OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - July 23, 2021
Vaccine Clinic - July 28th 4 to 8 pm in the Elementary
Board Meeting Highlights
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Report
B. Established petty cash in the amount of $600 for the 2021-2022 school year: Elementary $200,
Junior High, High School, Central Office and Athletics each $100
C. Approved a $10 fee for student drug testing for the 2021-2022 school year
D. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved the resolution and MOU adopting a Calamity Day Alternate Make-Up Plan
B. Approved the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year
C. Approved an agreement between Security Voice, Inc. for a Safe School Helpline
D. Approved the Northwest Ohio ESC agreement for FY22 for Visual Impairment Services
E. Approved the Midwest Regional ESC agreement for FY22 for Visual Impairment Services and/or Orientation and Mobility
F. Approved the NBEC Northwest Ohio Virtual Academy (NOVA) Agreement for FY22
G. Approved the agreement with the Otsego Educators Association
H. Approved the following personnel changes:
Resignations:
Angie Norman, Aide
McKenzie Whiteman, JV Volleyball
Classified Employees’ One-Year Limited Contract for 2021-2022 School Year:
Laurie Limes Music Assistant
Angie Norman Administrative Assistant
Supplemental Contracts for 2021-2022 School Year:
Correct the supplemental contract for: Janelle Moser from 0.5 Head 8th Grade Volleyball to Head 8th Grade Volleyball and Hannah Smoyer from 0.5 Head 8th Grade Volleyball to JV Volleyball
Lisa Austin EMIS
Katrina Baughman Gifted Coordinator
Katrina Baughman CCIP Grants Coordinator
Stephen Bihary PreK Psychology Services
Debbie Bowers Art Competition Advisor
Debbie Bowers H.S. Yearbook Advisor
Rachel Brooker Mentor
Ginger Caris J.H. Yearbook Advisor
Julie Danko Senior Class Advisor – Commencement
Julie Danko Junior Class Advisor
Julie Danko H.S. National Honor Society
Rich Dubler H.S. Instrumental/Solo/Ensemble
Rich Dubler High School Marching Band
Rich Dubler Jazz Band
Rich Dubler Junior High Band
Lauri Dunham Special Needs Testing Coordinator
Erin Funk Mentor
Katie Hildreth J.H. National Honor Society
Nichole Hunsberger Mentor
Lavender Krupp Mentor
Natalie Lambert Mentor
Kristen Laudick J.H. Student Council
Amy Luidhardt Mentor
Jessica Martinez Mentor
Anne Miesle HS Student Council
Kevin O’Shea District Testing Coordinator
Jennifer Rank Art Competition Advisor
Brooke Riley Mentor
Melissa Seeger Mentor
Natasha Zsigray Mentor
LPDC: Rhonda Doren, Molly Duhamel, Bob Furlong
2021-2022 School Year Substitutes:
Mark Adler, Karen Aufdenkamp, Helen Bonnough, Tonya Boyer, Ryan Braucksieck, Scot Bressler, Janet Burg, Linda Chamberlin, Katie Cordova, Victoria Crippen, LeAnna DiFeterici, Tony DiFeterici, Judy Dussel, Elizabeth Eberly, Rebecca Eiben, Jim Fouts, Brad Fuller, Jill Gierhart, Dave Grolle, Anne Henderson, Jeanne Jeffers, Jamie Lewark, Jessica Makowski, Jacquelyn McBride, Doug Michaelis, Angie Norman, Mandy Nusbaum, Anna Reese, Katie Rupert, Kortney Sutter, Randy Tolles, Donna Warren, Amy Williams, Amy Zimmerman
Online Registration
Online Registration: ** REQUIRED FOR ALL K-12 STUDENTS
Final Forms online registration is now open for students in grades K-12 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Online registration is a requirement for all parents of new or returning students. This MUST be completed by a parent or guardian. FinalForms is the information the school uses to communicate with parents via email and phone and has to be updated yearly by the parent.
Click on the link below to start your online registration.
https://otsego-oh.finalforms.com/
If your student has never attended Otsego and is new to the district, you will want to create a "New Account".
If you have a returning student, this is the same email and password that you have used in the past. Once you have logged in, you will see this text box to register for the 2021-2022 school year.
All parents and students must complete the online registration ASAP
SUMMER FEEDING
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOD ON MONDAY, JUNE 28th
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOD ON MONDAY, JULY 12th
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOD ON MONDAY, JULY 26th
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
Youth Soccer Training Camp: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Junior High Fall Soccer Team: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Coaching Staff
Isaac Puffer, Girls Varsity Soccer, Head Coach
Heather Lorenz, Girls Varsity Soccer, Assistant Coach
Kristin Balazs, Jr. High Soccer, Head Coach
Contact Information
Email: otsegoyouthsoccer@gmail.com
Like us @ Otsego Youth Soccer | Facebook
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Togany Fest Disc Golf Tournament
K-12 Fitted for Success Program
Wood County Dept. of Job and Family Services
K-12 Fitted for Success Program
The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services is now accepting applications for the K-12 Fitted for Success program for the 2021-2022 school year. 500 children who live in Wood County will be provided with backpacks filled with grade appropriate school supplies and new shoes and
socks. Assistance with winter coats may also be provided based upon availability.
Assistance is provided on a first come/first serve basis. Proof of household income, Birth Certificates or other proof of citizenship and Social Security cards for all family members must be provided. Families must have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level to qualify. For a family of 4, this about $4,400 or less in gross income per month. The income amount varies based on family
size. Families do not have to verify school enrollment for this year’s application.
Applications should be received by August 6, 2021 but will be accepted until 500 children are approved. Assistance will be distributed to approved families in August. Interested families may call 419-376-3488 or visit woodcountyjfs.com to request an application to be sent by mail. Applications are also available to print on the website or to pick up at WCDJFS 1928 E. Gypsy Lane Road Bowling
Green. Completed applications may be returned by mail or dropped off at the above address. The agency lobby is open M-F from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and a secure outdoor drop box is available 24/7.
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: Jessica Mehl jmehl.jd@gmail.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
Emily Bires - Director of Food Service
Email: ebires@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe