The regular meeting of the Fayette Local School District was held on December 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. Some of the members were present in person and some via Zoom. Also present were Superintendent Angela Belcher, Treasurer Kelly Bentley, HS Principal Jon Molter, Elementary Principal Allie Reucher and Tech Coordinator Rebecca Short.
In her report to the board, Superintendent Belcher explained that every week she has to report any positive COVID cases to the Fulton County Health Department and was excited to report that the last week was zero to report. The school received seven UV Sanitizing units, purchased with the CARES grant, to be used in offices and classrooms to disinfect areas. Treasurer Bentley spoke briefly on the use of the Circle K Fleet card.
Mr. Molter shared that after the Thanksgiving break the students came back to some slight changes in their classrooms and for lunchtime. He believes that these adjustments will help keep the contact tracing minimal to zero, and help them with the desire to keep the students in the school for academic learning and cut down on the need for quarantine.
Mrs. Reucher reported 57 preschool students enrolled, even during the COVID situation. Dr. Dunford will be finalizing the Elementary Christmas Concert and sending out the information on the FB page.
Both principals reported that the Parent Teacher Conferences were well attended even though they were done by phone or Zoom. They feel it might be a new trend in the future as it made it easier for parents to attend.
On December 1, the school held a practice day for virtual learning for the students. Both principals were pleased with the results from both the staff and the students.
“We are ready if the need arises to go to remote learning, but our ultimate goal is to stay on campus as long as possible to deliver the best academic learning for our students,” was said. Mrs. Short reported receiving some replacement Chromebooks for students from the CARES grant.
In regular business, the board voted to approve:
•Financial report for November 2020
•Acceptance of donations from Fayette Athletic Boosters: $1500 rental for mounted camera for sporting events through Hudl; $1350 Girls and Boys Video System subscription through Hudl; and $699 Winter masks for Athletes
•Jason Kessler as President Pro-Tempore for the January 2021 BoE Organizational Meeting
•Organizational Meeting to be held on January 11, 2021 at the school at 6:45 with regular meeting to follow
•An agreement with Lindsey Burkholder for payment in lieu of transportation for student to Sara’s Garden in Wauseon for 2020-2021 school year at rate of $800
•The use of Circle K Fleet Card for fuel usage for the district effective December 2, 2020
•Michelle Becker as substitute van driver for FY2021 pending proper licenses, certification and background checks
•Monthly updated sub Teacher and Para list from NWOESC for FY21
•An unpaid leave of absence for Wendy Wyatt on December 14-17, 2020
•FMLA leave for Veronica Molina November 10-20, 2020
•FMLA leave for Ryan Colegrove November 16-24, 2020
•FMLA leave for Chad Lavinder November 30-Decemeber 11, 2020
•Spring coaching positions for FY21, pending proper licenses, certifications, background/reference checks: Matt Maginn-Varsity Baseball; Bryan Stambaugh-Varsity Track; Andy VanZile-Varsity Track; Hunter Colegrove-JH Track; and Lauren Yoder-Softball
•Bruce Miller as volunteer for HS Baseball for FY21 pending paperwork
•Jason Olemacher as Volunteer for HS Baseball for FY21 pending paperwork
•Volunteer coaches to lead the Mini-Eagles program, providing background/reference checks: Kyle Link, Jason Kessler, Ben Kunkle, Ben Sly, Jen Wagner, Abigail Bieber, Drew Schang, Mike Maginn, Doug Lichtenwald, and Karsen Schaffner
•Fayette School Calendar for 21-22
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.