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independent writer
Van Wert High School seniors will graduate during an in-person commencement ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Van Wert High School, and, during Wednesday night’s monthly meeting, the Board of Education approved the list of members of the Class of 2021.
Superintendent Mark Bagley said final arrangements are being made for next month’s graduation ceremony.
Van Wert City Board of Education member Scott Mull listens to a presentation during Wednesday’s meeting.
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The board tackled a long list of personnel items during Wednesday’s meeting, including accepting the resignation of high school intervention specialist Ryan Parrish, then approving a three-year contract for him as high school administrative assistant. He’ll replace current administrative assistant Dave Froelich, who’s retiring at the end of the school year.
Van Wert City Schools Board of Education approves contracts Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:42 PM Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley addresses the Board during its meeting Wednesday. (DHI Media/Sherry Missler)
BY SHERRY MISSLER
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN
WERT The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education met Wednesday. A
presentation on the Van Wert Elementary School Regulation Unit led off
the meeting. The Board was also informed that two employees have
advanced or will advance on the salary schedule due to additional
college coursework. Jessica Small has moved from Masters to Masters plus
15 effective April 1. Traci McCoy will advance from Masters to Masters
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