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Kelsey Giesler 

Ohio Hi-Point’s Board of Education recognizes staff for years of service

BELLEFONTAINE- With the school year almost complete, the Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education acknowledged the service of Ohio Hi-Point staff members during Wednesday evening’s regular scheduled board meeting.

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center annually recognizes staff for years of service on five-year intervals.

This year, 14 staff members will be recognized and include:

  • -  Five years: Stacy Colwell, Laura Donnelly, Ryan Gilbert, Elizabeth Kennaw, Kristin Loy and Sharon Maurice.
  • -  Ten years: Amy Main and Rodney Peterson
  • -  Fifteen years include: Joan Harper, Terry Hedges, Jann McBrien and Tonya Ramirez.
  • -  Twenty years: Melissa Sizemore
  • -  Twenty-five years: Robin Curley

The Board of Education also congratulated Hillary Rader, a Professional Turf and Landscaping student from Bellefontaine High School, and Michael Pelfrey, a Building Maintenance student from Triad High School, as the May Students of Month.

The Board authorized a recall for Craig Bales’ employment contract. Last month, Bales’ position was reduced by ¼ time due to low enrollment, and since then a retirement has open a full-time position Bales was qualified to fill.

Resignations of three staff members were accepted by the Board and include: Eric Harman, Intervention Specialist, for the purpose of retirement; Sharon Maurice, Satellite Supply Chain Management Instructor, for personal reasons; and Amy Main, Adult Education Supervisor, for personal reasons.

Due to low enrollment, the Board approved to reduce the Building Maintenance position by ¼ time.

The career center’s convocation will take place at Ohio Hi-Point on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at Bellefontaine High School. 

In other board action:

  • -  Heard the Legislative report from Warren Stevens (Urbana)
  • -  Approved the report of the treasurer including the April 2013 Financial Statement; interests and investments; and appropriation increases, decreases, transfers and advances
  • -  Approved the treasurer’s five-year forecast that was presented during the May 15 Organizational Meeting
  • -  Approved the donation of DitchWitch Trencher to the Ohio Department of Correction, and six air conditioning units to Kenton City Schools
  • -  Approved the employment of certified and classified staff for one and two-year contracts as well as teacher supplemental contracts and extended days for adult and high school staff
  • -  Approved the practical nursing insurance supplement stipend for approved staff members
  • -  Approved the attendance of Ashley Thompson (Marysville Satellite Agriculture Instructor) to attend Student Leadership Training; Tom Carrig (Printng and Graphics Instructor) to attend     the Teacher Update/Printing and Graphic Communication Trade Show; and Donna Beale (Culinary Instructor) to accompany two students to the FCCLA National Conference.
  • -  Approved a donation of a 1999 Honda Accord for use in the Auto Technology lab from David Rogers of Marysville; and a 2003 Ford Escape 4WD for use in the Auto Technology lab from       Ron Borgerding of Huntsville
  • -  Approved the resolution for early release days for 2013/2014 school year
  • -  Approved 2013/2014 Adult Education salary schedule
  • -  Approved the resolution adopting a calamity day alternative make up plan as presented

The next Board of Education meeting is Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Sloan Inn at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center.

About Ohio Hi-Point

The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center develops our most valuable resource, people, by providing quality career-technical and academic education programs. Our High School and Satellite Divisions serve juniors and seniors from 14 partner school districts and offer more than 30 career training programs, while our Adult and Continuing Education Division has a strong focus on customized training, providing businesses the training needed to strengthen, and prosper in, the community.

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Kelsey Giesler 

A picture says a thousand words: a look back on OHP’s photos of 2012

Happy New Year! The start of 2013 has been like any other; resolutions are being made, and the anticipation of an exciting year to come is in full swing.

We at Ohio Hi-Point are just as eager to see what 2013 has to offer. Our students continue to amaze us in their talents and skills, and the last half of the school year will showcase their abilities in their chosen career path.

The new year also brings with it a time for reflection.

