Marion Local Board Hires Maintenance Supervisor, Hears Update on Emergency Levy

The Marion Local Board of Education hired a maintenance supervisor and heard an update on the process for an emergency levy at its Monday, November 9, meeting.

Superintendent Mike Pohlman said the board hired Eric Prenger as maintenance supervisor and Tatsiana Wood as a custodian. Members also accepted Larry Post’s resignation as freshman girls basketball coach and approved volunteers for the girls and boys basketball programs.

Treasurer Ryan Goldschmidt outlined the levy process and timeline. Pohlman said Goldschmidt is gathering information to make sure the district follows new rules for fixed-sum levies, which are designed to raise a specified dollar amount.

The board also approved contingency payments for the middle school construction project and authorized pay for people who worked at an OHSAA football tournament game hosted by the district. Members accepted a $570 donation from CFL for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a donation from Moeller Trucking for a YouUplift kindness assembly at the middle school.

Technology Coordinator Michelle Mescher reported that she had begun the district’s E-Rate paperwork and was working on a cybersecurity response plan. High School Principal Tim Goodwin thanked Jenny Dippold for organizing career day. Elementary Principal Kelli Thobe reported on the Washington, D.C., trip and congratulated the band on its marching season.

Pohlman also announced that the district’s Senior Citizens Luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 11. Marion Local residents age 62 and older can RSVP by calling the high school office at 419-925-4597.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, December 14.