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The Wayne Trace Local School District
Board of Education met in regular session on Monday April 14, 2008 at
7:30 p.m. in the Lecture Room at Wayne Trace High School.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pat
Baumle.
Roll Call
Lisa McClure, Dale Stoller, Perry Sinn, Pat
Baumle, Les Hockenberry – All Present
Correspondence, Recognition of Guests,
Hearing of the Public
NONE
Mrs. Parrett and several of
her Social Studies students were present and entertained the Board with
a slide presentation depicting their recent trip to France. All enjoyed
the presentation.
Report of the Treasurer
Distributed updates of current Permanent
Improvement Fund expenditures.
04-05-08
Consent Agenda Items:
On a motion by Dale
Stoller one resolution passed by the Board to approve the following
consent agenda items:
A. to
approve the minutes of the March 10, March 27, and March 31, April 7,
and April 10, 2008 Board Meetings;
B. to
approve the investment report and payment of bills as presented by the
treasurer;
C.
to approve the following fund transfer and advance:
To the 035 Severance
Fund $25,000 Transfer
To the 005 Insurance
Settlement Fund $15,000 Advance
D.
to accept and approve the constitution of the Northwest Ohio Area
Computer Cooperative as a member.
“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:
Stoller, Baumle, McClure, Sinn, Hockenberry –
All Aye
Vantage Report – Les Hockenberry
All Boards was held on 4/7
with Bob Latta speaking.
Vantage board received and
overview of possible new structure with OSFC project.
Report of the Building Principals
See attached
Committee Reports
None
Superintendent’s Report
A.
NEOLA has sent the final draft of the Wayne Trace Local Board
Policies and Administrative Guidelines. The Bylaws and Policies are now
on the Internet. They can be accessed at the following web site address
which is
www.neola.com/waynetrace-oh
B.
Congratulations to Wayne Trace Payne Elementary student Blair
Baumle. Blair placed in the top 10 at the regional spelling bee in Fort
Wayne, Indiana. The Journal Gazette sponsored the regional spelling
bee. Seventeen district spelling bee champions competed in the regional
spelling bee representing over 11,000 students in the area. It was the
first time in 11 years a student from Wayne Trace Payne Elementary
qualified to participate in the Journal Gazette Regional Spelling Bee.
C.
Congratulations to Zach Moore a 7th grader at WTJH.
Zach qualified for the State Geography Bee Competition. Zach is the son
of William and Shandonn Moore. In order to qualify Zach not only had to
win the School Geography Bee but also qualified with the high score on a
multiple choice test. The multiple choice test is graded and the top
scores throughout the state then move on to the state competition. The
state competition was held at the Ohio State University on April 4. One
winner from each state and territory will advance to the national
competition in Washington DC. The final of the competition will be
hosted by Alex Trebeck. We are a very proud of Zach’s accomplishment.
D.
Congratulations to Aaron Hockenberry for scoring over 1,000
points during his high school basketball career. Aaron’s final tally
was 1,055 points. This is a milestone accomplishment for any athlete.
We appreciate his hard work and dedication. Again, many
congratulations!
E.
Thank you to all the teachers’ at all three campuses for the hard
work, effort, and knowledge they put forth during the two hour
curriculum mapping delays. Many positive strides took place this year.
Each instructional group made progress in terms of editing and aligning
existing maps. This professional development time allows our teachers
to network in order to align the curriculum across the district. The
structured procedure we currently have in place assures that all major
components of effective curriculum mapping are accounted for in our most
recent maps.
Consent Agenda Items
04-06-08
On a motion by Pat Baumle one
resolution passed by the Board to approve the following consent agenda
items:
A.
to commend Wayne Trace Payne Elementary student Blair Baumle.
Blair placed in the top 10 at the regional spelling bee in Fort Wayne,
Indiana. The Journal Gazette sponsored the regional spelling bee.
Seventeen district spelling bee champions competed in the regional
spelling bee representing over 11,000 students in the area. It was the
first time in 11 years a student from Wayne Trace Payne Elementary
qualified to participate in the Journal Gazette Regional Spelling Bee.
Again, congratulations to Blair for a job well done at the Journal
Gazette Regional Spelling Bee;
B.
to commend Zach Moore a 7th grader at WTJH. Zach
qualified for the State Geography Bee Competition. In order to qualify
Zach not only had to win the School Geography Bee but also qualified
with the high score on a multiple choice test. The multiple choice test
is graded and the top scores throughout the state then move on to the
state competition. We are a very proud of Zach’s accomplishment;
C.
to commend all the teachers’ at all three campuses for the hard
work, effort, and knowledge they put forth during the two hour
curriculum mapping delays. Many positive strides took place this year.
Each instructional group made progress in terms of editing and aligning
existing maps. This professional development time allows our teachers
to network in order to align the curriculum across the district. The
structured procedure we currently have in place assures that all major
components of effective curriculum mapping are accounted for in our most
recent maps;
D.
to commend Rob Pond for an outstanding magic show on April 5 with
the proceeds from the show going towards the Junior Class and prom
expenses. Wayne Trace and our community are extremely fortunate to have
someone with such professional talent as a member of our student body;
E.
to commend all the teachers’ at all three campuses for the hard
work, effort, and knowledge they put forth during the two hour
curriculum mapping delays. Many positive strides took place this year.
