The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room of the Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Perry Sinn.

             Roll Call

                        Mrs. McClure, Mr. Stoller, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Hockenberry – All Present

                        Mr. Baumle – Absent

Several members of the Boy Scouts were present with advisors to view and listen to public meeting as a requirement for one of their badges.  All were asked to introduce themselves.  The Board thanked them for coming and wished them good luck.

Report of the Treasurer

            Invited any member to attend 403(b) seminar on 12/10/07 if they wish.

            Handed out Energy Usage charts for all buildings.

                        Reminded members of meeting at 9:00 am on 11/16 with Auditors.

Consent Agenda Items:

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

A.  to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2007 and October 22, 2007 Board Meetings;

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

ADDED:

C.     to approve the 5 year forecast as presented by the Treasurer and currently on file with The Ohio Department of Education.

“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 Dale Stoller.

            Roll Call Vote:
                        McClure, Stoller, Sinn, Hockenberry – All Aye

                        Motion Passed.

            Discussion ensued on the benefits of refunding of the bonds and projected savings.

 On a motion by Perry Sinn, a resolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $3,250,000 various purpose refunding bonds per attached complete language.

                        Seconded by Dale Stoller.

            Roll Call Vote:

                        Sinn, Stoller, McClure, Hockenberry – All Aye

                        Motion Passed

Vantage Report – Les Hockenberry – no report

Report of the Building Principals

Mr. Wilson will give his report next month. Ms. Deatrick & Mr. Lautzenheiser updated the board on Study Island usage.

Committee Reports - None

Superintendent’s Report

A.     Virginia McClain and Jennifer Van Matre, from 2GO! Consultants, presented an outstanding teacher in-service to our Wayne Trace Instructional staff in October.  The topic of their presentation was “Test Without Stress.”  They concentrated on unraveling the mystery of Constructive Responses on the OAT and OGT.

B.     A big “Thank You” to our cafeteria personnel for preparing breakfast and lunch for our teachers during the teacher in-service.  Cafeteria personnel include Kathy Faugh, Rose Ann Hall, Diane Gordon, Linda Bradtmueller, Terry Ulm, Jane McGarvey, Rita Lambert, Robin Molitor, Elaine Litzenberg, and Brenda Combs.

C.     Congratulations to Brock Williamson on his selection as an “Eastern Region Star in Agribusiness.”  Wayne Trace is proud of Brock and his accomplishments.  We are also proud of our FFA program.

D.     Congratulations to Mr. Archinal, the Band and Choir on their performance at the Ohio School Board Association annual meeting in Columbus on 11/13.  They represented our district extremely well.

E.      Thank you to Mrs. Parrett, Mr. Archinal the Band and Choir and students who read their poems and essays at the Veteran’s Day program on 11/12.  It is important for us to remember those who served that we might enjoy our freedoms.

F.      Reminder that the 1.0 mill from the 1987 (High School Gym and Cafeteria) bond will come off 2 years early and all taxpayers will see a drop in their millage on Jan. 1, 2008.  Total Savings to the district will be approx. $91,000 yearly.        

 Consent Agenda Items

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

A.     to commend Kathy Flaugh, Rose Ann Hall, Diane Gordon, Linda Bradtmueller, Terry Ulm, Jane McGarvey, Rita Lambert, Robin Molitor, Elaine Litzenberg, and Brenda Combs for taking the extra time in preparing breakfast and lunch for our teachers during the October 12 teacher in-service.  We sincerely appreciate it.

B.     to commend Kenny Speice and Mary Comer for taking extra special care in the WTHS building in preparing for the October 12 in-service.

C.  to commend Brock Williamson on his selection as an “Eastern Region Star in Agribusiness.”  We are proud of Brock and his accomplishments.  We are also proud of our FFA program.

D. upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic Director, to approve Brittany Schaefer as a volunteer assistant Jr. High cheerleading coach for the 2007-2008 school year.

E.       to recommend the following quotes be approved for snow plowing for 2007-2008:

WTHS          Classic Land Design - Randy Bostelman        $29.00 per hour

WTGH          Miller Lawn Care - Scott Miller                    $32.50 per hour

WTPE           Margaret Wobler                                          $100 for the first 3 hrs.;                                                                                            
                                                                                           then $40 per hour

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F.      to accept the resignation of Betty Myers as the 8^th grade girls basketball coach.

G.  upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Principal and Athletic Director to offer Dave Alt a one year supplemental contract for the balanced of the year as the 8^th grade Girls Basketball Coach.

 “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 Lisa McClure.

            Roll Call Vote:

                        Stoller, McClure, Sinn, Hockenberry – All Aye

                        Motion Passed.

On a motion by Dale Stoller a resolution to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.

Seconded by Les Hockenberry.

            Roll Call Vote:

                        Stoller, Hockenberry, McClure, Sinn – All Aye

                        Motion Passed

            New Business

                        After discussion several members had conflicts for the meeting on 12/10.

On a motion by Perry Sinn a resolution to move the December meeting to December 3^rd at the same time and place.

                        Seconded by Dale Stoller,

            Roll Call Vote:

                        Sinn, Stoller, McClure, Hockenberry – All Aye

                        Motion Passed.

A motion by Lisa McClure to adjourn the meeting.

Seconded by Perry Sinn

            Vote by Acclamation.  Motion Passed.

The next Board meeting will be held December 3, 2007.

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Les Hockenberry, President                                          Robert Wannemacher, Treasurer

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Report to the Wayne Trace Board of Education
November Board Meeting
Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary - Alan R. Lautzenheiser, Principal

1. Students of the Month – Alexis Gibson, Reid Miller, Bryan Hoffmann, Olivia Egnor, Leah Maassel, Owen Denny, Korene Shelton, Austin Fast, Brianna Sinn, Samantha Hinchcliff, Taylor Cupps, Shannon Boroff, Kayla Thompson, Leigha Flores, and Danielle Miles

2. Textbook Adoption – The materials from the Social Studies textbook adoption have begun to arrive from Scott Foresman. We are in the process of checking these materials in for WTPE and WTGH. The materials will be implemented in the classroom by the end of the first semester.

