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The Wayne Trace
Board of Education met in regular session on Monday March 10, 2008 at
Wayne Trace High School at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Lecture Room.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Les
Hockenberry.
Roll
Call
Lisa McClure, Dale Stoller, Perry Sinn, Pat
Baumle, Les Hockenberry – All Present
Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public
NONE
Report of the Treasurer
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Consent Agenda Items:
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 February 11, and February 28, 2008 Board
Meetings;
B. to
approve the investment report and payment of bills as presented by the
treasurer
“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:
Baumle, Stoller, McClure,
Sinn, Hockenberry – All Aye
Motion Passed.
Vantage Report – Les Hockenberry
Carpentry House has been
sold
All Boards meeting is April
7 with Representative Latta speaking
Report of the Building Principals
See Attached
Mr. Bok, Mrs. Beining, Mrs.
Sinn, Mrs. Bauer, and Mrs. Davis presented the educational impact
report. They brought the board up to date on a Hewlett Packard grant
they applied for and received. Through the grant equipment was
purchased and they enlightened the board on how this equipment and
technology was being implemented into the classrooms from Kindergarten
up.
Committee Reports
NONE
Superintendent’s Report
A.
Congratulations to the Wayne Trace and Antwerp Art Departments
for conducting a very nice and successful art show on March 1. Wayne
Trace art teachers Mrs. Judi Snook and Mrs. Nancy Sweeney along with
Antwerp art teacher Mrs. Lisa Girlie-Jordan organized the joint Art Show
between the two school districts. Many art exhibits were on display
from Wayne Trace and Antwerp students. This is positive example of how
two neighboring school districts can work cooperatively to promote
student achievement. There were also some art exhibits that were on
display from staff members. We also appreciate the music presentation
prepared by Mr. Mike Archinal. We appreciate the cooperation we have
from both school districts in organizing and conducting this event in
order to showcase the talents of our students.
B.
A “BIG THANK YOU” to all the Wayne Trace bus drivers.
They are truly professionals and very skilled at their jobs. It’s a
blessing that our students are in such capable hands. Our bus drivers
treat their customers (students) like their own children. Road and
weather conditions this year have been unpredictable. We get hazardous
weather 10 minutes before school is dismissed and thick fog 15 minutes
after school dismisses. Our bus drivers adjust to these sudden changes
and carry on with their jobs with the utmost skill and caution.
C.
Congratulations to the Wayne Trace Varsity Girls Basketball Team
for advancing to the Division III District Championship. It is the
first time in the history of the school that the Wayne Trace Varsity
Girls Basketball team played for a District title. We commend coaches
Gus Davis, Rich Miller, and Chris Rosswurm. We also commend
student-athletes Becky Ruble, Becky Hicks, Sara Priest, Elyse Myers,
Renee Bidlack, Marla Sinn, Jenna Stoller, Chelsea Miller, Rylee Ulm,
Kacee Hockenberry, Janelle Davis, and Jo Ellen Fickel. Congratulations
on the success they earned through the hard work and dedication they put
into the girls’ basketball program.
D.
Congratulations to the Wayne Trace Varsity Boys Basketball Team
for advancing to the Division IV Regional Championship games and winning
the Sectional and District Championships along the way. We commend
coaches Al Welch, Jim Linder, and Craig Miller. We also commend
student-athletes Riley Linder, Ryan Davis, Dane Treece, Aaron
Hockenberry, Alex LaBounty, Nate Jewell, Art Stoller, Justin Davis,
Tevin Hale, Blake Foust, Jordan Sherry, Jason Gordon, Derek Baksa, and
Caleb Davis. Congratulations on the success they earned through the
hard work and dedication they invested in the boys’ basketball program.
E.
Congratulations to senior wrestler Jake Reuille. Jake was a two
time district qualifier and GMC Champion. Jake had 96 career wins. We
are proud of the wrestling program as well as Coach George Clemens,
Coach Dennis Stabler, and Coach Dan Reuille for their hard work and
dedication to the program;
F.
The Wayne Trace Local School District Pandemic Influenza Response
Plan has been developed. A special “Thank You” is extended to the
Pandemic Planning Committee. Our Health Coordinator, Mrs. Wendy Baumle,
chaired the planning committee and was responsible was the organization
of the Pandemic Plan. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Lautzenheiser, Miss Deatrick,
Mrs. Noggle, and Mr. Bill Edwards from the Paulding County Health
Department also served on the committee and helped in developing the
Pandemic Plan.
G.
Wayne Trace received a Region 1 DUAL Credit Grant for our Dual
Enrollment Program. The amount of the grant is $3,340.96. These monies
will be used for the Renewal Training for our Dual Enrollment Teachers.
