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The Wayne Trace Local School
District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday May 11,
2009 at 7:30 pm in the Lecture Room at Wayne Trace High School.
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Pledge of Allegiance was led by Les Hockenberry
Roll Call
Mrs. McClure, Mr. Hockenberry, Mr. Baumle –
present
Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller - absent
Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public
Rachel Parrett, Senior High School
History teacher, presented the board with a proposal for a trip to
Europe in 2010 after the school year. She asked the board for
approval of several exploratory meetings to determine interest.
The Board unanimously supported her
intentions.
Report of the Treasurer
Consent Agenda Items:
05-01-09
On a motion by Les
Hockenberry one resolution passed by the Board to approve the
following consent agenda items:
to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2009 Board Meeting;
to approve the investment report and payment of bills as presented
by the treasurer;
to approve Fahey Banking Co of Marion and Peoples Bank of Marietta
as approved depositories up to the FDIC limits;
to set Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. as the date, time and place
for the spring finance committee meeting;
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Treasurer that the
Board approve wages, in lieu of compensation under Ohio's workers'
compensation program, for Alice Wenninger for an additional period
of 90 calendar days or the duration of her disability, whichever is
shorter; the reason for this recommendation is that wage maintenance
for this employee during this period is more cost-effective to the
District than would be her receipt of total temporary benefits;
ADD:
to accept the donation from the Performing Arts Association in the
amount of $4,310.00 towards the purchase of new Band & Choir risers.
“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?”
Seconded by Lisa McClure
Roll Call Vote:
Hockenberry, McClure, Baumle – all aye
Motion carried.
MR. SINN ARRIVED 7:45 pm
Vantage Report – Les Hockenberry
Held meeting on the 7th,
Open house is the 13th from 5-7, Carpentry House is open
the 16th from 10-12 am, looking at funding options for
OSFC project.
Report of the Building Principals
The Educational
Impact report was given by Miss Deatrick regarding OAT Benchmark
Testing. Study Island offers Benchmark Tests to go along with the
practice questions. Students are able to take the Benchmark Tests
four times throughout the year. This gives the teachers an
opportunity to see where the students are in their understanding of
each standard. The students take one at the beginning of the year,
which is a good pretest to start the year. All of the benchmark
tests are scheduled during specific times so that the students take
them at the same time. This program is one more way for teachers to
collect data to see what needs covered, what needs re-taught, what
has been mastered.
Also See Attached.
Committee Reports
Ms. McClure met with Treasurer regarding
audit questions and fundraising.
Superintendent’s Report
A.
The 2009-2010 University of Findlay-School
Articulation Dual Enrollment Program has been very positive for the
Wayne Trace Local School District. Wayne Trace currently has 18
students enrolled in 39 college classes. Mrs. Annette Sinn’s
Physics 250 class has 8 students enrolled. Mr. Jack Baumle’s
Calculus 141 class has 10 students enrolled. Miss Marilyn Fisher’s
Psychology 113 class has 15 students enrolled. Mrs. Olofsson’s
Spanish IV class has 6 students enrolled. This program has been
very beneficial the last three years. Wayne Trace students receive
college credit during the regular school day without leaving the
halls of Wayne Trace. They jump-start their college education at a
fraction of the cost of attending college. They do not miss out on
the high school experience. Students do not have travel expenses.
This program has proven to be very positive for the Wayne Trace
School District.
B.
Congratulations to Mrs. Annette Sinn for organizing
the Relay for Life for the Wayne Trace student body. We appreciate
all the students who participated in this event conducted at Wayne
Trace High School.
C.
Congratulations to FFA students Art Stoller, Andrew
Klopfenstein, Travis Zartman, Eric Priest, Martin Stoller, Evan
Klopfenstein, and Brittany Farquhar for receiving awards during the
State FFA Convention. Art Stoller was a State Winner in Placement
in Swine Production. Andrew Klopfenstein was a State Winner in
Forage Production. He placed 4th in Diversified Crop
Production. He was District 4 Star in Ag Placement. Travis Zartman
placed 2nd in Agricultural Mechanics Design and
Fabrication. Eric Priest, Martin Stoller, Evan Klopfenstein and
Brittany Farquhar received their State FFA Degrees.
D.
Congratulations to WTPE sixth grade student Hank Sinn for
achieving 1,001 Accelerated Reading points for the 2008-2009 school
year. Hank broke the previous record by 373 AR points. His drive,
determination, and commitment to achieve this goal has been ongoing
throughout the entire year. Hank set the bar extremely high for
future Wayne Trace Accelerated Readers. We are proud of his
extraordinary accomplishment.
