ART PROJECT … Wauseon Board of Education members work on an art project at the direction of some of the schools fifth grade art students. (PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER, STAFF)
By: Jacob Kessler
The Wauseon Board of Education held their meeting on Friday, February 3rd. The meeting began at 1:03 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The board first moved to approve the current agenda before moving on to hear a presentation given by the Elementary School Principal Mrs. Theresa Vietmeier.
Vietmeier’s presentation highlighted the importance of art education in schools. It cited numerous instances where art helps to improve the academic success of students and helps to prevent truancy.
Following the short presentation, Art Teacher Lindsay Gordon introduced the board to four fifth grade art students.
Students Grady Oyer, Lake Mouch, Zachary Johnson, and Kaydence Wood introduced themselves before getting things ready for their art exercise.
The students gave each of the board members paper, paint, paintbrushes and a sponge before then giving step by step instructions to the board regarding what they are to paint.
The paper was to be folded in half so that, as you apply paint to one side, you can fold it back in half to apply a mirror image to the other side.
The students showed them how to draw a heart using this method, before also adding more colors to make it pop.
Following the art exercise, the meeting moved on to hear a report from the treasurer, with the following items being approved as part of the consent agenda.
The monthly financial reports, numerous donations made to the school from various organizations, FY 23 amended appropriations, and two then and now certificates.
The superintendents report followed next with numerous personnel recommendations being approved including the resignation of girls golf coach Mike Marshall and varsity volleyball coach Nik Encalado.
Next, the Wauseon Public Library Board Trustee appointment took place with Mrs. Carolyn Manchester being selected for a seven-year term to begin January 2023 through December 2029.
Lastly, a resolution was approved for a change to the Ohio Schools Council Governance Policy as well as a Resolution to approve the Board of Education/Governing Board Resolution authorizing the 2023-2024 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
With no further business needing to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
Jacob can be reached at jacob@thevillagereporter.com