School board acts on resignations and hirings
Bluffton school board will act on several resignations and hirings during its Thursday, June 23, board meeting. Action anticipated includes:
(The entire June 23 agenda is an attachment at the bottom of the story)
Resignations
Kyle Cutnaw – Teacher – Effective May 31, 2016
Jane Moser – Head Cook – Effective May 31, 2016
Beverly Simon – Educational Aide – Effective May 31, 2016
Jeremy Basinger – Head Middle School Football Coach – Effective Immediately
Steven Edwards – Assistant Middle School Football Coach – Effective Immediately
Supplemental Contracts (2016-2017):
Activity - Employee
Faculty Manager - David Glick
Assistant High School Football - Nathan Sprunger
Assistant High School Football - Bryan Lloyd
Head Middle School Football - Steven Edwards
Assistant Middle School Football - Jeremy Basinger
Head Girls Tennis - Kristi Owsley
Volunteer Girls Tennis - Deron Geiser
Head Boys Soccer - Stephen Smucker
Assistant Boys Soccer - Paul Bender
Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer - Nicholas Evans
Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer - Mitchell Kingsley
Head Girls Soccer - Jared Byers
Head Golf - Nicholas Rackley
Elementary Summer Academy Certified Contracts:
Aug. 8, through 19 at $21.52 per hour worked
Ryan Dunlap
Nicole Fruchey
Tami Hardy
Julie Garmatter
Barbara Maag
Christine McCafferty
Karen McCauley
Heidi Steiner
Elementary Substitute Summer Academy Certified Contract:
Aug. 8, through 19 at $21.52 per hour worked
Emily Ellerbrock
Rebecca Boblitt
High School Summer School Certified Contract:
June 13 through 30 at $21.15 per hour worked
Michaeline Lovell
Seasonal/Casual Contract at $10 Per Hour Worked:
Alex Hanna
Certified Teacher Adjustment (2016-2017):
Rachael Lewis - Increasing to one-half time per day
Superintendent Secretary Calendar Change Effective July 1, 2016:
Julie Steiner – 260 Day Calendar
EMIS Coordinator Fiscal Year 2017:
Julie Steiner be issued a contract as EMIS Coordinator at $12,000 to be paid May 2017
Contract – Classified Employee (2016-2017):
David Glick – Educational Aide
Step 0 – 60 Day Trial Period, $12.57 Per Hour
2 Hours Per Day
First Day – August 25, 2016
Rebecca Peralta – Educational Aide
Step 0 – 60 Day Trial Period, $12.57 Per Hour
7.5 Hours Per Day
First Day – August 25, 2016
Contract – Certified Employee (2016-2017)
Jeffrey Richards – Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA – Step 6 - $46,409
Mason Roth – Teacher
1 Year Contract, BA - Step 0 - $33,557
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day