Lakota Local Schools

Lakota has been looking for a permanent superintendent since the beginning of 2023, after former superintendent Matt Miller resigned.

Christina French replaces former board member Boddy, who was removed by her fellow board members last month.

After a raucous two years on the Lakota Local School Board, filled with politically charged feuds and legal battles, Darbi Boddy has been voted out by her fellow members.

Boddy proposed the motion but wasn't present Monday night to discuss it, adding to the growing list of meetings she's missed recently due to a protection order filed by a fellow board member.

In a statement, Boddy's attorney Robert Croskery wrote they plan to fight the citation in court.

The attorney representing Lakota School Board member Darbi Boddy is seeking to have the civil protection order against her by fellow board member Isaac Adi thrown out after an incident in Columbus over the weekend.

Lynda O'Connor will not return for another term after incumbent Julie Shaffer and candidate Douglas Horton secured the two open seats on this year's ballot.

Lakota's board has weathered a chaotic two years that's included a legal battle between board members, the resignation of its superintendent, and meetings that have devolved into shouting matches.

Late last week, a Butler County judge ruled Darbi Boddy could attend Monday's meeting as long as she only spoke to Isaac Adi when absolutely necessary.

Banned Lakota School Board member Darbi Boddy will be allowed to attend the board meeting on Monday as long as she steers clear of Isaac Adi, who has a civil protection order against her.