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The Wayne
Trace Local School District met in regular session on Thursday, November
9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayne Trace Junior/Senior High School in the
Lecture Room.
Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Pat Baumle.
Roll Call
Lisa McClure,
Les Hockenberry, Pat Baumle, Dale Stoller – All Present
Perry Sinn - Absent
Correspondence,
Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public*
Perry Sinn arrived at 7:34
pm.
Wade Sisson presented to the board a
request from the National Honor Society to travel to New York City on
April 14 through April 17, 2007. Tentative itinerary was presented to
the board. Following several questions by the Board regarding the trip
they gave their approval.
11-01-06
On a
motion by Les Hockenberry a resolution to allow the National Honor
Society to travel to New York City April 14 through April 17,
2007. Seconded by Pat Baumle.
Roll Call Vote:
Hockenberry,
Baumle, McClure, Sinn, Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed.
Report of the Treasurer
Consent
Agenda Items:
11-02-06
On a motion by Pat Baumle one resolution
passed by the Board to approve the following consent agenda items:
A.
to approve the minutes of the
October 9 and October 16, 2006 Board Meetings;
B.
to approve the investment report and
payment of bills as presented by the treasurer;
C.
to approve a transfer of $25,000 to
the 035 Severance Fund;
D.
to approve the updated 5-year
forecast as presented by the treasurer;
E.
to amend the appropriations and
revenues for fiscal year 2007 as presented by the treasurer;
F.
to approve an amended contract with
Perry Corporation for the balance of the contract at a rate of .01676
per copy;
G.
to approve an advance of $5000.00 to
fund 019 for TANF Grant Costs paid by district then reimbursed by
Western Buckeye ESC;
H.
to approve a one year maintenance
agreement with Data Eclipse, per attached detail, for $13,250 effective
8/1/06 to 7/31/06. Credit to be given for work performed between 8/1/06
and present.
“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 Perry Sinn.
Roll Call Vote:
Baumle, Sinn,
McClure, Hockenberry, Stoller - All Aye
Motion Passed.
Vantage
Report--Les Hockenberry
Meeting
was on 11/2, House renovation it progressing but will probably last
into next year.
Report of
the Building Principals – Mr. Lautzenheiser is scheduled to give an
Educational Impact report for Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School.
Mrs.
Jessica Davis presented a visual report on how she is using technology
and the various sources of information from Study Island to the Internet
to prepare lesson plans which are both interesting to the students and
still accomplishes their learning of the subject matter. Her
presentation was on the Constitution and how she was able to use the
same lesson plan, with slight modifications, to instruct all students in
her class regardless of their skill levels at the same time.
Copies of
reports are attached.
Superintendent’s Report
A.
Congratulations to the students and
staff at Wayne Trace Payne Elementary School for receiving a Certificate
of Commendation from the State Board of Education. They received this
award for achieving the designation of “Excellent” on the Local Report
Card for the 2005-2006 school year.
B.
Vantage Career Center sent Wayne
Trace a letter notifying us that Les Hockenberry’s term expires on
December 31, 2006. Vantage stated that Les represented our school well
and would like to have him re-appointed.
C.
Alec P. Coil, Quartermaster for the
Paulding VFW Post 587, sent Wayne Trace official notification that they
allocated $3,500 for our new goal posts. Funds will be available after
the first of the year.
D.
The cost to upgrade the security
system at all three buildings was $5,275. The initial quote from Secure
Com was $5,770. The security upgrade will allow a 2-way communication
between the door box and the office. The same format will be provided
at WTHS and WTGH with the addition of the required camera to account for
the blind spots.
The first
phase of the 5-Year Permanent Improvement Plan has been completed.
Building principals have submitted the academic information. We also
have information and figures from the Technology Department, Athletic
Department, Transportation and Maintenance Departments, and Food Service
Department. The information is voluminous.
E.
Trane and Wadsworth representatives
presented Maintenance Agreement Plans to the Building and Grounds
committee on September 26. The Building and Grounds committee consisted
of Perry Sinn, Pat Baumle, Brian Gerber, Kevin Wilson, Al Lautzenheiser,
Sarah Deatrick, Rob Wannemacher, Bill Childs, Ray Speice, Mary Comer,
and Ken Speice. Trane and Wadsworth tailored their plans to meet the
needs of the school district as discussed during the September 26
meeting.
F.
The Band Van is unsafe and repairs
are not practical. Recommendation is to dispose of the Van.
11-03-06
On a
motion by Pat Baumle a resolution to have the superintendent dispose of
the Band Van in the most expedient method.
Seconded by Les Hockenberry.