Monies can also be used to pay for student tuition and instructional
materials associated with the Dual credit coursework. Sandi Freeman,
Paul Clark, and Carol Swary of the WBESC were instrumental in helping
Wayne Trace obtain this grant for our Dual Enrollment Program.
H.
Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to request three
waiver days for the upcoming school year (2008-2009) for the purpose of
providing professional development for the Wayne Trace staff.
I.
Congratulations to the Wayne Trace Varsity Boys Basketball Team
for advancing to the Division IV State Semi-Final Basketball game on
march 13. we commend coaches Al Welch, Jim Linder, and Craig Miller.
We also commend student-athletes Riley Linder, Ryan Davis, Dane Treece,
Aaron Hockenberry, Alex LaBounty, Nate Jewell, Art Stoller, Justin
Davis, Tevin Hale, Blake Foust, Jordan Sherry, Jason Gordon, Derek Baksa,
and Caleb Davis. Congratulations on the making it to the state
basketball finals for the 4th time in school history.
J.
Congratulations to the Wayne Trace Concert Choir and Wayne Trace
Concert Band for their outstanding performance on March 6. We truly
appreciate all the hard work and dedication our band and choir students
put into the music program.
K.
Congratulations to Blair Baumle for representing Paulding County
in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Regional Spelling Bee. Blair is a
student at Wayne Trace Payne Elementary. She became the Paulding County
Champion on February 11, 2008. Blair’s competitiveness and hard work
will serve her well during the Regional competition.
Consent Agenda Items
03-02-08
On a motion by Perry Sinn one
resolution passed by the Board to approve the following consent agenda
items:
i.
to commend WTHS Art Teacher, Mrs. Judi Snook; WTGH/WTPE Art
Teacher, Mrs. Nancy Sweeney; and Antwerp Art Teacher Mrs. Lisa
Girlie-Jordan for organizing the Wayne Trace/Antwerp Art Show. This
joint adventure between the two school districts provided an opportunity
for students from both schools to showcase their art projects. We
appreciate the opportunity given to our art students to display their
talents;
ii.
to commend all the Wayne Trace bus drivers because they are truly
professionals and very skilled at their jobs. We commend Paul Stabler,
Deb Bidlack, Kathy Golliver, John Huebner, Tammy Liggett, Karen Neff,
Greg Schaffner, Tom Sinn, Nancy Speice, Rita Treat, Alice Wenninger,
Aaron Bidlack, Camillia Kline, Peggy Linder, Vicky Etzler, Dave Gerber
and Transportation Director Amy Noggle. We also commend Tim Baker for
keeping our bus fleet in A+ condition during this tough winter. It’s a
blessing that our students are in such capable hands. Our bus drivers
treat their customers (students) like their own children. Road and
weather conditions this year have been unpredictable. We get hazardous
weather 10 minutes before school is dismissed and thick fog 15 minutes
after school dismisses. Our bus drivers adjust to these sudden changes
and carry on with their jobs with the utmost skill and caution;
iii.
to commend the Wayne Trace Varsity Girls Basketball Team for
winning the Van Wert Sectional Title and advancing to the Division III
District Championship. It is the first time in the history of the
school that the Wayne Trace Varsity Girls Basketball team has been the
Sectional Champions and District Runner-Ups. We commend coaches Gus
Davis, Rich Miller, and Chris Rosswurm. We also commend
student-athletes Becky Ruble, Becky Hicks, Sara Priest, Elyse Myers,
Renee Bidlack, Marla Sinn, Jenna Stoller, Chelsea Miller, Rylee Ulm,
Kacee Hockenberry, Janelle Davis, and Jo Ellen Fickel. Congratulations
on the success they earned through the hard work and dedication they put
into the girls’ basketball program;
iv.
to commend the Wayne Trace Varsity Boys Basketball Team for
advancing to the Division IV Regional Championship games and winning the
Sectional and District Championships along the way. We commend coaches
Al Welch, Jim Linder, and Craig Miller. We also commend
student-athletes Riley Linder, Ryan Davis, Dane Treece, Aaron
Hockenberry, Alex LaBounty, Nate Jewell, Art Stoller, Justin Davis,
Tevin Hale, Blake Foust, Jordan Sherry, Jason Gordon, Derik Baksa, and
Caleb Davis. Congratulations on the success they earned through the
hard work and dedication they invested in the boys’ basketball program;
v.
