OTSEGO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Superintendent's Weekly Update - May 27, 2022
The final days are upon us! We have 3 days of school left next week. On our last day (Thursday, June 2nd) we will have an early dismissal. The Junior High and High School will get released at NOON and the Elementary will get dismissed at 1:15.
There are a ton of camps and summer information below in the athletics section and community events. Check them out and have a great summer!
Final Forms Registration - On Monday, June 6th I will send emails regarding registration paperwork for next school year. You might have received some emails already but just hold off until Monday, June 6th. When you get this email from me please start registering your children. You will have all your information saved. You just need to review. It won't take long.
Adam
Board of Education Highlights
Recognition of Otsego Junior High and High School Students of the Month for May:
6th Grade – Sophie Dahms, Henry Reid; 7th Grade – Sadie St. John, Harrison Crowe;
8th Grade – Mackenzie Shirkey, Mason Stout; Freshman – Eleanor Luce;
Sophomore – Kendall St. John; Junior – Abby Eberly; Senior – September Bradford
Recognition of the FCCLA students – Jill Kao
Treasurer’s Financial Reports / Recommendations
A. Approved the Financial Report
B. Approved the Five Year Forecast with Assumptions for the May 2022 submission
C. Approved new the account: 584-9022 – Title IV – Student Support and Academic Enrichment
D. Discussed and approved the Elementary Chiller project with Gardiner
E. Approved LGS Contract
F. Approved the TPA agreement with OMNI
G. Approved the school fees for the 2022-2023 school year per
H. Approved the Salary Advancements for 2022-2023 School Year
I. Approved all donations to Otsego Local School District
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Approved the FY23 On-Site Technical Services Agreement (Rent-a-Tech) with NWOCA
B. Approved the Technical Services agreement with NBEC
C. Approved the Service Agreement with I Am Boundless for Summer ESY 2022
D. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with OAPSE 469
E. Approved the Juneteenth holiday for all non-union 11- and 12-month employees
F. Final reading and approval of Board Policy revisions
G. Approved the following changes in personnel:
2021-2022 School Year - 5th/6th Grade Outdoor Education Camp:
Morgan Battin, Kelsi Blackford, Becky Buchman, Katie Gregorsok, Nichole Hunsberger, Mark Nofziger, Kayla Phillips, Brian Ruckstuhl, Gina Swartz, Julie Wichman, Andrew Willford, Natasha Zsigray, Scott Bressler, Mary Gase, Elizabeth Gerken, Lisa Grimmer, Andrea Hamrick, Michelle Hollar, Susan Klink, Cody Lehman, Jeff Peters, Matt Rohn, Brian Ruckstuhl, Charles Spencer, Lisa Wensink
2021-2022 School Year - 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip:
Scott Bernthisel, Elizabeth Gerken, Charles Spencer, Joyce Wright, Hank Zeller
School Nurse contract for Kylee Euler
Correct the 2022-2023 Certified contract for the following:
Erica Lehr-Morgan from Masters Step 5 to Masters +10 Step 5
Josh Lindke from Bachelors Step 4 to Bachelors +150 Step 4
Richard Roach from Masters Step 9 to Masters +20 Step 9
Jenna Teet from Bachelors to Bachelors +150 Step 0
Non-renewal of the following employees effective end of 2021-2022 school year:
Jane Alexander, Donna Baker, Christopher Feather
Non-renewal of Music Assistants effective June 30, 2022:
Janet Burg, Jim George, Jacob Hargrove, Felicity Jinnings, Laurie Limes
Non-renewal of OES Extended Care Workers effective end of 2021-2022 school year:
Robin Gomer, Becky Hatfield, Michelle Hollar, Rylee Hollar, Denise Richardson, Zion Richardson,
Brock Snyder, Amy Soto
Summer 2022 OES Extended Care Workers:
Robin Gomer, Becky Hatfield, Michelle Hollar, Rylee Hollar, Marissa Miller, Denise Richardson, Zion Richardson, Brock Snyder, Amy Soto, Maddy Spangler
Summer 2022 Extended School Year Services (ESY):
Katlynn Pristas
Certified Employees’ One-Year Limited Contract for 2022-2023 School Year:
Allison Ahrens Teacher – Bachelors +150 Step 3
Jillan Bodey Teacher – Bachelors Step 0
Megan Rutherford Teacher – Bachelors Step 5
Classified Employees’ Contracts for 2022-2023 School Year:
Continuing:
Tonya Boyer, Ryan Braucksieck, Brian Ebka, John Serrato (Aide), Randy Tolles (Bus Driver), Nadine Wilhelm
2 Year Limited:
Nicole Bowers, Rachel Coy, Victoria Crippen, Liz Eberly, Brad Fuller, Jamie Lewark, Tim McKenzie, Daniel Moser, Angie Norman, Toni Reid, Randy Tolles (Aide), Chayce Tussing, Shelly Weilnau, Cindy Harter
1 Year Limited:
Heidi Abrell, Jane Alexander, Angie Allen, Donna Baker, Christopher Feather, Katie Rupert, Kathy Thomas, Allison Wittenberg
Classified Employees’ One-Year Limited Contract for 2021-2022 School Year:
Zachary Valerius, Custodian
2022 Summer Student Worker:
Blake Steele
2022 Summer STEAM Camp:
Alix Brahaney, Sue Hannewald, Hannah Kieffer, Jamie Lewark, Jess Martinez,
Megan Miller, Kirstina Roberts, Gina Swartz, Justine Tolles, Andrew Willford, Ashlynn Digby
One-Year Limited Contract for 2022-2023 School Year:
Madalyn Spangler, Aide
Otsego Athletic Booster Information
Senior Class of 2023 - Click here to purchase a SENIOR AD
Business Ads - CLICK HERE TO ADVERTISE IN THE PROGRAM
Ashton Copeland Memorial Scholarship Fund
Weston Library Information
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
Soccer Information
Basketball/Football Camp
Volleyball Camp
Girls Basketball Camp
https://forms.gle/rYqSiMYuDepKodoC9
This camp is for players entering grades 3rd - 8th grade.
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