The search is on to replace one of Indian Lake School’s most dedicated and important employees.
During their regular meeting Monday night, Oct. 21, Indian Lake Board of Education members heard from leaders of the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center about how they will conduct the search to fill the position of longtime District Treasurer Coleen Reprogle.
Indian Lake Superintendent Dr. Rob Underwood said it’s been an honor to work with her and she will be very difficult to replace.
“I can’t imagine anyone who has given more of her time just to ensure that we’re in good financial standing. I don’t know if I’ve ever known anyone so dedicated and who cares so much about the future of this district.”
After nearly 30 years of service and some recent health concerns, Reprogle plans to join her husband in retirement on July 31, 2025.
The advertisement for the new IL Treasurer will be posted in November and applications will be accepted until the end of the year. The aim is that the new treasurer will be able to work alongside Reprogle for a few months to facilitate a smooth transition.
The board also authorized four new supplemental positions in exchange for four supplementals that had not been filled for several years. This move will ensure that popular after-school activities stemming from the expired 21st Century Grant at Indian Lake High School will continue. Those clubs include ESports, Robotics, Welding/Carpentry and Outdoor Activities (Archery).
Ryan Stanford was extended a supplemental contact as the Robotics Club Adviser; Logan Miller will serve as the E-Sports Adviser; Brian Sutton will be the Recreational Activities Club Advisor; and the Carpentry/Welding Club Adviser is Dave Snapp.
In other action, the board:
• accepted the resignation of Renee Metzger, Assistant HS Girls Basketball, and approved her as a volunteer coach for the team;
• approved the following supplemental contracts for the 2024-25 school year: Thomas Taylor– HS Asstistant Wrestling; Pat Oliver – Assistant Softball; Todd Inskeep – HS Assistant Girls Basketball; and Nick Christman and Ty Klofta, MS Wrestling
• accepted a $15,000 donation from an anonymous organization to support 21st Century Grant activities (HS afterschool programs),
• accepted the Lucy Brown grant to the Middle School in the amount of $300 and accepted the 14 grants from the Logan County Education Foundation that total $7,193.61;
• authorized the debt service payment of $1,225,981.25 for the building bonds due Dec. 1, 2024;
• approved the Agreement to Provide Equitable Title I Services to a non-public school through the Midwest Regional ESC for the 2024-25 school year in the current amount of $5,257.01 that may be adjusted as Title I allocations to the district are adjusted.
The Board of Education also entered into executive session for the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee or official.
Finally, board members set a special meeting for 3 p.m. Friday, Oct 25, in the board office to consider a potential memorandum of understanding with the Indian Lake Education Association and the Indian Lake Association of Classified Employees.
The next regular meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18.
