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
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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.
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Van Wert Middle Schoolâs Gateway to Technology receives grant
Information submitted Shown are students using the new equipment during class. (Photos submitted) • • •
VAN
WERT The Gateway to Technology class at Van Wert Middle School
recently received a $3,000 grant from the Van Wert County Foundation’s
Flickinger Memorial Trust. The money was used to upgrade the robotics
equipment eighth grade students use in the automation and robotics unit
where students build, program, and problem solve using robots. The
automation and robotics unit is part of Van Wert Middle School’s Project
Lead the Way (PLTW) program.
Gateway to Technology (GTT) is an