OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - November 2, 2018
The Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on October 29th at the Weston Library. The highlights are below.
Informational Items
A. Presented a diploma to Sydney Barnes – Kevin O’Shea
B. Recognition of Otsego Junior High and High School Students of the Month for October:
6th Grade – Kevina Jones, Mason Brewer; 7th Grade – Elyse Renkel, Owen Atkinson;
8th Grade – Emma Di Feterici, Joe Manley; Freshman – Maci Barnes,
Sophomore – Carlee Heckerman, Junior – Logan Krompak, Senior – Hayle Grimmer
C. Superintendent Update - Updated the Board of Education on the Solar/LED project, greenhouse classes, programming, and the business advisory council.
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Report
B. Approved the $16,000 Advance from 019 to 001 - to reverse the advance from June 2018
C. Approved the Five Year Forecast and assumptions - Take a look at the link below. It is a very detailed look at where our money comes from and where we are spending. If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve Carroll at scarroll@otsegoknights.org or 419-823-4381 ext. 1101
Please take a look at the Five Year Forecast and Assumptions HERE
CLICK HERE to view Steve's entire financial section of the website.
D. Approved the FMLA for Craig Haas, Elementary Custodian, effective October 1, 2018
E. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
F. Increased appropriation of 034 Classroom Facilities to $107,340.92
G. Increased appropriation of 587 IDEA Preschool to $7,516.87
H. Removedthe wording “minimum 1 hour rate per session” from the OES Extended Care Handbook
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved the Second Year Agreement for PBIS Support Funding (Project Aware) between Wood County ESC and Otsego Schools - $13,000 grant award
B. Approved the Bowling Club and Rich Dubler as the advisor, at no cost to the Board of Education
C. Approved the Baseball Trip to the Cal Ripken Baseball Training Facility in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, April 14, 2019 – April 18, 2019, at no cost to the Board of Education
D. First Reading of the Board Policy Revisions
E. Approved the following changes in personnel.
Retirement Resignation:
Jeff Smith, Custodian, effective November 1, 2018
Long Term Substitute for 2018-2019 School Year:
Marty Foltz Speech Language Therapist $40/hour
2018-2019 School Year 8th Grade Washington DC Trip:
Elizabeth Gerken, Katie Hildreth, Brian Ruckstuhl, Charlie Spencer
2018-2019 Supplemental Contracts:
Correct the 8th Grade Boys Basketball supplemental contract from Phil Baranski to Brandon Floro
Jeff Helberg Assistant 7th Grade Football
Lexie Rieger 7th Grade Girls Basketball
Trent Soto Assistant Junior High Wrestling
2018-2019 Non-Certified Substitutes:
Mark Adler, Amanda Aranda, Joe Nauman
2018-2019 Volunteers:
Glenn Chambers, Carter Genson, Bill Gerwin, Austin Gloser, Mike Hoiles, Collin Kitchen, Buddy Limes, Gus Mancuso, Chad McClory, Julia Maas, Daniel Moser, Riley Tercha
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FAMILY NIGHT - November 14th
Mark your calendars now and plan a night together as a family!
Otsego will once again be having a “family night” this fall. It will be on Wednesday, November 14th. The goal of Family Night is to encourage families to take the evening to focus on each other and spend time together as a family in whatever way works for your family. There will be NO homework, assignments or tests the next day. There will also be NO athletic practices or any other extra-curricular activities on family night. We hope you can take advantage of this night and celebrate being a family!
If you use twitter and would like to post pictures or comments about the Otsego Family Night please use #FamKnight
A few ideas to get you started thinking about your evening together.
Games: Play your favorite family board game or card game
Dinner: Plan a meal together and cook together
Memories: Look through old photos and family videos
Get Creative: Create an art project, crafts, or build something as a family
Get Fit: If the weather is nice, go for a long walk in a park as a family
GO KNIGHTS!
Adam Koch
FFA News
OTSEGO HALL OF FAME
Otsego Hall of Fame:
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 Friday, November 16, 2018. The 7th induction class will be recognized at Otsego High School on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Wood County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 8700 Fundraiser
Otsego PTO
Also this year, we will be opening to the public on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at this time you can have higher priced items. If you plan to attend please note the form below.
If you are interested in joining us again this year, please fill out the enclosed registration form with the number of tables you will need and return the form and a check made payable to Otsego Elementary PTO to the address on registration form. Spaces are filled on a first come first serve basis so please return them as soon as possible. If we receive your information and we do not have spaces available we will promptly return your registration and money.
Click HERE for the registration form.
https://ortinauart.com/otsego_pto_fundraiser/shop/home
ATHLETICS
LITTLE KNIGHTS BASKETBALL COMING THIS WINTER
The Little Knights Basketball for the Boys in Grades 1 through 4 starts November 3rd at 9 am. Grades 3 and 4 will be in the HS gym and Grades 1 and 2 will be in the Elementary Gym.
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The Otsego High School Athletic Department will be running a basketball camp for girls 1st through 4th grade. The camp will be an hour of drills and instruction followed by a half hour of games. The camp will be run by Tom Ferdig, Jason Brinkman, and Otsego basketball players. All campers who register by November 12th will receive a T-Shirt (please wear at the camp for team games) and a basketball on the first day.
Registration forms will be sent home with the students.
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Junior High and High School Sporting Events
***Fall HS Athletic Awards are November 12 at 7:00 in the HS gym.
Friday, October 26
7:00 - V FB @ Rossford
Thursday, November 15
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK @ Elmwood
Tuesday, November 20
4:15 - 7th/8th (H) Rossford
Friday, November 23
6:00 - JV/V GBK @ North Baltimore
Tuesday, November 27
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK (H) Woodmore
6:00 - JV/V GBK (H) Evergreen
Thursday, November 29
4:15 - 7th/8th GBK @ Lake
Friday, November 30
4:00 - V WR @ Jim Derr Inv. (Northwood)
6:00 - JV/V GBK @ Lake
Saturday, December 1
9:00 - V WR @ Jim Derr Inv. (Northwood)
9:00 - 7th/8th WR @ Titsworth Inv. (Fremont)
4:45 - 9th/JV/V BBK (H) Maumee
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
12U Orange Crush Baseball 2019
Subject: 12U Orange Crush Spirit Wear
Knights Orange Crush baseball spirit wear is now open!
Please help support 12U Baseball!
- Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/knights12u
- Store Open From: October 12 - November 2, 2018
Questions, Concerns, Comments, or Rumors
Sponsors
Otsego Board of Education
President: Elizabeth Gorski jegorski@frontier.com
Vice President: Judy Snyder jasnyder715@gmail.com
Board Member: James Harter jameslharter@gmail.com
Board Member: Mark Tolles mdt814@cs.com
Board Member: Brad Anderson banderson.otsego@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
Mike Wiley, Assistant Elementary Principal
Email: mwiley@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381
Twitter: @PrincpalWiley
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 and Custodial
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
Rick Haskins, Director of Maintenance
Email: rhaskins@otsegoknights.org
Phone: 419-823-4381