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Feb 11, 2025

St Henry Board of Education hold February meeting


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This is an AI Generated summary of the February St Henry Board of Education meeting:

Meeting Notes

  1. Strategic Plan Update
    Superintendent Adam Puthoff provided an update on the strategic plan process, indicating that the framework will be shared at the March 10th Board of Education meeting.

  2. Franklin B. Waters Nominee
    Heidi Frank was announced as the Franklin B. Waters nominee from St Henry Schools and was congratulated for this honor.

  3. Federal Grant Revisions and Budgetary Modifications
    Treasurer CFO Jen Bruns shared updates on federal grant revisions, budgetary modifications, school funding, and the upcoming state budget.

  4. High School Student Activities
    Principal Mr. Rosenbeck highlighted student activities, including a successful blood drive and participation in the Ohio Chef Showcase contest.

  5. Middle School Achievements
    Principal Mr. Kunk congratulated the 7th grade on completing the D.A.R.E. program, Lego robotics teams' competition, and winter athletes.

  6. Elementary School Activities
    Principal Mrs. Imwale discussed PTO contributions, including a daddy-daughter dance and mother-son bowling, and a visit from St. Henry Police.

  7. Donations to Athletic Department
    The board accepted $15,000 in donations from Cooper Farms, Wabash Mutual Telephone Company, and San Henry Bank for a new softball scoreboard.

  8. Contract Approvals
    The board approved a contract with NOACSC for EMIS Extended Services and OHSAA membership for the 25-26 school year.

  9. FMLA Approvals
    The board approved FMLA for Lori Kaiser and Angie Smits.

  10. Resignations for Retirement
    The board approved the resignations of Judy Schwieterman and Linda Knapke for retirement at the end of the school year.

  11. Athletic Hires
    The board approved Brittany Hemmelgarn and Tim Braun as volunteer track coaches for the upcoming season.

  12. Special Education Model Policies
    The board adopted special education model policies and procedures released by ODEW, requiring annual compliance by all public schools.

Next Arrangements

Next Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 10th at 7 p.m. in the High School Media Center.

 


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