OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - November 22, 2019
Short week next week. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
The Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting yesterday. The highlights are below.
Recognition of Otsego Junior High and High School Students of the Month for November:
6th Grade – Ava Asmus, Jaxon Vollmar; 7th Grade – Meadow Junge, Jake Limes;
8th Grade –Abigail Bonnough, Diego Henderson; Freshman – Olivia Magrum; Sophomore – Sedona Head; Junior – Luke Weaver; Senior – Jake Tercha
Fall Athletic Recognition – We recognized our Fall HS league champions, Girls Golf, Volleyball, and Boys Cross Country! There are 8 fall sports in our league and our student-athletes were crowned champions in 3 of them! Remarkable fall season!! The more impressive achievement is what our students are achieving in the classroom. The average GPA of our student-athletes competing in the fall season was 3.5!! Our students are excelling in and out of the classroom!
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Report
B. Approved the administrative contract for Steve Carroll, Treasurer
C. Approved the contract with the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West for the 2019-2020 school year
D. Approved the FMLA for Terri Underwood beginning October 8, 2019, through November 26, 2019 (estimated dates)
E. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved the Resolution for the Support of Military Children and Families
B. Approved the transportation agreement
C. Approved the Cheerleaders to attend the Americheer Internationals at Universal Studios March 19, 2020 – March 23, 2020
D. Approved the Indoor Girls’ Soccer Team and Isaac Puffer as a volunteer coach for this winter and spring
E. Approved a Resolution declaring impracticality of transportation
F. Final Reading and approval of Board Policy Revisions
G. First Reading of the High School Program of Studies for the 2020-2021 School Year.
H. Approved the following changes to personnel:
Supplemental Contract for 2019-2020:
Shaun Downey Assistant Varsity Track
Justin Riffle Assistant Varsity Track
Matt Rohn Assistant Varsity Track
2019-2020 Substitutes:
Helen Bonnough
2019-2020 School Year Volunteers:
Madison Dzierwa, Jenna Norman, Lucy Roberts
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Otsego Board of Education Vacancy – The Otsego Board of Education is requesting anyone interested in this open seat to send a letter of interest/bio to the Central Office in the attention of Steve Carroll. You may also email your letter to Steve Carroll at scarroll@otsegoknights.org. The deadline to apply is December 13th. The Board will be required by law to fill the position within 30 days of the vacancy but not less than 10 days after the vacancy occurs. The vacancy will occur on January 1st and filled between January 11th and 31st.
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Hall of Fame Nominations:
Otsego Local Schools is now accepting nominations for The Otsego Hall of Fame. This program recognizes individuals who have brought honor to themselves by making significant impacts or contributions to the school, community, and/or students. This program also provides an opportunity to honor alumni who have earned distinction beyond graduation. The categories for nomination include: Alumni, Former School Employees, Former Coaches and Friends of Otsego. The deadline to submit the nomination forms is December 2, 2019. The 7th induction class will be recognized at Otsego High School on Friday, January 24, 2020.
CLICK HERE FOR THE NOMINATION FORM
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Substitutes Needed:
Substitute Teacher: We hire our sub teachers through the Wood County ESC. Please contact Stephanie Dyar at 419-354-9010 or sdyar@wcesc.org
Substitute Aide, Custodian, Food Service, and Bus Driver: Please fill out this application and turn it into Lisa Austin in the Central Office. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Austin at 419-823-4381 ext. 1100 or at laustin@otsegoknights.org
GO KNIGHTS!
Adam
Weather with Ronnie
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Frequently Asked Questions - https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/faqs.html
FUMCLC
FUMCLC is in need of hiring several part-time teachers to work primarily in the afternoons. We anticipate some changes in the upcoming month when many of our college students may be returning home over winter break. If you know of anyone who has a passionate heart to work with children, please spread the word about our need. I can begin interviewing immediately. Also, if you have any avenues where we can post employment opportunities, recruit potential applicants, or do a presentation, I’d love to hear from you. Your recommendations would mean the world to me. Thank-you!
If you are interested you can email Cindy at fumchild@frontier.com
Music News
Upcoming HS Music Performances:
November 23- Marching Band at the BG Holiday Parade, 10am
December 7- Marching Band at the Grand Rapids Light Parade, 7pm
December 8- Marching Band at the Perrysburg Holiday Parade, 2pm
December 10- Holiday Choir Concert, 7pm
December 16 (week of)- Spring Musical AUDITIONS!
December 17- Holiday Band Concert
ELEMENTARY PTO NEWS
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, November 22
6:00 - JV/V GBK (H) North Baltimore
Monday, November 25
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK (H) Fostoria
Tuesday, November 26
6:00 - JV/V GBK @ Evergreen
Wednesday, November 27
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK @ Maumee
Saturday, November 30
5:30 - JV/V GBK @ Genoa
Weston Public Library Information
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Wood County Park District Events - CLICK HERE
COME SEE OUR VERY OWN MRS. MARTI CLAYTON...
This year she auditioned for and was selected to join the Masterworks Chorale of Toledo--http://www.masterworkstoledo.com/. Her first concert, which consists of sacred Christmas music--some light-hearted, some more solemn--is Dec. 7th and 8th. This is a group of talented, amateur singers conducted and accompanied by professional musicians. It is held at Epworth United Methodist Church on Central Avenue in Toledo. Interested parties may order tickets through the website, which includes a small transaction fee. She will also have tickets available personally, which would not have a transaction fee (mclayton@otsegoknights.org). She has been an audience member at their concerts in the past as well and has found them to be a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!.
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