Coshocton City School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

Coshocton City Schools
Thursday, October 29 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Call to Order
    President

    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
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    5. 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: 

    ADDENDUM: Grant Fauver - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Level 3

    ADDENDUM: Justice "JJ" Herman - Boys Basketball Volunteer

    ADDENDUM: Stacey Jackson - CES Tuesday/Thursday School Supervisor

    ADDENDUM: Jody Johnson - CES Tuesday/Thursday School Supervisor

    ADDENDUM: Ashley Elson Student Monitor (CES) Effective November 2, 2026


    6. Approval of Meeting Minutes

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the September 24, 2026 meeting minutes:

    Mr. Shutt was not in attendance. All other board members were present. 


    7. Hearing of the Public

    This 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.


    7.1 Gardner, Tiffany

    7.2 Mills, Mark

    7.3 Schlupp, Shelby

    7.4 Swigert, Jamie

    7.5 Timmons, Kristi

    7.6 Yost, Karen

    8. Board and Staff Reports

    9. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:


    9.1 Updates
    • Explanation of Public Notices
      • Impact on Five Year Forecast
    • Insurance Fund Update

     


    9.2 Monthly Financial Report

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Financial Summary as presented.


    9.3 Donations

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the listed donations as presented

    Date                Fund    SCC    Subject    Receipt #    Received From                Item Description                                        Amount   

    09/21/2026    019        961U    020000    270191        Pepsi                            Scholarship Donation from Pepsi            $ 500.00    

    09/25/2026    007        946A    000000    270235        Dan Duran                    Donations-for Thanksgiving Dinner         $ 250.00    

    09/25/2026    007        946A    000000    270235        Cosh Chiropractic         Donations-for Thanksgiving Dinner         $ 150.00    

    09/28/2026    300        941I    000000     270240        Cosh Music Boosters    Donation for purchase of Risers            $ 2,810.85    


    9.4 2027 Debt Payments

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2027 Debt Payments listed below:

    ZB, National Bank (Zions) - Series 2017 Refunding - 2026-2027 total payments(principal & interest)-$153,985.00

    Bank of New York - Serie 2010 QSCB's (CES) - 2026-2027 total payments(principal & interest)-$4,693,000.00

    Huntington Public Capital Corp (CHS HB264) - 2026-2027 total payments(principal & interest)-$63,909.25

    People's Bank (CES HB264) - 2026-2027 total payments(principal & interest)-$36,589.13

    Total 2026-2027 debt payments - $4,947,483.38

     

     

     


    10. Business Items

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items:


    10.1 Tristar Transportation Contract

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract effective September 30, 2026 for Tristar Transportation Co. 


    10.2 Coshocton County Career Center Board Appointment

    Appointment to the Joint Vocational School District Board for a period of three (3) years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029.  Note: This position is currently filled by Tad Johnson whose term expires 12/31/26.

    Nominations: __________________________________________________________________


    10.3 Lepi Enterprises -Indoor Air Quality Inspection

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached quote from Lepi Enterprises to perform an inspection for indoor air quality for the amount of $ 8,200.00


    11. Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Mr. Matthew Nicholas, Superintendent

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items:


    11.1 Updates
    • Facility Fact Friday Social Media Posts
    • Rapback Explanation for Volunteers
    • State Report Card Comparative Studies

    11.2 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:
    2026-2027 New Employees

    • Todd Leigh CHS Custodian Effective October 21, 2026
    • Lisa Wine District Bus Driver Trainee Effective November 2, 2026
    • ADDENDUM: Ashley Elson Student Monitor (CES) Effective November 2, 2026

    Resignations/Retirements

    • Jodi Durben Resignation effective October 16, 2026
    • RESCIND - Mark Van Dusen CHS Custodian 

    2026-2027 Supplemental Contracts

    • Christi Fauver  - Washington DC Trip Advisor - Level 3
    • ADDENDUM: Grant Fauver - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Level 3
    • ADDENDUM: Stacy Jackson - CES Tuesday/Thursday School Supervisor
    • ADDENDUM: Jody Johnson - CES Tuesday/Thursday School Supervisor

    2026-2027 Pupil Activity Contracts - Non-Staff

    • Tim Gattardi - Head Varsity Swimming Coach - Level 1
    • Bella Hall - Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach - Level 2
    • Heather Gottardi - Swimming Volunteer
    • Ed Kiefer - Swimming Volunteer
    • Jerrod Allison - Swimming Volunteer
    • Jacob Gossman - Girls Basketball Volunteer
    • ADDENDUM: Justice "JJ" Herman - Boys Basketball Volunteer

    L-1 Contract

    • Erika Ewing
    • Jessica (Tennant) McPherson

    Unpaid (Dock) Leave

    • Jaiden Arnold - 1 day (November 6, 2026)

    11.3 One Plan - Elementary School

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District One Plan for FY 2027, 2028, 2029

    Coshocton Elementary School 


    11.4 Evening Planetarium Shows

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following people to conduct Planetarium shows to be paid upon submission of time sheet per the negotiated agreement:

    • Ron Derewecki
    • Tim Ward
    • Dr. Clay Gibson

    The October dates for the Halloween Planetarium show are October 19, 20, 22, 27, 29 all beginning at 7:00pm.


    11.5 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:

    Alyna Lower (Ohio University Zanesville) - Amy Cox, Cooperating Teacher 


    11.6 NEOLA Policies Approval

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following NEOLA policies: 

    • 0145 - Filling a Board Vacancy (Revised)
    • 0146 - Resignation or Removal (Revised)
    • 1231 - Outside Activities of Staff (Revised)
    • 2265 - Protections of Individual Beliefs, Affiliations, Ideals, or Principles of Political Movements and Ideology (Revised)
    • 2280 - Preschool Program (Revised)
    • 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics (Revised)
    • 2431.07 - Extracurricular Participation of Non-Enrolled Public High School Students (Students Athlete Mobility "Sam Act") (New)
    • 2461 - Recording of District Meetings Involving Students and/or Parents (Rescind)
    • 3231 - Outside Activities of Staff (Revised)
    • 4231 - Outside Activities of Staff (Revised)
    • 5111.01 - Homeless Students (Revised)
    • 5112 - Entrance Requirements (Revised)
    • 5224 - Youth Membership Organization Access (New)
    • 5330 - Use of Medications (Revised)
    • 5463 - Credits from State-Chartered and Nonchartered Nonpublic Schools (Revised)
    • 6100 - Proper Use of Public Funds (New)
    • 6423 - Use of Credit Cards (Revised)
    • 7540.10 - Recording and AI Processing of Communications on School Property and at School Events (New)
    • 8120 - Volunteers (Revised)
    • 8310 - Public Records (Revised)
    • 8330 - Student Records (Revised)
    • 8470 - Sex Offender Notification (Revised)

     


    12. Executive Session

    It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:

    • to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment

    13. Board Discussion Items

    14. Announcements

    15. Next Meeting(s)

    Regular Meeting - November 19, 2026
    Special Meeting -


    16. Adjournment

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.


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