Several community members are seeking election to become members of local school boards.
In November, those who filed with the Board of Elections will be on the ballot.
The list for Logan County Schools are:
Bellefontaine City Schools: (3 seats being filled)
- Kristen Lang
- Laurie Showalter
- Colin Yoder
- Mark A. Fissel
- Karen Wilson (running unopposed for position)
Benjamin Logan Schools: (2 seats being filled)
- Scott Spriggs
- No Valid Petition Filed
Indian Lake Schools: (3 seats being filled)
- Chad Ross
- Steven W. Spath
- Gabriel D. Wickline
- No Valid Petition Filed, Unexpired Term ending 12/31/25
Riverside Local Schools: (2 seats being filled)
- Write-in Blaine Dixon
- Write-in Steven Klinger
West Liberty-Salem Schools: (2 seats being filled)
- Patrick Adams
- Ryan Cole
Midwest Regional Educational Service Center:
Sub-District #1-
- Ryan E. Woolley
Sub-District #2-
- Write-in Bradley Adams
Sub-District #3-
- No Valid Petition Filed
Sub-District #4-
- Write-in Janet Moore
Sub-District #5-
- Write-in David H. Campbell
Sub-District #6-
- Write-in James Bingham
Sub-District #7-
- Write-in Connie C. Dyer
The role and function of board members are often not understood by the public.
The board is a policy-making body and members are the chief advisors to the superintendent on community attitudes.
Board members do not manage the day-to-day operations of a school district; they see to it that the system is managed well by professional administrators.
Board members do not evaluate staff, other than the superintendent and treasurer.
They do typically become involved in employment interviews.
