The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 9, 2007 at Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School in the Lecture Hall at 7:30 p.m.

             Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dale Stoller.

             Roll Call

                        Mrs. McClure, Mr. Sinn, Mr. Stoller, Mr. Baumle - Present

 Mr. Hockenberry - Absent

             Correspondence, Recognition of Guests, Hearing of the Public*

There being none, Mr. Jim Jenkins proceeded to present to the board the benefits of having all policies and guidelines done by NEOLA.  This would update all policies and guidelines and place them on line for easy access plus update at least twice per year.

                        After discussion any decision was tabled until next meeting.

 Report of the Treasurer

07-01-07

                        Consent Agenda Items:

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 June 11 and June 29, 2007 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:

            McClure, Stoller, Sinn, Baumle – All Aye

            Motion Passed. 

Vantage Report – None 

Reports of the Building Principals – None during the summer. 

Superintendent’s Report 

A.     Congratulations to Kim Miller, Kerry Gudakunst, and Marla Kemler.  They collectively wrote a Professional Development grant entitled, Using Technology to Enhance Global Communication and Increase Motivation.”  They also had to develop a final report for eTech.  The final product was impressive.  The quality of the content was so impressive that eTech posted it as a model on their website.  

B.     The WBESC was recently notified by the ODE that the new 21^st Century Grant we applied for in April has been awarded.  The project encompasses two NW Ohio counties.  The sites are WTGH, Oakwood Elementary and Van Wert YMCA in Van Wert County.  The program is designed to serve 150 students and their families.  The program will allow the implementation and management of a comprehensive improvement program to positively affect at-risk students & their families.  Congratulations to Carol Swary, Matt Krites, Linda Krauskopf, Jason Cox, Kristine Stuart, and Paul Clark.  They wrote the grant.  The grant was one of 62 awarded in a “very competitive statewide review process.”  

C.     Congratulations to Ashley Burt.  Ashley is a fifth grade student at Wayne Trace Grover Hill.  Ashley qualified to compete at the World BMX Championships in Victoria, British Columbia on July 26-29.  We are proud of Ashley’s accomplishments.

07-02-07

Consent Agenda Items

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

A.     upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Food Service Supervisor, to approve a transfer for Jane McGarvey as a 6 hour cook/cashier at WTGH beginning with the 2007-08 school year; 

B.     upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, High School Principal, and Athletic Director, to offer Dave Alt a one-year supplemental contract as the Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach for the 2007-2008 school year; 

C.     upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, High School Principal, and Athletic Director, to offer Troy Branch a one-year supplemental contract as the Assistant Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach for the 2007-2008 school year; 

D.     to approve participation in the Federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch and Breakfast Programs for the 2007-2008 school year; 

E.      to set the following lunch and breakfast prices for the 2007-2008 school year:

            Lunch Prices                                         Breakfast Prices

            Grades PK-6 = $1.90                          Grades PK-6 = $1.10

            Reduced Price = .40¢                           All Other = $1.25

                                                                        All Reduced = .30¢

            Grades 7-12 = $2.10

            Reduced Price = .40¢ 

            Adult = $2.85

            and ala carte item prices as approved by the Foods Service Director; 

F.      to participate in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2007-2008 school year, agreeing to abide by its rules and regulations; 

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 2007-2008 school year; 

H.     to commend Kim Miller, Kerry Gudakunst, and Marla Kemler on having their final eTech report entitled, “Using Technology to Enhance Global Communication and Increase Motivation” posted on the eTech website.  We appreciate their dedication and determination in writing these grants to benefit our students; 

I.        to commend Carol Swary, Matt Krites, Linda Krauskopf, Jason Cox, Kristine Stuart, and Paul Clark for writing the new 21^st Century Grant.  The grant was one of 62 awarded in a “very competitive statewide review process.”  We appreciate their dedication and determination in writing these grants to benefit our students; 

J.       to commend WTGH student-athlete Ashley Burt for qualifying to compete at the World BMX Championships in Victoria, British Columbia on July 26-29.  We are proud of Ashley’s accomplishments. 

K.    to move the location of the August 13, 2007 Board meeting to Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary.

ADD:

L.      upon the recommendation of the superintendent and the Grover Hill Elementary building principal to offer Martha Overmyer a 1 year limited contract as Grover Hill Library Aide for the 2007/2008 school year with placement on salary schedule to be determined. 

 “Before we pass the consent resolution, are there any items you would like to move from consent agenda to the discussion agenda for further discussion and/or for separate voting purposes?”  NONE

Seconded by Dale Stoller. 

Roll Call Vote:

            Sinn, Stoller, McClure, Baumle – All Aye

            Motion Passed

New Business:

            After short discussion Board directed the Treasurer to set up IBB training for early August. 

            Treasurer was directed to secure rooms for the OSBA conference in November at best possible rates as members want to attend to enjoy the Wayne Trace Band performing at the conference.

07-03-07

A motion by Dale Stoller to enter into executive session to discuss personnel issues.

Seconded by Perry Sinn. 

Acclamation Vote:

            All Aye

            Motion Passed. 

            New Business:

07-06-07

On a motion by Lisa McClure one resolution passed by the Board to approve the following:

 
Resolved to increase by 3% the current pay of Superintendent Brian Gerber, Principals Kevin Wilson, Al Lautzenheiser and Acting Principal Sarah Deatrick, and to increase Dean of Students Bill Speller per contract step effective August 1, 2007.  Also increasing by 3% the pay of Treasurer Rob Wannemacher effective January 1, 2008.  In addition, per his request, the pay of the Superintendent will not be increased by the contractual step increase for the 2007-2008 year.
Seconded by Dale Stoller.

Roll Call Vote:
            McClure, Stoller, Sinn, Baumle, – All Aye
            Motion Passed.

07-05-07

A motion by Dale Stoller to adjourn the meeting.

                        Seconded by Lisa McClure.

                        Acclamation Vote:

                                    All Aye

                                    Motion Passed. 

The next Board meeting will be held August 13, 2007 at the Grover Hill Elementary Building.

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            Pat Baumle, Vice President                                           Robert Wannemacher, Treasurer