The regular meeting for the Continental School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on November 20th, in the administrative office. The meeting was called to order by Board President Dean Bidlack, who opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Hearing of the Public:
The following students are being recognized as September “Students of the Month”:
Elementary:
Mason Ordway is a third grade student at Continental Elementary School and the son of Lori Ordway and Robert Ordway.
Nolan Wagneris a fifth-grade student at Continental Elementary School and the son of Justin and Sarah Wagner.
Junior High/High School:
Jaxon Slattman is a senior at Continental High School and the son of Monica and Jason Slattman.
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as October “Artists of the Month”:
Elementary
–Adaline Glavich is a second grade student at Continental and the daughter of Joseph and Courtney Glavich. Her artwork titled “Stripes the Raccoon” is on display in the administrative office.
Junior High/High School
–Tabby Callahan is a sophomore at Continental High School and the daughter of Dwayne and Janelle Nienberg. Her artwork titled “Sunflower Dreams” is on display in the boardroom of the administrative office.
Principal Reports:
Mrs. Tracy Potts, Elementary Principal reported:
•Grandparents/Grandfriend Day: Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22
•Parent/Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26.
•Our Christmas for Kids campaign is underway. First Annual Kiss the Cow was a success. Students raised 527.47. Students are purchasing raffle tickets to raise money. Thank you to all the groups that donated baskets. The live drive at H & K is December 3 from 11 am – 1 pm
Upcoming Events:
•Nov. 27- Dec. 1 – No School for students
•Dec. 9-12 – Candy Cane Lane
•Dec. 16 – 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm 3/4 Christmas Program
Mr. Tim Eding, JH/HS Principal reported:
•Congratulations to the E-Sports Fortnite Team of Colton Hiltner, Jaxson Slattman, Cooper Dockery, and Sawyer Prowant as well as their advisor Mr. Kosch for winning the E-Sports Ohio League Tournament last night!
•Congratulations to Jayden Reynolds for being selected as a member of the District 3 Honors Choir! The choir will be performing on Sunday, January 19th at 3:00 pm at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.
•The 2nd Quarter Midterm is Friday. We will send home Progress Reports next week for students currently earning D’s and F’s.
•Reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of next week. All parents are encouraged to come and visit with teachers to discuss the progress of their student(s). To sign up for conferences, please sign up through ParentSquare.
•The JH Students that qualified for the reward trip to Kalahari will be going on Wednesday, December 4th. 58 students qualified for the reward trip this year.
•The NHS Induction Ceremony will be on Friday, December 6th at 1:30 pm in the Auditorium.
•All-County Band & Choir Auditions will be on Saturday, December 7th at Kalida HS.
•The Band & Choir Winter Concert will be on Monday, December 9th at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.
•1st Semester Exams will be on December 18 (even numbered periods) and December 19 (odd numbered periods).
Treasurer’s Report:
The Board was updated on the District’s financial report including investments, cash reconciliation, and Board spending plan.
The Board:
•approved the following donations:
$200.00 from Kevin & Cheryl Grant to the music department
$200.00 Donation/Grant from Delta Kappa Gamma awarded to Katelyn Dendinger/Continental Schools
•approved the Five-Year Forecast.
Superintendent’s Report:
The board:
• heard Jacob Palte received one of the “Outstanding Art Teacher” awards at the 2024 Ohio Art Education Association program.
•heard the Transportation Report.
•reviewed the School Report Card.
It was noted last year’s 6th Grade class achieved 100% efficiency on the Math section of the test. Many other accomplishments were also mentioned.
•Robin Etter gave the Vantage Career Center report.
