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The Wayne Trace
Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on
Monday December 11, 2006 at 7:30 pm in the Wayne Trace High School
Lecture Hall.
Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Les Hockenberry.
Roll
Call
Lisa McClure, Les Hockenberry, Perry Sinn, Pat
Baumle, Dale Stoller – All Present
Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public*
NONE
Report of the Treasurer
Covered PSEO charges for 05/06 school
year.
Graphics of ADM changes for our
district compared to other local schools.
Consent Agenda Items:
12-01-06
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 November 9, 2006 Board Meeting;
B.
to approve the investment report and payment of bills as
presented by the treasurer;
C.
to approve fund transfer of $175 from a defunct Bond Account to
current Bond costs in Fund 002-9201 and $18,500 from Bond Fund
002-9087 to Bond Fund 002-9201;
D.
to accept a $1,000 donation from an anonymous donor to the High
School Principal’s Fund;
E.
at the request of the auditors, a clarification of Resolutions
12-09-05 and 12-10-05 to compensate exempt employees with step increases
equal to the calculated average step increase of all bargaining unit
employees calculated at 04/05 vs. 05/06 for the contract periods of
05/06, 06/07 and 07/08 and in addition to adjust administrative
contracts for Kevin Wilson, Al Lautzenheiser and Brian Gerber to include
a “pickup on pickup provision” effective 1/1/06 in lieu of step
increases for 05/06 and pay increases of .5% effective 1/1/06 for Mr.
Wilson and 1% effective 8/1/2005 for Mr. Lautzenheiser and Mr. Gerber;
F.
to join the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for the calendar year 2007
at a cost of $250; PULLED AT REQUEST OF TREASURER
G.
to approve establishing Fund #005 for replacement or repair of
property totally or partially destroyed;
H.
to approve an advance of $5,000 from the General Fund to cover
deductible and any bills before receipt of insurance proceeds;
I. to approve an appropriation of $100,000 for Fund #005.
“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?” PULLED ITEM F
Seconded by Pat Baumle.
Roll Call Vote:
McClure, Baumle, Hockenberry, Sinn,
Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed.
Vantage Report – Les Hockenberry
Meeting on 12/7, Putnam
County ESC to do Superintendent Search, Handed out Longevity awards.
Report of the Building Principals (see
attached)
Mr. Archinal(Music Director) addressed
the board regarding proceeding with the planning for a Band trip in 2008
possibly to Florida and discussed with the Board some of the things
planned for the Band and Choir over the next 6 months.
Mr. Wilson gave an Educational Impact
Report for Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School along with Ms. Susie Johnson
on the High Schools that Work program and how it has helped to improve
our academic scores and performance.
Committee Reports
All committees gave short reports on
accomplishments over the last year and plans for the next year.
Transportation/Food Service:
New busses ordered, cost controls in
food service
Athletics-Extracurricular:
Improvements to facilities, upgrades
needed
Policy:
Smoking policy study.
Building & Grounds:
Energy conservation methods,
maintenance contracts, future repair needs.
Student Achievement/Technology:
Integration of Technology to
classroom and equipment needs, Tech curriculum.
Personnel:
Treasurer evaluation process, hiring
of new superintendent and WTPE principal.
Finance:
Bi-annual meetings on forecast,
monthly reporting, and year end district report.
Superintendent’s Report
A.
WTHS, WTGH, and WTPE organized and conducted exceptional
Veterans’ Day programs in all three buildings. All the veterans were
honored and recognized for their loyal service to our country. Veterans
from World War II through the present were represented during the
Veterans’ Day Ceremonies. Rachel Parrett organized the program at WTHS.
Students read essays and poems saluting our veterans. The WTHS band and
choir also preformed. Bob Habern gave a speech honoring a fellow
comrade who sacrificed his life for others. Jessica Davis organized the
Veterans’ Day program at WTGH. Sarah Deatrick, Joan Boterf, Sandy
Gordon, and Tina Mead formed a team and conducted the Veterans’ Day
program at WTPE. We appreciate their hard work and extra time towards
this event.
B.
Historical August 4, 1933, original resolution transferring Scott
Village School District to Haviland School District creating Haviland-Scott
School District. This historical document was donated by Cloyd and
Janet Hockenberry.
C.
Carolyn Snowbarger from the United States Department of
Education, contacted me on November 30 from Washington D.C. She is the
right-hand of Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education. Carolyn
informed me that Wayne Trace Local Schools have been selected by the
United States Department of Education for a tailor-made, district-wide
workshop. We were selected, according to Carolyn, because “we are doing
great things district wide in the areas of unified curriculum alignment
and curriculum mapping.” The U.S. Department of Education will fly a
team of presenters to our school district. The Department will pay for
the presenters, flights, and lodging. They will bring highly trained
and successful professional development for our instructional staff.
The workshops are similar to the elearning PD we conducted at WTPE.
However, now it will be “In Person.” This will foster dialogue,
collaboration, and then ongoing e-mentorship for our teachers. We
appreciate the interest the U.S. Department of Education has taken in
the Wayne Trace Local School District.
D. Wayne Trace Local Schools received
information on a grant opportunity from the Paulding County Department
of Job and Family Services to assist families who do not qualify for
ADC. This grant will pay $65 for workbook fees and lab fees for each
student who applies and qualifies.
Consent Agenda Items
12-02-06
On a motion by Pat Baumle one
resolution passed by the Board to approve the following consent agenda
items:
D.
to commend Rachel Parrett, Jessica Davis, Sarah Deatrick, Joan
Boterf, Sandy Gordon, and Tina Mead for organizing and conducting
Veterans’ Day Programs at WTGH, WTPE, and WTHS.
E.
to commend the Wayne Trace Fine Arts Association and Director
David Snyder for conducting an outstanding fall play on November 17 and
18.
F.
to commend Cloyd and Janet Hockenberry for donating the original
August 4, 1933 RESOLUTION transferring the Scott Village School District
to the Haviland School District. This created the Haviland-Scott School
District. This historical document will be placed in the Wayne Trace
Local School District archives for everyone to enjoy.
G.
to commend the Scott EMS and Fire Department for their quick
response and help to the bus/car accident that occurred at the
intersection of 114 and 127. They went above and beyond the call of
duty. We recognize and appreciate it greatly.
H.
to commend the Payne Fire Department
for their quick response and help during the WTPE main control box
electrical fire. They contained the smoke before it could do any
permanent damage. They remained on the scene until all was clear. They
went above and beyond the call of duty. We recognize and
appreciate it greatly.
I. to
commend the following students who were inducted into the Wayne Trace
National Honor Society on Wednesday, November 22nd: Crystal Amos, Kayla
Fennig, Seth Litzenberg, Alaina Ross, Kayla Flint, Bryant Gerber, Zach
Gerber, Kelsey Hughes, Andrew Klopfenstein, Alex LaBounty, Nickie Lay,
Kendra Liggett, Riley Linder, Rob Pond, Becky Ruble, Courtney Singer,
and Calvin Sinn.
J. to
commend the Wayne Trace High School students and staff for conducting a
fabulous Senior Citizens Luncheon on December 6. Special thanks to Mrs.
Karen Wagonrod and the Family & Consumer Sciences Department for
producing the centerpieces. Mrs. Judi Snook and the Art Department for
creating the placemats. Mrs. Kathy Flaugh and the Cafeteria Staff for
the wonderful meal. Members of the National Honor Society, High School
Student Council, Miss Heiby and the Future Farmers of America for
serving the meal. Mr. Mike Archinal and the Music Department for the
entertainment and the Wayne Trace Board of Education for donating the
poinsettias.
K.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Athletic Director, to approve Matt
Noggle as volunteer cheerleading coach and Robert Kennedy as volunteer
wrestling coach, subject to receipt of properly completed paperwork and
requirements.
L.
upon the recommendation of the WTHS Principal and Superintendent,
to offer a limited contract for 107 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 as-needed basis) effective
December 12, 2006.
M.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Transportation
Director, to offer a limited contract for 108 days to Aaron Steve
Bidlack as a full time bus driver effective December 12, 2006;
N.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High
School Principal, and Athletic Director, to offer a limited contract to
David Alt as a varsity assistant track coach for the 2007 track season.
O.
to approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Wayne Trace
Education Association and the Wayne Trace Local School Board of
Education.
P.
To establish January 9, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. in the Wayne Trace High
School Lecture Hall as the date, time, and place for the January 2007
Organizational and Regular Board meeting.
ADDED
Q.
To approve a six to eight week sick leave for Kristine Gerardot
beginning on January 29, 2007 due to knee surgery.
“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.
12-03-06
On a motion by Les Hockenberry a
resolution to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
Seconded by Pat Baumle.
Roll Call Vote:
Hockenberry, Baumle, McClure, Sinn,
Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed.
New
Business
NONE
12-04-06
On a motion by Perry Sinn a resolution
to adjourn the meeting
Seconded by Lisa McClure.
Roll Call Vote:
Sinn, McClure, Hockenberry, Baumle,
Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed
The next Board meeting will be held
January 9, 2007.