to commend the Wayne Trace High School cheerleaders for their
support of the boys and girls basketball program. Their continued
encouragement and support during basketball games is recognized and
appreciated by all of us. Thanks again to Kayla Flint, Ashley Hessler,
Amber Kipfer, Angie Young, Jessyca Holmes, Molly Long, Alesha Mobley,
Kirsten Olwin, Macy Crooks, Lauren Holtsberry, Heather Bidlack, Chelsea
Foust, and Brenna Dunham;
vi.
to commend senior wrestler Jake Reuille. Jake was a two time
district qualifier and GMC Champion. Jake had 96 career wins. We also
want to commend Coach George Clemens, Coach Dennis Stabler, and Coach
Dan Reuille for their hard work and dedication to the wrestling program;
vii.
to commend the Pandemic Planning Committee and our Health
Coordinator, Mrs. Wendy Baumle, who chaired the planning committee, for
developing the Wayne Trace Local School District Pandemic Influenza
Response Plan. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Lautzenheiser, Miss Deatrick,
Mrs. Noggle, and Mr. Bill Edwards from the Paulding County Health
Department also served on the committee and helped in developing the
Pandemic Plan;
viii.
to commend Sandi Freeman, Carol Swary, and Paul Clark for their
help and effort in helping Wayne Trace obtain the Region 1 DUAL Credit
Grant. We appreciate their dedication in helping our students achieve
success in their college coursework;
ix.
to authorize the Superintendent to request three waiver days for
the upcoming school year (2008-2009) for the purpose of providing
professional development for the Wayne Trace staff;
x.
as recommended by the Superintendent, to approve the 2008-2009
School Year Calendar;
xi.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and WTPE
Principal, to hire the following teachers for the 4th Grade
OAT Booster Classes to be held at Wayne Trace Payne Elementary on April
5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th:
1.
At WT Payne Elementary
2.
4th Grade on April 4 – Kori Stoller
3.
4th Grade on April 12 – Tina Mead
4.
4th Grade on April 19 – Neil Ramsier
5.
4th Grade on April 26 – Kevin Snyder
xii.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High
School Principal, and Athletic Director, to approve Mike Jerome as a
volunteer assistant baseball coach for the 2007-2008 school year;
xiii.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, WTHS Principal,
and Athletic Director to accept the resignation of Eric Lehmkuhle as the
Head Jr. High Track Coach for the 2007-2008 school year;
xiv.
to accept the retirement/resignation of Mr. Jerry Crone,
custodial/maintenance at WTPE effective January 1, 2009;
xv.
to accept the retirement/resignation of Mrs. Peggy Jo Glick,
teacher at WTGH effective June 1, 2008;
xvi.
to accept the retirement/resignation of Mrs. Sharon Peck, teacher
at WTGH effective June 1, 2008;
xvii.
to accept the resignation of Kenny Speice as Head Jr. High
Football Coach for the 2008-2009 school year;
xviii.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to reduce in force
2.5 Federally Funded Title 1 Grant positions pending on the amount of
the Federal allocation Wayne Trace will receive in July of 2008;
xix.
to adopt the “Playing Time for Athletes” Board policy that was
provided by NEOLA;
xx.
to confirm that open enrollment applications will be accepted
between April 1 and June 1, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year, with
such applications being accepted from qualifying students from anywhere
in the state of Ohio (not simply from students who reside in
contiguously bordering school districts).
xxi.
to commend the Wayne Trace Varsity Boys Basketball Team for
advancing to the Division IV State Semi-Final Basketball game on march
13. we commend coaches Al Welch, Jim Linder, and Craig Miller. We also
commend student-athletes Riley Linder, Ryan Davis, Dane Treece, Aaron
Hockenberry, Alex LaBounty, Nate Jewell, Art Stoller, Justin Davis,
Tevin Hale, Blake Foust, Jordan Sherry, Jason Gordon, Derek Baksa, and
Caleb Davis. Congratulations on the making it to the state basketball
finals for the 4th time in school history.
xxii.
to commend the Wayne Trace Concert Choir and Wayne Trace Concert
Band for their outstanding performance on March 6. We truly appreciate
all the hard work and dedication our band and choir students put into
the music program.
xxiii.
to commend Blair Baumle for representing Paulding County in the
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Regional Spelling Bee. Blair is a student at
Wayne Trace Payne Elementary. She became the Paulding County Champion
on February 11, 2008. Blair’s competitiveness and hard work will serve
her well during the Regional competition.
“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 Pat Baumle.
Roll Call Vote:
Sinn, Baumle, McClure,
Stoller, Hockenberry – All Aye
Motion Passed.
03-03-08
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,
Baumle – All Aye
Motion Passed.
New
Business
NONE
03-04-08
On a motion by Perry Sinn a resolution
to adjourn the meeting
Seconded by Lisa McClure.
