OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - November 19, 2021
Reminder - No School 11/24 to 11/26. School will resume on Monday, November 29th.
There will be another vaccine clinic on December 1st from 5 to 8 pm in the Elementary Gym.
The Wood County Health Department gave us rapid tests for the community to use. If you would like some for your family gatherings you can stop into the Central Office from 8 am to 4 pm on Monday or Tuesday.
Job Posting: Otsego Local Schools has an opening for the following position for the 2021-2022 school year: Cook - 6 hours/day
Anyone interested and qualified should apply in writing to laustin@otsegoknights.org on or before 11/26/2021
Board of Education Highlights
The Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting last night. Below are the highlights.
Recognition of Otsego Junior High and High School Students of the Month for November:
6th grade – Hope Wilson, Trevor Huddleston; 7th grade – Gracelynn Mills, Kraven Fausnaugh;
8th grade – Haley Premo, Braylon Ball; Freshman – Jake Limes; Sophomore – Rylie Kregel;
Junior – Tucker Hunsberger; Senior – Abbey Eiben
Curt Williams presented to the board on a new initiative called Otsego ConnectED.
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approve the Financial Report
B. Approve the Five Year Forecast and assumptions
C. Approve the FMLA exhibit
D. Approve all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approve the Weston Public Library Trustee appointment
B. Approve the substitute teacher resolution
C. Approve the Resolution to Authorize Participation in Joint Cooperative Purchasing
Program (“TIPS”) pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.48, and to Engage in Design/Install
Service Contract to repair the track
D. Recommend approval for an Indoor Girls’ Soccer Team and Isaac Puffer as a volunteer
coach for this winter and spring at no cost to the Board
E. Approved the following changes in personnel:
Resignation:
Kelli Euler, Head Varsity Volleyball
Morgan Smoyer, Assistant Varsity Volleyball
Amy Zimmerman, cook, effective 11/23/2021
Luke Swartz, E-Sports Advisor
Classified Employees’ One-Year Limited Contract for 2021-2022 School Year:
Amy Zimmerman Aide, effective 11/29/2021
Supplemental Contracts for 2021-2022 School Year:
David Briggs, Assistant JH Wrestling
Heather Lorenz, Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Trent Soto, 80% Assistant Varsity Wrestling
Logan Zulch, E-Sports Advisor
2021-2022 Substitute Teacher Contract:
Samantha Aukerman, Emily Baker, Megan Baldwin, Amanda Barnes, Emma Bartholomew, Chloe Beeker, Kelsea Blaskis, Lauren Clary, Alexandra Cooke, Delaney Esper, Sarah Lumbrezer, Sydney Miller, Samantha Novak, Sydney Rupp, Meghan Schuette, Claire Smith, Taylor Snyder, Nathaniel Sturgin, Larry Swaisgood, Montana White
2021-2022 School Year Volunteers:
Colton Falk, James Chase, Luke Swartz, Anna Szabo, Keegan Digby
2021-2022 School Year Substitutes:
Dana Grosswiler
OTSEGO HALL OF FAME INDUCTION NOMINATIONS
Hall of Fame Nominations:
Otsego 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, 2021. The induction class will be recognized at Otsego High School on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Current Covid-19 Data and Information
Free Thanksgiving Meal Sponsored by the Otsego Food Pantry
Otsego Endowment Foundation Brick Sale
OTSEGO COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BASKETS
Each year, local churches organize Christmas Boxes that are handed out to families and people in need in the Otsego Community.
Please see attached flyers to apply for one of these boxes. They are also in need of donated items and the other flyer lists needed items.
Deadline for Applications is December 4th by 3:00pm.
Deadline for monetary donations is December 5th. (Flyer has address)
Deadline for donated items is Thursday, December 9th by 3:00pm
Returned applications can be:
1. Mailed to Address on the form
2. Mailed to Otsego HS at 18505 Tontogany Creek Road, Suite 2, Bowling Green, OH 43402
3. Turned into the office by parent or student.
4. Emailed to broberts@otsegoknights.org
Christmas Box Application Link
Volunteers needed:
• Anyone: Wednesday, Dec 8th, 10:00am at St. Patrick's Church (Grand Rapids) for sorting and bagging toys for ages infant-12 years old
• Anyone: Thursday, December 9th, 6:00pm in St. Patrick's PARISH Hall for the sorting and boxing of all non-toy items
• Post HS age: Saturday, Dec 11th, 8:00am-12:00pm, for the distribution of toys, baskets and warming items from St. Pat's Parish Hall.
Thank you to the local churches: St. Patrick Providence, Tontogany Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Hosanna Lutheran, Methodist Tontogany, Methodist Grand Rapids, Methodist Weston.
Wood County Health Department Vaccine Information and Talking Points
Otsego and Weston Food Pantry Information
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
Junior High and High School Athletic Events
Friday, November 19
6:00 - JV/VGBK (H) North Baltimore
Saturday, November 20
1:00 - JV/V GBK @ Delta
Monday, November 22
5:00 - 7th/8th GBK (H) Lake
Safe School Helpline
Dear Parents, Students and Friends,
Recent polls show that parents’ first concern about schools today is their child’s safety. That is my concern as well. Fortunately, the Otsego is very safe. However, no community is immune from the threats of violence and drugs that endanger public schools nationwide.
We are introducing a Safe School Helpline® to help prevent such actions. It is designed to assist you in reporting any wrongdoing that impacts our schools, our students, or our staff – anonymously, so as to protect your privacy. For example, you may wish to report acts of violence, theft, drug or alcohol use, weapons, or sexual harassment.
Just call from a touch-tone phone to 1-800-4-1-VOICE, ext. 359 (418-6423) to leave your information. Or TEXT: 614-426-0240 Then type: TIPS Your message will not be traced, and you will not be identified. The Safe School Helpline® team will transcribe and fax your message to school officials, so appropriate action can be taken.
Thank you for your continued support to provide a better education for all Otsego students.
800-418-6423 (800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359)
TEXT: 614-426-0240
Then type: TIPS
COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION
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