The Wayne Trace Local School Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High School Lecture Room.

            Pledge of Allegiance was led by Les Hockenberry.

            Roll Call

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

            Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public*

None

Report of the Treasurer

We received a check for $10,370 from FDIC/Oakwood Bank recovery.

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Due to short turnaround investment report and bills are not available.

Consent Agenda Items:

12-01-07

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 November 15, 2007 Board Meeting;

B.  to approve the investment report and payment of bills as presented by the treasurer (subject to availability;  PULLED NOT READY

C.     to approve fund transfers and advances per attached list;

 D.     to approve payment of $250.00 for the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Service Contract for 1/1/08 to 12/31/08; ELIMINATE FROM RESOLUTION

 E.      to establish January 14, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. at the High School Lecture Room as the date, time, and place of the 2008 Organizational meeting and to appoint Les Hockenberry as President Pro Tem at the January 14, 2008 Organizational Meeting until such time that a president of the Board is elected that evening; (Once all the officers have been elected and sworn in, the regular meeting will proceed at 7:30 p.m.with the newly elected president presiding). 

“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?” YES Item “B” not ready, and Item “D” Eliminated.

Seconded by Lisa McClure.

 Roll Call Vote:

            Baumle, McClure, Stoller, Sinn, Hockenberry – All Aye

            Motion Passed

 Vantage Report

Les Hockenberry stated that meeting is scheduled for 12/6/07 so no report at this time.

   Report of the Building Principals

Touched on length of time elementaries have been down due to lightning problems.  Asked the principals to determine number of days down for report back to board.

Mr. Wilson spoke on the positive effect of Joel Penton’s speeches to the Junior High and High School.

 Committee Reports –

            Treasurer’s Evaluation complete and working on finishing the Superintendent’s.

 Superintendent’s Report 

A.     The 12^th Annual Senior Citizens Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 5, beginning at 1:00 P.M. in the WTJH gymnasium. 

B.     On December 3, the WTJH Christmas Concert will be performing in the JH gym at 7:00 P.M. 

C.     On December 11, the students at WTGH will conduct their Christmas program at 1:30 P.M. and again that same evening at 7:00 P.M. 

D.     High School Choral Concert is on December 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 

E.      WTPE will have their Choral Christmas Concert at 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. on Friday, December 14. 

F.      WTPE will have their Annual Christmas Benefit Basketball Game between the faculty and sixth grade students beginning at 9:30 A.M. on December 21. 

G.     Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Fall Drama entitled “Arsenic and Old Lace.”  They put a lot of time in preparing for this performance.  Their hard work and effort paid off because they did an excellent job.  The student performers were outstanding.  Student performers included Paul Kipfer, Megan Miller, Katlin Humrickhouse, Mac Clark, Ethynn Brown, Simon Hessler, Kelsey Hughes, Joe Sponseller, Brock Delong, Brandon Shuherk, Nathan Tumblin, and Matthew Proctor, Dylan Worden, and Ella Woody. 

H.     We want to recognize and congratulate our new National Honor Society members.  These students worked hard to gain induction into NHS.  Newly inducted National Honor Society members include Lynn Bidlack, Renee Bidlack, Shelby Critten, Krista Germann, Angelo Harris, Kristy House, Paul Kipfer, Whitney Mullins, Elyse Myers, Sara Priest, Marla Sinn, Arthur Stoller, Kristi Wenninger, Chelsea Williamson, Jeremy Zartman. 

Mr. Tony Langhals gave the education impact presentation.  He explained the “Complaint Free World.org” program and how he presented it to the Junior High students. Plans now call for it to be presented to the High School students after the first of the year.  The program is an attempt to change attitudes and make a more positive atmosphere without complaining, whining or criticizing.

Consent Agenda Items

12-02-07

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

I.        to approve a leave of absence for Mrs. Tina Mead for a period of six weeks approximately at the end of January of 2008; 

J.       to approve a six week leave of absence for Vicki Brown approximately beginning on February 11, 2008; 

K.    upon the recommendation of the WTHS principal, athletic director, and superintendent to hire the spring coaches for the 2007-2008 school year.

Melanie Forrer-Head Softball Coach

Tiffany Goings-Head Track and Field Coach

Tom Schaper-Head Baseball Coach

Tim Dunlap-Assistant Baseball Coach

Blane Fickel-Assistant Softball Coach

Dave Alt-Assistant Track Coach

Eric Lehmkuhle-JH Track Head Coach

Terry Campbell-Assistant JH Track Coach

Jeff Haney-Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Claudia Fickel-Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach

PULLED ITEM “K” FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AS Mr. Sinn’s request.

