BCS Athletic Director Jason Calton recapped a very successful fall sports season. Cross-country standouts Hayden Maus and Grace Brown were honored as well. Maus finished 15th at the Division II boys state meet last month at 15 minutes and 42 seconds. Brown placed 6th at the Division II girls state meet at 18:24. Maus (junior) and Brown (sophomore) were also named the CBC Kenton Trail Division Runner of the Year. Both runners were joined by their coaches and family Monday night.
Calton then praised the Lady Chiefs volleyball team, which posted its best season in 20 years. The girls finished 17-7. Kelsie Snapp, Taylor Banta, Madi Zedeker, and Ava Reeves earned all-league honors. The Chiefs enjoyed a record-setting season on the gridiron. Senior quarterback Tavien St. Clair finished his career with 9,794 passing yards and 104 touchdown passes. St. Clair signed with Ohio State last Wednesday. Senior wide receiver Braylon Newcomb led the CBC with 77 catches for 1,195 yards, and 17 touchdown receptions. In August, Newcomb broke the school record for receiving yards in a game (235) at Sidney. Newcomb signed his letter of intent with Eastern Kentucky University last week. Finally, Calton said tailgating at home varsity football games was a big hit this fall.
Board meetings in 2025 will be held on:
- January 13
- February 10
- March 10
- April 14
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 11
- September 8
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
In personnel, the board accepted the retirement of third-grade teacher Mary Beaverson. Her final day will be June 1st.
The board also accepted the retirement of Shanel Henry, who’s been the BCS executive director of instructional services for the last decade. Her retirement is effective December 31st. The board then approved the rehire of Henry for the ’24-’25 and the ’25-’26 school year. Jennifer Cyr was hired as a home instruction/tutor.
The following teachers were approved as substitutes for the second semester of ’24-’25:
- Eric Adelsberger
- Sophie Adelsberger
- Courtney Ames
- Ally Barker
- Rosalind Brown
- Gay Brunswick
- Lexi Buffkin
- Morgan Calton
- Crystal Carothers
- Deborah Dill
- Kristen Elton
- Margaret Erickson
- Phil Forsythe
- Karis Garcia
- Steven Gerholdt
- Frank Giannola
- Priscilla Gibson
- Allen Hadley
- April Hairston
- Nate Hecker
- Tricia McCutcheon
- Ava Klingler
- Deborah Laird
- Dominic Latimer
- Robin Louden-Henry
- Kristin Lowe
- Aireana Lyons
- Laney Mitchell
- Joseph Boop
- Cassidy Miller
- Kristy Mount
- Riley Myers
- Julia Nelson
- Emmalee Newman
- Beth Overs
- Parker Penhorwood
- Andrew Phillips
- Beth Powers
- Joslyn Robinson
- Polly Rodenhausen
- Tom Rose
- Heather Shaw
- Joni Siler
- Karl Smith
- Mary Smith
- Stacia Smith
- Nichole Stafford
- Sara Stahler
- Sharon Traul
- Brittany Tyler
- Ashley Vicario Holtkamp
- Tayteum Vigansky
- Mark Wahl
- Gwendolyn Walters
- Rick Whitehead
- Maureen Yoder
- Makayla Young
- Jane Younkman
- Azalia Hawkey
The following supplemental resignations were approved:
- Caleb Mitchell – 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach
- Dustin Van Buskirk – Robotics Coach
- Morgan Powers was hired as an educational aide.
- Caleb Torsell was hired as a substitute educational aide.
Several supplemental contracts were approved, including:
- Maverick Aldo – Musical Production Assistant
Meagan Antram Hoyt – Musical Production Assistant
Jere Daniels – Musical Production Assistant
Keri Fergus – Musical Production Assistant
Trinity Floyd – Musical Production Assistant
Robin Henry – Musical Production Assistant
Brian Timpe – Musical Production Assistant
Jack Clement – 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach
Chelsea Horsley – Assistant Coach for Middle School Girls and High School Girls Wrestling
The board approved the American Exchange Project. The program offers seniors a chance to explore another American town for a week shortly after graduation. The goal is for the students to visit a community that is vastly different from their own. Participants then welcome visiting students into their communities for the same experience. The program is held in June-July.
The board appointed Colin Yoder as President pro tempore for the organizational meeting on January 13th.
Finally, the board recognized December Seniors of the Month Taylor Banta and Ryan Alexander. They each received an achievement pin and a $15 gift card to Ron’s Pizza.
The next board meeting will be on January 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Distance Learning Center. The organizational meeting will be followed by the regular meeting.
