The Benjamin Logan Board of Education met Monday night for its September session, receiving updates from each building’s administrators and reviewing key school matters.
High School Principal Annette Alatorre highlighted the goals for her building, noting that high expectations remain for both students and staff.
See the goals HERE.
Alatorre talks more about the high school’s goals:
At the elementary school, administrators shared that they are focusing on using data to provide “just right” instruction.
They also have a goal of 85% of students to participate in i-Ready reading or writing lessons each week.
They are also working toward developing well-rounded students.
The middle school will also use data to track student growth.
Additionally, they will recognize a “Raider of the Month” and a “Staff Member of the Month.”
The board also heard from Athletic Director Beau Harmon, who explained the district has an emergency action plan in place should a threat occur on school grounds.
This comes after a situation halted the Graham/Urbana football game in Champaign County on Friday night.
Construction updates were provided as well.
The sewer rehabilitation project is currently in the planning stages, with design approval expected shortly after the start of the new year.
Construction is scheduled to begin on March 9th and is anticipated to be completed by August 21st.
The board also recognized the September Seniors of the Month: Bre Allen and Carter Daniels.
Several personnel contracts were approved during the meeting:
Certified Staff
- Stacy Hamlin, Middle School Teacher, MA+15, Step 1 — one-year limited contract effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. This rescinds a previously approved contract from August 18th.
Classified Staff
- Chelsea Furer, Custodian, Step 3 — one-year limited contract effective September 22, 2025 (paid per timesheet for September 8–21, 2025).
- Teaira Judd, Educational Assistant, Step 1 — one-year limited contract effective August 28, 2025.
- Kurt Guenther, Bus Driver, Step 4 — one-year limited contract, rescinding previously approved Step 0 from August 18th.
The board also accepted several generous donations to support school programs:
- 1,000 plastic buckets from Scott’s Miracle-Gro for agricultural education, valued at $1,000.
- A BreakAway logo banner from signs.com, donated by Hi-Point Car Wash to the Athletic and Activities Departments, valued at $293.70.
- $658 from the Benjamin Logan Athletic Booster to purchase iPads for the football program.
The next scheduled meeting for the Benjamin Logan Board of Education is set for Monday, October 20th at 6:00 PM.