The Board:
•Approved the first reading on the following NEOLA policies:
0100 Definitions
0142.1 Oath
0151 Organizational Meeting
0152 Officers
0155 Committees
0163 Presiding Officer
0164 Notice of Meetings
0165 October 2024 New Board Meeting
0165.1 Regular Meetings
0165.2 Special Meetings
0166 Executive Session
0166 October 2024 New Agendas
0167.2 Use of Personal Communication Devices
0173 Board Officers
4120.08 Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
4121 Criminal History Record Check
5131 October 2024 Revised Student Transfers
5136 Personal Communication Devices
5136.01 Electronic Equipment
5200 Attendance
5500 Student Conduct
5780 Student/Parent Rights
6220 Budget Preparation
6320 Purchasing and Bidding
6460 Vendor Relations
7530.02 Staff Use of Personal Communication Devices
7540.03 Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
7540.04 Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
7540.09 October 2024 New Artificial Intelligence
8310 Public Records
9160 Public Attendance at School Events
1130 Conflict of Interest
3113 Conflict of Interest
4113 Conflict of Interest
6110 Grant Funds
6111 Internal Controls
6112 Cash Management of Grants
6114 Cost Principles-Spending Federal Funds
6325 UGG EDGAR Revisions-October 2024 Revised Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds
6550 Travel Payment & Reimbursement/Relocation Costs
7310 Disposition of Surplus Property
7450 Property Inventory
Personnel and Other Recommendations:
The Board:
•approved the November 2024 Putnam County Substitute Teacher list, provided by the Putnam County
ESC.
•approved the classified employees substitute pay:
It was recommended to adjust the sub pay to the 0-Step of the Negotiated Agreement on the classified pay scale. Sub pay will then adjust yearly as the negotiated agreement is adjusted but will always be a step-0.
•approved substitute teacher pay
It was recommended to adjust substitute teacher pay from $100 per day to $125 per day.
•approved a document providing clarification to all offices and employees as to what the district will and will not pay for or reimburse as necessary for employment. This will go into effect on the date of approval and will not be backdated for any employee.
•approved an increase in the Facility Rental Rate:
It was recommended to increase the facility rental rate from $75 to $100.
•approved the Coalition of Ohio Rural and Appalachian Schools service contract for year 2025.
•accepted the resignation of Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Josh Crossgrove, effective October 30, 2024.
•accepted the resignation of Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Damon Schmidt, effective November 11, 2024.
•accepted the resignation of Elementary Cafeteria Cashier Domonique Hinkle. Her last day of employment will be November 22, 2024.
•approved the following Supplemental Contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, pending proper certification and background checks:
•Damon Schmidt, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
•Johnathan Spitnale, JV Girls Basketball Coach
•Jessica Vennekotter, Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
•Timothy Vogt, JV Boys Basketball Coach
•approved Robert Zimmerman as a Volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, pending proper certification and background checks.
•approved Jami Sullivan as a Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year, pending prober certification and background checks.
•approved a Supplemental Contract for Brain Badenhop as the Winter Concessions Scheduling/Ordering Manager for the 2024-2025 School year.
•approved Kaylynn Wellman as a temporary substitute teacher who does not hold a post-secondary degree, as is otherwise required pursuant to Ohio law and regulations, including Ohio Revised Code 3319.226 and 3319.30, Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-23-44, and/or Board Policy 3120.04 -Employment of Substitutes, during the 2024-2025 school year. This is pending satisfactory background checks, if applicable, as well as a valid non-renewable temporary substitute teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education to serve as a substitute teacher.
•approved the employment of Tammy Makara as Cafeteria Cashier effective December 2, 20248 on a one-year limited contract as a cafeteria cashier at Step 0 ($14.50 per hour), 2 hours per day, 109 days per year (plus 4 holidays) for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
•approved Holly Salisbury as a substitute cafeteria worker pending proper certification, license, and background checks:
•approved Kaitlyn Bidlack as a temporary substitute teacher who does not hold a post-secondary degree, as is otherwise required pursuant to Ohio law and regulations, including Ohio Revised Code 3319.226 and 3319.30, Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-23-44, and/or Board Policy 3120.04 -Employment of Substitutes, during the 2024-2025 school year. This is pending satisfactory background checks, if applicable, as well as a valid non-renewable temporary substitute teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education to serve as a substitute teacher. See attachment.
POINTS OF INFORMATION
•There will be no school November 25 and 26. There will be a staff in-service meeting on Monday, November 25. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday (3:00-7:00 p.m.) and Tuesday (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.).
•Upcoming Events:
•December 16 – Grades 3&4, Elementary Christmas Program, 7:00 p.m. (Matinee at 1:30 p.m.)
•December 9 – JH/HS Winter Band/Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m.
•December 23 – Christmas Break Begins – No School
•January 6 – Students Return to School
•January 10 – End of Second Quarter
•January 20 – No School – Martin Luther King Day
•The next regular Board meeting will be December 18, 2024 at 5:30p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
