RETIREMENT … Shari Saneda, Retiring after 15 years of Service with Edgerton Local Schools.
By: LeAnn Childress
The Edgerton School Board meeting began with a Call to Order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call. Acceptance of the Agenda: Accepted
Revisions and Acceptance of April’s Board Meeting: No Revisions and Accepted.
Approval and Signing of Regular May Board Meeting Minutes: Approved and Signed.
Treasurer’s Agenda & Discussions: SMT Report: Revenues over expenditure is $682,809.00 that’s down $114,000 from last year at this time.
Food Service Report-Participation remains in the 52 to 55% range – Off-setting some of the cost through the esser funds or general fund transfer at the end of the year to off-set the losses and to get through the summer months when food isn’t being served.
Treasurer’s Agenda: Accepted
Recommendations: Improve the financial reports and bills for payment, appropriations, and resource modifications for the month of April. Investments for the Star of Ohio and Red Tree, Premier Bank CD, and Premier Bank Money Market. Possibly pricing CDs with local banks before making a move with Red Tree.
Improve the updated the 5-year forecast.
Improve the resolution in regard to the sale of bonds. This is the refinancing of the refunding of the 2012 bonds. Moving ahead with passing the resolution.
Update to the 457 Plan.
A. Administrative Recommendations
1. Approve the Edgerton High School Class of 2021 graduates, contingent upon completion of all local and state requirements. Graduation takes place on Sunday 5/30/2021
2. Approve NEOLA policies as presented on April 19, 2021 (2nd Reading) – Approved
3. Approve 2021-2022 Athletic Handbook as presented on April 19, 2021 (2nd Reading): Some Changes and Modifications – Approved
4.Approve Annex Administrative Office and HVAC proposal for renovation with Garmann Miller as noted on exhibit: Replacement of Tile and HVac System – Approved
Base bid project cost-$244,505 Alternate for ceramic tile in the corridor-$16,000; Alternate for new HVAC unit-$32,000; Grand Total: $292,050
5. Commendations
The Bryan Times Design-an Ad Contest-5th Grade- Ruby Stickan, Bowen Reed, Eduardo Romero; 6th Grade-Whitney Wright, Conner Myers; 7th Grade-Emma VanStreader – 4th place $20.00, Ava Giesige; 8th Grade-Heidi Meyer – 1st place – $50.00; Corrine Cape – 4th place – $20.00
6.Donations- Williams County Pork Producers 116.96 Cost of pulled pork for FFA-$ Banquet; State Bank-$450.00; HOBY Scholarship Attendance for two students
7. Approve the 2021-2022 membership with the OHSAA (Speech Services, Medicaid Contract Reimbursement) – Approved
8. Approve a Speech Services Contract with Edon Northwest School District for the 2021-2022 academic year – Approved
9. Approve the Medicaid/HPC 3-year service agreement contract commencing July 1, 2021 through June 0, 2024 with an annual fee of $3,000.00 – Approved
10. Approve the BSN Sports Reward Program 5-Year Contract per terms of the contract, renewable on a yearly basis – Approved
11. Approve Volleyball Camp (Sandusky) and overnight Cedar Point trip on July 12-13, 2021
12. Approve the attendance of Luisa Rudersdorf from Germany as an exchange student living with the host family of Mark and Erin Gerschutz from August 17, 2021 through December 17, 2021 – Approved
B.Personnel Recommendation
1.Approve the current NwOESC sub lists – Approved •Paraprofessionals; •Teachers
2.Approve non-renewing the 2020-2021 spring coaches’ supplemental contracts (annual action) – Approved
Jason Zumbaugh: Track – Varsity; Chase McClellan: Track – Assistant Varsity pending pre-employment requirements; John Michael: Track – Assistant Varsity; Ashlie Grieser: Track – Assistant Varsity; Krista Pahl: Track – Jr. High; Jayma Hug: Track – Jr. High; Greg Jennings: Track – Jr. High; Mike Gilliland: Baseball – Varsity; Jacob Siebenaler: Baseball – Assistant Varsity; Marchetta Caryer: Softball – Varsity; Jenna Florkowski: Sofball – Assistant Varsity
3.Accept the Resignation of Jordan Karnes as Jr. High Cross Country Coach for the 2021-2022 school year – Accepted
4.Approve 2021-2022 supplemental contracts, volunteers, and chaperones, pending pre-employment requirements
