Administrative Team
Meet our District administrators
Meet our District administrators
Mrs. Cathy Bergman
Superintendent
11685 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6210 ext. 2803
cbergman@bcssd.com
Mrs. Bergman joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 1988. Mrs. Bergman’s past professional work includes:Elementary Principal, Elementary Teacher, and a Reading Specialist for over 25 years. Mrs. Bergman holds a B.A. in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist (Bowling Green State University) & M.A. in Educational Administration (University of Toledo).
Mr. Cajon Keeton
Treasurer
11685 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6210 ext. 2806
ckeeton@bcssd.com
Mr. Keeton joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2015. Mr. Keeton’s past professional work includes: Treasurer, and being a Business & Technology Teacher. Mr. Keeton holds a B.A. in Education (Bowling Green State University), M.A. in Educational Administration (Tiffin University), and he's the President of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials.
Mr. Geoff Halsey
Director of Administrative Services
11685 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6210 ext. 2802
ghalsey@bcssd.com
Mr. Halsey joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2023. Mr. Halsey's past professional work includes: Principal at Bataan Intermediate School in Port Clinton, Director of Technology for Danbury Local Schools, & experience as an English/Language Arts teacher in both Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Halsey holds a B.A. in Education (Bowling Green State University), M.A. in Classroom Technology (Bowling Green State University), and M.A. in Educational Administration (Ashland University).
Mr. James Kennedy
Director of Technology
11661 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2208
jkennedy@bcssd.com
Mr. Kennedy joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2020. Mr. Kennedy’s past professional work includes: Director of Technology, Systems Engineer and Owner/President of JM Technology Group. Mr. Kennedy holds an A.S. in Technical Science, Microsoft/Novell/Google Certifications, he's an United States Army Veteran, & U.S. Copyright in Managed Services.
Mr. Jim Boss
Student Services Director
11661 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2124
jboss@bcssd.com
Mr. Boss joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2010. Mr. Boss’s past professional work includes:Director of Pupil Services and School Psychologist. Mr. Boss holds a B.A. in Psychology (Wright State University), M.A. in School Psychology (Bowling Green State University), & Administrative Licensure (Ashland University).
Mr. Dan Hoover
Athletic Director
11661 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2101
dhoover@bcssd.com
Mr. Hoover joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 1987. Mr. Hoover’s past professional work includes:Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Trainer, and Assistant Athletic Director. Mr. Hoover holds a B.A in Physical Education/Athletic Training, M.A. in Educational Administration and was a member of the National Athletic Trainer's Association.
Mrs. Jeannie Behnken
Transportation Director
11685 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6214
jbehnken@bcssd.com
Mrs. Behnken joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 1986. Mrs. Behnken's past professional work includes:District Bus Driver and Transportation Director. Mrs. Behnken has extensive certifications paired with education in Pupil Transportation in the State of Ohio. She attends yearly training to stay current with State and Federal Transportation Laws.
Ms. Angela Kelley
School Psychologist
11661 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2126
akelley@bcssd.com
Ms. Kelley joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2015. Ms. Kelley’s professional work includes:17 years as a School Psychologist. Ms. Kelley holds a B.A. in Psychology (The Ohio State University), M.A. in Education (Bowling Green State University), & a Specialist Degree in School Psychology (Bowling Green State University).
Mrs. Vicki Coffman
Food Services Director
11661 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2210
vcoffman@bcssd.com
Mrs. Coffman joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2018. Mrs. Coffman's past professional work includes:Working for Westlake City Schools in various positions.Mrs. Coffman has extensive certifications paired with education in Serve Safe. She attends yearly training to stay current with State and Federal Compliances.
Mrs. Sarah Moore
Administrative Services Coordinator
11685 W. State Rt. 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6210 ext. 2807
smoore@bcssd.com
Mrs. Moore joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2023. Mrs. Moore's past professional work includes: Teacher of Mathematics and English/Language Arts in grades 5 through 7 since 2010 at Port Clinton City Schools.Mrs. Mrs. Moore's roles include assisting curriculum, testing coordination & district communications. She holds a B.A. in Middle Childhood Education with a Minor in Mathmatics (Wittenberg University) & M.A. in Classroom Technology (Bowling Green State University).
Meet our Building Administrators
Meet our Building Administrators
Mrs. Cheryl Schell
Oak Harbor High School Principal
11661 West State Route 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2003
cschell@bcssd.com
Mrs. Schell joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2014. Mrs. Schell’s past professional work includes:High School/Middle School Assistant Principal, District Value Added Specialist, School Department Head, and a Teacher. Mrs. Schell holds a B.A. in Health/Physical Education (The Defiance College), M.A. in Curriculum/Instruction and a Grades 7-12 School Administration Licensure (The Bowling Green State University).
Mr. Brian Kaser
Oak Harbor High School Assistant Principal
11661 West State Route 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6216 ext. 2002
bkaser@bcssd.com
Mr. Kaser joined Benton-Carroll-Salem Scohol District in 2023. Mr. Kaser's past professional work includes:Assistant Principal for Washington Local Schools & 8 years experience as a Mathematics teacher at Toledo Whitmer High School. Mr. Kaser holds a B.A. in Mathematics Education (Indiana Weslyan University) and M.A. in Administration (Concordia University).
Mrs. Angie Lipstraw
R.C. Waters Elementary & Oak Harbor Intermediate School Principal
250 North Locust StreetOak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6219
alipstraw@bcssd.com
Mrs. Lipstraw joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2002. Mrs. Lipstraw’s past professional work includes:1st and 2nd Grade Teacher. Mrs. Lipstraw holds a B.A. in Education (Bowling Green State University) & M.A. in Education Administration (Bowling Green State University).
Mrs. Janene Lattimore
R.C. Waters Elementary & Oak Harbor Intermediate School Assistant Principal
250 North Locust StreetOak Harbor, OH 43449419.898.6219
jlattimore@bcssd.com
Mrs. Lattimore joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2013. Mrs. Lattimore’s past professional work includes:Kindergarten & 1st grade teacher and 4th/5th grade Reading Interventionist. Mrs. Lattimore holds a B.A. in Education (Bowling Green State University) & M.A. in Education Administration (Bowling Green State University).