E.
The Tim Stahl Wrestling Fund has currently helped 17
different students who were in need of help. This fund was
established by George Clemens in 2007 in memory of his uncle Tim
Stahl. This special needs account has helped students in the total
amount of $2,198.38. The Wayne Trace School family sincerely
appreciates how the Tim Stahl Wrestling Fund has made a positive
difference in the lives of 17 children thus far.
F.
As of 5/11/09 Open enrollment incoming for next year is at 66
students.
Consent Agenda Items
05-02-09
On a motion by Lisa McClure one
resolution passed by the Board to approve the following consent
agenda items:
A. to commend Miss Marilyn Fisher, Mrs. Michelle Olofsson, Mrs.
Annette Sinn, and Mr. Jack Baumle for their willingness and
dedication in becoming college instructors for our University of
Findlay Dual Enrollment Program. We appreciate their extra time and
outstanding instruction they provide our Wayne Trace Juniors and
Seniors who took college credit through the University of Findlay.
Our students have benefited in many ways because of this program;
B.
to commend Mrs. Annette Sinn for organizing a successful Relay for
Life for our student body. We appreciate the time and energy Mrs.
Sinn puts forth in making this event successful and positive for
everybody involved;
C.
to commend FFA students Art Stoller,
Andrew Klopfenstein, Travis Zartman, Eric Priest, Martin Stoller,
Evan Klopfenstein, and Brittany Farquhar for receiving awards during
the State FFA Convention. Art Stoller was a State Winner in
Placement in Swine Production. Andrew Klopfenstein was a State
Winner in Forage Production. He place 4th in Diversified
Crop Production. He was District 4 Star in Ag Placement. Travis
Zartman placed 2nd in Agricultural Mechanics Design and
Fabrication. Eric Priest, Martin Stoller, Evan Klopfenstein and
Brittany Farquhar received their State FFA Degrees;
D.
to commend
Hank Sinn for achieving 1,001
Accelerated Reading points for the 2008-2009 school year. Hank
broke the previous record by 373 AR points. The drive,
determination, and commitment to achieve this goal has been ongoing
throughout the entire year. Hank set the bar extremely high for
future Wayne Trace Accelerated Readers. We are proud of his
extraordinary accomplishment;
E.
to commend George and Victoria
Clemens for their continued support of the Tim Stahl Wrestling
Fund. The Tim Stahl Wrestling Fund has currently helped 17
different students who were in need of help. This fund was
established by George Clemens in 2007 in memory of his uncle Tim
Stahl. This special needs account has helped students in the total
amount of $2,198.38. The Wayne Trace School family sincerely
appreciates how the Tim Stahl Wrestling Fund has made a positive
difference in the lives of 17 children thus far;
F.
authorize membership in the Ohio
High School Athletic Association for the 2009-/2010 school year;
G.
upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent and Principals to approve all open enrollment lists
as submitted, as well as all subsequent lists which might be
submitted for the 2009-2010 school year;
H.
to approve the following
Co-Valedictorians for the class of 2009:
Marla Sinn, daughter of
Todd and Janet Sinn
Angelo Harris, son of
Grace Gonzales;
I.
to approve the list of
seniors for graduation as presented by Mr. Kevin Wilson and Mr. Dave
Alt, contingent on students completing all graduation requirements.
They are Megan Adkins, Akke Akkerman, Lynn Bidlack, Renee
Bidlack, Brad Botteron, Thomas Carlisle, Amanda Craft, Shelby
Critten, Justin Davis, Devin Dias, Brian Dorsten, Casey Eblin, Irene
Fasio, Cody Feasby, Nowelle Finger, Blake Foust, Dustin Gamble,
Krista Germann, Jenna Gordon, Natalie Gordon, Tevin Hale, Angelo
Harris, Courtney Hicks, Kelsey Hinchcliff, Jessyca Holmes, Gabrielle
Hook, Kristy House, Cory Irwin, Jordin Jackson, Kelly Janka, Paul
Kipfer, Karl Klopfenstein, Meghan Kuhn, Ashley Litzenberg, Elaine
Lock, Ray Long, Parker Martin, Cassie McDougle, Amanda Miller,
Joseph Morehead, Whitney Mullins, Elyse Myers, Deidre Nation Perry,
Nathan Plummer, Sara Priest, Nathan Ray, Leah Ross, Courtney Rue,
Maria Schaefer, Rebecca Scott, Marla Sinn, Allen Smalley, Ronald
Smith, Natalie Snyder, Arthur Stoller, Johnelle Thompson, Kyle
Weaver, Kristi Wenninger, Chelsea Williamson, Samantha Wiswell,
Jeremy Zartman, and Travis Zartman;
J.
