Logan Elm Schools saw important decisions on the November 4 ballot, including the renewal of the 1% earned income tax levy and the election of three Board of Education members.
The District faced two levy failures this past spring: a 1% earned income levy renewal (883–930) and an emergency property tax levy (851–958). In response to community feedback, the Board chose to remove the emergency levy proposal to help provide tax relief for residents. This decision will lower property taxes by approximately $140 per year for a home valued at $300,000 beginning in January 2026.
The 1% earned income levy renewal remained on the ballot this fall and passed with strong community support, 1,915–1,375. According to Board President Deborah Shaw, several factors set this election apart from the one held in May.
“Our district was encouraged not only by the passage of the levy, but also by the significantly increased voter turnout across our communities. Several townships nearly doubled their turnout, and most notably, the overall ‘yes’ percentage rose from 48.7% to 58.2%,” Shaw said.
Since May, the District has adjusted to make up for the removal of the emergency levy, which brought a loss of approximately $812,000 annually. That being said, the renewed earned income levy was the most critical piece in sustaining our mission of empowering every student to reach their full potential. The passage of the income levy will help the District to continue to have good class sizes, an enriching curriculum, educational and emotional supports for students, and extracurricular programs for students.
Director of Communications, Brooke DeVolld, emphasized just how meaningful the community’s support was.“Throughout the election, many dedicated individuals made tremendous efforts to campaign for its passage. When staff, families, and students were asked to share what makes Logan Elm special, hundreds of community members and students expressed how deeply they value the sense of community, as a whole, that defines our district.”
“Logan Elm Schools wholeheartedly agrees with these sentiments and is truly grateful for the continued encouragement from our community,” she said.
This election also sets the stage for changes on the Board of Education. Current Board President Deborah Shaw was re-elected to another four-year term. Voters elected unopposed write-in candidates Kyle Reichelderfer and Meghan Yahn, who will step into two open seats beginning in January 2026. Board members Nikki Jackson and Matt Kim will conclude their service when their terms end on December 31, 2025.
Kyle Reichelderfer
Kyle Reichelderfer’s roots run deep in the Logan Elm community. As a 2006 graduate of Logan Elm High School, his connection to the district is strong. He attended Saltcreek Township Elementary, then McDowell Middle School, and later Logan Elm High School. Today, his family continues that tradition. His wife, Dakota, is a fourth-grade teacher at Logan Elm, and their four children, who are in sixth, fourth, second, and first grade, all attend Logan Elm Schools. The family lives on their farm in Tarlton, where Kyle works full time.
When he is not on the farm, Kyle is dedicating his time to youth athletics throughout the community. He has coached football, basketball, softball, and baseball, and he currently helps with junior high basketball. Kyle also served as a member of the district’s strategic planning team last year, helping shape Logan Elm’s updated mission and vision. He and his family are also members of Adelphi United Methodist Church.
Kyle continued his education at Ohio Dominican University, where he played football for four years and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2010.
He chose to run for the Logan Elm Board of Education because he is deeply grateful for the experiences and lessons he gained during his time as a student. Kyle believes that the opportunities he received through athletics were invaluable, and he hopes to help future students benefit from those same experiences. He emphasizes that people do not have to leave to explore new opportunities, because with the right leaders and strong community support, they can learn everything they need right here. Kyle is eager to be one of those leaders for Logan Elm.
Meghan Yahn
Meghan Yahn has lived in Pickaway County for most of her life and began raising her family here in 2016. A proud 2003 graduate of Logan Elm, she is now the parent of two Logan Elm Elementary students, Lydia and Lexey.
After high school, Meghan earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Capital University in 2007, followed by a master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in education from Capital in 2012. She continued her professional growth by completing a post-master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certification at Otterbein University in 2016.
Meghan has built a long and accomplished career as a nurse, educator, and unit manager at The Ohio State University. She later served as a nurse practitioner at Berger Health, working in both the Employee Convenience Care Clinic and the Tiger Care Clinic housed in Circleville City Schools. She currently works at OhioHealth, and has been there for 8 years. This December, she will join Adena Health as a weight management nurse practitioner at the Circleville location.
Beyond her professional work, she volunteers with the local food pantry, is an active member of Hallsville Community Church, participates in Blessings in a Backpack, and contributes to several other community-focused initiatives. She was also a part of the district’s strategic planning team last year. Meghan and her husband live on their family farm in Laurelville with their daughters and pets.
Meghan was encouraged to run for the Logan Elm Board of Education because she values the strong sense of community that defines the district. She hopes to help continue that tradition by fostering positive relationships with families, staff, students, and residents, and by supporting the development of future community-minded leaders.
Kyle and Meghan’s sentiments highlight the strong commitment and community-focused values they bring to the Board of Education. The Board will meet in January to organise for the year ahead.
Tim Williams, Superintendent of Logan Elm Schools, thanks the community for its support and is excited to welcome the newest board members.
“As we look toward 2026, Logan Elm Schools remains optimistic and deeply thankful. With renewed community support, dedicated staff, engaged families, and a Board that continues to lead with the best interests of staff and students in mind, we are confident in our path forward. Together, we will continue supporting students, strengthening connections, and making Logan Elm a place where every child can grow and thrive,” said Williams.
