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The Wayne Trace Board of Education met in regular session at the Wayne Trace
High School Lecture Room on June 12, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the
meeting there was a special viewing of “the Healing Fields” at 7:15.
Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Perry Sinn.
Roll Call
Lisa McClure, Les Hockenberry, Perry Sinn, Pat Baumle, Dale Stoller – All
Present
Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public*
NONE
Excellence in Education Awards:
Kathy Sinn—Grover Hill Elementary—presented by Mr. Lautzenheiser
Kim Miller—Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School—presented by Mr.
Wilson
Michelle Berry—Payne Elementary—presented by Mr. Gerber
Ken Speice
Overview of Open Items/Update on Remaining
Needs When Project is Closed Out
Covered numerous open items and their
progress.
Report of the Treasurer
Consent Agenda Items:
06-01-06
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 May 8, 2006 Board Meeting;
B.
to approve the investment report and payment of bills as presented by the
treasurer;
C.
to approve the additional cost of $15,650.00 to extend HVAC to Bill
Speller’s office as quoted by Chambers Controls, Inc.; PULLED FROM AGENDA
D.
to approve the advance of $10,000.00 to the Tech Grant to cover up-front
equipment purchases;
E.
to set the date, time, and place of the next Board meeting for June 30,
2006 at 7:30 a.m. at Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School Lecture Room;
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
F.
to approve a
contract with Anchor Gas Service for propane purchases at the Grover Hill
building totaling 20,000 gallons at $1.549 per gallon for the FY07
year;
G.
to approve a contract with Bruns Construction for the repairs of the
water damage at Payne Elementary at a total cost of $17,305.00;
H.
to approve an agreement with Industrial Appraisal Service for updated
valuations for all buildings in the district;
*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? YES pulled Item “C” from agenda.
Seconded by Pat Baumle.
Roll Call Vote:
McClure, Baumle, Hockenberry, Sinn, Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed
Vantage Report—Les Hockenberry
New Principal Keith Reidell has taken over. Kent Taylor’s class took 1st
place at state in Robotics and the students move on to national competition.
Wayne Trace student Lisa McNabb took 1st place in Culinary Arts at
State level and will be advancing to compete at national competition.
Reports of the Building Principals
Discussion centered on improved test scores and plans to improve for next year
and a recommendation to increase credits needed for graduation.
Superintendent’s Report—Mr. Gerber
A.
Significant Improvement in School Test Results:
*Preliminary indications are that we will reach
either 20 or 21 of 25 indicators on this year’s School District Report Card when
it comes out this year in August.
*These vastly improved scores are the result of
a total team effort from administration, teachers, board members, and students
and parents who ensured that special intervention sessions were attended with
the goal of improving test scores!
B.
Discussion of “Healing Fields” Video
*Board members: Please share with Mr. Wilson
your questions and feedback as to whether you wish for our students to
participate.
C.
Review of Pre-School Rental Terms—See Informational Notes, Item
U., and share with Mr. Gerber and Rob any items or details you would like to see
changed *to authorize the superintendent to contact an
attorney, ________________________, for the purpose of drafting a rental
agreement for the use of our Grover Hill Elementary pre-school classroom and all
details relative to the use of this classroom, the school’s facilities, lunch,
transportation, etc. relative to this privately operated program
D.
Recommendations for Hire—Mr. Wilson
*music, special ed, etc.
E.
Technology Fee for K-12 students
*to approve a $10 technology fee for all Wayne
Trace students, kindergarten through grade 12, for the purpose of maintaining
and/or upgrading technology and/or technology hardware or software within the
school district.
F.
Technology Plan for 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009
*Upon the recommendation of the superintendent,
to approve the Wayne Trace Local Schools Technology Plan as presented by
Technology coordinator JoEllen Sisson for the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and
2008-2009 school year.
06-02-06
On a motion by Pat Baumle a resolution to increase the credits needed for
graduation from 21 to 23 effective for the class of 2010, adding a single credit
in mathematics and a single credit in an elective.
Seconded by Les Hockenberry.
Roll Call Vote
Baumle, Hockenberry, McClure, Sinn, Stoller – All Aye
Motion Passed
Consent Agenda Items:
06-03-06
On a motion by Les Hockenberry one resolution passed by the Board to approve the
following consent agenda items:
*to accept the resignations for the following extracurricular positions for the
2006-2007 school year as requested by the following individuals:
Janelle Hershberger—Varsity Track and Jr. High Volleyball;
Beth Bauer—7th grade Volleyball;
*to offer 1-year limited supplemental contracts to the following individuals for
the following positions or the 2006-2007 school year:
Beth Bauer—8th grade Volleyball;
Jessica Davis—7th grade Volleyball;
Chris Rosswurm—7th grade Football;
*to approve the contract between the Wayne Trace Board and Western Buckeye ESC
for the 2006-2006 school year (this information shared in this month’s
Superintendent Informational Note I.);
*upon the recommendation of the superintendent and grade 7-12 principal, to
offer ________________________________ 1-year limited contract for the 2006-2007 school year subject to verification
of employment and/or years of experience for appropriate placement on our salary
schedule (Mr. Wilson to decide by Board meeting time what name(s) are to be
inserted into this resolution; NONE _ ITEM PULLED
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
*to authorize the superintendent to contact an attorney of choice, for the
purpose of drafting a rental agreement for the use of our Grover Hill Elementary
pre-school classroom and all details relative to the use of this classroom, the
school’s facilities, lunch, transportation, etc. relative to this privately
operated program;
*to approve a $10 technology fee for all Wayne Trace students, kindergarten
through grade 12, for the purpose of maintaining and/or upgrading technology
and/or technology hardware or software within the school district;
*Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, to approve the Wayne Trace Local
Schools Technology Plan as presented by Technology coordinator JoEllen Sisson
for the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school year;
*to approve Steve Sinn and Brad Denning as volunteer weight room supervisors,
effective upon receipt of properly completed paperwork and requirements:
*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? YES Item for new hire pulled as no
recommendations at this time.
Seconded by Pat Baumle.
Roll Call Vote:
Hockenberry, Baumle, McClure, Sinn, Stoller
– All Aye
Motion Passed
06-04-06
On a motion by Pat Baumle a resolution to go into executive session for purpose
of making employment decisions relative to personnel.
Seconded by Perry Sinn.
Roll Call Vote:
Baumle, Sinn, McClure, Hockenberry, Stoller
– All Aye
Motion Passed.
New Business
NONE
06-05-06
On a motion by Lisa McClure a resolution to adjourn the meeting
Seconded by Les Hockenberry.
Roll Call Vote:
McClure, Hockenberry, Sinn, Baumle, Stoller
– All Aye
Motion Passed
The next Regular Board meeting will be held July 10, 2006
Dale Stoller, President Robert Wannemacher,
Treasurer
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