Summary of January 2025 Bluffton School Board meeting
By Betsi Werling
The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education held its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14. This public meeting included the Board’s annual reorganization proceedings to establish meeting times, dates and leadership positions.
In the future, school board meetings will now be held monthly on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. The meeting schedule (subject to change) is as follows:
February 10 March 17 April 28 May 19 June 30 July 21 |
August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15
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The Board voted on leadership roles. Roni Kaufman will serve as the Board President and Alice Basinger will serve as the Board Vice President for 2025.
Treasurer Paula Parish and the Superintendent Greg Denecker were authorized to conduct business on behalf of the district.
The Board approved continued use of TIPS-USA Interlocal Purchasing System. This allows discounts when making purchases for the district.
A Memorandum of Agreement for the Middle School Esports team was approved with Trystann Eyerly serving as advisor.
Among contracts, assignments and resignations, the following items were approved:
Jodi Parker is retiring after 28 years of service. The district will be searching for a 2nd grade teacher.
Rebecca Cox was hired as a part-time Cafeteria Worker. Chasity Taylor will have increased hours and will serve as the Assistant Cook. Britney Web also had increased hours approved.
Substitute teachers and student teaching assignments were approved.
In addition, the following supplemental contracts were approved:
Volunteer Asst 7th Grade Boys Basketball - Wade Ginther
Volunteer Asst HS Wrestling - Kaden Basil
Middle School Esports - Tristan Eyerly
Mr. Scoles shared that the All Boards meal with Apollo will now be on March 20, 2025 and asked the Board members to tentatively put on their calendars.
Principal Mike Minnig shared that high school students had exams this week. He said that some students would be attending Apollo’s 411 Blast, a Career Day event, on January 31.
Elementary principal Kori Bernal shared that the Christmas fundraiser for the Soccer Complex raised $1,200 and a generous donor would be matching the funds. She also noted the school will be having its first curriculum meeting in February.
Technology Coordinator Courtnee Morris reported that he will be going into some of the English classrooms to help with new devices.
Superintendent Greg Denecker reported that legislation for State funding may be changing and he along with other Superintendents were lobbying to retain the Fair School Formula.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Village meetings announced, Feb. 18-25
- Bluffton K-12 schools cancelled on February 13
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, Feb. 5-11
- Bluffton American Legion Post 382 sponsors local students in Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State programs
- Allen County flu season update
- Applications available for Hancock Youth Leadership Class of 2026
- Feb. 18 Lions program to feature Ryn Farmer
- Going Viral: Health and the quad-demic
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday-Thursday
- Pirate boys basketball win vs. Elida
- Pirate girls basketball victory vs. Bath
- Recap of February 2025 Bluffton School Board Meeting
- Bluffton University to host Readers Theatre on Feb. 16
- Student Senate candidates to debate at Forum
- Bluffton University fall 2024 Dean’s List
- Haitian painter spotlighted in fair trade shop
- Cory-Rawson Green & Gold Foundation Fund reaches milestone
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Ed Reichenbach was a State Farm insurance agent
- Join C-R superintendent for indoor walks on Wednesdays
- Taking name suggestions for new Bluffton Park through February 23
- Ryan Turner named next Bluffton University head golf coach
- February 14 Chamber breakfast to feature Southgate Lanes
- BHS Academic Team wins 2025 Ada Invitational Quiz Bowl