As I walked down memory lane (i.e., I was looking through Ohio Hi-Point’s Facebook photos) I smiled at the kindness and “give back” attitude our students and staff have exemplified. Take a look with me…

Mrs. Maurice (Mrs. Mo) was selected as Ohio's Best New CTE Teacher by the ACTE and was one of the five national finalists for the award on the national level.

 

Students spoke to the Sloan Trustees about the importance of the Sloan Foundation to Ohio Hi-Point's Career-Technical Education Opportunities. Mike White, an Electronics student, works with a new robot provided by Sloan Foundation funding.

 

The Construction students continue to build a new house every year. Their hard work and dedication provides a house for a family to call home.

 

OHP's Satellite program, Media Arts, is thriving at Riverside thanks to instructor, Michelle Weadock and her enthusiastic students. Together they successfully brought back the radio station at Riverside High School. Students create morning shows and broadcast Riverside sports games.

 

Colton Lowe (pictured right), an Electronics student, was elected as the SkillsUSA Southwest Region Vice President. His leadership and dedication to community service has been seen and felt in the SkillsUSA organization as well as Ohio Hi-Point.

 

FCCLA (Culinary and Early Childhood Education) held a food drive for Hurricane Sandy relief. Dry goods and other necessities were collected for those affected by the Hurricane.

 

Some of Ohio Hi-Point's lab participated in welcoming the Benjamin Logan second graders to campus one day for an exploration field trip. The second graders made cupcakes, built recipe holders, made superhero pictures, had their faces painted or hair done and experienced a petting zoo. OHP students were excited to host and had a blast showing the second graders around campus and in their labs.

 

The Lead Ambassadors held a competition amongst the labs to raise funds for the Logan County Humane Society. They ended up raising over $500.

 

Red Ribbon Week kicked off with wristbands for all our students to remember to make smart choices, including saying 'no' to alcohol and drugs, texting and driving and peer pressure.

 

The Printing and Graphics students have continued to give back to the community as well as to OHP. Their talent and skills have produced invitations, t-shirts, posters and creative marketing materials.

 

The Cosmetology students hosted two Salon-A-Thons since the start of school. The salon is open to the public and students were able to show off their skills and help out the community.

 

All OHP students will now be able to walk away with one more certification from Ohio Hi-Point: CPR and AED. Health Technology instructor, Deb Purcell, taught CPR courses to all CTE labs at Hi-Point, providing students with a life-saving skill.

 

The BPA students bowled for Special Olympics this year, raising nearly $500 for the organization.

 

After hearing about Wyatt, a Triad elementary student who suffered a brain stroke over the summer, OHP students wanted to help with medical costs for the family. The Culinary and Early Childhood Education students hosted a burger bar. For $5 students could enjoy a burger bar in the Sloan Inn and all proceeds benefitted Wyatt and his family. The Sloan Inn opened to the public for an evening fundraiser as well. Over $1,000 was raised to support Wyatt.

 

The Building Maintenance students hosted a Toys for Tots drive during December, collecting 77 toys to be delivered to the Vineyard Christian Fellowship.

 

Students in the Automotive Technology lab adopted a family this Christmas. Together, the students donated over $300 worth of clothing and toys to the family.

 

Fifty-three Adult Learners graduated from OHP's Adult Education program in December. The Holland Theatre was packed with family and friends to celebrate the joyous occasion with our graduates.

The Social Studies Department set up a "Hats and Gloves" tree this holiday season. Students could bring in hats, gloves or scarves and hang them on the tree. All items were donated to the Lutheran Church.

 

OHP Science Teacher, Elizabeth Winer, was selected as one of 224 science teachers in the nation to become a Fellow in the 2012-2013 New Science Teacher Academy. Her enthusiasm for learning and for teaching has made an impact on her students.

 

What an amazing first half of the school year- and that’s just a snapshot! We all should be excited about the opportunities to come in 2013. Ohio Hi-Point’s students and staff show us that life isn’t about sitting on the bench, it’s about getting in the game, being proactive and making a difference.

Is it your New Year’s resolution to live and give back in the most exciting and sincerest ways?

 

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