Roll
Call Vote:
Sinn, McClure, Stoller, Baumle, Hockenberry –
All Aye
Motion Passed.
The next Board
meeting will be held April 14, 2008.
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Les Hockenberry,
President Robert Wannemacher,
Treasurer
High
School Principal’s Report
March 2008
Kevin E.
Wilson, Principal
Guidance Office News
The past month Mr. Alt
has been busy talking with the students about scheduling for next year.
At this time the office is collecting the student request and will be
inputting this information into the computer. The next month or two Mr.
Alt, Mr. Speller, and I will be working on creating the master schedule.
OGT Week
The high school students
will be taking the OGT during the week of March 10th. This
test is given to each tenth grade student along with any junior or
senior who has not passes one or more section. During this week we will
be on a two hour delay schedule with the bus schedule will running at
its normal time. Any student who has passes all sections of the OGT
will not need to be in attendance until 9:50 when the two hour schedule
kicks in. Freshman will be taking the practice test and our junior high
students will be working on OAT review.
Spring Break
We are on spring break
the week of March 17th. This week is also OGT make-up week
so any student who was absent during the regular week will need to come
in over spring break to finish testing.
Europe Trip
Thursday, March 13th
twenty five Wayne Trace students and four staff members will be leaving
for France. These students will be in France over their spring break
and will return home in the evening of Easter Sunday. During this trip
the students will visit many interesting places, several in which they
have read or studied about.
Washington D.C. Trip
On Monday, April 14th
many of our 8th grade students will depart for their trip to
D.C. As in years past the students will visit many historical places
they have or will study about in class.
OAT Week
The 7th and 8th
grade students will be taking the OAT’s during the week of April 21st.
We hope for improved scores this year with extra efforts of students and
staff members. As stated earlier we will be using the first two hours
of the day during OGT week to review and assess where our student
strengths and weaknesses are.
To: Mr. Gerber, Mr. Baumle, Mr. Hockenberry, Mrs.
McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller, and Mr. Wannemacher
From: Sarah Deatrick
Date: March, 2008
Subject: Principal’s Report for March
1- Congratulations to Blair Baumle. She was the
WTPE Spelling Bee representative and winner of the Paulding County
Spelling Bee. She will compete at the Regional Spelling Bee in Fort
Wayne on March 15th. Blair is the daughter of Pat and Wendy
Baumle.
2- Once again the Annual Basketball Marathon will
be held at WT Payne Elementary on the 21st and 22nd
of March.
3- The two WT art teachers along with the Antwerp
art teacher had the 2nd Annual County Art Show on the 1st.
Several of the staff members from all three buildings had their artwork
on display along with many of our students.
4- WTPE has answered 253,725 Study Island
questions as of 3/1/08.
5- Due to Bill Child’s illness our Jared’s Law
inspection was changed to Thursday the 13th.
6- WTPE has had 6 new students enroll within the
last month. They have been a nice addition to our student body. I’m
very proud to say that our students have taken them in and made them
feel welcome.
7- Thank you to Mrs. Kori Stoller for being our
guest teacher while Mrs. Mead was out for maternity leave. She did a
fabulous job with our 5th and 6th graders.
Report to
the Wayne Trace Board of Education
Monday,
March 10, 2008
Wayne
Trace Grover Hill Elementary – Alan Lautzenheiser, Principal
1. Students of the Month – Jacob Hull, Aubrey
Puckett, Trae Sinn, Sadie Sinn, Alisa Elliott, Weston Sinn, Kennadi Foy,
Luke Sinn, Sydney Hofmann, Tyler Showalter, Erin Jewell, Rachael
Kreischer, Allison Laney, Jaydon Edwards, Justina Letutour
2. Everything is coming together for our OAT
Booster Sessions in April. Information will go home to parents this week
that will allow them to register their children for these important
classes.
3. We were inspected this week by the Paulding
County Health Department for compliance with Jared’s Law. The inspection
went well with no major problems. I will have the final report from the
health department in a couple of weeks. At that time I will write the
abatement report to inform them how the problems will be addressed.
4. The 21st Century After School Classes
as part of their community and public service ran a fundraiser for WTGH
student, Ashley Burt. Ashley has the opportunity to represent Wayne
Trace and the United States in her age group at the World BMX
Championships this summer in China. Students brought in their spare
change and teachers were able to wear jeans for a donation. The students
raised $501 and the teachers raised $300. The PTO matched the student
donation so we were able to present Ashley’s family with $1300.00.
5. WTGH teacher, Casey
Schlatter, will have her state observation done for completion of Praxis
3 tomorrow at WTGH. |
