for SY 206-27
- Jamie Duling
- Tabbie Cramblett
- Dawn Peterson
- Heather Kistler
- Kristi Timmons
CHS Detention Supervisors for SY 2026-27
- Jamie Duling
- Tabbie Cramblett
- Dawn Peterson
- Heather Kistler
- Kristi Timmons
Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff
- RESIGNATION- Nathan Gibson - 7th Grade Football Coach- Level 1
- Kris Hardesty - Theatre Director - Level 3
- Wesley Morris - Wrestling Volunteer
- Chelcee Collins - Wrestling Volunteer
- Jacob Gossman - Girls Basketball Volunteer
- Carah Mladek - Assistant Varsity Softball Coach Level 1
Pupil Activity Contracts - Classified Staff
12.1.1
Personnel
ADDENDUM: Jerry Mann Van Driver effective September 8, 2026
12.2
Overnight Field Trip Request - FCCLA
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following overnight field trip request:
- FCCLA students to the Ohio Fall Leadership Conference held on October 19-20, 2026 in Perrysville, OH.
12.3
Preschool Handbook Update 2026-2027
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Preschool Handbook update as submitted by Dr. Claxon.
- Changes to the enrollment section
12.4
Student Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following student teacher for 2026 Fall Field Experience and 2027 Spring Student Teaching as submitted by Scott Loomis, Principal, Coshocton High School:
- Ben Hall (Ohio University Zanesville) - Wendy Kimberley, Cooperating Teacher
13.
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.
- to confer with an attorney for the board of education concerning disputes involving the board that are subject to pending or imminent court action.
14.
Board Discussion Items
15.
Announcements
16.
Next Meeting(s)
Regular Meeting - October 29, 2026
17.
Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.
