The regular meeting for the Continental School Board was held at 7:00 p.m. on April 21, 2020 through a virtual ZOOM meeting. The meeting was called to order by president Dean Bidlack.
Mrs. Tracy Potts, Elementary Principal, reported:
1. We would still like to screen a few students, especially those that we believe could benefit from Kinderstart. There are six students whose parents requested Kinderstart.
2. The interviews for the elementary secretary position will begin within the next two weeks.
3. The Packs for Pirates team delivered meals to 80 students on Tuesday, April 14.
4. On April 14, students started their second 3-week digital learning. On May 4, students will receive two weeks of work to end the school year on May 15. The last week of school will be used for students to finish up their work and to collect materials.
5. Administrators met this morning to discuss end of the year and summer plans.
Upcoming dates: April 29 – PACKS for Pirates meeting
Mr. Tim Eding, JH/HS Principal, reported:
1. I again want to emphasize how great everyone has been with the distance learning program. Students, parents, and teachers have really stepped up and done great things during this time. Some things we are doing to try and continue the educational process:
a. Weekly lessons/assignments: Teachers are posting materials for the week by 9am Monday morning; all work is then due back no later than the following Sunday night.
b. Virtual Office Hours: Teachers are available in Zoom meetings twice a week to meet with students to provide assistance with coursework. This is in addition to being available via email.
c. Innovative Strategies: Teachers have developed high-quality instruction using different formats in a very short amount of time. A couple of examples I would like to share (there are MANY more out there!):
c.i. Emily Fuller: English Lesson on iambic pentameter: Link
c.ii. Brian Stegbauer: Home Maintenance Lesson on Faucet Replacement: Link
d. Flexibility: Teachers are being very flexible and understanding with deadlines and grading as this situation is not normal and not equal for all students.
2. Where are we going from here?
a. Mr. Kissell, Mrs. Potts, and I met this morning and started laying the groundwork for the rest of the school year. Plans will be forthcoming, but we are looking at all options and trying to do the best we can for all students.
b. School will continue through the end of the current academic calendar (May 21st).
c. Graduation: We are looking at three viable options for this year’s graduation ceremony. Again, more information will be coming when we’re ready to release that.
3. Other Info
a. We will be running midterm grades this week and sending interim reports home to parents of students earning D’s/F’s in order to make sure they are aware of their student’s current academic status.
b. CC+: There are approximately 30 students currently signed up for CC+ classes next year (Deadline was extended to May 1).
c. CC+ (pt 2): Rhodes has approved Nathan Schmidt and Dan Swonger to teach a couple of CC+ classes on site at CHS. We are working on sorting this out at this time and working to fit it into the master schedule for next year.
d. Due to the fact we had already completed Course Requests for the 2020-21 school year before the shutdown, Mrs. McIntyre has been able to schedule almost all of our students into classes for next year. We will be flexible with students at the start of next year and allow schedule changes as needed if anything needs to be changed.
Treasurer’s Report:
The Board:
•Approved the following appropriation change:
Increase Fund 451 Data Communications $1,800.00
•Approved to amend the Certificate of Estimated Resources as follows:
Fund 451 – Increase by $1,800
•Approved the following transfers:
From General Fund (001) to Cafeteria (006) for $65,000
From General Fund (001) to Maintenance Fund (001 9300) for $85,000
Superintendent’s Report:
•Approved the first reading on NEOLA policies.
•The transportation report was heard.
•Robin Etter gave the Vantage Career Center report.
•During these unprecedented times, Continental Schools and its employees, students, and community has stepped up
to the challenges before us. I want to take this time to thank them publicly and acknowledge the efforts taken by all.
The Board:
•Approved the list of seniors (30) that will graduate May 24, 2020, pending passage of all state and local requirements.
•Approved the Exchange of Services Partnership Agreement with The Ohio State University at Lima for student
educator field placement.
•Passed a resolution for the continued operation of schools during the pendency of executive order 2020-01D, The
Ohio Department of Health Director’s order regarding the closure of all District K-12 schools in the State of Ohio and
the passage of amended substitute H.B. 1.
•Approved the following certified teaching contracts, pending certification and satisfactory background checks if
applicable:
One Year Renewal: Kelly Van Ham
Two Year: Jessica Swonger, Brock Homier, Erin Schmidt
Two Year Renewal: Ashley See, Ben Warnecke, Allison Schmidt
Three Year: Colleen Siefker
•Approved the following non-certified contracts, pending certification and satisfactory background checks if applicable:
Two-Year: Nathan Hinkle (Part-Time Custodian), Tia Vogt (Part-Time Aide)
Continuing: Jeff Prowant (Part-Time Cook)
•Approved the following supplemental contracts for the 2020-2021 school year, pending proper certification and
satisfactory background checks if applicable. These contracts will be voided if the sport or activity is unable to take
place.
Amanda Heil…Co-School Play Director
Breanne Eickholt…Co-School Play Director
Dan Swonger…School Play Assistant Director
Jeff Prowant…Fall Concessions
Dan Swonger…Competition Summer Band
Ashley See…Competition Color Guard
Allison Schmidt…Varsity Volleyball
Sydney Eickholt…Reserve Volleyball
Tia Vogt…8th Grade Volleyball
Toby Bidlack…Varsity Girls Soccer
Emily Fuller…Assistant Girls Soccer
Brian Stegbauer…Varsity Boys Soccer
Trevor Williamson…JV Boys Soccer
Taylor Ordway…HS Cheerleading Advisor
Sydney Eickholt…Co-JH Cheerleading Advisor
Breanne Eickholt…Co-JH Cheerleading Advisor
KC Knowles…Varsity Girls Basketball
Leva Aguirre…Asst Girls Varsity Basketball
Sarah Niese…8th Grade Girls Basketball
Daniel Swonger…Pep Band
Brian Badenhop…Winter Concessions (Ordering/Scheduling)
The next regular Board meeting will be May 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the administrative office. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
