OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - August 28th
What a great week back!! Thank you for preparing your students for the start of the year. They have been great. Overall, the students' attitudes, behavior, and work ethic have been phenomenal. Let's keep it up!!
Bus Reminders - Please make sure you continue to talk to your students about keeping their masks on during the bus ride. Hoping that it cools off next week!
Communications - We are working on a letter to send home with students next week about communicating illnesses and reminders. We are NOT trying to be nosey but additional communications are going to be necessary this year managing illnesses throughout the year. We received another mandate from the Governor last night on communicating cases and reporting requirements. We will need everyone's cooperation in tracing requirements and communicating with our school nurse. If your children come to school and tell us things we are going to call home to discuss things with you. Again, we are trying to do all we can to follow the guidelines. Thank you for your assistance in helping everyone stay as safe as possible. We appreciate the collaboration and flexibility.
Spectators at Athletic Events
CLICK HERE for the guidance that I sent out yesterday. Masks still need to be worn outside. Please don't fight us on this. We want the kids to have a season and its not about us. It is about the kids. We really don't want to get shut down by the health department. We all want to enjoy the event.
Go Knights!
Adam
Board of Education Highlights
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Reports
B. Approved New Fund 510 – COVID Relief Fund
C. Approved the Salary Advancements
D. Approved the FMLA list.
E. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved the agreement with MAXIM Healthcare Staffing
B. Approved the Resolution to Authorize Filing of Bankruptcy Proof of Claim
C. Approved the drug testing agreement with Great Lakes Biomedical
D. Approved the agreement with North Central Ohio ESC for FY21 for Audiology Services, Services for the Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired
E. Authorized the Superintendent to approve the bus stops for the 2020-2021 school year as submitted to him by the transportation supervisor with authority for the superintendent and/or his designee to adjust the stops as needed.
F. Approved the following personnel changes:
Retirement Resignation:
April Marion, effective November 30, 2020
Connie Podolak, effective July 28, 2020
Correct the Certified contract for the following:
Olivia Cox from Bachelors 0 to Bachelors +10 Step 0
Morgan Smoyer from Bachelors 0 to Bachelors +150 Step 0
Substitute Teacher Contract for 2020-2021:
Jamie Lewark, Ellen Pullins
Approved the substitute teacher list as submitted by the Wood County ESC
Classified Employees One-Year Limited Contract for 2020-2021:
Janet Burg, Music Assistant
Judy Dussel, Aide
Jim George, Music Assistant
Nick Krabill, Music Assistant
Ray Novak, Music Assistant
Tina Madden, Aide
Extended Care Contracts for 2020-2021:
Robin Gomer, Becky Hatfield, Michelle Hollar, Denise Richardson, Zion Richardson, Brock Snyder
Supplemental Contract for 2020-2021:
Debbie Bowers Art Competition Advisor
Debbie Bowers H.S. Yearbook Advisor
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 Jazz Band
Rich Dubler Pep Band
Rich Dubler Junior High Band
Lauri Dunham Special Needs Testing Coordinator
Erin Funk Mentor
Pam Heyman Book & Media Club Advisor
Katie Hildreth J.H. National Honor Society
Nichole Hunsberger Mentor
Lavender Krupp Mentor
Kristen Laudick Junior High School Student Council Advisor
Jessica Longenberger Mentor (2)
Amy Luidhardt Mentor (2)
Jessica Martinez Mentor
Kevin O’Shea District Test Coordinator
Megan Pierce High School Student Council Advisor
Jennifer Rank Art Competition Advisor
Brooke Riley Mentor
Josiah Rupp 0.5 Freshman Football
Melissa Seeger Mentor
Brien Sewell H.S. Vocal Solo/Ensemble/Concerts
Brien Sewell H.S. Swing Choir
Brien Sewell J.H. Choir/Swing Choir
2020-2021 School Year Substitutes:
Ryan Braucksieck, Donna Warren, Amy Zimmerman
2020-2021 School Year Volunteer:
Elizabeth Cox, Mikayla Farmer, Alyssa Goetz, Ava Harper, Curt Hartman, Jenna Shawberry
JH and HS Traffic Flow Reminder
JH AND HS PARKING AND TRAFFIC FLOW REMINDER:
Student drop off and pick up location is in the FRONT of the HS and JH. Parents, please do not pick up or drop off your child(ren) in the back of the building. The bus parking area is for BUSES ONLY.
A few years ago we made this video. Please take a look at it again as we start the year. JH AND HS Drop off and pickup video tutorial
There will be administrators in the parking lots the first week of school to help direct traffic as well.
Advertise with us!
Advertise your business here! We are looking for local businesses that would like to advertise with us this year. We are looking for advertisements on our website and newsletters. Our website and newsletters get over 6,000 views per week. The cost is $500 for the year and this will get your link on my newsletter and website for 12 months. This is an affordable way to promote your local business throughout our community. If you are interested in advertising with us and would like more information, please contact me at akoch@otsegoknights.org or 419-823-4381 ext. 1102
Mask Fundraiser Update
HS Student Council Mask Fundraiser Updates:
Bonfire Masks, the second round of masks shipped on Monday. I should have them by next week. If you are waiting on your order, please reach out, and we can organize a pick up.
The THIRD AND LAST round is still open until Aug 30th, they should ship by Sept 9th, and I will have them soon after.
Team Sports Masks, these closed around Aug 14th. We were told three weeks until delivery, I should have these by Sept 8th-ish.
If you ordered from us, and have NOT been contacted or received your mask, please use this form to let us know! Fill out this form even if your fundraiser is not over, so we can be ready for when they are delivered!
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
Friday, August 28
7:00 - V FB (H) Woodmore
Saturday, August 29
9:00 - JH/HS XC @ Norm Bray Inv. (Walsh Park)
10:00 - JV FB @ Woodmore
11:00 - BS @ Bowling Green
1:00 - JV/V VB (H) Bowling Green
Monday, August 31
3:30 - BG (H) Toledo Christian
4:00 - GG @ Rossford (Cross Winds)
4:15 - 7th/8th VB (H) Elmwood
5:00 - GS @ Evergreen
Tuesday, September 1
4:00 - BG @ Eastwood (Tanglewood)
4:15 - 7th/8th VB (H) Fostoria
6:00 - JV/V VB @ Rossford
Wednesday, September 2
4:00 - BG @ NBC Shootout (Cross Winds)
4:00 - GG (H) NBC Shootout
4:15 - 7th/8th VB @ Rossford
Thursday, September 3
4:30 - 7th/8th VB @ Swanton
5:00 - GS @ Eastwood
5:00 - BS (H) Eastwood
5:30 - JV/V VB (H) Woodmore
Friday, September 4
7:00 - FB @ Eastwood
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
Thayer's (socially distanced) Back to School night, featuring a drive-in movie, an ice cream truck, and donations to Wood County School District's local athletic boosters, including Otsego! Any donations made will be matched by State Bank.
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
Food Service Inquiries - Contact Adam Koch - akoch@otsegoknights.org
Email: akoch@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @Otsego_Cafe