PHOTO BY AMY WENDT / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
FOUR STARS … Curriculum Director Michele Bagrowski delivers a breakdown of the Archbold Area School District’s 2024-2025 Report Card issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
By: Amy Wendt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
amy@thevillagereporter.com
On Monday, October 20, the Archbold Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting with members Tyson Stuckey, Skeat Hug, Gina Benecke, Karen Beck, and Jeremy Hurst present.
Elementary Principal Andrea Thiel, Middle School Principal Matthew Shields, Curriculum Director Michele Bagrowski, Superintendent Jayson Selgo, and Treasurer/CFO Joyce Kinsman were also on hand to share the latest district news with the board. High School Principal Royal Short was absent.
Mrs. Bagrowski, the district’s Curriculum Director, presented a slide show to the board breaking down the ratings issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in the 2024-2025 School Report Card.
Every year, districts and schools across the state of Ohio receive an overall rating between 1 and 5 stars in half-star increments, based on six components: Achievement (25%), Progress (25%), Graduation (12.5%), Gap Closing (12.5%), Early Literacy (12.5%), and College, Career, Workforce, Military Readiness (12.5%).
In the 2024-2025 period, Archbold Area Schools received the following ratings:
Achievement-5 stars (Same rating in 2023-2024), Progress-2 stars (Same rating in 2023-2024), Gap Closing-3 stars (5 stars in 2023-2024), Graduation-4 stars (5 stars in 2023-2024), Early Literacy-3 stars (4 stars in 2023-2024 rating) College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness-3 stars (did not contribute to rating in 2023-2024).
Based on the above individual ratings, the Archbold Area Schools earned an overall rating of 4 stars, which is the same received in 2023-2024.
Principal Andrea Thiel began the elementary report by highlighting the new Bluestreak Backpack Buddies program, which, thanks to the generosity of community members, currently provides food and personal care items to 47 elementary students. Thiel also thanked Heather Trowbridge for helping to get the program up and running.
Principal Thiel also expressed gratitude to NorthStar BlueScope Steel for a generous donation, which will allow for an upgrade to the elementary playground equipment in the near future.
In his report, Principal Matthew Shields pointed out that AMS welcomed seven new staff members who are adapting well, and they are off to a very smooth start.
Mr. Elting, the new Student Council advisor, has organized not only the traditional events that students look forward to but also planned the middle school’s first Halloween Dance.
Shields also recognized Mrs. Grisier for leading the fall choir concert and the Grandparents’ Day performance.
In athletic news, the middle school principal shared that the regular season has concluded for all fall sports teams.
He added that both volleyball teams advanced to league championship games, the eighth-grade football team completed their junior high careers undefeated, and the cross country team “had a real nice year as well.”
In Mr. Short’s absence, Superintendent Selgo reported on his behalf, recognizing the newest National Honor Society members. Those inducted on October 12 included Adelynn Nafziger, Anna Krueger, Anna Shields, Ariah Bagrowski, Blaney Huffman, Bo King, Brooks Miller, Cagnee Grime, Daylin Bosco, Elsie Mello, Esther Wyse, Gage Nafziger, Griffen Valentine, Irelyn Selgo, Jaden Osterland, Janae Murrillo, Katelyn Hancock, Kennedy Hurst, Lucy Weber, Luke Ward, Madison Bowers, Meg Ames, Molly Rutledge, Natalie Schmucker, Parker Bixler, Raegan Gerken, Reagan Wendt, Rosemary Dennis, Samuel Bentz, and Willa Ruffer.
Moving to his own report, Selgo pointed out that the school partnered with the Archbold Rotary Club to host a Meet the Candidate Night, giving community members an opportunity to meet the six candidates running for three seats on the Archbold Village Council.
Selgo thanked Mrs. Oyer and the AP Government class for preparing for the evening, and Mr. Throne, along with the ArchComm class, for live-streaming the event.
“This event also provided an excellent opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience and engage in civic life within our community,” said the superintendent.
Selgo also shared that the AHS Peer to Peer team launched Yellow Ribbon Week by distributing “Backpack Tags” with wellness resources to students and staff accessible by a special QR code printed on the tag.
Checking items off of the agenda, the board addressed the following:
-Approved September 24, 2025, Regular Meeting and Special Meeting Minutes.
-Approved September 2025 Financial Reports.
-Approved $4,668 in donations, including $950 from Grisier Funeral Home and $950 from Short Funeral Home, to AHS Impact (formerly FCCLA).
-Approved the following appropriation modifications: $2,000 AHS Impact and $5,303 Archery Club.
-Approved the following Estimated Resource Changes: $1,000 AHS Impact and $5,303 Archery Club.
-Approved Fund Transfer of $3,409.96 from General Fund to Turbine Maintenance.
-Approved new, revised, replaced, or deleted policies.
-Approved tuition reimbursement for classes taken during the 2024-2025 school year for teachers continuing their education pursuant to the negotiated contract agreement.
-Approved the paraprofessional substitute list provided by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
-Approved one-year supplemental contracts for the following Winter Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year.
-Approved supplemental volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year.
-Approved Marlin Gerig as a Substitute Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year, pending all requirements and certifications are successfully met pursuant to Board Policy.
-Approved Marlin Gerig as a Classified Substitute for the 2025-2026 school year, pending that all requirements and certifications are successfully met.
-Approved the salary schedule placement for the following certified employees who have taken additional education courses: Emily Hammersmith, Megan Martz, Kelly Kruse, Kara Bacik, Amy Baden, Mindy Gruenhagen, Jenn Burkholder, Kara Rosene, and MacKenna Whitacre.
-Approved the substitute teacher list provided by the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
The next Archbold Board of Education meeting will be rescheduled from Monday, November 17, to Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the high school media center.