School Board members and administrators from the 13 associate schools that attend Vantage enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Culinary Arts students at the 37th annual Vantage All Boards Dinner on Thursday night, April 3, 2014. Speaking about the Vantage STEM Equity project was MaryJo Wilhelm, Vantage Community Relations Coordinator.
The Vantage Board of Education held their April board meeting in the District Conference room prior to the dinner. The minutes from the March 6, 2014 regular board meeting were approved along with financial statements for the month of February, 2014. FY14 revenues and appropriations were amended.
Superintendent Staci Kaufman updated the Board on education and community items which included recent interest by Wright State University Lake Campus on building college pathways and Fort Worth Towers, Hicksville, interest in a welding apprenticeship or internship program. A brief discussion updated the Board on remaining punch list items in the recent Vantage construction project. Adult Education Director Pete Prichard reported on accreditation status and program enrollment and retention. High School Director Ben Winans recognized nine BPA students who will compete in the National Contest and commended the outstanding team effort that was required to host the FCCLA Regional contests. He also presented information on preliminary enrollment numbers for the 2014-15 school year, program updates, and special activities.
In new business, the Board:
– Employed the following list, as needed as scheduled: Leigh Carey, 2 Year, Health Technologies; Paula VanTilburg, Continuing, Medical Office Management; Michelle Knippen, 2 Year, Special Education; Larry Regedanz, 2 Year, Network Systems; Robin Burns, Continuing, Culinary Arts; Jeff Duncan, 4 Year, Auto Technology; Rachael Harpel, 4 Year, Science; Rose Krietemeyer, Continuing, Paulding FCS; Darrell Miller, 1 Year, Attendance/Discipline; Robert Schnippel, 1 Year, Paulding Ag; Jerry Robinson, 4 Year, Carpentry; Sarah Wurth, 1 Year, Social Studies;
– Approved the following supplemental contracts: Robert Schnippel and Mike Miller, Summer Ag Student Projects;
– Resolution to non-renew the position of Building & Grounds Educational Aide, Brenda Wurst effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. (Position determined annually by program enrollment);
– Employed the following list, as Adult Education instructors, as needed, as scheduled: Donald Swander and Kent Taylor, Adult Ed instructors; Pam Knodel, Adult Ed Learning Resource Professional;
– Approved overnight travel to Haiti for Student Interact Club business from April 20th to April 28, 2014;
– Approve overnight travel to Indianapolis, IN for National BPA Leadership from April 30th to May 4, 2014;
– Approve Interdistrict Open Enrollment Checklist for FY 2014-2015;
– Resolution to acknowledge that the Proposed School District Maintenance Plan required by state law and the project agreement with the Ohio School Facilities Commission has been created;
– Resolution to approve the City of Van Wert Community Reinvestment Area Agreement between Glen & Connie Grunden, of 268 Praire Lane, Van Wert, OH and Vantage Career Center;
– Accept the donation of a 2001 Ford Mustang, with the value of $3,717.00 from Alan Lautzenheiser, Van Wert, OH for the Auto Technology program;
– Accept the donation of two ¾ HP 3 phase electric motors, with the value of $800.00 from Al Brown, Van Wert, OH for the Electricity program;
– Accept a donation of $2,500.00 from Van Wert Rotary Foundation for the Vantage Interact Club;
– Accept a donation of $258.00 from The Resource and Opportunity Center, St. Marys, OH to assist students in the GED program at Vantage Career Center;
– Acknowledgment of the services donated from Statewide Ford and Straightline Body & Paint to the Vantage Auto Technology class;
– Resolution to accept the 2014-15 Student Handbook.
After two separate executive sessions to discuss personnel items, with no action taken, the Board adjourned. The next regular Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Conference Room.