to approve two Professional Development Waiver Days in conjunction
with ODE’s approval for one full day on November 23, 2009. The
second PD Waiver Day will be counted as a series of four 2-hour
delays on October 20, 2009, January 15, 2010, March 17, 2010, and
May 13, 2010;
K.
to set and approve the 2009-2010 graduation date for May 30,
2010;
L.
to approve the hiring and rate for
summer helpers for the summer of 2009:
WTHS-Patrick Comer-up
to 40 hrs./week at $7.55 per hour
WTGH-Justin Davis-up to
40 hrs./week at $7.30 per hour
WTPE-Elyse Myers-up to
30 hrs./week at $7.30 per hour
WT Bus Cleaning-Zach
Gerber-up to 40 hrs./week at $7.55 per hour;
M. to offer the following
certified staff members a one-year supplemental contract for the
2009-2010 school year as recommended by the Superintendent, Jr./Sr.
High School Principal, and Athletic Director (for athletic positions
only):
Athletic
Director
Jim Linder
Head
Jr./Sr. High School Football Bill
Speller
Assistant
High School Football
Tom McCord
Head Jr.
High Football
Brian Gerber
7th
Grade
Volleyball
Jessica Davis
Head High
School Girls Golf Al Welch
Jr. High
Cross Country
Annette Sinn
Scholastic Bowl
Advisor Jack Baumle
National
Honor Society Advisor Heather
Hatcher
Drama
Club Tech Assistant Sharon
Spinner
Boys
Faculty Manager (65%) Susan
Johnson
Marching
Band, Concerts, Contests (Music),
Lessons, Pep
Band
Robbie Lucas
Swing
Choir, Assistant Instrumental Marching
Band,
Concerts, Contests, Lessons
Robbie Lucas
Senior Class
Advisor Dave Alt
Jr. Class
Activities Adv./HS Concessions Mgr.(1/2) Dawn Wright
Sophomore
Class Advisor Annette
Sinn
Freshman
Class Advisor Annette
Sinn;
N. to offer a 1-year supplemental
contract to the following personnel for the 2009-2010 school year as
recommended by the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High School Principal,
and Athletic Director (for athletic positions only):
Assistant
High School Football
Mike Speice
Co-Assistant High School Football (80%) Chad
Goeltzenleuchter
Co-Assistant High School Football (20%) Kenny
Speice
Assistant
Jr. High Football Ryan
Lambert
Head High
School Volleyball
JV/Assistant High School Volleyball
8th
Grade Girls Volleyball
Colleen Saylor
Head High School Boys
Golf Chris Rosswurm
Head High School Cross
Country Troy Branch
High School Cheerleader Advisor
– Football Shannon Olwin
High School Cheerleader Advisor
– Basketball (1/2) Shannon Olwin
High School Cheerleader Advisor
– Basketball (1/2) Jody Denning
Jr. High Cheerleader Advisor
(1/2) Alicia Sinn
Jr. High Cheerleader Advisor
(1/2) Heidi Knauss
Drama Club
Advisor Dave
Snyder
Boys Faculty Manager
(35%) Terri Overmyer
Girls Faculty
Manager
Ann Olwin
Junior Class Prom
Advisor Camille Myers
Jr. Class
Activities Adv./HS Concessions Mgr.(1/2) Betty Myers
District Information
Specialist Camille Myers;
O.
upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic Director to approve Joey
Sinn as a volunteer assistant football coach for the 2009-2010
school year;
P.
upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic
Director to approve Jeremy Daeger as volunteer assistant boys golf
coach for the 2009-2010 school year;
Q.
upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic
Director to approve Robert Wannemacher as volunteer assistant girls
golf coach for the 2009-2010 school year REMOVED AT EMPLOYEE’S
REQUEST.
R.
to approve renting one WTGH classroom in the sum of $400 per
month for the Head Start program for the 2009-2010 school year.
S.
upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent, Principal, and Athletic
Director to approve the hiring of Sarah Geissler as Head Volleyball
Coach for the 2009-2010 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?”
Seconded by Les Hockenberry.
Roll Call Vote:
McClure, Hockenberry, Sinn, Baumle – all aye
Motion Passed
05-03-09
On a motion by Perry Sinn a
resolution to change meeting dates in June and July to June 1st
and July 6th to be at the same time and place.
Seconded by Les Hockenberry
Voice Vote
Motion Passed.
