BCS Board approves retire/rehire for Superintendent Hall; Band trip proposed for next year

Bellefontaine City Schools held its monthly board meeting Monday night in the High School Sloan Distance Learning Center.

Personnel and a proposed trip highlighted the agenda.

The board accepted the retirement of Superintendent Brad Hall, who's been leading the district for the last 11 years. His retirement is effective July 31st. The board then unanimously approved the rehire of Hall for the '25-'26 and '26-'27 school years.

Superintendent Hall stated, "After changes in the eligibility requirements under the State Teachers Retirement System, I became eligible to retire after dedicating 33 years of service to the profession.

"It has been a career filled with rewarding experiences, challenges, and successes. However, my dedication to serving students, staff, and the community remains as strong as ever.

"I am grateful for the Board’s continued support and confidence in my leadership, as demonstrated through the contract they granted me this evening to remain in my role as superintendent of Bellefontaine City Schools.

"The district has phenomenal students, a dedicated, professional staff, and a very supportive community, and it is an honor to continue leading it. I am excited for the future we will build together."

Bellefontaine High School Band Director Ken Hoffman spoke about a proposed band trip to Nashville set for April 1st-4th, 2026.

Hoffman said band members would perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Studio B.

Students would also visit other music venues in the city.

The trip will cost about $525 per student.

The board will consider approving the trip at a future meeting.

In other news, the board got their first look at the school calendars for '25-'26 & '26-'27.

Both calendars are similar to this school year. Classes will start in early September and conclude by Memorial Day.

The board is expected to approve the calendars at the April board meeting.

The board also approved monthly financial reports.

In personnel, the board accepted the following resignations:

Joanna Arthur - Food Service Worker

Kimberly Bell - Food Service Worker

Lisa Legge - Food Service Worker

Beth Barrett - Media Aide

Patricia St. Clair - Secretary

Arthur, Bell, and Legge are retiring on June 1st.

The following hires were approved:

Patricia St. Clair - Substitute Teacher

Miles Pickering - Substitute Teacher

Alexis Kendall - Speech Pathologist

Krista Adelsberger - Communications Coordinator (part-time)

Beth Barrett - Secretary

Terry Headings - 2nd Shift Custodian

Chandler Martell - Educational Aide

Kim Brown, Chandler Martell, and Hannah Stidham were approved as home/school tutors.

The following substitute appointment was approved:

Ava Huffman - Educational Aide

These volunteer coaches were approved:

Jim Ball - High School Tennis

Jacob Chrysler - High School Baseball

The board approved the district's student electronic devices loan agreement and student acceptable use policy for '25-'26.

Finally, the board recognized March Seniors of the Month Claire Grandstaff and Brody Boy. They each received an achievement pin and a $15 gift card to Ron’s Pizza.

The next board meeting will be April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Distance Learning Center.

Photos: The BCS Board meets in the Distance Learning Center.

Seniors of the Month Claire Grandstaff (left) and Brody Boy