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Dale Stoller,
President Robert
Wannemacher, Treasurer
High
School Principal’s Report
Kevin
E. Wilson
December 11, 2006
After School
Tutoring:
At this time we are still offering
tutoring after school for those students in need. At this time I am
working with the Van Wert ESC office to utilize funds from a TANF Grant
that they have. This grant is available for use if you are working with
students who are on free or reduced lunches. I do not have official
word back from Jason on if we can or cannot receive fund for our
students but he stated it sounds promising.
Blood Drive
Again our student council has done a
wonderful job in organizing and running the annual Blood Drive. This
year our goal was 50 pints. At this time I do not have any solid
numbers but I think it will be around 40 pints. We had several students
who wanted to give but for some reason they did not qualify and
therefore could not donate. Even though we did not make our goal it was
stiff a very productive day and a big thanks goes to Ms. Fisher and her
student council.
NHS
Thanks to all the board members who
attended the NHS inductions. As usual Joni organized an outstanding
ceremony. I do know that the students and parents appreciated you being
there to share in this day with them.
Semester Exams
We will be giving exams covering the
first semester material beginning on December 20th. For our
HS students the exam percent will count as 20% of their overall grade
for the semester. We do not place that much pressure on JH students.
Exam grades for them will be counted as a regular test score. We use
the JH years to help prepare the students for what an exam will be like
when they reach HS.
Band/Choir
On the 7th of December our HS
band and choir will be performing their holiday concert. At this time
Mr. Archinal is working with some of the band members during HS lunch
and the other half during JH lunch. He stated after the first day he
could see a great improvement. This decision to work with the band in
this manner is not without controversy. Some of the students are not in
favor of giving up their “social time” in order to improve. I have told
Mr. Archinal that I support his decision 100% and have even relayed that
message to two students who have approached me about it.
The JH
band and choir will be performing on December 15th at 7:00pm.
JH News/Events
We will be holding the annual Spelling
Bee on December 15th. I have not locked in a time for this
as of yet. We are looking at the beginning of the day or the end of the
day. The Geography Bee will be held on the 8th of December
at the end of the day. One last event for the month of December for the
JH will be a dance held on Friday the 8th.
Lock Down Drill
On December 11th the JH/HS
will be having a lock down drill. This drill will take place at
9:00am. With this being the first drill this year we will be walking
the students through and explaining the importance of each step.
Student of the Month
The
following students received the Student of the Month for the month of
November.
Grade 7:
Gavin Wiseman, Carlee Sinn, Edward Hibbard, and Keegan Olwin. Grade
8: Ashton Duer, Kacee Hockenberry, Brent Kauser, Brittany Miller,
and Jessica Wenninger. Grade 9: Nikki Barnes, April Clark,
Patrick Comer, Miranda Dobbelaere, Katie Edwards, Eric Priest, and
Chelsy Shuherk, and Jenna Stoller. Grade 10: Dustin Gamble,
Angelo Harris, and Kelly Janka. Grade 11: Levi Kurtz and Casey
Lotz. Grade 12: Courtney Miller and Logan Myers.
We are looking into changing the reward
for Student of the Month. When a student receives this honor they
receive pizza for lunch. They still eat in the cafeteria as any other
day they just get pizza. We want to make this a little more special for
the students. What we will be doing for the January Student of the
Month is setting up some tables on the stage. The area will be
decorated and made into a special place. Lunch will still include pizza
and maybe a dessert. The main difference is lunch will be served by the
principals, maybe some staff members, or even a board member or two.
This is an area we still need to decide on but I feel this will be more
of an honor for these students.
Senior Trip
At this time the senior class and Mr. Alt
are looking into a trip to Chicago for a senior trip. They have prices
from K&K tours and at this time are signing students up to see if they
have enough interest. We should know by the board meeting date of
December 11th.
Field Trip
The Sociology classes are investigating a
field trip. They are studying human behavior at this time. I have been
approached about them attending a movie in Fort Wayne about a man who
was homeless and know is a very successful on Wall Street. I will have
more information for you at the board meeting.
Report to
the Wayne Trace Board of Education
Monday,
December 11, 2006
Wayne
Trace Grover Hill Elementary
Alan
Lautzenheiser, Principal
1. Students of the Month – Emily Williams; Jacob
Keysor; Aden Baker; Chelsea Sinn; Levi Priest; Quintin Miller; Luke
Miller; Arlen Stoller; Danielle Miles; Erin Jewell; Samantha Hinchcliff;
Karena Egnor; Andrew Moore; Justin Letutour; Taylor Campbell
2. Study Island – As of this writing, students in
grades 3 through 6 at Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary have answered
147,767 questions on Study Island.
