Board of Education
Hamilton Local
Board of Education
Hamilton Local Schools Board Policy Manual Now Available Online
The complete Board of Education policy manual is available for online reference.
Monthly Student Liaison Reports
Each month, our Student Achievement Liaison will post updated, published studies and reports related to student achievement.
You can review each of the postings on our Student Liaison page.
Board Meeting Documents
Get all Board of Education meeting agendas & minutes by clicking the Board Docs logo above.
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 (Also KD) for requirements (see below).
You will need to compete the public participation form (also linked below) 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.
Scheduled Board Meetings
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Current Board Members
Walley Obert, President
wobert@hlsd.org
Mr. Obert is in the second year of his 3rd stint as a member of our Board of Education. He was voted by his peers to serve as Board President during the 2024 -2026 calendar year. Walley previously served eight years as a board member from Jan. 1, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2017.
Mr. Obert 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.
Maria Varney, Member
mvarney@hlsd.org
Mrs. Varney, currently in her second year of her first term on the board, resides in Obetz with her husband and two dogs, Josie and Birdie. A proud graduate of Franklin Heights High School, Maria brings 16 years of experience in education to her role. She spent her first 8 years with Hamilton Local Schools before transitioning to Groveport Madison where she currently serves as the EMIS/Data Coordinator.
In this role, Maria skillfully coordinates and manages educational data systems, ensuring effective implementation and informed decision-making.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Maria finds joy in photography and dedicates time to volunteering with the Ranger football team. Her commitment extends to fostering community understanding by actively engaging with parents, teachers, students, and the community.
James Dommer, Vice President
jdommer@hlsd.org
James previously served on the Hamilton Local Schools Board of Education from January 2020 through December 2023, including one year as Vice President. He also served several terms as the student liaison representative, demonstrating his consistent commitment to student-centered leadership. With two children currently attending schools in the district—a 7th grader and a 4th grader—James maintains a direct connection to the day-to-day experiences of Hamilton students and families.
Professionally, James has more than 20 years of experience in the accounting field. He currently serves as a controller for a small business and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from Franklin University.
James is deeply engaged in the life of the school district beyond his service on the board. A dedicated athletics supporter, he has volunteered as a statistician for the football program since 2003, as a line judge for the volleyball team, and has operated the scoreboard and clock for the girls’ basketball team as well. His long-standing dedication was recognized with induction into the Hamilton Township Athletic Hall of Fame as an Award of Merit recipient.
Terri Parks, Member
tparks@hlsd.org
Ms. Parks is serving in the second year of her appointed term. Ms. Parks has seen two sons graduate from Hamilton Local Schools and has one daughter who currently attends Hamilton Township High School.
She has spent several years volunteering for the Hamilton Local School District and has been an active participant in all things academic and athletic. Ms. Parks serves as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator and Specialist at the Ohio Department of Medicaid in Columbus. Her roles involved planning, evaluating, and directing activities related to Medicaid health systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness. Ms. Parks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as an Associate of Liberal Arts degree from Truman College. She is also a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
David Schutte, Member
dschutte@hlsd.org
Mr. Schutte began serving on our Board of Education in January 1998. He is currently in the fourth year of his seventh term and was voted by his peers to serve as Board Vice President during the 2024 and 2025 calendar year. He and his wife Kim, along with their children Michael, Matthew, and Nicole, are all Hamilton Township High School graduates.
Mr. Schutte now has grandchildren attending the district. David recently retired from his day job following a 35-year career with YRC Worldwide.