The Indian Lake Local School District Board of Education took action on a wide range of financial, personnel, transportation, and student-related matters during its regular meeting Monday.
The entire Indian Lake staff came Monday for training and the district Open House Night for all buildings.
Dr. Underwood explains that staff participated in ALICE training on Monday before the all-district Open House.
“We had a really big turnout here on campus–it’s always one of my favorite nights. Tomorrow the staff will be in for district meetings and professional development and then we start Wednesday. We’re so excited to get the kids back in the buildings.”
District Treasurer Brady Hipsher gave the board the required financial forecast.
Overall, the Indian Lake district is in solid shape financially, but Dr. Underwood explains that school leaders continue to pay close attention to the recent tax changes.
“We know that we’re pretty much going to be flat-funded for the foreseeable future, so we continue to make sure that our staff matches our student enrollment trends,” explained Dr. Underwood.
The board also approved the following:
Personnel Actions
The board approved the following substitute employees:
- Deborah Alltop – Secretary
- Danielle Even – Custodian
- Jim Even – Custodian
- Austin Onyema – Custodian
- Rebecca Young – Food Service
The following educational assistants were approved to serve as substitute teachers:
- Jessica Hawkins
- Jenifer Ignarski
- Ashtyn Jackson
- Holly Klauer
- Natalie LeMay
- Janelle Maul
- Joe Teague
- Brandy Todd
- Michele Tuttle
- Stacy Wisener
- Sarah Woodcock
- Kelli Yoder
Isaac Roby was approved as a long-term substitute teacher and will serve as a high school science teacher until his licensure is approved.
The board also approved Hillary Wickline as an educational assistant to serve as a substitute teacher and Jamie Ross as an athletic worker.
The board accepted the resignation of bus driver Tammie Martin. Her last day of employment will be September 7, 2026.
Lunchroom and PBIS Positions
The board approved the following lunchroom monitors, as needed, for up to 2.25 hours per day:
- Lori Carpenter
- Patti Bailar
Lynne Snipes was approved as a substitute lunchroom monitor for up to 2.25 hours per day.
Linsey Titus was approved as the district PBIS Coordinator for the 2025-26 school year. The position carries a $1,000 stipend.
Athletic Event Workers
The board approved the following athletic event workers:
- Dana Clune
- Eric Finke
- Bill Fulton
- Kristen Glink
- Wes Hall
- Brenda Jackson
- Jennifer Ignarski
- Andrea Jacobs
- Mike Mauer
- Erin Miller
- Missy Mefford
- Tracey Notestine
- Brenda Oda
- Zach Overturf
- Valarie Rapp
- Mariann Reese
- Kristen Soos
- Josh Shelton
- Lisa Seeley
- Matt Steinbarger
- Kelli Strayer
- Ryan Stanford
- Brian Tidwell
- Mandy Tidwell
- Nick Tucci
- Ryan Lillard
- Ashley Brentlinger
- Christi Warneke
- Morgan Kaser
- John Stahl
- Carrie Cummins
- Sarah Elliott
- Dustin Plikerd
- Ron Borgerding
- Danielle Even
- Michelle Tuttle
The board approved the district’s 2026-27 bus stops as presented and authorized the transportation director to make adjustments as needed.
Members also approved the out-of-state overnight eighth-grade Washington, D.C. trip scheduled for June 1 through June 4, 2027.
The first day of school at Indian Lake is Wednesday, August 19th.
The Indian Lake Board of Education meets again on September 21st at 5:30 PM in the district board office.