Roll Call Vote:
Baumle,
Hockenberry, McClure, Sinn, Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed.
Consent
Agenda Items
11-04-06
On a
motion by Lisa McClure one resolution passed by the Board to approve the
following consent agenda items minus item G:
A.
To commend the students and staff at
Wayne Trace Payne Elementary School for receiving a Certificate of
Commendation from the State Board of Education for achieving the
designation of “Excellent” on the Local Report Card for the 2005-2006
school year.
B.
To commend Ron and Joyce Weck for
donating the Crossing Guard Vest and Crossing Guard Stop Sign to Wayne
Trace Grover Hill Elementary School.
C.
To appoint Les Hockenberry as Wayne
Trace’s representative to serve on the Vantage Career Center Board for a
period of two years commencing January 1, 2007 and expiring December 31,
2008.
D.
To accept the resignation of Jewell
Kurtz as a full time bus driver effective October 20, 2006.
E.
To enter into a maintenance
agreement with the following companies.
1.
Trane – Service the chillers at WTGH
and the WTHS. Cost is $5,048. The price and terms are for one year.
2.
Wadsworth Slauson Northwest –
Service for the Environmental Controls at WTPE, WTGHE, and WTHS with the
agreement that Wayne Trace receives a 50% discount on ALL Invensys
Parts. Cost is $6,120. The price and terms are locked in for three
years.
3.
Wadsworth Slauson Northwest – Service
on the McQuay chillers at WTPE. Cost is $2,056. The price and terms
are locked in for three years.
F.
Upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Athletic Director, to
approve Rich Miller as volunteer girls basketball coach, and Dan Reuille
as volunteer wrestling coach for the 2006-2007 season, subject to
receipt of properly completed paperwork and requirements.
G.
Upon the recommendation of the WTHS
Principal and Superintendent, to offer a limited contract for 128 days
to Arlette Lopshire as a Sweeper (Jr./Sr. High School); part-time
sweeper at two elementaries (to be used for special events and purposes
on an a-needed basis) effective November 10, 2006.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
“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?” At Mr. Sinn’s request
item G is pulled for discussion.
Seconded by Les
Hockenberry.
Roll Call Vote:
McClure,
Hockenberry, Sinn, Baumle, Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed.
11-05-06
On a
motion by Pat Baumle a resolution to go into executive session to
discuss personnel issues.
Seconded by Perry Sinn.
Roll Call Vote:
Baumle, Sinn,
McClure, Hockenberry, Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed.
New Business
NONE
Item G from consent agenda tabled until December
meeting.
11-06-06
On a
motion by Les Hockenberry a resolution to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by
Lisa McClure.
Roll Call Vote:
Hockenberry,
McClure, Sinn, Baumle, Stoller – All Aye
The next
Board meeting will be held December 11, 2006.
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Dale
Stoller, President Robert
Wannemacher, Treasurer
High School Principal’s Report
Kevin E. Wilson
November 9, 2006
After School Tutoring:
We have started our after school tutoring
sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Right now we have it open to
students who were having troubles at mid-term. At this time I am
writing a letter to send home to the parents of all students who are
struggling. Another change we are looking at is to have time before
school. This is one way we can possibly work with our athletes who
might be having problems or any student who can not make the after
school times..
Study Island Update:
At this time we have many teachers
beginning to use Study Island as an assessment to the standards they
have been teaching. They are using it as an assessment tool which I
think is a step in the right direction.
Parent Teacher
Conferences:
At this time I am unsure of a percentage of
parents that attended conferences but I do plan to have the teachers
look at the number of students they work with each day and how many of
their parents attended. Many teachers’ schedules were full so I do
believe at the high school conferences were well attended.
Veterans Day:
Mrs. Parrett has taken charge of our
Veterans Day assembly which will be held on November 10th at
8:00am. If you are available we would like for you to attend. This day
will be used to reflect on where we are as a country and pay tribute to
the many people who have made sacrifices so that we are able to have the
many freedoms we have today.
National Honor
Society:
On Wednesday the 22nd of
November we will be inducting students into our National Honor Society.
Please check your calendars. We would love to have all board members in
attendance this day.
Red Cross Blood Drive:
Once again we will be holding the annual
blood drive. The date for the drive will be November 29th.
It will be held in the junior high gym from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Sadie Hawkins Dance:
At 8:00pm on November 10th the
Student Council will be hosting a Sadie Hawkins Dance for all high
school students.
Student Council:
This year I am meeting with the Executive
Committee of the Student Council. I want them to know that they do have
a voice in our educational system. We will be meeting once a month to
discuss any issues they might have.
On another note the landscaping of the
courtyard on the east side of the building has been started.
