The Bellefontaine Board of Education accepted the resignation of teacher Brice Henry during their monthly meeting Monday night in the Sloan Distance Learning Center. Mr. Henry resigned as the middle school and high school vocal music teacher, effective October 7th. He also resigned from his supplemental positions as the middle school/high school vocal music director and high school drama advisor on the same day. The BCS Board issued the following statement after accepting Mr. Henry’s resignation:
“The allegations underlying the arrest of Brice Henry are deeply disturbing and represent a serious breach of trust and judgment. When this Board of Education learned of Mr. Henry’s arrest, the Board was prepared to pursue termination proceedings with the full resources of the district. However, after discussing this issue with Superintendent Hall and outside counsel, the Board determined it would be best for the district to pursue Mr. Henry’s resignation, which Superintendent Hall requested and received last week. Accepting his resignation allows the Board to end his employment immediately, without the delays, legal expenses, and uncertainty of a lengthy termination process. A termination could also open the door to a claim for unemployment benefits, which could impose additional costs on the district. At the Board’s direction, Superintendent Hall is preparing a report to the State Board of Education’s Office of Professional Conduct that will include all evidence available to the district. Superintendent Hall will advocate for the permanent revocation of Mr. Henry’s teaching license to protect all current and future students.”
In other action, the board approved monthly financial reports. The board then approved a resolution accepting the tax rate certification of the Logan County Budget Commission. The board approved 10 additional vacation days to Marc Stakey’s leave balance for the extensive work performed to convert districtwide phone services.
Salary adjustments were approved for the following teachers:
- Lechelle Raines BA to BA+18
- Amy Treon MA to MA+9
The board accepted these resignations:
- Brenda Moon – Food Service Worker
- Tricia Baker – High School OSU-MUN Advisor
The following were hired as substitutes:
- Janie Foreman – Bus Driver
- Derek Thurman – Bus Driver
- Derek Thurman – Maintenance Worker
- Rhonda Wilson – Food Service Worker
The following teachers were approved to serve on the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Building Team:
- Jill Carey, Shalie Logan
- Garrett Reinhard
- Bess Standley
These staff members were approved to serve on the Classroom Behavior Leadership Team:
- Abby Boop
- Sandi Chervenak
- Kylie Croston-Hyrtzik
- Alicia Dinovo
- Eric Fatzinger
- Justine Oliver
- Susan Stahler
- Heather Wechta
The following were hired as substitute teachers:
- Krista Belser
- Derek McNutt
- Trent Nicholl
- Patrick Stolly
- Tayteum Vigansky
Tyler Johnson and Sara Stahler were hired as home instruction/tutors.
The following supplemental contracts were approved:
- Marianne Antram – Pianist Backup
- Sandi Chervenak – High School OSU-MUN Advisor
- Jacqueline Godsey – High School Softball Head Coach
- Laney Mitchell – High School Vocal Music (Les Fons Director)
- Brian Timpe – High School & Middle School Vocal Music
- Ellen Verbsky – Pianist Backup
These volunteer coaches were approved:
- Dorian Frampton – Middle School Math Counts
- Anastasia Hiatt – Les Fons
- Trinity Floyd – Les Fons
- Anna Hogan – Les Fons
- Charlie Ligus – Les Fons
- Zavier May – High School Wrestling
- Kati Simpson – Middle School Cheer
The board accepted a donation of $215 from John & Deborah McGowan, Tonya Haley, Mickey Shoffner, Stephen & Joanne Snyder, Lisa Sulich, and Lori Moots in memory of Brenda Snyder. The board approved a stipend for BCS Transportation Director Tammie Garman. The district is currently dealing with a shortage of regular bus drivers. Garman has agreed to drive a regular bus route while still performing her administrative duties each day. Her stipend will be $40 per day. Finally, the board recognized October Seniors of the Month Jaylinn Foulk and Jacob Moreland. They each received an achievement pin and a $15 gift card to Ron’s Pizza. The next monthly board meeting will be November 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sloan Distance Learning Center at BHS.
Seniors of the Month Jacob Moreland (left) and Jaylinn Foulk