 L.      to commend Paul Kipfer, Megan Miller, Katlin Humrickhouse, Mac Clark, Ethynn Brown, Simon Hessler, Kelsey Hughes, Joe Sponseller, Brock Delong, Brandon Shuherk, Nathan Tumblin, and Matthew Proctor, Dylan Worden, and Ella Woody on an outstanding performance in the Fall Drama entitled “Arsenic and Old Lace.”  Your hard work and dedication to the Fine Arts is appreciated by all of us; 

M.   to commend Lynn Bidlack, Renee Bidlack, Shelby Critten, Krista Germann, Angelo Harris, Kristy House, Paul Kipfer, Whitney Mullins, Elyse Myers, Sara Priest, Marla Sinn, Arthur Stoller, Kristi Wenninger, Chelsea Williamson, Jeremy Zartman on their induction into the National Honor Society.  We recognize and appreciate all the hard work and dedication you put forth in earning this honor. 

 “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?”  Yes pull Item K for discussion in executive session.

                        Seconded by Dale Stoller.

                        Roll Call Vote:

                                    Sinn, Stoller, McClure, Baumle, Hockenberry – All Aye

                                    Motion Passed.

                        Discussion ensued regarding Board preferences for the 08/09 calendar.

Prefer spring break to coincide with OSU & Toledo plus the State Boys Basketball tourney.

Have all required days in and done by Memorial Day.

The week at Thanksgiving worked well and seems to be well received by community and parents.

Make sure there are make up days incorporated into the calendar so school does not have to extended past Memorial Day if needed.

12-03-07

On a motion by Pat Baumle a resolution to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.

Seconded by Lisa McClure.

                        Vote by Acclamation – Ayes carry the vote.

                                    Motion Passed.

            New Business

12-04-07

On a motion by Dale Stoller one resolution to approve the following one year supplemental contracts for spring sports:

upon the recommendation of the WTHS principal, athletic director, and superintendent to hire the spring coaches for the 2007-2008 school year.

Melanie Forrer-Head Softball Coach

Tiffany Goings-Head Track and Field Coach

Tom Schaper-Head Baseball Coach

Tim Dunlap-Assistant Baseball Coach

Blane Fickel-Assistant Softball Coach

Dave Alt-Assistant Track Coach

Eric Lehmkuhle-JH Track Head Coach

Terry Campbell-Assistant JH Track Coach

Jeff Haney-Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Claudia Fickel-Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach

                                          Added:

                                         Brian Yenser – Assistant Track Coach

                        Seconded by Perry Sinn.

                        Vote by Acclamation – Ayes carry the vote.

                                    Motion Passed.

12-05-07

A motion by Lisa McClure to adjourn the meeting

                        Seconded by Dale Stoller.

                        Vote by Acclamation – Ayes carry the vote

                                    Motion Passed.

The next Board meeting will be held January 14, 2008. 

            ___________________________________  ___________________________________

            Les Hockenberry, President                              Robert Wannemacher, Treasurer

High School Principal’s Report
December 3, 2007
Kevin E. Wilson, Principal

Parent/Teacher Conferences were a success.  In speaking with several teachers I received mixed attendance reports.  Some indicated the number of conferences were down while others indicated an increase in parent attendance.  I have asked the teachers to send a report to me with the percent of conferences they had during the two days.  This report will be a great source of data as we plan for next year.

Progress Book seems to be a big hit with many of the parents who were at Parent/Teacher conferences.  The parents felt this was a great tool for them to monitor their child’s progress in all classes.

The in-service for the high school seemed to go well.  Mrs. Anne Gerber taught two sessions on “Word.”  This was very helpful for our staff as we changed to PCs.  Mrs. Kemler, Mr. Lentz, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Gudakunst presented a few of the many options offered by Progress Book.  At this time we are only asking the staff to place grades on the web but at the beginning of the 3^rd nine weeks we will be including homework.  This feature will allow the parent to look on the web site to see what homework is to be completed for the evening.  It is our plan to implement Progress Book a piece at a time.  We have many staff members who are truly experts and it was nice to see them volunteer to teach others during our in-service.

Joel Penton spoke to our students on the 13^th of November.  His topic was on “Making and Keeping Commitments.”  This program was well received by the student body.