Each instructional group made progress in terms of editing and aligning
existing maps. This professional development time allows our teachers
to network in order to align the curriculum across the district. The
structured procedure we currently have in place assures that all major
components of effective curriculum mapping are accounted for in our most
recent maps;
F.
to commend the Wayne Trace Varsity Boys Basketball Team for
advancing to the Division IV State Semi-Final Championship game against
New Knoxville. 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 their hard work and dedication they invested in the boys’
basketball program by becoming the 4th team in school history
to advance to the Final Four;
G.
to commend the Wayne Trace High School cheerleaders, student
body, and fans for the PRIDE and SUPPORT they demonstrated for the boys
and girls basketball program as they advanced in tournament play. Their
continued encouragement and support during tournament time was
recognized and appreciated by all of us;
H.
to commend Aaron Hockenberry for scoring over 1,000 points during
his high school basketball career. Aaron’s final tally was 1,055
points. This is a milestone accomplishment for any athlete. We
appreciate his hard work and dedication. Again, many congratulations!
I.
to approve a leave of absence for Kay Head beginning on April 17,
2008 for approximately five weeks;
J.
to approve a leave of absence for Mary McVay beginning March 18
through May 19, 2008;
K.
to accept the resignation of April Krouse as a teacher for the 6th
grade OAT Booster Classes to be held at Wayne Trace Payne Elementary;
L.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Wayne Trace
Payne Elementary Principal, to hire Michelle Oloffson as a teacher for
the 6th grade OAT Booster Classes to be held at Wayne Trace
Payne Elementary on April 5th, 12th, 19th,
and 26th;
M.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Jr./Sr. High
School Principal, to offer a one-year limited contract to Dave Alt as
the Jr./Sr. High School Guidance Counselor for the 2008-2009 school
year;
N.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Transportation
Director, to offer Nancy Speice a one-year limited contract as bus
driver for the 2008-2009 school year;
O.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Jr./Sr. High
School Principal, to non-renew Mike Archinal as the Wayne Trace High
School Music/Band instructor for the 2008-09 school year due to the
failure to pass Praxis II and for not holding a two year provisional
teaching license prior to April 1;
P.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Jr./Sr. High
School Principal, to hire Mike Archinal as a substitute teacher for 182
days for the 2008-2009 school year with benefits equal to those of a
full time teacher; Mr. Archinal shall be placed at the Bachelor’s level
with authorized experience;
If at any time during the
2008-2009 school year while school is in session, Mr. Archinal would
present the superintendent a current 7-12 Music/Band teaching
certificate, Mr. Archinal shall be offered a one-year limited contract
for the remainder of the school year, and effective the date of said
Board action, shall be placed on the salary schedule commensurate with
educational training and experience;
Q.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and building
principals, to offer a two-year limited contract beginning the 2008-2009
school year to:
Certified Staff
Valerie DeVelvis
R.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and building
principals, to offer a three-year limited contract beginning the
2008-2009 school year to:
Certified Staff
Mary Jo Birk
Jessica Davis
Anne Gerber
Carolyn Ritchhart
Holly Snyder
Thomas Schaper
PULLED FOR LATER
CONSIDERATION
S.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to offer a
three-year administrative contract beginning the 2008-2009 school year
to:
Jo Ellen Sisson
Kathy Flaugh
Amy Noggle
Sarah Deatrick
PULLED FOR LATER
CONSIDERATION
T.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and building
principals, to offer Continuing Contracts beginning the 2008-2009 school
year to:
Certified Staff
Support
Staff
Joni Klopfenstein
Camille Myers
U.
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jr. /Sr. High
School Principal, and Athletic Director, to offer a one-year
supplemental contract for the 2007-2008 school year to Marla Kemler for
the position of Assistant Jr. High track coach;
V.
to accept Dave Alt’s resignation as the head coach for high
school cross country at the end of the 2007-2008 school year;
W.
to accept Dave Alt’s resignation as the 8th grade
girls’ basketball coach at the end of the 2007-2008 school year;
X.
to accept Lonnie Leverton’s resignation as the basketball
cheerleading coach at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.
“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?” PLEASE PULL ITEMS R & S FOR CONSIDERATION IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Seconded by Dale Stoller.
Roll
Call Vote:
Baumle, Stoller, McClure, Sinn, Hockenberry –
All Aye
Motion Passed.
04-07-08
On a motion by Les Hockenberry a
resolution to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
Seconded by Lisa McClure.
Roll
Call Vote:
Hockenberry, McClure, Stoller, Sinn, Baumle –
All Aye
Motion Passed.
New
Business
NONE
04-08-08
A Motion by Lisa McClure to adjourn the
meeting
Seconded by Perry Sinn.
Roll
Call Vote:
McClure, Sinn, Stoller, Baumle, Hockenberry –
All Aye
Motion Passed.
The next Board
meeting will be held May 12, 2008.