Supplementals: Melissa Goebel: Volleyball – Jr. High; James Radabaugh: Football – Jr. High; Alicia Studer: Cheerleader – Varsity; Jill Hamblin: Cheerleader – Jr. High; Shanea Herman: Mat Maids; Keith Merillat: Athletic Director; Olivia Schaffner: Freshman Class Advisor; Jawn Merillat: Junior Class Advisor; Heather Timbrook: Junior Class Advisor; Jawn Merillat: Senior Class Advisor; Lindsey Bever: Gifted Coordinator; Jawn Merillat: Language Club Advisor; Nora Jackson: High School Musical Advisor; Angella Burklo: jr. High Science Club Advisor; Olivian Schaffner: National Honor Society; Kelly Bales: High School Student Council Advisor; Taylor Nickeson: Marching Band Advisor; Taylor Nickeson: Pep Band Advisor; Jenni Heisler: Future Teachers (FEA) Advisor; Olivia Schaffner: Scholastic Quiz Bowl Advisor; Wendy Rice: Elementary Quiz Bowl Advisor; Seth Schroeder: Jr. High Quiz Bowl Advisor; Tracy Rendleman: District Resident Educator Mentor Coordinator
Volunteers-Clayton Flegal: Athletic Department – Football
5.Approve 2021-2022 non-certified contracts, contingent upon pending employment requirements
Two (2) year contract-Ashlie Grieser, Julie Eitniear, Karlee Munger, Krista Pahl
Continuing contract-Beth Winzeler
6. Approve 2021-2022 certified teaching contracts, contingent upon pending employment requirements
One (1) year contract-Nora Jackson, Jenni Heisler (retire-rehire), Emily Grine
Three (3) year contract-Joe Bales, Michael Gilliland, Chase McClellan, Taylor Nickeson, Aubrie Crall, Nicole Thiel
Five (5) Year contract-Nathan Davis, Brody Flegal, Seth Schroeder, Crystal Miller, Alisa Powell
7. Approve the current hourly rate for Melinda Thiel at $15.76 per hour as a district substitute teacher for 177 days, with three (3) personal days and two (2) sick days for the 2021-2022 school year pending ratification of new contract
8. Approve the current hourly rate for Carl Sonneberger at $15.30 per hour as a district substitute teacher for 177 days, with three (3) personal days and two (2) sick days for the 2021-2022 school year pending ratification of new contract
9. Approve a one-year supplemental contract for Brett Grieser as Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach for the 2021-2022 school year
10. Approve a one-year supplemental contract for Marchetta Caryer as Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2021-2022 school year
11. Approve a 3-year contract for Brett Grieser, Elementary Principal, beginning with the 2022-2023 school year through 2024-2025 school year; Recommendations Approved
C. Superintendent’s Report
1. Student Enrollment is at 580
2. Thank you’s-Family of Sherman Cape/Community Health Professionals
Ohio School Boards Association
3. Professional Development on Wednesday, May 19
4. Staff meals provided by State Bank on the last day of school (May 27, 2021); GMC All Sports Passes: Adult Passes $100.00; Student Passes $50.00; Staff Passes $75.00; and Family Passes $300.00; Gathering quotes for carpet.
D. Principal Report – Brett Grieser: Appreciation to the students and staff members for all of their hard work. Recognition of hard work and time that went into state testing. Despite covid, Junior Achievement ran effectively. Many thanks to Mrs. Myers with her help with the art club and the 6th grade class. Awards Day on 5/35/2021. Honoring Karen Dominique upon her retirement with recognition and appreciation for her years of service.
E. Principal Report – Mr. Ben Wilhelm: Wrapping up spring sports and recognizing seniors. Prom was held on May 1, 2021 and the gym was beautifully decorated. In April the Junior High and High School performed their band and choir solo ensemble competition and the choir won with superior ratings.
The musical this year was very well done, and everyone had a lot of fun. On Awards Night they had a record number of scholarships given out to the seniors. Four County Student Recognition took place via Zoom. Graduation will take place on May 30 at 2:00 PM on the football field.
F. Technology Report – Ms. Shari Saneda: New Chromebooks distributed last week to the 4th grade for their 5th grade year. Next week for the Freshman year. Updating the Parent Chromebook Agreement.
Notice going out to parents to bring back devices and hotspots. Repair costs for the school year totaled $3,200. The high school had 64 repairs and the elementary school had 38 repairs.
Ms. Saneda expressed her thank you’s and gratitude upon her retirement for her 15 years with the Edgerton Local Schools and she met with a round of applause and appreciation for her years of dedication and service from the school board.
LeAnn can reached at publisher@thevillagereporter.com