The Benjamin Logan School Board met in regular session Monday night and honored the October Seniors of the Month, Junah Tingley and Brandon Heater. Tingley, the daughter of Jason and Jacqueline Tingley of West Liberty, plans to study soil microbiology and broaden her perspective. Heater, the son of Joe and Kim Heater of Bellefontaine, plans to study Business Management and play football at the Division 1 level.
In his report to the board, District Superintendent Dr. Sean Flynn recognized the Boys Soccer and Girls Volleyball teams for winning the Central Buckeye Conference-Mad River Division Championships.
Dr. Flynn also said that the High School will once again host area Veterans on Veterans Day for a program involving all three schools. Dr. Flynn discusses the event:
Elementary School Principal Holly Barr reported successful field trips for students in kindergarten through third grade, and thanked the many parent chaperones. The PTC celebrated a successful fundraiser, hosted its first Art Jams event of the year, and organized the Book Fair. She also said that the third-grade students are preparing for the fall Reading Ohio State Test.
Middle School Principal Todd Shadley highlighted the school’s focus on Raider Core Values, beginning with Respect. Through a grade-level competition, students have already earned 1,502 points for demonstrating respectful behavior. Monthly student and staff recognition programs continue, with Authenticity serving as the next school-wide focus.
High School Principal Annette Alatorre reported a successful Homecoming Week organized by Student Government and recognized both soccer teams and the volleyball team for qualifying for postseason play.
The board also authorized the payment of outstanding dental claims from June, July, and August that were not paid for employees on the district’s now-defunct Oasis Dental Trust.
The board also approved several personnel issues:
Resignations:
- Kari Barns – Food Service Worker, effective October 16, 2026.
- Mel Roberts – Bus Driver, effective October 2, 2026.
- Brooke Thompson – Custodian, effective October 7, 2026.
Employment of Personnel – New Hires:
- Ernest Holycross – Bus Driver, effective October 19, 2026.
Resignation of Employment of Personnel – Supplementals:
- Jane Hough – Middle School Art Club supplemental contract for the 2026–2027 school year.
Employment of Personnel – Supplementals 2026-2027
- Brandon Storm – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
- Tate Stratton – Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
- Eric Nichols – High School Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
- Joel Phillips – High School JV Boys Basketball Coach
- Jamie Hughes – Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
- Abbie Boop – High School JV Girls Basketball Coach
- Scott Vermillion – High School Head Boys Basketball Coach
- Tracy Gregg – High School Head Girls Basketball Coach
- Barney Sullivan – High School Boys Bowling Coach
- Tammy Poling – High School Girls Bowling Coach
- Teaira Judd – Middle School Basketball Cheer Coach
- Mitch Sweeney – High School Boys Swimming Coach
- Kane Beltz – Middle School Wrestling Coach
- Tony Pendergraff – Middle School Wrestling Coach
- Kiel Henry – High School Assistant Wrestling Coach
- Kyle Seeley – High School Head Boys Wrestling Coach
- Bryan Newland – High School Head Girls Wrestling Coach
- Kevin Butler – High School Assistant Weight Room Coordinator
Employment of Personnel – Supplemental Non-Athletic
- Kayla Null – High School Musical Co-Director
- Gretchen Powell – Middle School Art Club, one-half contract
- Jane Hough – Middle School Art Club, one-half contract
- Alison Spriggs – High School Varsity Basketball Cheer Coach (Board member Scott Spriggs abstained)
The board also approved several policy updates and approved a trip for the High School Band and Choir to Disney World in April of 2028.
The next Benjamin Logan Board of Education meeting will be held on November 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
** Sally Stolly contributed to this report **