3. In-Service – The two recent professional development opportunities for our staff have been very effective. The curriculum mapping time has been well used. I had the opportunity to work with the upper elementary and junior high teachers in October and with the primary teachers in November. Both groups are making good progress in developing and implementing assessments that reflect the benchmarks and indicators that are being taught from the state standards.

4. Study Island – Students at WTGH have answered over 65,000 questions so far on Study Island. This does not reflect the Study Island questions and materials that are utilized during regular classroom instruction by the teachers.

5. AED Training – Six staff members at WTGH recently received training in infant, child, and adult CPR, as well as AED training. School Nurse, Wendy Baumle conducted the training. The training was done in conjunction with Akron General Medical Center and the Grover Hill EMS. This training has made it possible for WTGH to receive an AED machine at no cost. The staff members who were trained are: Mrs. Beth Bauer; Mrs. Peggy Glick; Mrs. Jessica Davis; Mrs. Tricia Beining; Mrs. Sandra Lemieux; and myself. The staff of the 21^st Century Program will be receiving this training as well as training in communicable diseases, child abuse identification, and first aid as part of the state requirements for that program.

6. Veteran’s Day – Veteran’s Day at WTGH was observed on Friday, November 9. A program was held at 10:00 a.m. under the leadership of social studies teacher, Jessica Davis. Area veterans were invited to come and eat lunch, compliments of the school with our students.

7. Parent-Teacher Conferences – Teachers are preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 19 and 20. Elementary teachers from WTPE and WTGH will meet at WTGH during the day on the 19^th for technology professional development. This program was developed by the technology committees at each building and building teachers will share with their peers different ways that they have integrated technology into the curriculum here at the elementary level. Parent-Teacher conferences will take place on that day from 5:30-8:30. Conferences will be held on November 20 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. I am interested in seeing whether the change in dates has an impact on our attendance at WTGH.

8. Assembly – Friday, November 16, WTGH will host an assembly titled Crime Scene Science. This assembly will allow students to learn how science is incorporated in real occupations and situations.

9. AR – I would like to salute 3 WTGH students who have reached the 100 point level in the Accelerated Reading program this year. Those students are: Andrew Ludwig; Mackenzie Haney, and Bailey Poling. These students received t-shirts to reward their accomplishments. We also held a pizza party for those students who achieved their AR goals the first nine weeks. We had 50 students at WTGH reach their goals the first nine weeks.

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To:  Mr. Gerber, Mr. Baumle, Mr. Hockenberry, Mrs. McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller, and Mr. Wannemacher

From:  Sarah Deatrick

Date: November, 2007

1-     Several members of the Payne Fire Department came to present a Fire Safety Program to our students.  They donated several items to the classrooms for the students to promote fire safety.

2-      During the two hour Curriculum Mapping delay, the teachers worked on revising their maps and have started working on short term assessments for the students at the end of each month.  This will go along with their monthly curriculum maps and the indicators they have worked on during that time.

3-     Miss Sandy Gordon and Ms Joan Boterf  put together our Veterans’ Day program we will be presenting on Friday the 9^th.  Thank you to these ladies for the time they put into the program.  And also to Mrs. Moore who has been coordinating the music part of the program.

4-     The 6^th grade will be presenting the Thanksgiving Program on Friday the 16^th at 1:30pm.

5-     Our PTO will be sponsoring a Family Film Night on Friday the 30^th.

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High School Principal’s Report
November 15, 2007
Kevin E. Wilson, Principal

Progress Book is up and running at the high school.  On Friday the 2^nd along with grade cards home we included a letter to the parents explaining what Progress Book is and how they could access it.  Progress Book will allow the students as well as the parents to monitor their grades.  Research shows that if a student can track their grades they seem to do better than if they don’t.

With cold weather approaching Kenny has been testing the boilers to make sure they are operating properly.  He did find a few problems with the computer programming and has everything running fine.  The past few weeks with the cold mornings and warm afternoons Kenny started the boilers to get the building up to temperature and then he would turn everything off around mid-morning. 

November the 8^th the eighth grade students will be on a field trip to OSU Lima. 

NHS inductions are going to be held on Friday, November 9^th at 1:40.  This year 15 new members will be inducted into the Wayne Trace Chapter of the National Honor Society.

The fall drama will take place on November 16^th and 17^th in the Payne Auditorium.

The drama students have been hard at work for several weeks and I am sure this performance will be successful.

Monday the 12^th of November we will hold our Veteran’s Day assembly.  Mrs. Parrett and Mr. Archinal have been very instrumental in organizing this event and I am sure once again it will be an outstanding day.

Tuesday November 13^th Joel Penton will be here to speak with our student body.  He will speak with the high school at 9:00 and then the junior high at 10:00.  From everything I have heard this should be a very worth while assembly.

Also on the 13^th our high school band will be performing at the OSBA conference.  Mr. Archinal will also be taking the junior high band members to observe this event.  I am sure their performance will be outstanding and they will represent our district well.

It is time for the annual Blood Drive.  Friday, November 30^th from 9:00-2:00 the American Red Cross will be in the junior high gym.  Student Council members will be on hand to help the Red Cross with set up and registration during the day.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Long graciously donated $1206 worth of Oak to the Wayne Trace Industrial Arts Class.  This wood was milled by a family member many years ago.  We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Long for this donation.  The students are showing their appreciation to the Longs by building a small piece of furniture from the wood.