OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - December 20, 2019
The 2019-2020 Otsego Hall of Fame Inductees will be Thomas Sorosiak and Nancy Wright. Congratulations Nancy and Tom!
Otsego Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
January 24, 2020
The Otsego Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 in between the JV and Varsity Basketball Game at Otsego High School. This will be the 8h class inducted to the Otsego Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, or students. The Otsego Hall of Fame also exists for all alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. These individuals have made noteworthy achievements as successful adults in their chosen careers and/or have served as benefactors of mankind. The Otsego Hall of Fame also recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Otsego Local Schools as a staff member, coach, or friend of Otsego.
It has been an honor to recognize the following individuals for their contributions to the Otsego Local School District.
Class of 2012-2013 – Dan Cocke, Holly Frantz, Deb Kendall, and Gordon Wenig
Class of 2013-2014 – Randy Donald, Ann Laskey, and Lawrence Sprague
Class of 2014-2015 – John Brown, Madge Brown, Fred Moor, Bernard Scott, and Jean Scott
Class of 2015-2016 – Barb Vollmar, Howard Bluhm, Charlene Genson, Carter Genson, and Tim Downey
Class of 2016-2017 – Edward C. Byers Jr. and Mary Frazier
Class of 2017-2018 – Steve Kendall and Ann Titus
Class of 2018-2019 – Janine Baughman, Joseph Heyman, and Joe Long
The 2019-2020 Otsego Hall of Fame Inductees will be Thomas Sorosiak and Nancy Wright.
Please help us recognize their contributions to the Otsego Local School District on January 24, 2020. We will be holding a special reception for our guests of honor at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium and would like to invite all family, friends and the community to celebrate with us. There will be light snacks and cake provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Adam Koch at akoch@otsegoknights.org or Lauri Dunham at ldunham@otsegoknights.org.
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The Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last night. The highlights are below.
Meetings Scheduled:
Organizational Meeting followed by Board of Education Candidate interviews - January 8th- 6 pm Room C145
Special meeting to conduct Board of Education Candidate Interviews - January 9th - 6 pm C145
The Board of Education recognized the following JH and HS students of the month for December:6th Grade –Kaylynn Euler, Broc Harnishfeger; 7th Grade – Kaelynn Bischoff, Logan Abrell; 8th Grade – Serenity Nickel, Drew Gase; Freshman – Emma Downs; Sophomore – Celeste DeTillion; Junior – Paige Varner; Senior – Elizabeth Cox
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Report
B. Approved the Bond Rate Resolution
C. Announced a Budget Hearing – January 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon in the Treasurer’s Office
D. Approval of the request for Advance of Taxes collected for 2020 – Wood, Lucas, and Henry
Counties
E. Approved an Annual renewal of OSBA membership
F. Approved the FMLA for Michelle Wulff beginning Dec. 18, 2019 through Jan. 29, 2020
and Linda Canterbury beginning January 29, 2020 – March 29, 2020
G. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved Olivia Stier as a 2019-2020 School Year Volunteers
B. Approved the Student Wellness and Success Plan
C. Approved the reappointment of Deb Archambo as a Board Member of the Weston Public Library
D. Final Reading and approval of the High School Program of Studies
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Support the Otsego Endowment Foundation through Amazon Smiles.
This is a very easy process and it donates a portion of your purchases with Amazon directly to the Otsego Endowment Foundation.
1. Go to smile.amazon.com and select the Otsego Endowment Foundation as your Charity.
2. Bookmark this page. You have to go to smile.amazon.com every time you purchase from amazon.
Thank you for the support of the Otsego Endowment Foundation!
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Babysitter Database -
I have heard from a few parents that are looking for sitters. I am going to put the database up again. It will be very short and simple. I am not the middle man for any communication between parent and providers. I am simply willing to help gather the information for everyone. Below you will find a form to fill out if you are a babysitter in the Otsego District and accepting kids. Often times parents need a spare sitter or one only when school is not in session.
Again, only fill out the form if you are a babysitter willing to be contacted for your services.
FILL THIS FORM OUT IF YOU ARE A BABYSITTER LOOKING FOR WORK
Parents looking to hire a babysitter can CLICK HERE TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS FILLED OUT THE FORM ABOVE
Thanks!
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Coffee Talks Scheduled
Something on your mind about Otsego Schools? Sit down in January with Superintendent Adam Koch and Treasurer Steve Carroll for an informal conversation. There will be no agenda or registration. Both administrators believe it is important to provide regular opportunities throughout the year to meet with community members and share district accomplishments, new initiatives, and the overall progress of Otsego Schools. We hope to see you there!
Tontogany – January 9th – Otsego Central Office (HS Commons Entrance) @ 8:00 am
Haskins – January 16th – Haskins Village Hall @ 8:00 am
Grand Rapids - January 23rd – Grand Rapids Library Branch @ 8 am
Weston – January 30th – Weston Library @ 8 am
GO KNIGHTS!
