South Central School District 

School Board Meeting November 2024


  • The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.

  • The Board heard a presentation of the 2023-2024 district audit from Megan Urshan from Glass and Shuffett and approved the audit.

  • The Board put its levy on display for 30 days. The levy was set at 4.99%, as usual.

  • The Board discussed bonds with Kendall King of Kings Financial and approved a bond resolution as presented.

  • The Board agreed to take bids on the old greenhouse. Information for submitting a bid will be advertised on the district website and Facebook page. The winning bidder will need to remove the greenhouse when decided.

  • The Board listened to the Annual Statement of Affairs as discussed by the superintendent.

  • The Board approved the first reading of the Press Policy 117 as presented.

  • The Board heard the principals’ reports from Sara Rose, Greg Grinestaff, and Jamie VanScyoc.

  • The Board heard the superintendent’s report from Kerry Herdes.

  • The Board approved the hiring of Michael Koehnke as principal of South Central High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Michael is currently an assistant principal at Mount Vernon High School. 

  • The Board hired Brock Adams to be a paid assistant coach for the 5th and 6th Grade basketball teams for the 2024-2025 season.