3. Christmas Program – The annual Christmas Program
at WTGH will be presented on Tuesday, December 12 at 1:30 and 7:00 PM.
The students would like to invite you to attend if you are available.
4. Students at WTGH have been collecting food items
for area food pantries. We also collected items to send to our local
servicemen stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the
world. We sent out 8 large boxes of items to the servicemen this week. I
would like to thank the staff, students, and community for their
generosity.
5. Power Plant was in to do some work on our
boilers. While they were here it was discovered that the packing around
a valve that controls the closed coolant system had let go and glycol
had leaked out. The parts have been ordered and will be repaired when
they arrive.
6. Intervention teachers and a representative
teacher from Primary, Third, and upper elementary met last week for
training in Aims Web. This is a diagnostic and targeted intervention
model to allow us to identify specific areas where students are
deficient and target intervention and instruction to those areas. We
hope to begin employing this model in early January.
7. Energy Savings Steps – Ray Speice and I report
the following steps being taken in order to help us continue to operate
the WTGH building as efficiently as possible: 1. Teachers are turning
lights off when rooms are not in use.; 2. When there is no P.E. in gym
we use the emergency lighting and stage lights for Pre-K’s use.; 3. We
have changed the computer schedule to reduce the time that the heat is
on in the gym.; 4. Heating/Cooling schedule is changed for holidays and
days when school is not in session.; 5. Boiler temperature has been
lowered from 180 degrees to 160 degrees.; 6. Thermostats have been
lowered by a couple of degrees.; 7. We are currently working to be able
to have a separate schedule for classrooms on the south side of the
building. They are currently tied together with the air handler in the
gym.
8. We have adopted Differentiation of Instruction
as one of our professional development goals for this year. Staff
meetings have been used to facilitate this professional development. The
staff came in one-half hour earlier than normal last month so we could
view a video demonstrating differentiation in various grade levels. My
visits to the classrooms have allowed me to observe many of our teachers
using many of the methods we have investigated to better reach some of
our struggling students.
To: Mr. Gerber, Mr. Baumle, Mr. Hockenberry, Mrs.
McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller, and Mr. Wannemacher
From: Sarah Deatrick
Date: December 4, 2006
Subject: Principal’s Report for December
1-
Today COSI on Wheels came and did an assembly for PreK-6th
grade. It was a huge success. The students enjoyed doing hands-on
science projects! We had lots of volunteers helping for the day, so it
was able to run smoothly.
2-
The WT Payne Christmas program is on Dec. 15 at 9:30am and
1:30pm.
3-
We will be having the annual Christmas movie and Santa visit on
December 21st.
4-
The benefit Basketball 6th grade vs Staff game will be
held December 22nd at 9:30am.
5-
As off 12/2/06, WT Payne Elementary has answered 131,670
questions, and the percentage correct is rising.
6-
I would like to thank the Payne Fire Department. They did a
tremendous job. They got here very quickly and had the fire under
control in a matter of minutes. Several firemen stopped back throughout
the day to check and see how things were going. I would also like to
thank Bill Childs and Jerry Crone. They took turns making sure one of
them were here covering 24 hrs to make sure the generators were running
and the freezers and coolers were working.
WT Payne Elementary Energy Report
1- The boiler and pump are not running during the
weekend. We turn the boiler back on Sunday evening.
2- Motion light switches were installed in the
locker rooms and restrooms to conserve electricity. They are on a ten
minute timer.
3- Teacher are turning off lights when they are
out of the classrooms.
4- Heat is not running in rooms that are not used
on a daily basis.
5- Gym lights are turned on at 8am.
6- Installed timer on all the hot water boilers.
Hot water boilers are shut off when school is out and again over the
weekend. Run from 6am to 1pm.
7- We have two capacitor banks for storing energy.
This kicks on when kilo wattage is at maximum. This helps save
electricity. This was mandatory during the building project through AFP.
AHU A1- Shut off all winter
AHU A2- Shut off all winter
AHU A3- Shut off when not running
AHU B1- 7am to 3 pm all week, weekend off
RTU B1- 6 am to 3 pm all week, weekend off
RTU B2- 7 am to 3 pm all week, weekend off
RTU C1- 8 am to 3pm- 3 times a week, weekend off
RTU C2- 8 am to 3pm- 3 times a week, weekend off
All classroom heat- run from 6 am to 3pm all week, weekend off. Heat
set at 68-70 degrees.
All offices and library set at 68-70 degrees- 7am-3pm all week, weekend
off.
Hallways heat set at 68 degrees.
All restroom heat shut off. Temperature set at 68 degrees at all times. |
