The regular meeting for the Continental School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on April 18 , 2017 in the administrative office with the regular monthly meeting following. The meeting was called to order by the president Dean Bidlack.
Mrs. Tracy Potts, Elementary Principal, reported:
1. Second grade classes went to Science Central in Toledo.
2. Congratulations to the 3rd-6th graders that participated in the Perennial Math Competition in Bowling Green.
Congratulations to the third grade team that placed 2nd in the group competition and the 4th/5th grade team placed 3rd.
3. Mark Brecht will be doing a K-9 presentation on Friday.
4. Kindergarten Screening will be Thursday, April 20th. We currently have 48 students for next year.
5. The third grade students will be going to Farm Safety on April 20th.
6. The ELA state testing is complete. Students will take the state math test starting on Monday, April 24th with Science and Social Studies the following week.
7. Science night will be Monday, April 24th. This event is paid for through the 21st Century grant.
8. The spring art show for Continental students will be held Friday, April 28th from 4:30-7:00pm.
9. The after-school program will end on Friday, April 21st. We served over 70 students in the program.
10. UPCOMING DATES: May 8-12 – Right to Read Week; May 11 – Talent Show at 1:30pm; May 24 – Relay for Life/Field Day.
Mr. Tim Eding, JH/HS Dean of Students, reported:
1. Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of the school musical, The Wizard of Oz. The show was very well done! Thank you to all who helped, including Mrs. Heil, Mr. Swonger, and Mrs. Jones!
2. Last Wednesday was the midterm of the 4th quarter. Progress reports for students earning D’s and/or F’s will go out tomorrow.
3. The juniors will be taking the ACT tomorrow at the Legion. Thank you to the Legion for making the space available for the students to test and for making them lunch after the test.
4. ELA End of Course Exams are finished for grades 7-12. Math, Science, and Social Studies tests will begin on Monday, April 24th.
Athletic Updates
1. Upcoming Spring Tournament/Meet Info:
-PCL JH Meet: Wednesday, May 3rd at Columbus Grove -PCL HS Meet: Friday, May 5th at Ottoville
(Boys & Girls District Site: Archbold) -BB/SB Tournament Draws: April 30th
(BB: OG District; SB: Elida)
Treasurers Report:
The Board:
– Approved advance from the General Fund (001) to the Cafeteria Fund (006) for $2,482.48.
– Accepted a fog machine donation for the drama department from Bryan & Jetta Wildermuth.
– Approved a tentative list of seniors (31) who will be graduating on Sunday, May 28, pending passage of all state and local requirements.
Superintendent’s Report:
– The transportation report was heard.
– Ron Bradford gave the Vantage Career Center report.
– Information shared with the Board:
April 28 K-12 Spring Art Show, 4:30-7:00pm, Elementary Cafeteria, Elementary Show Choir to Area Nursing Homes, Spanish Immersion Day (Spanish Classes) at Kalida HS
April 29 & 30 NHS trip to Cincinnati
May 3 Anatomy Class to UF Cadaver Lab, Grade 4 to Grand Rapids
May 4 JH/HS Spring Band/Choir Concert @ 7pm
May 5 JH Quiz Bow To Wright State
May 6 Jr/Sr Prom: Valet parking @ 5:30pm, Grand March @ 6pm, Dinner @ 6:30pm, Dance @ 7:30-10:00pm, After Prom 11:00-2:00am
May 8-12 Right to Read Week
May 9 Kdg Safety City, 9:30am
May 10 Grade 3 to Sauders
May 11 Track & Field Senior Day
May 12 JH/HS Academic Awards
May 19 Vantage Senior Awards, 9:30am @ VWPAC
May 22 Spring Sports Awards, 6:30pm, last day for Seniors
May 24 JH/HS Exams, periods 5-8, Elementary Relay for Life
May 25 JH/HS Exams, periods 1-4, last day for students
May 28 Graduation, Class of 2017, 2pm
The Board:
– Approved a preliminary agreement with the Putnam County ESC for FY 2018 special education services.
– Approved the elementary handbooks for school year 2017-2018.
– Approved the following teaching contracts:
One-Year Renewal: Ashley Anders, Brock Homier, Allison Schmidt, Ben Warnecke
Two-Year: Dan Swonger, Brian Badenhop, Emily Fuller, Amanda Jerwers, Damon Schmidt, Nathan Schmidt, Danielle Stalkamp, Taylor Geckle
Two-Year Renewal: Jaime Armey
Continuing: Sara Thomsen, Casey Homier
Approved the following non-certified contracts:
Two-Year:
Mary McClure, Part-time cook, 2.5 hours per day
Maria Martinez, Part-time Aide, 5.0 hours per day
– Approved Jeff Prowant as a part-time cook at 2.5 hours per day, 184 days per year and issued him a one-year limited contract, effective August 22, 2017.
– Approved Taylor Williamson as a summer custodial helper on an “as needed” basis at $8.25 per hour.
– Approved the following supplemental contracts, pending proper certification and satisfactory FB/BCA background checks, if applicable, for the 2017-2018 school year:
Allison Schmidt – Varsity Volleyball
Jordan Streicher – Reserve Volleyball
Erin Schmidt – 7th/8th Grade Volleyball
Brian Stegbauer – Varsity Boys Soccer
Austin Prowant – JV Soccer
Taylor Williamson – HS Cheerleader Advisor
Jaime Armey – Varsity Girls Basketball
Paige Ordway – Girls Reserve Basketball
Denny Ordway – Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball
Toby Bidlack – Varsity Girls Soccer
Taylor Geckle – Assistant Girls Soccer
The meeting adjourned at 6:47pm. The next regular meeting will be held on May 16th at 7:00pm in the administrative office.
