The Bellefontaine School Board conducted its monthly meeting in the Bellefontaine Middle School Library on Monday night, featuring a large crowd attended that enjoyed several student-led events including snacks and choir performances.
BMS Principal Kyle Daring served as the emcee. Student council members Sloan Stolly, Allie Myers, and Annie Gallaway detailed how their organization works as a liaison between the students and the building administration.
BMS Bug ‘n Brew then fixed coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for board members. The students took orders and prepared the drinks.
The BMS Dazzlers show choir entertained attendees with three choreographed songs. Darcy Neeld is their director.
Board members watched a short video highlighting the various activities middle school students have enjoyed during the 2023-24 school year.
Mrs. Daring also reported that Joan Haushalter donated solar eclipse glasses for all BCS students and staff members. Finally, each board member was given an assortment of gifts from BMS students.
The board then worked through a short agenda. In personnel, the following resignations were accepted: Karen Rader – intervention specialist; Regilane Nelson – food service worker; Taylor Ruble – educational aide.
The following hires were approved: Meagan Antram – school psychologist; Riley Penhorwood – intervention specialist; Garrett Reinhard – high school chemistry/physics; Jessica Dipple – school nurse (Bellefontaine Intermediate School); Regilane Nelson – educational aide. Jennifer Cyr and Patricia Elson were approved as home/school tutors.
Kate Furr, Courtney Salyer, Stacia Smith, and Ashley Vicario Holtkamp were approved as substitute teachers. Hayden Green was hired as the district’s electrical operations coordinator. Lisette Hiatt was approved as an athletic worker.
The following substitute hires were approved: Michelle Corwin – van driver/bus driver; Darius Durst – custodian; Kimberly Wilgus – food service worker/custodian.
Nate Smith was approved for a supplemental contract as the head junior varsity baseball coach.
The board approved a trip for the BCS Robotics Team to the World Vex competition in Dallas, Texas, on April 24-May 1. Over the weekend, a middle school robotics team along with a high school robotics team advanced to the world competition.
Finally, the board recognized March Seniors of the Month Jalyn Savage and Chris Fogan. They each received an achievement pin and a $15 gift card to Ron’s Pizza.
The next board meeting will be April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bellefontaine Intermediate School cafeteria.
