02/22/14 Administrative Updates

DOUG BODEY, Director of High School Programs ~
The following is the 2014-2015 Master Calendar Draft Version 1. We would like for you to
consider this calendar for adoption in March. You will receive a hard copy at the next Board
Meeting.
Toby Prinsen (Automated Manufacturing Technology Instructor)/Advisor of the Year Award:
What a nice honor for Toby and Apollo Career Center!
Kyley Fleeger, an Automated
Manufacturing Technology junior
from Shawnee, drawing a car in
Inventor.
Justin Hunnaman, a Building
Maintenance junior from Allen East,
is finishing a barn door.
Cosmetology seniors, Angelina
Mitchell (Elida/Home Schooled)
and Meranda Scott (Columbus
Grove) are doing a wash and set.
Grant Anderson, a Welding and
Fabrication junior from Columbus
Grove, checking a bend test.
Carpentry held a nail contest during
the ApolloPalooza.
Board Member Todd and Julie
Hager receiving a hand and arm
massage in Cosmetology at the
ApolloPalooza.
RICK TURNER, Director of Adult Education Programs ~
You could feel the love in our
adult Medical Assisting class
as students conducted a
Pediatric Clinic.
The students practiced taking
pediatric vital signs and
measurements in preparation
for their spring practicums (if
spring arrives this year!).
It was a busy evening in our Machining
Processes I and II. Directly below a
student is practicing his skills on a manual
mill. To the right and below students are
working on manual lathes.
Two of the most in-demand
occupations right now are CNC
Programming and Operating.
The pictures above show our
students working on the
programming aspect of the course
while the mill pictured to the left is
running the CNC program the
student executed. Adult Education
is receiving countless calls on a
weekly basis looking for Apollo
CNC graduates for hire. Students
can obtain a short-term certificate
in these courses and get back to
work quickly.
Above, our Electrical Safety and Schematics class
listens intently.
The gift of a second
language is taught to
students who seek to
learn. We look forward
every day to giving our
ESOL students the tools
to succeed personally and
professionally.
Thanks to Mother Nature this is what our parking lot has
looked like frequently over the last few weeks, but students
and managers are being adaptable making sure we are right
back on track.
BRUCE JOHNSON, High School Instructional Supervisor ~
The above students are from Administrative and Medical Office
Technology, Computer Information Support, and Multimedia
Technology.
Culinary Arts’ students at ProStart Competition in Columbus, Ohio
on February 8-10, 2014. Front L/R: Kameron Brackney
(Wapakoneta junior) and Alexandra Muir (Waynesfield-Goshen
Local senior). Back L/R: Mikayla Wheeler (Allen East junior) and
Toni Horn (Elida junior).
The 2006 Hyundai Elantra will be
given away this year for perfect
attendance. It is getting prepped for
an overall paint job in Automotive
Collision Technology.
Automotive Collision Technology
seniors are beginning to prep the
2006 Hyundai Elantra. L/R:
Evonne Rainsburg (Allen East) and
Dakota Rife (Wapakoneta).
DAVE HOCHSTETLER, High School Instructional Supervisor~
I encourage everyone to check out all the neat pictures on Facebook from ApolloPalooza.
Cafeteria
52.3 % on free or reduced lunch
583 Total Students
237 - Free
68 - Reduced
2013/2014 Enrollment
Count Week: 615
Currently:
583
See attached enrollment report for
detailed numbers.
The Apollo Special Education Coordinators
(Carla Gilroy and Ross Kantner) have taken
the computerized career assessment process
on the road. This picture was taken at Perry
High School and instead of bringing 9th
grade IEP students to Apollo for testing, it is
now possible, through technology, to make
it very efficient and convenient to do this at
all home schools. This was the trial year for
such, and the change has been very well
received. The data from this assessment is
useful for overall career guidance, future
programs to visit at 411 Blast, and for data
needed in the student’s IEP.
