The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday October 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Lecture Room.

            Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Pat Baumle.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rob Wannemacher.

            Roll Call

                        Lisa McClure, Les Hockenberry, Perry Sinn, Pat Baumle – All present

                        Dale Stoller – Absent

Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public*

NONE

Report of the Treasurer

A.     Presentation by Kathy Flaugh regarding an updated cash register system;

B.     Set date for Special Board meeting to go over the 5-year forecast.

C.     Invitation to attend seminar with Tim Baker on new Bio-Diesel and its effects.

D.     Update on return of lawnmower.

Consent Agenda Items:

10-01-06

On a motion by Perry Sinn one resolution passed by the Board to approve the following consent agenda items:

A.     to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2006 Board Meeting;

B.     to approve the investment report and payment of bills as presented by the treasurer;

C.     to approve the purchase of a new Model #IS4500Z Ferris lawnmower at a cost of $11,500.00 with reimbursement from Gateway (Hustler) for $8,909.30;

D.     to approve a natural gas contract with Direct Energy for the period of November 1, 2006 to October 30, 2007;

E.      to approve an advance to the Ohio Reads Grant fund of $4,000.00 to prevent a negative balance during fiscal 2007.

F.      to set the special meeting of the Finance Committee for review of the 5 year forecast as Monday October 16^th at 8:00 p.m.;

“Before we pass the consent resolution, are there any items you would like to move from the consent agenda to the discussion agenda for further discussion and/or for separate voting purposes?”    NONE

                        Seconded by Les Hockenberry.

                        Roll Call Vote:

                                    Sinn, Hockenberry, McClure, Baumle – All Aye

                                    Motion Passed.

Vantage Report--Les Hockenberry

            Dr. Mercer is retiring at end of year.  Les provided photographs of the 2 houses they are working on at Vantage.  One is new and one is a remodel.

Report of the Building Principals

            Mr. Lautzenheiser spoke about the Saturday school for 3^rd grade test prep and thanked the Lion’s Club for their donation for Math and Science text books.

            Mr. Wilson updated the Board on the planned tutoring programs and the MSW reading challenge.

Miss Deatrick gave an Educational Impact report for Wayne Trace Payne Elementary School on Study Island.  She explained what it is and how the teachers and students are using it to improve skills.  She gave examples of how teachers in non-core subjects are integrating the core class standards into their curriculum.

Superintendent’s Report

A.     In the consent agenda a policy for advanced learners is recommended for board approval.  HB 66 requires all districts to implement approved acceleration policies in the 2006-2007 school year.  This policy is supported and also recommended by WBESC and Sandra Freeman, Coordinator, Gifted Services.

B.     A meeting was conducted on September 21 to discuss the foundation of putting together a 5–Year Permanent Improvement Plan.  Committee members present were Brian Gerber, Kevin Wilson, Alan Lautzenheiser, Sarah Deatrick, Rob Wannemacher, Jo Ellen Sisson, Kathy Flaugh, Amy Noggle, and Jim Linder.  The purpose of the initial meeting was to begin the planning stages for a 5-Year Permanent Improvement Plan.  The plan will be based on “Necessity” and “Need.”  The academic and technology program, food service department, transportation department, and athletic departments will have their first round recommendations submitted by November 1.  There is no guarantee that departments mentioned above will receive the items submitted.  The only guarantee is that a plan will be devised and reviewed by the Board.  The Board will determine appropriations based upon the health of the budget.

C.     Discuss changing the date of the November 2006 Board meeting to allow the superintendent and Board members to attend the Ohio School Boards Convention in Columbus.

 Consent Agenda Items

10-02-06

On a motion by Lisa McClure one resolution passed by the Board to approve the following consent agenda items:

a.       upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Athletic Director, to offer a 1–year limited supplemental contract for the 2006-2007 school year to Scott Arend for the position of JV Baseball Coach;

b.      upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Athletic Director, to approve Chad Goeltzenleuchter, Jeff Gudakunst, and Ken Speice as volunteer coaches with the Football program, subject to receipt of properly completed paperwork and requirements;

c.       to adopt the state model Student Acceleration Policy for Advanced Learners;

d.      upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Sandra Freeman, WBESC Coordinator of Gifted Services, to adopt a policy for advanced learners as required by HB 66 to implement approved acceleration policies in the 2006-2007 school year;

e.       to change the date of the November 2006 Board meeting to November 9, 2006 at the Wayne Trace High School Lecture Room to allow the superintendent and Board members to attend the Ohio School Boards Convention in Columbus.

f.        to commend the Paulding VFW for their $3,500 financial sponsorship for the new goal posts on the Raider football field.  The new goal posts will replace the original 1970 goal posts. These new goal posts will be installed prior to the 2007 football season and will benefit our student athletes and improve the Wayne Trace football facility.

g.       to commend Jim Miller and Steve Crowley for their support in acquiring the financial sponsorship for the new Wayne Trace Raider football goal posts through the Paulding VFW.

h.       to commend the Grover Hill Lion’s Club for their donation of $2,000 to Grover Hill Elementary for the purchase of additional textbooks in Math and Science to assist in meeting NCLB requirements;

i.         to approve the FFA students attendance at the National Convention in Indianapolis on October 25^th through the 28^th;

j.        to approve a pregnancy leave for Kim Miller from approximately November 27, 2006 through February 8, 2007;

k.      to approve the use of 2 busses by the 8^th grade and Mr. Langhals to visit the OSU campus at Lima and tour the Geology Museum sometime in early November.

 “Before we pass the consent resolution, are there any items you would like to move from the consent agenda to the discussion agenda for further discussion and/or for separate voting purposes?”  NONE

Seconded by Les Hockenberry.

Roll Call Vote:

            McClure, Hockenberry, Sinn, Baumle – All Aye

                                    Motion Passed

10-03-06

On a motion by Les Hockenberry a resolution to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.

Seconded by Perry Sinn.

Roll Call Vote:

            Hockenberry, Sinn, McClure, Baumle – All Aye

            Motion Passed

            New Business

                        NONE

10-04-06

A motion by Lisa McClure to adjourn the meeting.

Seconded by Perry Sinn.

            Roll Call Vote:

                        McClure, Sinn, Hockenberry, Baumle – All Aye

                        Motion Passed

The next Board meeting will be held October 16, 2006. 

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   Pat Baumle, Vice President                                                    Robert Wannemacher, Treasurer