OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - June 25, 2021
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 by July 1, 2021.
Adam Koch
GO KNIGHTS!
SUMMER FEEDING
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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOD ON MONDAY, JULY 12th
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOD ON MONDAY, JULY 26th
Board Meeting Highlights
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Report
B. Approved the Final Appropriations and Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY21 and Temporary Appropriations for FY22
C. Approved Fund Transfers
D. Approved the annual contract for Sheakley for the Group Retro for BWC
E. Approved the Property Casualty and Fleet Insurance through Wood County Insurance effective July 1, 2021
F. Approved the school fees for the 2021-2022 school year
G. Approved the Food Service prices for the 2021-2022 school year
H. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved the following changes to personnel:
Retirement Resignation:
Bonnie Armitage, Administrative Assistant, effective September 1, 2021
Resignations:
Kirsten Martinez, counselor, effective June 30, 2021
Delaney Miley, intervention specialist
Deb Null, custodial, effective August 15, 2021
2020-2021 School Year Substitutes:
Kortni Martin
Correct the Certified contract for Kortni Martin from Bachelors Step 0 to Bachelors +150 Step 0
Certified Employees’ One-Year Limited Contract for 2021-2022 School Year:
Kayla Phillips School Counselor
Kelly Frailly, Choir
Anna Wetzel, Intervention Specialist
Long Term Substitute for 2021-2022 School Year:
Connie Willeke, Speech-Language Pathologist
Classified Employees’ One-Year Limited Contract for 2021-2022 School Year:
Janet Burg Music Assistant
Victoria Crippen Custodian, effective July 1, 2021
Liz Eberly Aide
Jim George Music Assistant
Jacob Hargrove Music Assistant
Cindy Harter, Aide
Felicity Jinnings Music Assistant
Jamie Lewark Aide
Daniel Moser Custodian, effective July 6, 2021
Deb Null Cook
Randy Tolles Aide
Extended Day Contracts 2021-2022:
Debbie Belleville Extended time 11 days
Kristen Laudick Extended time 11 days
Lauren Miller Extended time 11 days
Kayla Phillips Extended time 11 days
Kevin Schaublin Extended time 11 days
Jennifer Wronkovich-Clark Extended time 11 days
Community Garden/Greenhouse Employees 2021-2022:
Debbie Belleville, Mike Brewster
Supplemental Contracts for 2021-2022 School Year:
Scott Bernthisel Head 7th Grade Football
Audrey Bostdorff 0.5 Assistant H.S. Cheerleading Advisor
Aidan Boulton 0.5 Assistant H.S. Cheerleading Advisor
Scot Bressler Assistant High School Athletic Director
Scott Bylow Assistant Varsity Football
Matt Dzierwa Head Varsity Football
Ed Estep 0.5 Freshman Football
Kelli Euler Head Varsity Volleyball
Vince Falk Head 8th Grade Football
Tom Ferdig Assistant Varsity Football
Brandon Fitch Cross Country – High School
Kelly Frailly H.S. Vocal Solo/Ensemble/Concerts
Kelly Frailly High School Swing Choir
Kelly Frailly Junior High Choir/Swing Choir
Kelly Frailly Musical Advisor
Elizabeth Gerken Head 7th Grade Volleyball
Lane Gerschutz Assistant 7th Grade Football
Joe Gerwin Assistant 8th Grade Football
Curt Hartman 0.5 Freshman Football
Olivia Henderson Cross Country – Junior High
Kendra Henck H.S. Cheerleading Advisor
Cody Lehman Junior Varsity Football
Adam Lewis Assistant Cross Country – High School
Andy Livingston Head Boys’ Varsity Soccer
Heather Lorenz JV Girls’ Soccer
Nathan Luce Head Girls’ Golf
Janelle Moser 0.5 Head 8th Grade Volleyball
Mark Nofziger Assistant Varsity Football
Isaac Puffer Head Girls’ Varsity Soccer
Matt Rohn Junior Varsity Football
Matt Rohn Weight Room Supervisor
Morgan Rutan Junior High Cheerleading
Kevin Schaublin 0.1 Head Boys’ Golf
Kevin Schaublin Head 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball
Don Smith 0.9 Head Boys’ Golf
Hannah Smoyer 0.5 Head 8th Grade Volleyball
Morgan Smoyer Assistant Varsity Volleyball
Charlie Spencer Assistant High School Athletic Director
Charlie Spencer Junior High Athletic Director
McKenzie Whiteman JV Volleyball
2021-2022 School Year Substitutes:
Kortni Martin, Toni Reid, Shelly Weilnau
2021-2022 School Year Volunteers:
Hope London, Elena North, Wesley Waitt, Derek Wieging
Weston Library Summer Reading Program
Local Job Openings
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
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