MINUTES OF WAPAKONETA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Wapakoneta Middle School
7:15 PM
The meeting of the Board of Education of the Wapakoneta City School District was called to
order by President Pat Gibson.
ROLL CALL
Upon the roll being called, the following were present:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Eric McKinniss
Pat Gibson
Ron Mertz
Willie Sammetinger
Board Member Brent Schwartz was excused.
Also in attendance were Keith Horner, Superintendent; Angela Sparks, Treasurer; John Bush
with the Wapakoneta Daily News; community members; and staff.
The pledge of allegiance was led by President Pat Gibson.
REPORTS FROM THE BOARD
Building Updates
Wapakoneta Elementary-Pat Gibson
Cridersville Elementary-Ron Mertz
Wapakoneta High School-Keith Horner
Wapakoneta Middle School-Eric McKinniss
Athletics-Willie Sammetinger
Apollo Career Center - Willie Sammetinger reported that the early site foundation and structural
steel package have been signed and awarded. The rest of the building bid packages will bid May
22. Moving of classes and equipment has begun. Students are preparing for end-of-year testing.
Preparations are being made for next year’s classes.
Each member thanked the respective administrator for providing the update from their building.
(Copies of the reports are included with the minutes.)
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STUDENT RECOGNITION
Wes Newland welcomed the students and parents to Wapakoneta Middle School. This is a good
representation of the children we have in our school. We have awesome kids.
Recognition of Wapakoneta Middle School Students:
 Caleb Reser - 5th Grade (nominated by Ms. Billing, Mrs. Otto, Mr. Rostorfer)
 Kelsey Fullenkamp – 5th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Kohler, Ms. Larkin, Mr. Sarasin,
Mrs. Sawmiller)
 Josie Jeanneret - 6th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Roediger, Mr. Wayman)
 Alex Hamel - 6th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Steinke)
 Mackenzie Roop - 7th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Maurer, Ms. Wade, Mrs. Newman, Ms.
Koch)
 Haley Schattschneider - 7th Grade (nominated by Ms. Quatman, Mr. Law, Mr. Crow,
Mrs.Riffle)
 Mitchell Dorsett - 7th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Lisi, Mr. Ruppert, Mr. Crow, Mr. Law)
 Anthony Shaner - 5th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Daum)
 Julianna Haver - 5th Grade (nominated by Mrs. Schmitz)
Dakota Fought and Reed Merricle were unable to make it tonight so they will be recognized at a
future meeting.
Mr. Newland thanked all of the families in attendance. He stated that he is extremely proud of
the children because they are very much representative of all of our children. He was
appreciative for all of the support provided by family members and the teachers as well. He
thanked the teachers for their dedication and for being here this evening.
Mr. Mertz thanked the teachers for coming on their own time tonight to honor the children.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
35-14 Member Ron Mertz moved and Member Eric McKinniss seconded to approve the
following items:
Approve minutes from the meeting held April 8, 2014.
Approve monthly financial reports
Permanent Appropriations
Approve the following appropriation increases:
General Fund (Fund 001) - $20,626.12
WES: PSS Fund (018-9555) - $5,000.00
Cridersville PSS Fund (018-9650) - $1,000.00
Athletics (300-0000) - $31,516.43
Band (300-9200) - $4,182.70
MS Faculty Fund (022-9350) - $250.00
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FFA Fund (200-9214) - $60,940.18
French Club (200-9218) - $727.49
Retro (200-9238) - $1,029.00
MS Student Council (200-9312) - $2,406.15
Then and Now Purchase Order:
Approve Then and Now P.O. 141880 – Florida Farm Bureau - $3,987.50 (ck 56065) –
Purchase strawberries for the FFA strawberry sales. The invoice was dated 3/24/14 and
purchase order date was 4/1/14.
Accept donations from the following:
$3,150.00 from Jeff Harrod Memorial to FFA
Athletic Training Coverage Contract
Approve the Athletic Training Coverage Contract through St. Rita's Medical Center,
effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015, at a cost of $4,250.00 (copy included in
minutes)
Approve physicians for 2014-15 bus physicals:
John Biery
Reeshad Buhariwalla
V. K. Chalasani
Richard Chapman
Cynthia Gaerke
Tim Heinrich
George Herman
Parmie Herman
Deron Horman
Todd Ignarski
Connie Ingalls
Mathew Jose
Stephen Justice
Susan Kaufman
Michael Kerrigan
William Leahy
Jay Martin
S. Morris
A. A. Paguirigan
William Scherger
Eric Stallkamp
Vanessa Stallkamp
Bruce Suchland
Jamie Szelagowski
Laura Waldron
Cheryl Wayman
Eric West
Sheldon Wical
David Woodruff
Educational Support Contracts
Apollo Career-Tech program at Wapakoneta High School for 2014-15
NWOERC Subscription for 2014-15 - $300.00
NWOET membership for 2014-15 - No Charge
Mr. Gibson thanked the Harrod family for their donation to the FFA. The Board recognizes that
Jeff was an avid supporter of the FFA.
Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. The motion carried 4 – 0.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
36-14 Member Ron Mertz moved and Member Pat Gibson seconded to approve the following
items:
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Employment of Administrators/Teachers 2014-15:
ADMINISTRATORS:
Scott Minnig - 3-year contract
Mike Watt - 5-year contract
TEACHERS - 1-YEAR CONTRACT:
Barger, Nikki
Johns, Adam
Billing, Ariane
Johns, Amber (50% Contract)
Brewer, Nicole
Koch, Laura
Brown, Ron
Kuhn, Paul
Cutnaw, Amanda
LaMarr, Heidi
Dabbelt, Katie
Lewis, Jeanine
Fries, Whitney
Metzger, Nicki
Fuerst, Ashley
Meyer, Jennifer
Harrison, Angela
Minick, Elise
Holtzapple, JoAnna
Moran, Nichole
Jamison, Sarah
Newman, Taryn
Jarvis, Jill
Pepple, David
Replogle, Kimberly
Schmidt, Danille
Schneider, Kailey
Schwartz, Anita
Selover, Jared
Selvey, Douglas
Sextro, Kara
Smith, Timothy
Wachauf, Jennifer
Washam, Nichole
Welch, Brooke
TEACHERS - 2-YEAR CONTRACT:
Johnson, Jason
Patterson, Shane
Schneider, Kara
Smothers, Ana
TEACHERS - 3-YEAR CONTRACT:
Helsinger, Curtis
Place, Todd
Employment of New Teachers 2014-15 (pending completion of all educational
requirements and verification of documentation):
 JENALYN HENNON - 1st Grade at Wapakoneta Elementary - Step 0 - Bachelor
Degree - $33,566
 JENNIFER KAHLIG - 3rd Grade at Wapakoneta Elementary School - Step 0 –
B-150 - $34,909
 OLIVIA RICHARD - 1st Grade at Wapakoneta Elementary School - Step 0 Bachelor Degree - $33,566
 SARAH THOMPSON - 4th Grade at Cridersville Elementary School - Step 1 Bachelor Degree - $35,043
 MICHAEL VOLL - High School Physical Education - Step 10 - Masters + 18;
$56,317.00
Employment of Substitute 2013-14:
Shannon Vickery - Paraeducator
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Employment of Classified Substitutes 2014-15:
BUS DRIVERS:
Adam Barden
Dennis Kohler
Sheryl Beers
Steve Link
Brian Behr
Rose McCullough
JeaneRa Boroff
Alice Schmerge
Catherine Brown
Dorinda Schmerge
Dale Hayes
Jennifer Stahler
Julia Koch, Sub Transportation Supervisor
CAFETERIA:
Katherine Bennett
Veronica Cramer
Karen Hinegardner
Karl King
Laura Miller
Diane Rossener
Theresa Ruppert
Terry Schultz
Christina Tomsett
Janeva Toth
PARAEDUCATORS:
Melissa Balbaugh
Hannah Bambauer
Colleen Bekemeier
Linda Blosser
Elizabeth Buck
Kathryn Burke
Nicole Chanthasit
Danyse Christiansen
Amanda Dailey
Diane Davenport
Leah Dickerson
Diana Feaster
Lindsey Garman
Diana Good
Stephanie Green
Shonda Hall
JoAnn Hamel
Megan Hayzlett
Deb Katterheinrich
Julia Koch
Marsha Lotridge
Sue Mallett
Kim Maus
Shelley Mowery
Rebecca Newman
Linda Presar
SECRETARIES:
Colleen Bekemeier
Linda Blosser
Kathryn Burke
Nicole Chanthasit
Danyse Christiansen
Amanda Dailey
Diane Davenport
Stephanie Green
Shonda Hall
JoAnn Hamel
Julia Koch
Kim Maus
Shelley Mowery
Linda Presar
Kerri Schneider
Cheryl Short
Carolyn Shroyer
Judy Strauser
Christina Tomsett
Dawn West
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Brea Quellhorst
Kelley Saam
Paula Sawmiller
Kerri Schneider
Cheryl Short
Carolyn Shroyer
Greg Stoll
Judy Strauser
Christina Tomsett
Nicholas Truesdale
Shannon Vickery
Dylon Webb
Dawn West
NURSE:
Jamie Quellhorst
Employment of Teacher Substitutes 2014-15:
Jason Ainsworth
Christine Hinegardner
Amy Ambrose
Ashleigh Hodosko
Jocelyn Arnett
Gregory Hoover
Gayle Azbell
Sarah Hull
Corey Bailey
Charlene Hume
Melissa Balbaugh
Carolyn Jensvold
Cathy Beard
Darrell Jones
Roger Beckett
Constance Kantner
Kimberly Bellman
Deborah
Elizabeth Buck
Katterheinrich
Julie Burns
Colette Knutzen
Nancy Carter
Randy LaMarr
Wendy Chang
Dan Lee
Angela Clark
Christi Lightle
Randall Clark
Douglas McClain
