The Benjamin Logan Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Members approved minutes from several past meetings, along with Memorandums of Understanding covering the district’s evaluation process and transportation training.
October Seniors of the Month, Winnie Bodin and Wyatt LeVan, were recognized for their academic and personal achievements.
The board also heard updates from Sally Green of the Ohio School Boards Association and from the Logan County Education Foundation.
Foundation representative Lois Stoll and trustees introduced the new Legacy Scholarship Fund, which will provide an annual scholarship to a Benjamin Logan student maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA and active involvement in school or community activities.
The fund’s first seed donation of $550, given by the Benjamin Logan Class of 1980, came with a challenge for all past, present, and future classes to contribute.
The Benjamin Logan, Logan County Education Foundation Trustees include Bill Ramsey, Danielle Jenkins, Tami Himmeger, Terri Penhorwood, Melony Baker, and Jackie Tingley (not in attendance).
Treasurer Leah Baker presented the September financial report, approving all expenditures and a $50,000 advance from the General Fund to Athletics, to be repaid by July 2026.
She also emphasized the financial instability resulting from developments at the Statehouse, which would have significant impacts on school funding.
Superintendent John Scheu presented several personnel items, including new classified hires, hourly Raider Care staff, and supplemental coaching and activity contracts for the 2025–2026 school year.
Classified New Hires- One-Year Limited Contract
- Elissa McMillen, Educational Assistant – Step 1 (effective September 24, 2025)
- Tamara Schneider, Educational Assistant – Step 6 (effective September 24, 2025)
Hourly Employment (as needed)
- Aryn Forsythe, Raider Care – $20/hour
- Ryan Kerns, Raider Care – $20/hour
- Erin Woodward, Raider Care – $20/hour (effective October 6, 2025)
- Carrie McCullough, Bus Driver (paid per timesheet, October 3–10, 2025)
The Board approved the following individuals on supplemental contracts for the 2025–2026 school year:
- Boys Basketball: Eric Nichols (Middle School, Step 1); Tate Stratton (Middle School, Step 0); Perry Carper (Freshman, Step 0); Joel Phillips (Junior Varsity, Step 5); Scott Vermillion (Head Coach, High School, Step 5)
- Girls Basketball: Josh Titlow (Middle School, Step 1); Brian Gehle (Middle School, Step 0); Abbie Boop (Junior Varsity, Step 2)
- Bowling: Barney Sullivan (Boys, High School, Step 3)
- Cheer: Gretchen Powell (Middle School, Step 2)
- Swimming: Mitch Sweeney (Boys, High School, Step 4); Andrea Schmidt (Girls, High School, Step 2)
- Wrestling: Sam Baker (Middle School, Step 0); Tony Pendergraff (Middle School, Step 0); Matt Marshall (Assistant, High School, Step 3); Kiel Henry (Assistant, High School, Step 5); Bryan Newland (Head Girls, High School, Step 2)
- Weight Room: Kevin Butler (Assistant Coordinator, Step 5); Joe Webb (Head Coordinator, Step 3) Non-Athletic
- Chelsey Webb, Musical Director – Step 0
- Cheer Coach – Basketball Varsity (High School): Alison Spriggs (Step 5)
Scheu also reported to the board that there was some damage to the school property during a recent storm:
Elementary Principal Holly Barr reported strong participation in parent-teacher conferences and thanked Honda for the recent All Kids Bike grant.
Middle School Principal Todd Shadley announced the middle school earned a 4.5-star rating on the state report card for the third straight year and highlighted the school’s new outdoor learning area.
High School Principal Annette Alatorre shared that 45 students will be inducted into the National Honor Society during an all-school assembly on October 21 and reviewed a busy calendar of fall events, including district tournaments and the upcoming High School Play – Death of a Salesman on November 14–15.
The board accepted several generous contributions, including:
- $1,000 from an anonymous donor for lunch fees
- $500 from Dana Henry in memory of Carolyn Barnes for third-grade classroom needs
- Additional gifts from local churches and alumni groups supporting student meal programs.
The next regular meeting of the Benjamin Logan Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.
