The Benjamin Logan Local School District Board of Education met for their June meeting on Monday.
Community Health and Wellness Partners EO, Tara Bair presented the ongoing health and wellness initiatives and their impact on the school community.
Superintendent John Scheu expressed his gratitude to outgoing Treasurer Jennifer Sudhoff for her dedication and efforts in enhancing the financial status of the district during her four-year tenure.
The board went on to approve the May 2024 financial report, accepted a $500 Ohio Farm Bureau Grant and a $4,000 Milroy Foundation Grant, approved bank reconciliations and financial reports, and sanctioned fund transfers, including $958.65 to cover negative lunch balances and $75,000 for track and turf maintenance.
The following resignations were accepted:
- Lindsey Balla (HS Teacher)
- Amy Evans (MS Intervention Specialist)
- Heidi Fuller (ES Guidance Counselor)
- Blaine Walter (MS Custodian)
The resignations were stated as being for personal reasons or further employment.
Many new faces will be at Benjamin Logan for the 2024-2025 school year:
- Natasha Anderson (MS ELA Teacher)
- Lindsay Coder (ES Guidance Counselor)
- Lisa Daniels (MS Intervention Specialist)
- Robert Wolf (MS Intervention Specialist)
Supplemental contracts for athletic and non-athletic positions for the 2024-2025 school year include:
- Weight Room Head Coordinator HS Joe Webb
- Art Club MS Jane Hough
- Band Jazz Director MS Myles Bowers
- Band Marching Director Assistant HS Maggie Bowlby
- Booster Bar Fundraising Chair MS Billie Jo O’Brien
- Booster Bar Fundraising Chair MS Cedar Schneider
- Events Manager HS Doug Rutan
- Events Manager HS Doug Rutan
- Events Manager HS Doug Rutan
- First Lego League MS Gretchen Powell
- LPDC Member HS Mandi Wood
- LPDC Member MS (Secretary) Sarah Smith
- LPDC Member ES (Chairman) Bruce Smith
- Newspaper Advisor MS Gretchen Powell
- Student Council Advisor MS Gretchen Powell
- Student Council Advisor MS Robert Wolf
- Yearbook Advisor ES Kyra Fry
- Yearbook Advisor ES Samantha McPheron
- Yearbook Advisor HS Mandi Wood
- Yearbook Advisor MS Gretchen Powell
- Technology Assistant HS Joslin Lee
- Testing Coordinator MS Susan Headings
The board approved overnight trips for students, parents, and chaperones, including the State BPA Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, and the State and National BPA Leadership Conferences in Columbus, Ohio, and Orlando, Florida, respectively.
Benjamin Logan is thankful for the $50 donation from the Better Business Bureau Foundation for the Laws of Life Writing Competition and a $37,847.43 donation from the BL Music Boosters for student activities during the 23-24 school year.
Lastly, the board approved volunteer services from Ashley Shields (Cheer Coach), Ryan Knight (Golf Coach), and Ethan Oakley (Football Coach).
The Benjamin Logan Board of Education will next meet on July 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Benjamin Logan Central Conference Room.
