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Blanchester Board of Education hires Megan Thompson as next treasurer

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By
Beth Justice-
The Blanchester Local Board of Education has selected Megan Thompson to serve as their next treasurer effective Jan. 1, 2020. She will immediately begin working alongside current treasurer, Darlene Kassner. This time serving as a consultant will ensure a smooth transition in the fiscal department.

Kassner will retire effective Jan. 1, 2020. Kassner has worked in education for 35 years. She has served in various roles, including teacher, principal, coach, assistant treasurer and treasurer in Blanchester and Fayetteville. Kassner has been an asset to the Blanchester Local School District, and she will be missed.

Thompson most recently served as an accounts receivable fiscal clerk and human resources assistant at Southern Ohio Educational Service Center. She is an East Clinton graduate and attended the Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, where she obtained her bachelor of science in accounting and business administration. Thompson has also been active in the Lynchburg-Clay Elementary PTO and church.

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“I would like to publicly thank the Blanchester Board of Education for the opportunity to serve their district,” Thompson said. “Also, a huge thank-you to my family, friends and colleagues for helping me reach my career goals.”

Thompson is originally from New Vienna. Growing up, she was involved in 4-H, FFA, sports and Drama Club.

Thompson has expressed her enthusiasm to begin this journey as new treasurer.

“I am blessed to be welcomed by the Blanchester community,” she said. “I look forward to meeting everyone and working hard to achieve our district financial goals.”

Thompson lives with her husband, Tim and their children, Lanie, Kaylee, Curtis and Samuel.

The Blanchester Board of Education and administration are asking the extended Wildcat family to join them in welcoming Thompson to the district. Her background and experience will make her an excellent fit for the district.

“We would like to congratulate Darlene Kassner on her stellar career at Blanchester Schools and wish her the best in retirement,” Board President Kyle Wilson said. “We are looking forward to working with Megan Thompson and implementing the exciting concepts she has shared with us as a board. The future is bright in Blanchester.”

Southern Ohio Educational Service Center was proud to assist Blanchester Local Schools Board of Education in their search for their next treasurer. SOESC provides quality regional educational services to the school districts in Adams, Brown, Clinton and Fayette counties.

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