Van Wert BOE approves contracts, hears 5-year forecast
Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:29 AM The Van Wert City Schools Board heard from Marie Markward and students regarding a transition course that helps middle school students prepare for high school during Wednesday s meeting. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart)
VAN WERT – During Wednesday s Van Wert Board of Education meeting,
the board approved a list of end-of-the-year contracts and thanked staff
for a successful year despite teaching and working during a global
pandemic. Thank you to all of our certified employees–teachers
and administrators–our classified employees–custodial staff, cafeteria
personnel, bus drivers, and any other support personnel–it s been a
Adams elected Van Wert City Schools Board president Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:08 PM Ruth Ann Dowler, special services coordinator, addresses the Van Wert City Board of Education during its meeting Wednesday evening. (DHI Media/Sherry Missler)
BY SHERRY MISSLER
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN
WERT Anthony Adams was elected president of the Van Wert City Board
of Education at the Board s organizational meeting Wednesday evening.
Dr. Rachel White was elected vice president. The Board then proceeded to
appoint Board representatives and establish dates, times, and place for
regular meetings during the calendar year. There were presentations to
the Board as well as a video celebrating the members efforts as part of
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independent editor
The Van Wert City Board of Education members took care of a number of housekeeping items during their reorganizational meeting, including electing new officers and setting meeting dates and times, while also being honored by the district administration and various schools as part of School Board Recognition Month.
Van Wert City Board of Education member Greg Blackmore tries on the “superhero” mask he received in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
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Board President Anthony Adams was re-elected to that position, while Dr. Rachel White was selected as board vice president. Board meeting times remained the fourth Wednesday of the month, starting at 5 p.m., in the First Federal Lecture Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.