Hileman's Replacement Named

Following the resignation of Amy Hileman as WHS Girls’ Basketball Head Coach at last month’s meeting, her replacement was named at the June meeting, Tuesday evening. Angela Detwiler, a teacher for the district and the Junior High Girls’ Coach for the past five seasons was named as her replacement.

Detwiler, is a decorated athlete in her own right, commanding accolades during her high school years at Bishop Guilfoyle.

“I can’t think of a better place to teach and coach – I’d like to thank Amy for all of her support the last five years,” she said. “She has done an amazing job with the program. I know that moving forward, if I ever need anything, she will be there to help in any way she can.

Hileman said she shares the same sentiment.

“I am in full support of Coach Ang in her new role as varsity head coach — she loves coaching and is excited to take this next step,” Hileman said. “She has passion for the game and teaching it. I wish her and the team the very best.” Detwiler was voted to the position unanimously.

Lindsey Kensinger was named as the new fourth grade elementary teacher, at a salary of $43,900 – level one on the salary scale.

Louie Brenneman was the lone nay vote against Kensinger’s hire, and Patricia Kensinger abstained from the vote. Chanelle Meadows was named the varsity cheerleading coach, and Heaven Davis was appointed as the junior high cheerleading coach. Malissa Whitaker was named as the new elementary secretary at a stipend of $12/hour. School Board also approved Melissia Lindemann’s raise to $41,000 yearly with Patricia Kensinger being the lone nay vote, citing the cost of increase.

The school board also approved the 2024-2025 general budget with revenues reflecting $8,958,563 and expenditures in the amount of $9,202,321. There will be no tax increase for the upcoming year, and the millage rate continues to be 9.482.

Superintendent Lisa Murgas gave her annual report which detailed demographics after 2021 test scores in the district along with a financial report. Elementary Principal Jennifer Metzler talked end-of-the-year activities with awards assemblies and sixth grade graduation. Metzler said the district held a meet and greet for upcoming kindergarten students in May, and orientation for kindergarteners will take place on August 15; the district said 29 students have signed up for kindergarten. Secondary Principal Jennifer Metzler talked about the success of graduation and thanked the staff and administration, along with local businesses and clubs for the $16,000 in scholarship money for the Class of 2024.

The board held an executive session during the meeting to discuss personnel purposes.