The Indian Lake Board of Education elected officers and set their schedule for the year during their recent organizational meeting.
Gabe Wickline was unanimously voted Board President for the tenth year in a row. Chad Ross was chosen to serve as Vice President for the ninth year. District Treasurer Brady Hipsher administered the Oath of Office.
The board considered and passed several annual housekeeping items to begin the new year.
The board scheduled the meeting dates for the coming year (listed below), with most meetings to be held on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Indian Lake Board Office.
2026 IL Board Meeting Dates:
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5 pm at the Board of Education Office--Also Open House Night
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Monday, December 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office
Committee Assignments remained the same as last year. They are:
Negotiations (2): Steve Spath - Chairman
Scott Staley – Representative
Building and Grounds, Equipment (2): Chad Ross – R Steve Spath - C
Transportation (1): Shannon Reese
Technology (1): Scott Staley
Finance (2): Chad Ross - C Steve Spath - R
Public Relations, Legislative Group (2): Gabe Wickline – R Shannon Reese – C
Policies and Ohio School Boards Association’s Legislative Liaison (2): Scott Staley – C Gabe Wickline - R
Strategic Planning (2): Chad Ross – C Wickline - R
Ohio School Boards Association (2): Scott Staley - Delegate Shannon Reese - Alternate
Association’s Student Achievement Liaison (1): Shannon Reese
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Board (1): Scott Staley – Term Runs 1-1-2024 to 12-31-2026
Russells Point Parks and Recreation Board (1): Shannon Reese