The Bellefontaine Board of Education met in regular session Monday night and approved several personnel issues before being criticized by a citizen for two recent rehires.
Rick Reed, of Bellefontaine, addressed the board and was critical of the way the board recently approved the resignation and rehire of Superintendent Brad Hall. The man recalled a previous meeting when District Treasurer John Wasson noted the difficult financial situation the district found itself in. The man observed that if the district was in serious financial condition as Wasson claimed, the board should have followed precedent when rehiring Hall, bringing him back at a reduced salary.
Reed noted that when a similar situation presented itself in the past, specifically with teachers, the board would accept a teacher’s resignation and then would rehire the teacher at a reduced salary, since the teacher would also be collecting his or her retirement. In Hall’s case, the board agreed to the resignation, but then opted to allow Hall to receive the remaining yearly compensation for the remaining two years of his five-year contract.
He said that if the school board chose to bring Hall back at a reduced salary of $100,000 per year, the district would have been able to save approximately $70,000 over two years.
He also mentioned a similar situation involving recently rehired Director of Instructional Services Shanel Henry. Ms. Henry also recently retired, and the board chose to bring her back at her same salary. By doing so, the school board will end up spending approximately $25,000 that could have been saved.
Before the public comments, Superintendent Brad Hall reported that he recently received a call from the Logan County Health District. The agency reported that the school district received a score of 65 out of 100 on the district’s tobacco use policy. According to Hall, the current policy states that tobacco is prohibited on all campuses in the district, except in designated areas.
The problem, according to the Health District, is that there are no signs posted stating what areas are designated for using tobacco products. If, according to Hall, the district approves a rewording of the policy eliminating the language of designated areas, the score the district would receive would be 95 out of 100. The board later approved the rewording of the policies.
In his report, District Treasurer Josh Wasson informed the board that the district’s cash balance is in line with his projections. He also said that he is hearing that the State Legislature is continuing to debate funding, and he expects to hear something by the end of the month. He also asked that the board approve several appropriations that would move funds between accounts in keeping with the budget.
Wasson also asked the board to approve temporary appropriations that would carry the district into the new fiscal year.
The board approved all of the appropriation requests.
The board also approved several personnel issues. Among these were resignations effective May 30th, 2025:
- Jacey Greenwood – 8th Grade Math
- Jon Hayduk – 7th Grade Social Studies
- Brady Hiatt – 8th Grade Math
- Tori Millice – 1st Grade
- Zach Showalter – HS Math
- Taylor Wayman – 5th Grade ELA
- Ashley Wood – 2nd Grade
Several professional personnel appointments were also made:
- Shari Brown – Intervention Specialist
- Kaylee Huggins – 1st Grade
- Erica Justice – 2nd Grade
- Holly Mays – MS Math
- Eric Miller – Guidance Counselor
- Maelinn Myers – HS Math
- Lechell Raines – Preschool
- Nicole Stafford – Intervention Specialist
- Samantha Stephens – Kindergarten
- Nicole Terrill – Intervention Specialist
- Erica Warne – 5th Grade
One summer school appointment was approved:
- Alicia Dinovo
One classified contract was renewed:
- Tonya Reed
One service and support personnel position was filled effective May 27, 2025:
- Kerry Copenhaver – Custodian
The board approved several supplemental contract appointments for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Jim Ball – HS Girls Tennis (A)
- Morgan Brugler – HS Color Guard Advisor
