The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence (BSFEE) has welcomed four new members to its board and received a donation from some alumni.

Jenefer Basista, Rachel Boyer, Holly Kleeh and Jessica O'Halloran all joined the BSFEE as of the fall of 2025.

Basista is a veteran English teacher, who is starting her 30th year with the Boardman Local School District teaching 10th grade English, AP Seminar and Holocaust studies. She also serves as the National Honor Society advisor.

Basista and her husband Tom raised their children Noah and Julia in Boardman. Both graduated from Boardman High School where they were active in swimming and band.

Boyer is a stay-at-home mom of four daughters including a 5th grader, 2nd grader and preschooler who will soon join the district. She currently;y ser

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