Pamela Coon
Joan McGue
Leah Dickerson
Jay Melton
Mary Dildine
Robert Mueller
Larry Drain
Kathleen Place
Gary Evans
Becky Puff
Lindsey Garman
Brea Quellhorst
Laura Gierhart
Katelyn Reier
Diana Good
Sharon Rees
Janelle Riethman
Whitney Rogers
Ed Rohrbaugh
Kelley Saam
Joyce Salsbury
Phillip Schey
Karl Schlegel
Diana Schneider
Jeanie Schnell
Nathaniel Schweitzer
Pat Shaw
Richard Sherrick
Mark Short
Kerri Smith
Katie Stephens
Sarah Thompson
Jean Turner
Andrea Waugh
Melanie Webb
Katherine Wehnes
Dawn West
Diana Wilt
Employment of Casual Laborers for 2014 Calendar Year:
Earnest Bradford - Level S-4 - $9.05 per hour
Jacob Bruns - Level G-1 - $7.95 per hour
Morgan Dirr - Level R-1 - $7.95 per hour
Casey Feltz - Level R-1 - $7.95 per hour
Chris Feltz - Level S-8 - $10.10 per hour
Tom Hunter - Level S-8 - $10.10 per hour
Harold Johns - Level S-8 - $10.10 per hour
Don Lee - Level S-8 - $10.10 per hour
Emily Lowry - Level R-3 - $8.45 per hour
Jared Selover - Level S-5 - $9.35 per hour
Brad Severt - Level R-1 - $7.95 per hour
Sara Warner - Level R-1 - $7.95 per hour
Mark Wright - Level S-8 - $10.10 per hour
The new teachers introduced themselves, and the Board and Mr. Horner welcomed them to the
District.
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Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. The motion carried 4 – 0.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL ITEMS
37-14 Member Eric McKinniss moved and Member Willie Sammetinger seconded to approve
the following item:
Employment of Substitute 2014-15:
Elaine Mertz – Paraeducator
Elaine Mertz – Secretary
Elaine Mertz - Nurse
Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 3 Nay: 0 Abstention: 1. The motion carried
3 – 0 – 1. Member Ron Mertz abstained.
38-14 Member Eric McKinniss moved and Member Willie Sammetinger seconded to approve
the following item:
Employment of Teacher 2014-15:
Kimberly Mertz - 1-year contract
Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 3 Nay: 0 Abstention: 1. The motion carried
3 – 0 – 1. Member Ron Mertz abstained.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular Board meeting is Tuesday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the High School.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Public Participation Regarding Rehiring of Retiree:
Members of the public are invited to provide input to the Board on the issue of re-employing
Michael Davis during his service retirement. Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes each, and
all public comment will be closed after thirty (30) minutes. A sign-up sheet will be used, if
necessary, to determine the order in which persons will address the Board.
No participants were noted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
39-14 Member Ron Mertz moved and Member Eric McKinniss seconded to approve to Adjourn
to Executive Session at 7:56 p.m. for the appointment or employment of public
employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official,
licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing; and preparing for, conducting,
or reviewing negotiations with public employees; with no action to be taken.
Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. The motion carried 4 – 0.
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ADJOURNMENT
40-14 Member Ron Mertz moved and Member Eric McKinniss seconded to exit from executive
session and adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. The motion carried 4 - 0.
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President
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Secretary
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