Benton-Carroll-Salem School District
11685 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Phone: 419.898.6210
Fax: 419.898.4303
Administrative Team
District Office
Mrs. Cathy Bergman
Superintendent
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6210
cbergman@bcssd.com
Mrs. Bergman joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 1988. Mrs. Bergman’s past professional work included; Elementary Principal, Elementary Teacher, and a Reading Specialist for over 25 years. Mrs. Bergman holds a B.A. in Elementary Education/Reading Specialists (Bowling Green State University), M.A. in Educational Administration (University of Toledo).
Mr. Jim Boss
Student Services Director
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.3280
jboss@bcssd.com
Mr. Boss joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2010. Mr. Boss’s past professional work included; 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).
Mrs. Vicki Coffman
Food Services Director
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6216
vcoffman@bcssd.com
Mrs. Coffman joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2018. Mrs. Coffman's past professional work included; working for Westlake City Schools in various positions including Resourcarian. Mrs. Coffman has extensive certifications paired with education in Serve Safe, and is presently the Food Service Director and Acorn Alley Coordinator. She attends yearly training to stay current with State and Federal Compliances.
Mr. Cajon Keeton
Treasurer
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6210
ckeeton@bcssd.com
Mr. Keeton joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2015. Mr. Keeton’s past professional work included; Treasurer, Business and Technology Teacher. Mr. Keeton holds a B.A. in Education (Bowling Green State University), M.A. in Educational Administration (Tiffin University), President of Ohio Association of Schools Business Officials.
Mr. Dan Hoover
Athletic Director
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6216
dhoover@bcssd.com
Mr. Hoover joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 1987. Mr. Hoover’s past professional work included; 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 Trainers Association.
Mrs. Sarah Moore
Administrative Services Coordinator
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6210
smoore@bcssd.com
Mrs. Moore joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2023. Mrs. Moore's role include assisting administration and teachers with curriculum, testing coordination & district communications. Mrs. Moore has taught Mathematics and English/Language Arts in grades 5 through 7 since 2010 at Port Clinton Schools. Mrs. Moore earned her B.A. in Middle Childhood Education with a Minor in Mathmatics (Wittenberg University). Mrs. Moore also holds a M.A. in Classroom Technology (Bowling Green State University).
Mr. Geoff Halsey
Director of Administrative Services
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6210
ghalsey@bcssd.com
Mr. Halsey joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2023. Mr. Halsey has been the Principal at Battaan Intermediate School in Port Clinton since 2013. Prior to joining Port Clinton City Schools, Mr. Halsey served as the Director of Technology for Danbury Local Schools. Mr. Halsey also has several years of experience as an English/Language Arts teacher in both Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Halsey earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University as well as a Master of Education Degree in Classroom Technology. He also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Ashland University.
Mrs. Jeannie Behnken
Transportation Director
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6214
jbehnken@bcssd.com
Mrs. Behnken joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 1986. Mrs. Behnken's past professional work included; District Bus Driver and Transportation Director. Mrs. Behnken has extensive certifications paired with education in Pupil Transportation in the State of Ohio and attends yearly training to stay current with State and Federal Transportation Laws.
Mr. James Kennedy
Director of Technology
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6216
jkennedy@bcssd.com
Mr. Kennedy joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2020. Mr. Kennedy’s past professional work included; Director of Technology, Systems Engineer and Owner/President of JM Technology Group. Mr. Kennedy holds a A.S in Technical Science, Microsoft/Novell/Google Certifications, United States Army Veteran, U.S. Copyright in Managed Services.
Ms. Angela Kelley
School Psychologist
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.3280
akelley@bcssd.com
Ms. Kelley joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2015. Ms. Kelley’s professional work included 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), Specialist Degree in School Psychology (Bowling Green State University).
Elementary School/Middle School
High School
Mrs. Angie Lipstraw
RCW/MS Principal
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6219
alipstraw@bcssd.com
Mrs. Lipstraw joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2002. Mrs. Lipstraw’s past professional work included; 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
RCW/MS Assistant Principal
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6219
Jlattimore@bcssd.com
Mrs. Lattimore joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2013. Mrs. Lattimore’s past professional work included; Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher as well as 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).
Mrs. Cheryl Schell
High School Principal
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6216
cschell@bcssd.com
Mrs. Schell joined Benton-Carroll-Salem School District in 2014 and has served as principal of Oak Harbor High School. Mrs. Schell’s professional work included High School/Middle School Assistant Principal, District Value Added Specialist, School Department Head, and a Teacher. During her 33 years in education, Mrs. Schell has also served in various capacities beyond the classroom such coaching Varsity Softball, Volleyball, Track and Basketball. Mrs. Schell holds a B.A. in Health/Physical Education (The Defiance College), M.A. in Curriculum/Instruction and 7-12 School Administration Licensure (The Bowling Green State University).
Mr. Brian Kaser
High School Assistant Principal
Benton-Carroll-Salem
11685 W. State Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419.898.6216
bkaser@bcssd.com
Mr. Kaser served as Assistant Principal for Washington Local Schools in Toledo. Mr. Kaser also has 8 years experience as a mathematics teacher at Toledo Whitmer High School. Mr. Kaser earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Education from Indiana Weslyan University and Master's Degree in Administration from Concordia University.