Wayne Trace News Release

Submitted by:  Brian Gerber, Superintendent

The Wayne Trace administration and Board of Education hired a new varsity basketball coach this morning during a Special Board meeting.  I am please to announce that Mr. Jim Linder has been hired as our new varsity basketball coach.

We hired Jim Linder for the position because he was the best candidate for the job.  Jim knows the culture of the school district and basketball program.  He has been very dedicated and loyal to the school district and basketball program over the past 19 years.  His goals and vision for the basketball program are aligned with the school district’s goals and vision.  Jim has a passion for the game of basketball.  He is dedicated to continue the success at Wayne Trace by paying attention to detail that has led in establishing a successful Raider tradition over the past three decades.

I know the players are excited to have Mr. Linder as their coach.  We are excited that we have a person who is devoted to the entire program.  His passion and excitement will be contagious at Wayne Trace.

Mr. Linder was honored to be considered for the position.  A position that was held by Al Welch for 33 years.  Al has mentored Jim the past 19 years.  That was also a key component to hiring Mr. Linder.  Mr. Linder was gracious and appreciative of the opportunity he had to work under Al Welch.  Jim considers him to be one of the most competitive and knowledgeable coaches in the state of Ohio.

Mr. Linder will continue to run an up-tempo/pressing style of basketball.  It’s been a brand of basketball that’s been successful for the past three decades.  Jim Linder also appreciates the community’s support of the program and their support of the student-athlete.  In good times and in bad times the Wayne Trace community has always stood behind their teams and programs.

Mr. Linder is a 1989 graduate of Defiance College.  He played under Marv Hohenberger.  He coached the 7^th grade basketball team in 1989.  From 1990-1997 he coached the 8^th grade team.  From 1998 until the present, he was the Junior Varsity basketball coach.

We are please to have Jim Linder lead our basketball program.  We will provide him the support he needs to continue the tradition at Wayne Trace.  Wins and losses will not drive or dictate the overall success of the program.  We expect our basketball players to play with intensity and passion every day.  We expect our players to be good young men who will devote themselves to the program.  These are the important things we are looking for at Wayne Trace.  

The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in special session on Monday May 19, 2008 at 6:30 am in the Lecture Room at Wayne Trace High School.

            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

Presentation of updated 5 year forecast and review with finance committee for filing by May 31, 2008.

Consent Agenda Items

05-07-08

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

A.  to offer a 1-year supplemental contract to the following personnel for the 2008-09 school year as recommended by the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Athletic Director (for athletic positions only):

            Assistant High School Boys Basketball              Chris Rosswurm

            High School Cheerleader Advisor – Football     (1/2)     Lonnie Leverton

            Junior High Cheerleader Advisor – (1/2)                       Alicia Sinn

            Junior High Cheerleader Advisor – (1/2)                       Heidi Knauss

 B.     to offer the following certified staff members a one-year supplemental contract for the 2008-2009 school year as recommended by the Superintendent, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Athletic Director (for athletic positions only):

Head High School Boys Basketball                               Jim Linder

Assistant High School Boys (JV) Basketball                  Craig Miller

Student Council Advisor                                               Annette Sinn

C.     upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High School Principal, to offer William Speller a 1-year limited contract as 7-12 Social Studies teacher for the 2008-2009 school year with placement on salary schedule based on verification of years of teacher experience;

D.     upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High School  Principal, to transfer Marilyn Fisher to the position of Junior High Guidance Counselor/District Testing Coordinator for the 2008-2009 school year with placement on salary schedule based on years of teacher experience

“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 Perry Sinn

            Roll Call Vote:

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

                        Motion Passed

            New Business

                        NONE

05-08-08

            A motion by Dale Stoller to adjourn the meeting

                        Seconded by Lisa McClure

            Roll Call Vote:

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

                        Motion Passed

The next Board meeting will be held June 9, 2008

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  Les Hockenberry, President                                                    Robert Wannemacher, Treasurer