05-04-09
On a motion by Perry Sinn a single
resolution to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
Seconded by Lisa McClure
Roll Call Vote:
Sinn, McClure, Hockenberry, Baumle – All
Aye
Motion passed.
New Business
NONE
05-05-09
On a motion by Les Hockenberry a
single resolution to adjourn the meeting
Seconded by Perry Sinn
Voice Vote:
Motion passed.
The next
Special Board meeting will be held May 18, 2009.
The next
Regular Board meeting will be held June 1, 2009.
Report to the Wayne Trace Board of
Education
Monday, May 11, 2009
Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary –
Alan R. Lautzenheiser, Principal
1. Ohio
Achievement Tests were given to students in grades 3-6 the week of
April 27. For the second year in a row, WTGH had 100% attendance in
those grades so no make-ups were necessary.
2. I wish to
extend my appreciation to our support staff and volunteers who gave
of their time to assist our students with IEP’s or 504 Plans with
their accommodations for the Ohio Achievement Test.
3.
Olympic/Carnival Day will be held at WTGH on May 19. The PTO along
with many volunteers always have a great day planned for our
students.
4.
Kindergarten Recognition will take place on May 21.
5. Our annual
Awards Assembly will take place on May 26. Awards for grades 1-3
will take place at 9:00 a.m. Awards for grades 4-6 will be presented
at 12:45.
6. Tomorrow,
May 12, will be our final Curriculum Mapping work day of the year.
The release time for mapping and the collaborative way of working on
our curriculum maps and units has been very valuable this year.
7. The 21st
Century After-School program attended a Ft. Wayne TinCap’s game on
May 9. The classes participated this year in the Ft. Wayne TinCaps
Reading Program. The students were able to earn free tickets to the
game through their accomplishments in the program. The 21st
Century Summer Program will take place in June. Participating
students will receive instruction in reading and math at WTGH in the
morning. They will then be transported to the Van Wert YWCA for
lunch. Afternoon activities will take place at Camp Clay.
To: Mr. Gerber, Mr. Baumle, Mr. Hockenberry,
Mrs. McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller, and Mr. Wannemacher
From: Sarah Deatrick
Date: May, 2009
Subject: Principal’s Report for May
1- Congratulations to Hank Sinn! Hank has
earned 1,000 AR points! He has passed our record of 863 points set
by Brock Worden.
2- Our OATs went wonderfully. All of the
teachers and readers bragged about how hard our students worked and
how seriously they took it. They did such a fabulous job; we made
all of the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
graders our Students of the Week.
3- Congratulations to Mrs. Michelle Berry and
Mrs. Jennifer Moran for all of their organization of the OATs. They
organized the volunteer readers and students to make it the best
environment possible.
4- Our 1st grade teachers, Mrs.
Linda Hissong and Mrs. Teresa Pfeiffer, have already implemented
their Unit Design in their classrooms. It went very well. This
Unit Design helped the teachers incorporate some differentiated
activities, and it also helped them organize and plan what they were
teaching.
5- The teachers will be meeting for one more
Curriculum Mapping Delay. They will be working on updating and
editing their curriculum maps.
6- Our 5th graders will be
presenting a Spring Program on the 15th of May.
High School Principal’s Report
May 2009
Kevin E. Wilson, Principal
OAT week
This year for the OAT we were able
to find 22 people to read individually to the IEP students. This
should help our results. Our results will be back in mid-summer.
All we can do at this time is hope for the best.
Graduation
Mr. Alt stated that he has
forwarded a list of students for your approval. If you could
approve this list with the understanding that a student is only
approved upon completing the graduation requirements I would
appreciate it.
Ohio High School Athletic
Association
We need a resolution to become
members of the OHSAA for the school year 2009 – 2010. This is done
each year during either the May or June meetings.
Relay for Life
This May 1st we held our
relay for life. I am unsure to the total at this time. Each year
we set our goal for $5000. At the last time I checked we were short
of this goal. When the final numbers come in I will forward them to
you.
Exams
Exams are set for Friday, May 22nd
and again Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th.
Graduation rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 20th at
1:30. This year the seniors are completing a Senior Project in
place of the exams. This project consists of an eight to ten page
paper along with an oral presentation. This should be a great
educational experience for the seniors.
Power of I program
Last week Mrs. Kim Miller, Miss.
Joni Klopfenstein, and I attended a one day conference on the Power
of I. This conference was very educational. At the junior high
level this year we implemented an extra help program. The
information from this conference will be used to find tune the
program we have in place. I will keep you posted on any changes
made. This year was a success for a majority of students. We did
not reach all the students nor did we receive assistance from all
parents. This is one reason we attended the conference, we felt we
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