_________________________________ ________________________________
Les Hockenberry,
President Robert Wannemacher, Treasurer
To: Mr. Gerber, Mr. Baumle, Mr. Hockenberry, Mrs.
McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller, and Mr. Wannemacher
From: Sarah Deatrick
Date: April, 2008
Subject: Principal’s Report for April
1- Kindergarten Registration is set for Monday,
April 14th.
2- Congratulations to our Battle of the Books
team: Brock Worden, Maddie Baumle, Matt Klopfenstein, Hank Sinn, Blair
Baumle and Jake Arend. All three of our teams did a great job in the
WTPE competition, but this team will go on to complete at the County
Battle of the Books on the 15th.
3- The high school play will be at the WTPE
auditorium on the 18th and 19th. We have several
WTPE students participating in the play this year. It is wonderful that
we have such a nice facility in the school district and everyone has an
opportunity to use it.
4- As of 4/05 WTPE students have answered 313,892
Study Island questions. Each week they are increasing their percentage
correct.
5- Brock Worden has surpassed the WTPE record of
608 AR points. He is now close to 700 points, and he is working to hit
800 by the end of the year. We have 6 people who have over 400 AR
points so far!! Every first grader has AR points, and they each made
their goal!! All of our classes have done fantastic! All of 6B and 5B
students met their AR goal last nine weeks!!
6- We have 43 students signed up for the Saturday
OAT Booster classes.
7- Both of the scoreboards from the junior high are
up and running. Bill was able to get the one fixed before the Benefit
Basketball Marathon.
Report
to the Wayne Trace Board of Education
Monday,
April 14, 2008
Wayne
Trace Grover Hill Elementary – Alan R. Lautzenheiser, Principal
1. Students of the Month – Eric Hicks;
Taylor Akom; Madison Poling; Mackenzie Haney; Danielle Kortokrax; Isaac
Ludwig; Brittany Foust; Sydney Critten; Brooke Ludwig; Sean Stuckey;
Taylor Carnahan; Kylee Varner; Sara Edwards; Noah Kline
2. OAT Booster Classes – I am very excited
to report that we have 60 students in grades 3-6 that have signed up and
are participating in the Saturday Oat Booster classes. The first week’s
sessions went well.
3. Waiver – I have been notified by the ODE
that they have received our request for a waiver to exceed the 1% cap
for students being alternately assessed on the OAT. This year our
request was for 2.9%. We will not be notified until late April or May if
this request will be approved. This makes it difficult as we needed to
send the Alternate Assessment test in to be scored in early March.
4. Differentiation of Instruction – Mrs.
Beining and Mrs. Davis will be attending a three sessions of training in
April and May at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Lecture Hall on
differentiation of instruction. These sessions are intended to train
them so they can return to WTGH and train the rest of the staff. In
addition, these two teachers will be accompanying me to a conference in
Columbus on differentiation of instruction in July. Subs are covered by
the WBESC.
5. Progress Book – The next two staff
meetings at WTGH will be utilized to begin training the elementary staff
in the use of Progress Book. Ms. Sinn and Mrs. Davis have piloted the
program at WTGH this year and will be doing the training. The training
will be completed at the May in-service.
6. Kindergarten Registration – Kindergarten
registration will take place at WTGH on Monday, April 21.
7. Ohio Achievement Test – OAT’s will be
administered the week of April 28 to students in grades 3-6.
8. Summer Institute – I have been selected
and will be attending a session of the Ashbrook Teacher Institute at the
John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs at Ashland University the
week of June 22
High
School Principal’s Report
April 2008
Kevin E.
Wilson, Principal
Guidance Office News
At this time Mr. Alt and
I are ready to run a test to next years schedule. There will never be a
time in which it will be perfect and fit every student’s wants but after
a spot check we think it is ready to go.
Next year we have in
place a 25 min block of time for OGT/OAT review or advisor/advisee.
OAT week
The 7th and 8th
grade students will be taking the Ohio Achievement Test the week of
April 28th. The teachers have already been using Study
Island, Buckle Down materials, and old test questions from past test to
prepare the students for this week.
Europe Trip
Mrs. Parrett and a few of
the students who went to Europe will be at the meeting to give you an
update.
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.
The students not
attending this trip will have a week full of educational activities.
One day they will be going to the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne. Another
day they will be spending at the Wilderness Cabin working on teamwork
and leadership activities. Then throughout the week they will be
building a cardboard boat which will then be tested at the Van Wert “Y”
on Friday. I have also built into their schedule time for OAT review.
Band to Orlando
I have included a
schedule of activities the band will be doing while in Florida. Mr.
Archinal has worked very hard to get all the money in on time and
organize his first major trip. I would like compliment Mr. Archinal on
all the time and effort he has put into organizing this trip.
High School Large
Group State Competition
May 2nd and 3rd
our Band and Choir will be competing in their State Competitions. With
the weather causing a cancellation of the District they automatically
qualify for state. To help the students prepare for this Mr. Archinal
has built into the Florida trip at least two practice sessions. He also
has contacted several experts who will be coming in on April 28th
to give band and choir clinics. This should help our students be
prepared to do their best on the 2nd or 3rd |
