Where are you going for spring break 2028? For members of the Benjamin Logan (BL) high school band and choir the answer is Walt Disney World. The BL Local School District Board of Education approved the excursion at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 19.
Students will travel to Orlando, Fla., from April 7 – 13. The request included an accompanying itinerary outlining the planned trip.
The meeting began with recognition of Benjamin Logan High School's October Seniors of the Month, Junah Tingley and Brandon Heater, celebrating their accomplishments as members of the Class of 2027.
In other board news, Dr. Sean Flynn, superintendent, shared the Central Buckeye Conference fall sports update. He also noted the BL high school will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Each principal gave an update, starting with Holly Barr, elementary. She reported successful field trips for students in kindergarten through third grade and thanked the parent chaperones. The PTC celebrated a successful fundraiser, hosted its first Art Jams event of the school year and organized a book fair.
At the middle school, Principal Todd Shadley highlighted the school’s focus on Raider Core Values, beginning with respect. Through a grade-level competition, students have already earned 1,502 points for demonstrating respectful behavior.
High school principal Annette Alatorre said the student government organized a successful Homecoming week. She then recognized both soccer teams for qualifying for postseason play. Upcoming high school events include college application workshops, career exploration opportunities, the Show Choir Spectacular, and the high school play.
In other action, the board:
• accepted the resignations of Kari Barns, food service; Mel Roberts, bus driver; and Brooke Thompson, custodian;
• approved updates to the board policy covered governance, student services, athletics, financial accountability personnel and school operations; and
• thanks to community generosity and support, five monetary and in-kind donations were accepted: $50 from an anonymous donor to the food service department for families in need; handcrafted wooden keys valued at $375 to support the National Honor Society; $1,000 donation from the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators to Deepika Scheiderer, middle school assistant principal, to support building needs; Brent and Sarah Luttmer donated $800 to the BL FFA program to help offset National FFA Convention expenses; $1,125 in meal vouchers from road maintenance for FFA students, staff, chaperones and bus drivers attending the Farm Science Review.
The next Benjamin Logan Board of Education meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16.