- Hoyt Buckingham – 8th Grade Football (A)
- Jeremy Clifton – Winter Site Manager
- Laura Mitchell – HS/MS/ES Orchestral Music
- Taylor Mitchell – HS Volleyball (A)
- Kris Myers – HS Girls Golf (H)
- Darcy Neeld – MS Show Choir
- Tara Phelps – HS Volleyball (H)
- AJ Pratt – HS Football (A)
- Meredith Richters – HS Percussion Advisor
- Aaron Shumaker – HS Girls Soccer (H)
- Caitlyn Shumaker – HS Girls Soccer (A)
- Courtney Smith – 8th Grade Volleyball (H)
- Jenna Smith – MS FB Sideline Cheer
- Marcus St. Clair – 8th Grade Football (H)
- Tom Stoner – 7th Grade Football (H)
- Stacey Wilson – HS Girls Cross Country (H)
- Micah Woolf – HS Robotics
- Ben Davis – HS Boys Cross Country (H)
- Morgan Fultz – HS Boys/Girls Weight Room Coordinator
- Brice Henry – Drama Advisor
- Brice Henry – Vocal Music Director
- Kenneth Hoffman – HS Instrumental Music Director
- Stacey Holycross – Prom Coordinator
- Russ Hogue – Fall Site Manager
- Drew Jackson – HS Boys Soccer (A)
- Heather Johnson – MS Instrumental Music
- Heather Johnson – HS Instrumental Music (A)
- Melanie Lehman – Homecoming Coordinator
- Melanie Lehman – Senior Class Advisor
- Chris Miller – HS Envirothon – 50%
The board approved one athletic worker:
- Sean Egler
The board also approved adding three volunteer coaches:
- Jared Bowden – HS Drama Club
- Zach Schmid – HS Boys Soccer
- Carmen Shumaker – HS Boys & Girls Soccer
All personnel appointments are subject to pending clearance from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation.
The board approved the substitute teacher pay for the 2025-2026 school year at $130.00 per day.
The board also approved 18 scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year:
Board of Education Academic Scholarships – $1000.00
- Madison Christman – University of Findlay, Daughter of Stephen and Angela Christman
- Nolan Core – Ohio Wesleyan University, Son of Clifton and Sarah Core
- Claire Grandstaff – Miami University, Daughter of Ryan and Natalie Grandstaff
- Hunter Kerns – Ohio Northern University, Son of Timothy and Elizabeth Kerns
- Graham Lotts – Bowling Green State University, Son of Shane and Tina Lotts
BHS Alumni & Friends Scholarship – $250.00
- Savannah Sheeley – The Ohio State University, Daughter of Scott and Amy Sheeley
Robert L. & Helen E. Ginn Memorial Scholarship – $300.00
- Alexander Crabill – University of Akron, Son of Andy and Jami Crabill
Effie Patterson Memorial Scholarship – $300.00
- Nolan Core – Ohio Wesleyan University, Son of Clifton and Sarah Core
Pepsi Leadership Scholarship – $1250.00
- Elias Abrego – Ohio Northern University, Son of Juan Abrego and Tonya Ray
Pepsi Leadership Scholarship – $1250.00
- Andie Eicher – Ohio Northern University, Daughter of Randy and Toni Eicher
Monicha Simpson Memorial Scholarship – $200.00
- Jayden Temple – University of Cincinnati, Son of Travis and Alicia Temple
James Stolly Memorial Scholarship – $1000.00
- Alexander Crabill – University of Akron, Son of Andy and Jami Crabill
Ronald H. Wisse Scholarship – $500.00
- Quinlan Zedeker – Ohio Dominican University, Daughter of Clint and Michelle Zedeker
Harold & Barbara Marker Academic – $7000.00
- Rhiana Beair – University of Findlay, Daughter of Sasha Beair
Harold & Barbara Marker Academic – $4000.00
- Emma Childs – University of Findlay, Daughter of Shawn and Heidi Childs
- Cooper Hunt – Ohio State University – Lima, Son of Brian and Erin Hunt
- Hunter Kerns – Ohio Northern University, Son of Timothy and Elizabeth Kerns
- Alexsis VanSchoyck – Wright State University – Lake Campus, Daughter of Aaron VanSchoyck and Bill and Lacy Eaton
The board approved the cafeteria rates for the 2025-2026 school year:
High School/Middle School:
- Breakfast – No Cost to All Students
- Lunch – $2.55
- Reduced Lunch – $.40
Intermediate/Elementary:
- Breakfast – No Cost to All Students
- Lunch – $2.30
- Reduced Lunch – $.40
The board also authorized the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Mary Rutan Hospital for athletic training services.
There will be a special board meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Board of Education office.