Adam
Weather with Ronnie
Special Reports this week:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOF1LSq1IttxDm-dx-bWd723cwS9Kj74/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C6OVxfHYDL4n_4oTU_GH3DB5e61gwILa/view
Otsego Speech and Debate Success
Knight In Shining Armor Nominations and Events
Please use the following form to inform OHS Student Council about a family in need within the school district. While the family does not need to have students in the district, we do ask that they are a member of the Otsego Community. Use this form to share information about their current situation as well as how they can best be assisted.
Please be sure to understand that while Knight in Shining Armor (KISA) would love to help all community members in need, we are still a new program, and may not have the funds to do so. With that being said, we will consider each request on a case by case basis. Filling this form out does not guarantee that we will be able to assist the family, but we will try our hardest to do so!
Here are some things that we have done with KISA funds:
- School supplies were purchased for multiple families.
- Gas money has been provided to get to and from medical treatment.
- Food cards have been provided to help families afford meals while going through medical treatment.
- Cash donations have been made to families to help assist in paying bills during medical treatment.
- Gift cards and supplies have been provided to help make ends meet after housing emergencies have occurred.
We now have TWO ways that you can nominate a family in need. Bookmark the link below to use as the need arises. You can also find this link on the Otsegoknights.org webpage under the "District" tab.
Please do not hesitate to nominate a family in need, and KISA will do their best to help out!
Otsego Food Pantry
The Otsego Food Pantry is always willing to help those in need. This service is by appointment only. Please call, text, or email to schedule.
Otsego Food Pantry
c/o Lisa Hatfield
PO Box 261
17700 Beaver Street
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Phone: 419-830-1051
Email: otsegofoodpantryoh@gmail.com
Housed in the Grand Rapids First Presbyterian Church – Supported by our Community!
ATHLETICS
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Friday, December 20
2:00 - HS WR @ Frickers Duals *Defiance College Smart Athletic Center
4:30 - 9th GBK @ Swanton
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK (H) Lake
Saturday, December 21
9:00 - JH WR @ Liberty Center Inv.
10:00 - HS WR @ Frickers Duals *Defiance College Smart Athletic Center
5:30 - JV/V GBK (H) Fostoria
Friday, December 27
10:00 - HS WR Black Team @ Medina Inv.
12:00 - JH WR Orange Team @ Defiance Inv.
4:45 - 9th BBK (H) Cardinal Stritch
6:00 - JV/V WR (H) Van Buren
Saturday, December 28
9:30 - HS WR Orange Team @ Defiance Inv.
10:00 - HS WR Black Team @ Medina Inv.
Friday, January 3
5:30 - JV/V GBK (H) Genoa
Saturday, January 4
10:00 - JH WR @ Clay Inv. *Fassett Middle School
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK (H) Swanton
Monday, January 6
4:15 - 7th/8th BBK (H) Lake
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK @ Eastwood
4:45 - 9th/JV/V GBK @ Bowling Green
Tuesday, January 7
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK @ Fostoria
Wednesday, January 8
4:15 - 7th/9th BBK (H) Genoa
4:15 - JH WR (H) NBC Tri *High School Gym
5:30 - HS WR (H) NBC Tri
Thursday, January 9
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK @ Fostoria
5:30 - JV/V GBK @ Rossford *Owens Community College
Friday, January 10
3:30 - HS WR Black Team @ Perrysburg Inv.
4:45 - 9th/JV/V GBK (H) Elmwood
Saturday, January 11
9:00 - JH WR @ Archbold Inv.
9:30 - HS WR Black Team @ Perrysburg Inv.
10:00 - 7th/8th BBK (H) Swanton
4:45 - 9th/JV/V GBK @ Springfield
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Rumors
SPONSORS
Otsego Board of Education
President: Brad Anderson banderson.otsego@gmail.com
Vice President: James Harter jameslharter@gmail.com
Board Member: Mark Tolles mdt814@cs.com
Board Member: Elizabeth Gorski jegorski@frontier.com
Board Member: Gordon Digby gdigby44@gmail.com
Adam Koch, Superintendent
Email: akoch@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Location: 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @AdamKoch_Otsego
Lisa Austin, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/EMIS Coordinator
Email: laustin@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Lauri Dunham, Special Education Director
Email: ldunham@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Stephen Bihary, School Psychologist
Email: sbihary@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Luke Swartz, Technology Director
Email: lswartz@otsegoknights.org
Website: www.otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Katrina Baughman, Elementary Principal
Email: kbaughman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KBaughman723
Becky Buchman, Assistant Elementary Principal
Email: bbuchman@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @buchman_becky
Kevin O'Shea, High School Principal
Email: koshea@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @KosheaOHS
Jon Rife, Junior High Principal
Email: jrife@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @OJHS_Principal
Tom Ferdig, High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Grades 6-12
Email: tferdig@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Eva Vasher, Director of Transportation, Custodial, and Maintenance
Email: evasher@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Jeanne Jeffers, Director of Food Service
Email: jjeffers@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe