PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
REGULAR MEETING … The Edon Board of Education holds its regular meeting on October 13, 2025, in the school library, with all members present alongside Superintendent Anthony Stevens.
By: India Kenner
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
india@thevillagereporter.com
The Edon Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. All board members were present, including President Cody Best, Vice President Jamie Schaffter, Patty Eicher, Ashley Reed, David Wehrle, and Treasurer Deborah Nester.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Anthony Stevens, K-6 Principal Jennifer Ripke, 7-12 Principal Kayla Lapham, several Edon staff members, and a few community members.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, the board recognized visitors, though none were present. The board then approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025, regular meeting, the September 2025 financial reports, a request for an amended certificate from the County Auditor, donations received in September, and substitute lists provided by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center. The motion to approve was made by Wehrle and seconded by Eicher.
Treasurer Deborah Nester presented the FY26 Financial Forecast and Supporting Assumptions for 2026-2030, which the board approved as a financial roadmap for the district’s future.
Elementary Principal Jennifer Ripke shared updates on data collection for the third grade reading guarantee, noting a successful fire drill held the previous Friday and upcoming plans for a Thanksgiving dinner and 100-day celebration.
High School Principal Kayla Lapham reported on practice ACT tests and upcoming career events, including a visit from the University of Toledo.
Superintendent Anthony Stevens provided insights into district operations, with his report supplemented by attached documentation for the board’s review. Stevens highlighted increased enrollment and discussed the significance of House Bill 186, which impacts schools and property taxes.
He announced informational meetings to discuss the bill, scheduled for October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest Township Building and October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Township Fire Department.
The board approved the minutes of the September 29, 2025, Policy Committee Meeting and conducted the first reading of updated board policies from NEOLA’s Volume 44, Number 1. The motion was made by Wehrle and seconded by Eicher.
No old business was discussed. In new business, the board rescheduled the December meeting to December 15, 2025.
On personnel matters, the board confirmed the hiring of Kimberly Limber as EMIS Coordinator/Fiscal Assistant, effective November 10, 2025. It also approved supplemental contracts, substitute transportation/extracurricular drivers for the 2025-2026 school year and amended hours for bus route contracts.
Additionally, Jordan Birdsall was appointed volunteer head wrestling coach for the 2025-2026 season. The motion was made by Reed and seconded by Schaffter.
A significant highlight was the board’s approval of a resolution to establish the Great Lakes Conference, a new athletic conference for interscholastic football, complete with its Constitution and Bylaws.
The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.