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 for over 30 years 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.