December 3^rd at 7:00pm will be the Jr. High Concert.  This is the same night as the Haviland Drainage Christmas Party.  The Christmas Party will be held in the cafeteria and the Concert will be in the Jr. High Gym.

Wednesday the 5^th of December is the annual Senior Citizens Dinner.  Mrs. Wagonrod has worked hard to prepare for this day and I am sure it will be well received by the community.

December 17^th is the High School Concert.  This concert will be held in the HS Gym starting at 7:00pm.

The Jr. High will be holding their annual Spelling Bee on December 20^th and the Geography Bee on the 21^st.  Both events will be held in the morning at 8:10am.

The Student Council is working on putting together the Christmas Program which will be performed the 21^st starting at 12:40.  This program should last about an hour.

Report to the Wayne Trace Board of Education
Monday, December 3. 2007
Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary
Alan R. Lautzenheiser, Principal

1. Students of the Month – Ashley Burt, Alex Fast, Arlen Stoller, Saxon Fisher, Shane Stahl, David Sinn, Christopher Davis, Emilee Myers-Colgan, Daniel Sinn, Sara Sinn, Celia Baker, Prestyn Thomas, Haley Pastor, Nate Showalter, Amanda Wharry

2. Social Studies materials continue to arrive and are being implemented by the classroom teachers as they become available.

3. The elementary tech fair on November 19 was successful even after some last minute changes. Teachers from WTGH and WTPE met at WTHS because of computer problems at WTGH. The concept of peers teaching peers was used as teachers shared with their colleagues the ways that they are using and integrating technology in their classrooms. It is very impressive to see the way our teachers are using and sharing their skills for the benefit of our students.

4. The annual Christmas program at WTGH will be December 11 in the school gym. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. The PTO will be holding their annual bake sale at both performances and a raffle for two specially prepared baskets will be drawn after the evening performance. The students have been working very hard preparing for the program. I would like to invite any board member who has the time to attend one of the two performances.

5. Our annual food drive is in full swing. Because of a significant increase in needy families and the relocation of the local minister who had pretty much taken care of the local food pantry there is a great need. We will collect donations of non-perishable items and paper products up until Christmas vacation.

6. Four students at WTGH have reached the 100 point mark in the Accelerated Reading program. Those students are: Mackenzie Haney; Andrew Ludwig; Bailey Poling; and Logan Fast.

7. As I was completing this report, I had a request from Mrs. Casey Schlatter. She will be starting her Master’s program next fall through BGSU. Her professor asked her to find out if there were enough people in her cohort from this area if they could use either WTGH or WTHS one night a week for their cohort to meet and what the cost might be. I would be interested in any input you might have on this subject.

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

From:  Sarah Deatrick

Date: December, 2008

1- The PTO will be sponsoring a Family Film Night on November 30^th.  This will be a fun activity for the families.  Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring this fun event!

2- We have started the TANF After School Program.  We have 33 students registered to participate.  Six teachers share the Monday through Thursday schedule with two per afternoon.  We will only be able to have the program for 17 weeks because of the huge cut in the grant, and since WT Payne did not get the 21^st Century money this year we will not be able to extend it.  We may consider adding an additional teacher since there are so many students, but we are waiting until after Christmas to see if the attendance is maintained because if we do then the number of weeks we could run the program will have to be shortened.  This is a great opportunity for our students, but since it is a federal grant, we are only able to invite those students that meet certain criteria.

3- The WT Payne Christmas program will be at 9:30am and 1:30pm on Friday, December 14^th in the auditorium.

4-  The 6^th grade had a wonderful Thanksgiving Program.  Thank you to Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mead, Mrs. Krouse and the 6^th graders.

5-  We will be having our annual Benefit Basketball Game on the 21^st at 9:30am.  We use the money donated to buy Payne SuperValu gift certificates for some of our families.  This is a fun activity for our students.  The 6^th grade plays the staff. 

6- As of  11/24 WT Payne has answered 138,056 Study Island questions.   This does not include those questions, worksheets and tests the teachers make and print off from Study Island. 

Transfers and Advances for November 2007.

FROM:                                   TO:

General Fund                  TANF Grant                             $ 2,500.00

General Fund                  Severance and Termination        $25,000.00

General Fund                  Special Cost Center 9007          $ 5,825.00

                                        (Findlay College Share)

Bond Fund 9087             Bond Fund 9201                       $12,300.00

                                                                        TOTAL                                   $45,625.00