Student Discipline:
I would like to bring to your attention the
fantastic job being done by the staff and especially Mr. Speller
concerning student discipline. We have taken a proactive approach to
discipline and it seems to be paying off. Mr. Speller has provided some
data on our discipline and it is amazing. Last year during the month of
October we had a total of 26 different discipline issues. This year in
the month of October we have had four, with two of these being homework
issues and the other two involved a fight at the bus stop before school
in Grover Hill. In trying to come up with reasons as to why discipline
issues are down I can not put my finger on any one item but instead it
seems to be a combination of items. One big factor is Mr. Spelling
being in the halls and cafeteria. As the students see and understand
that he is going to be around they are less likely to act out.
Secondly, I believe the lunch hour change has helped. We no longer have
the junior high students having five class periods to end the day with.
They now have four morning and four afternoon classes.
To be honest I can not pin point why but I
just hope that it continues.
Picture Retakes:
Picture
retakes for the high school will be on November 16th.
Field Trip:
Mr. Langhals will be taking the 8th
grade on a field trip to OSU-Lima on Thursday the 9th of
November. See attached letter.
Report to the Wayne Trace Board of
Education
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary
Alan Lautzenheiser, Principal
1. Students of the
Month – Trae Sinn; Sadie Sinn; Leah Maassel; Adam Stoller; Kati Stahl;
Austin Fast; Brianna Sinn; Kelsee Rittenhouse; David Sinn; Rachael
Kreischer; Garrett Stollings; Tanya Sinn; Michael Davis; Eric Hicks;
Garrett Silance; Ashley Burt; Danielle Hofmann
2. Parent/Teacher
Conferences – At the time of this writing we have had a good response in
the scheduling of Parent/Teacher Conferences at WTGH.
3. Study Island – I
have attached a weekly report from a couple of weeks ago for Study
Island use at Grover Hill. The students completed nearly 20,000 question
is one week. This is higher than normal. The usual count is 10 to 13
thousand questions in a week. Again I remind you that this does not
count in the questions and materials that the teachers print off as
worksheets. Study Island is a valuable tool that our teachers and
students have clearly bought into to improve their learning and
performance.
4. The security system
has been installed at WTGH. After the busses arrive each morning the
entire building is secured. Visitors to the building must be identified
and buzzed in by the office. So far the response from parents and the
community has been very positive.
5. Veteran’s Day will
be observed at WTGH on Friday, November 10. All Veterans are invited to
come and eat lunch on us at WTGH. A short program will also be held in
the afternoon to observe Veteran’s Day.
6. The 21st
Century After School Program as part of their public service component
are writing to Bryan “Kelly” Hofmann who is currently serving in Iraq.
Kelly’s three children are students at WTGH.
7. The two hour delay
for curriculum mapping was valuable time for our staff. I worked with
the primary teachers from WTGH and WTPE. The most common comment I heard
was that they wished that they had more time. The teachers edited their
grade level maps for the first nine weeks of the year as well as looked
into ways to administer short term assessments. The teachers began to
look into the development of common rubrics for scoring that would
ensure commonality between the buildings as well as providing a way for
students to be able to see what success looks like and have it modeled
for them. Overall it was time well spent for our staff and will
translate into better learning opportunities for our students.
To:
Mr. Gerber, Mr. Baumle, Mr. Hockenberry, Mrs. McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr.
Stoller, and Mr. Wannemacher
From: Sarah Deatrick
Date: November 2, 2006
Subject: Principal’s Report for
November
1-
The 3rd grade will have a
special presentation on November 8th, Kids on the Block.
This is a puppet presentation to discuss kids with special needs-
learning disabilities to physical impairments, and being sensitive to
others’ needs
2-
On Nov. 10th, we will be
having a Veterans’ Day program at 1pm. The 3rd and 6th
grade will be a part of that program.
3-
The high school Drama Dept. will be
presenting the fall play in the auditorium on the 17th and 18th.
4-
COSI on Wheels will be coming on
Monday, December 4th. They will be presenting Super
Structures to PreK-6th.
5-
As of 10/28 our students have
answered 84,539 questions on Study Island.
6-
The author assembly was a huge
success. David Sargent Jr. came on the 19th of October and
brought four of the dogs he writes about. The students and staff
greatly enjoyed his presentation. He came to us with no charge, in
exchange for selling his books. We sold enough to cover his expenses
and a little more.
7-
We had the first of our Positive
Speakers assemblies. Scott Kipfer and Danielle Stoller came and talked
to our students about being a positive role model and following your
dreams. They did a terrific job. The students still refer back to what
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