The Benjamin Logan Board of Education met in regular session and presented outgoing Superintendent John Scheu with a token of their appreciation for his years of service to the district. At the conclusion of the meeting, Board President Mark Himmeger presented Scheu with a wooden plaque that said, ‘Welcome to the Scheu’ in Ohio State colors.
Scheu, an avid Ohio State fan, said he isn’t sure where he will put the sign, but he will enjoy having it in his collection:
The Board approved several action items from the agenda:
- Revising the Central Office Salary Schedule to reflect the hiring of Scott Brewer as the district Transportation Director.
- Approved a contract renewal with Smith-Boughan for HVAC service and repair.
- Asked for public comments regarding the disbursement of Anticipated IDEA Grant funds.
In his report, Superintendent Scheu informed the board that he had been notified that the repairs for the recent wind damage had exceeded $1 million and would be fully covered by insurance, minus a $5,000 deductible.
He also said that he was notified by Logan County Auditor Jack Reser that the district will face a nearly $1 million reduction in property tax receipts in 2027.
District Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Leah Baker told the board that the district finished the month of May in the black. She also said that $750,000 has been set aside for repairs to the district’s wastewater treatment facility, but the district has not yet received a bid to complete the entire project.
The district has been forced to find several different companies to complete the work. She recommended that the board transfer $50,000 to the Wastewater Fund to ensure sufficient funds to complete the work.
The board also approved several personnel items:
Resignations
- Kelly Gibson – Teacher – Effective July 31, 2026.
- Sarah Skidmore – Educational Assistant – Effective July 31, 2026.
- Brooke Smith – Educational Assistant – Effective July 31, 2026.
Suspension without pay
- Besty Savage, Bus Driver for three days.
New Hires – One-Year Contract – Certified
- Brittony Leonard – Teacher
- Addison Payne – Teacher
New Hires – One-Year Contract – Classified
- Mackenzie Mellon – Educational Assistant
- Kaleigh Saylor – Educational Assistant
Administrator
- Scott Brewer – Transportation Director
Resignation – Supplementals
- Band, Jazz Director MS – Myles Bowers
Employment – Supplementals – Athletic
- Cheer Coach Football MS Elanie McWade
- Cheerleading Coach Competition HS Trisha Hemmelgarn
- Cross Country Coach MS Neill Rhodes
- Cross Country Coach Boys HS Kevin Butler
- Cross Country Coach Girls HS Mike Coder
- Football Coach MS Jeff Bednarki
- Football Coach MS Kane Beltz
- Football Coach MS Adam Bergman
- Football Coach MS Tate Stratton
- Football Coach Assistant HS Riley Hayhurst
- Football Coach Assistant HS Jordy Buck
- Football Coach Assistant HS Kyle Seeley
- Football Coach Assistant HS Jeff Fay
- Football Coach Head HS Paul Jenne
- Golf Coach Head Boys HS Perry Carper
- Golf Coach Head Girls HS Tom Braddock
- Ski Club HS Matt Smith
- Soccer Coach Assistant Girls HS Jamie Gill
- Soccer Coach Boys Varsity HS Jamie Hughes
- Soccer Coach Girls Varsity HS Kyle Trees
- Swimming Coach (Girls) HS Addison Payne
- Volleyball Coach MS Molly Vance
- Volleyball Coach MS Sarah Franjesivic
- Volleyball Coach Assistant HS Yvonne Herring
- Volleyball Coach Freshman HS Chad Stahler
- Volleyball Coach Head HS Jackie Cline
- Weight Room Assistant Coordinator HS Kyle Boylan (1/2)
- Weight Room Assistant Coordinator HS Riley Hayhurst (1/2)
- Weight Room Head Coordinator HS Jeff Fay (1/2)
- Weight Room Head Coordinator HS Colleen Bodin (1/2)
Employment – Supplementals – Non-Athletic
- Art Club HS Jennifer Davis
- Auditorium Manager HS Myles Bowers
- Band Jazz Director MS Jon Hartman
- Band Marching Director HS Myles Bowers
- Band Marching Director Assistant HS Jon Hartman
- Band Pep Director HS Myles Bowers
- Class Advisor 09 Freshman HS Brooke Butler
- Class Advisor 10 Sophomore HS Nicole Fuller
- Class Advisor 10 Sophomore HS Matt Smith
- Class Advisor 11 Junior HS Brooke Butler
- Class Advisor 11 Junior HS Sage Rausch
- Class Advisor 12 Senior HS Nicole Fuller
- Events Manager HS Doug Rutan
- Events Manager HS Doug Rutan
- Events Manager HS Doug Rutan
- First Robotics Advisor HS Jason Smith
- Guard/Majorette/Flag Advisor HS Stacy McLaughlin
- JETS Advisor HS Michael Kettler
- Key Club Advisor HS Rob Painter
- Musical Director HS Alicia Leezer
- Musical Orchestra Director HS Myles Bowers
- National Honor Society Advisor HS Jodie Kavanagh
- National Honor Society Spanish HS Nelly Hughes
- Play Director * Timing is Principal’s Discretion HS Shelly Lane
- Play Director * Timing is Principal’s Discretion HS Sage Rausch
- Raider Run Club ES Addison Payne
- Show Choir HS Alicia Leezer
- Teaching Assistant Program Coordinator HS Lora James
- Yearbook Advisor HS Mandi Wood
Employment – Supplemental Exceptions
- Middle School Activities Director MS Jamie Hughes
- Middle School Activities Director MS Jamie Hughes
- Middle School Activities Director MS Jamie Hughes
- IEP Review Team Leslie Everett
- IEP Review Team Abbey Sheilds
- IEP Review Team Kellie Lemly
- Technology Assistant HS Joslin Lee
- Testing Coordinator HS Nicole Fuller
Employment – Administrative
- Cheer Coach Football JV HS Alison Spriggs
- Cheer Coach Football Varsity HS Alison Spriggs
The board also approved several concrete and asphalt repairs over the summer.
The next Board meeting will be Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM
