The Benjamin Logan Board of Education met in regular session Monday night and observed a moment of silence for the victims of the recent tornado in and around Lakeview.
First on the agenda was recognizing the March Seniors of the Month, Mylee Boysel and Joel Mitchell. Boysel is the daughter of Micah and Lora Boysel of Zanesfield and will attend Bowling Green State University in the fall to study architecture. Mitchell, who was on a college visit, is the son of Doug and Jenni Mitchell of Bellefontaine and will attend a university in the fall.
Superintendent John Scheu informed the board that several district staff have recently volunteered to help with clean-up efforts wherever they have been needed. Scheu has also been in contact with the Indian Lake Superintendent Rob Underwood to offer services or storage if the need arises. He also reminded the board that the United Way has been asking for supplies and donations and that is likely to continue for some time.
Jennifer Sudhoff, the Treasurer/CFO, presented the February 2024 Finance report along with other financial items, including the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Reports for February 2024, and all bills for the same month. The Board approved these reports and confirmed their alignment with a proper public purpose. Additionally, a fact sheet addressing frequently asked questions about voting during school board meetings was provided for general information.
Superintendent Scheu also provided the board with recommendations for hiring administrator positions and substitutes. Scheu said district policy has been to extend one- to three-year contracts to initial administrative hires. Once those contracts end, board policy dictates that administrators can be offered two- to five-year contracts. Scheu said that recently, administrators have been offered three-year contracts, providing a measure of job security.
The new hires were offered three-year contracts. The hires were approved, but board member Scott Spriggs objected to the length of the contracts, stating that he feels the contracts should be for two years.
Scheu discusses the recent administrator hires:
In the report of the Superintendent/Personnel, the Board approved the consent agenda for items B-E, which included various appointments for Administrative three-year contracts (August 1, 2024- July 31, 2027):
- Anthony Given as ES Assistant Principal, Step 1
- Deepika Scheiderer as MS Assistant Principal, Step 1
- Jeff Fay as HS Assistant Principal
- Nic George as Director of Information Technology
- Beau Harmon as Activities Director
- Daniel Lyons as Speech/Language Pathologist
- Stacie Newman as Director of Food Services/EMIS
- Sally Stolly as Director of Administrative Services
- Colleen Bodin as Special Education Director (extending 2-year contract)
- Holly Barr as ES Principal (extending 2-year contract)
- Todd Shadley as MS Principal (extending 2-year contract)
Board member Scott Spriggs cast a negative vote in opposition to the duration of the contracts for the new hires.
Additionally, the Board approved the ESC substitute list for the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon completion of all O.R.C. employment requirements, at the rate of $115 per day effective February 26, 2024.
Under the report of Superintendent/Administrative, the Superintendent/CEO presented several policies for first reading and review. No changes were indicated in the following policies:
- Policy 42. No.2 Update
- 2623 STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES
- 2623.03 THIRD GRADE READING GUARANTEE
- 3120.04 COPY OF EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 3140 TERMINATION AND RESIGNATION
- 4124 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
- 4140 TERMINATION OR RESIGNATION
- 5310 HEALTH SERVICES
- 8600 TRANSPORTATION
- 8600.04 BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION
- 8640 REVISED TRANSPORTATION FOR NON-ROUTINE TRIPS
- 8650 TRANSPORTATION BY VEHICLES OTHER THAN SCHOOL BUSES
- 8660 INCIDENTAL TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS BY PRIVATE VEHICLE
The Board also accepted the listed donations and volunteer services, which included:
- Disability Awareness coloring books and crayons from Logan County Board of DD for our Elementary students
- An anonymous donation of $380.00 for the purpose of supporting the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
- $1,060.00 from Ben Logan MS PTC for the purpose of supporting the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
Volunteer Services: Anthony Harris was appointed as the HS Softball Coach.
The Board of Education’s next meeting will be Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This is a change from the original meeting date of April 15.
The board entered executive session at 6:34 PM to (Item D) prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees.
Benjamin Logan Elementary and Middle Schools are proud to announce the appointment of two exceptional educators to the positions of Assistant Principals.
Anthony Given, an accomplished sixth and seventh-grade math teacher, has been selected as the new Assistant Principal at Benjamin Logan Elementary School. With a strong commitment to student success and a dedication to fostering a positive learning environment, Given brings extensive experience in curriculum development, data analysis, and student-centered learning. His proven ability to improve state testing scores and receive positive feedback from parents, fellow educators, and administration makes him an ideal addition to the leadership team at Benjamin Logan Elementary. “I am looking forward to joining the Benjamin Logan Elementary community as the new Assistant Principal,” said Anthony Given. “I am excited to contribute to the continued success of Benjamin Logan Elementary.” Given will be assisting Holly Barr, the new Elementary Principal, beginning August 1, 2024.
Deepika Scheiderer has been selected as the new Assistant Principal at Benjamin Logan Middle School. With over twenty years of experience in education, Scheiderer is a committed and energetic member of the Raider community, known for her significant contributions to student growth and success. Her leadership skills, commitment to collaboration, and involvement in building-wide initiatives such as Collins Writing, PBIS, and House make her an invaluable asset to Benjamin Logan Middle School. “I am honored to serve the Benjamin Logan Middle School community as the new Assistant Principal,” said Deepika Scheiderer. “I am deeply committed to supporting the success and well-being of our students, and I look forward to working collaboratively with the staff, students, and parents of the Benjamin Logan school community.”
Scheiderer will be working alongside Todd Shadley, the new Middle School Principal, beginning August 1, 2024.
“We are thrilled to add Anthony Given and Deepika Scheiderer to our leadership teams,” said Superintendent John Scheu. “We look forward to working collaboratively with them to continue to uphold the tradition of excellence at Benjamin Logan.”
Please join us in congratulating Anthony Given and Deepika Scheiderer as they embark on this exciting new chapter at Benjamin Logan Elementary and Middle Schools.
