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Hamilton Local Schools Board of Education
Hamilton Local Schools Board Policy Manual Now Available Online
The complete Board of Education policy manual is available for online reference.
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Public Participation Policy for Board Meetings

If your participation may require Board action or you would like to request Board action during your presentation please refer to Board Policy BDDH for requirements (see below).

You will need to compete the public participation form (also located in the "forms" secion to the right) and submit it to the Office of the Superintendent at least seven days prior to the Board meeting in which you would like to present.

If your comments are not going to request an action by the Board of Education, you do not have to submit your request to the Office of the Superintendent.  You will have the opportunity to sign-in for "Public Participation" once you arrive to the board meeting chamber by completing and submitting the form below.

Board of Education News
Mr. Lanthorn Selected As National Educator of the Year by Kids Voting USA Organization
Kids Voting USA selected HTHS social studies teacher, Mr. Lanthorn, as the national Educator of the Year for superior performance in educating his students about civic responsibility and involvement. He will be honored during a special event in Washington, DC on March 29, 2012. [...click for more]
Jankowski Elected To 2nd Term As Board President; Hallum New Vice President After Latest Organizational Meeting
Joe Jankowski will continue his role as president of the Hamilton Local Schools Board of Education after being voted into the position by his peers. Pam Hallum was voted to her first term as Vice President. [...click for more]
HLSD Adopts "Next Generation" Paperless Meeting Technology
Beginning this month, the Hamilton Local Schools Board of Education will utilize a new, paperless technology for distribution of meeting agendas, minutes, and other related information. [...click for more]
Board of Education Approves District Calendar For 2011-12 & 2012-13 School Years
Members approved school calendars for the next two academic years during the March 2011 board of education meeting. [...click for more]
School Board Members Share Thoughts On Leadership, Community, and Responsibility
Our Board of Education members took time to answer a few questions about their role, what they've learned, and what they are focusing on as our community's elected officials. [...click for more]
Current Board Members
Joe Jankowski, President


Mr. Jankowski is currently serving the first year of his second term, and was recently re-elected as president of the Board of Education during the January 2012 organizational meeting by his peers. Joe graduated from HTHS in 1976 and attended Ohio State University from 1976-1983. He currently serves as a manager for the U.S. Postal Service. Joe and his wife Kathy have two sons, James and Gregory, who attend Hamilton Township High School. Many of you may have heard his easily recognizable voice on the PA at varsity football, boys basketball, track & field meets, and each year at HTHS graduation ceremonies. Joe is working to continue the upward progress in student test scores and state school ratings.

Pam Hallum, Vice President & Student Achievement Liaison

Mrs. Hallum is currently serving the first year of her second term, and was recently elected by her peers to serve as Vice President of the Board of Education, as well as being the organization's Student Achievement Liaison. She graduated in 1982 from Eastland Career Center and HTHS, and currently works at The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. Pam and her husband Roger have had three children graduate from Hamilton Township High School, with their youngest son, Sam, in the Class of 2013. Pam would like to continue to promote community participation in our schools, support fiscally responsible decision-making, and focus on continued improvements to our district’s academic scores.

David Schutte, Board Member

Mr. Schutte is currently in the third year of his fourth term, and has served multiple terms as president and vice president prior to this year. He and his wife Kim, along with their children Michael, Matthew and Nicole, are all Hamilton Township High School graduates. David works for YORK Worldwide, and volunteers his time to the HTHS Athletic Department as varsity football timekeeper and as team assistant to the 7th grade boys basketball team.
Mark Wilson, Board Member

Mr. Wilson is currently serving the third year of his second term, and previously served a year as the vice president of our board of education. Mark is a graduate of HTHS and attended Columbus State, and works for the Hamilton Township Fire Department. He and his wife Lori have three sons, Jalan, Gregory, and David, who attend Hamilton Township High, Hamilton Middle, and Hamilton Intermediate Schools respectively. Mark would like to continue the improvements in the district and get more people involved in our schools.
Walley Obert, Board Member & Legislative Liaison

Mr. Obert is currently serving the third year of his first term, and was recently re-elected as Legislative Liaison by his peers. Walley graduated from South High School and worked as a Journeyman Wireman while being a member of Electrical Union IBEW Local 683. He and his wife Pamela have had six children graduate from HTHS, and seven great grandchildren currently enrolled throughout our district. Walley brings many years of skilled trade and labor union experience to the board, and is working to be a voice for community members throughout our school district. He has spent many hours learning the responsibilities of a board member and is working hard to have a positive impact in our school district.

Board Meeting Documents
Current Members
Scheduled Board Meetings
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Board of Education Meeting
On 6/18/2012 at 6:00 pm
At Board of Education Chamber
Board of Education Meeting
On 5/14/2012 at 6:00 pm
At Board of Education Chamber
Board of Education Meeting
On 4/17/2012 at 6:00 pm
At Board of Education Chamber
Board of Education Meeting
On 3/12/2012 at 6:00 pm
At Board of Education Chamber
Board of Education Meeting
On 2/13/2012 at 6:00 pm
At Board of Education Chamber
Organizational/Regular Board of Education Meeting
On 1/9/2012 at 6:00 pm
At at Board of Education Center
Board Of Education Meeting
On 12/12/2011 at 6:00 pm
At Board of Education Chamber
  • December 2011 Board Agenda
  • Board Of Education Meeting
    On 11/14/2011 at 6:00 pm
    At Board of Education Chamber
  • November 2011 Board Agenda
  • November 2011 Board Minutes
  • Board Of Education Meeting
    On 10/10/2011 at 6:00 pm
    At Board of Education Chamber
  • October 2011 Board Meeting
  • October 2011 Board Minutes
  • Special Board Of Education Meeting
    On 10/4/2011 at 06:00 pm
    At Education Center
  • October 2011 Special Board Agenda
  • October 2011 Special Board Minutes
  • Board Of Education Meeting
    On 9/6/2011 at 6:00pm
    At Board of Education Chamber
  • September 2011 Board Agenda
  • September 2011 Board Minutes
  • Board Of Education Meeting
    On 8/8/2011 at 6:00pm
    At Board of Education Chamber
  • August 2011 Board Agenda
  • August 2011 Board Minutes
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