PAM DOWNING, High School Instructional Supervisor ~
ACADEMICS AT APOLLO:
Mrs. Hawk: Government classes are working on student led instruction with student as teacher.
Wesley Morris, a Health Careers’
junior from Wapakoneta, presenting
his report to his Government class
on one of the Landmark Supreme
Court cases.
Kayla Parlette, an Early
Childhood Education senior
from Columbus Grove, and
Christopher Staup, a
Construction and Equipment
Technology senior from Perry,
using Google to work
collaboratively on preparing a
mini lesson that they will be
teaching on Memory for
Psychology class.
Mr. Ray: Government
Over the last two weeks, we held a Supreme Court Simulation involving a case on search and
seizure. Students serving as lawyers prepared and delivered oral arguments. Students serving as
justices heard oral arguments and ruled on the case. Below are pictures of students delivering
oral arguments to justices.
Present are: Austin Ricker (Automated Manufacturing Technology junior from
Bath), Jenea Johnston (Culinary Arts’ junior from Lima Central Catholic), Divon
McNeal (Culinary Arts’ junior from Bath), Victoria Gulley (Early Childhood
Education junior from Perry), Donavan Wooddell (Automated Manufacturing
Technology junior from Perry), Danielle Williams (Early Childhood Education
junior from Bath), Alyssa Chadwell (Early Childhood Education junior from
Bath), DeeAnna Young (Culinary Arts’ junior from Elida), and Matthew Sturgell
(Auto Technology junior from Ada).
Present are: Joseph Beair (Welding and Fabrication junior from Shawnee),
Corina Ordonia (Print and Graphics’ junior from Bath), Cody Rostorfer (Auto
Technology junior from Wapakoneta), Thomas Prichard (Welding and
Fabrication junior from Columbus Grove), Alexander Shaffer (Construction
Equipment Technology junior from Columbus Grove), Clayton Shaw (Auto
Technology junior from Shawnee), Renee Wilson (Print and Graphics’ junior
from Wapakoneta), Kelsie Closson (Cosmetology senior from Bluffton), and
Nathan Roessler (Computer Information Support junior from Allen East).
Present are: Chad Hawkey (Welding and Fabrication junior from Elida),
Christian Bame (Welding junior from Elida), Ryker Rabley (Construction
Equipment Technology junior from Bath), Gregory Brown Jr. (Automated
Manufacturing Technology from Elida), Destiny Hawthorne (Print and
Graphics’ junior from Shawnee), Jordan Dodds (Automated Manufacturing
Technology junior from Wapakoneta), and Jacqueline Townsend (Cosmetology
senior from Allen East).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Chemistry Instructor Linda Brown and Environmental Science Instructor Carolyn Stein attended
SECO Ohio Science Institute (Science Education Council of Ohio) in January.
Pictured are: Linda Brown, Dr. Rife, and Carolyn Stein. Dr. Rife was
their Oceanography professor at UF when they were in the BEST
program. She was presenting on Ocean Literacy at SECO.
Carolyn Stein, Environmental
Science Instructor, participating
in hands-on demonstrations.
Because of being able to attend this conference, Linda Brown and Carolyn Stein were able to
earn 12 Contact Hours of Professional Development.
MEDIA CENTER NEWS:
This is Victoria Briggs, Floral
Design/Interiors’ junior from
Bluffton. She won first prize in
our monthly AR Drawing.
Circulation Stats for January, 2014 – compared with - Circulation Stats for January, 2013
Fiction
210
Fiction
526
Nonfiction
108
Nonfiction
106
Periodicals
26
Periodicals
29
Equipment
4
Equipment
11
DVD/Video
8
DVD/Video
12
Audiobooks
0
Audiobooks
4
Netbooks
4
Netbooks
8
Total
360
Total
696
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION NEWS:
Tech Coaches are gearing up for our March In-Service. Each coach will create and present some
sort of technology-based professional development for the rest of the staff. Topics may include
TurnItIn.com, QR Codes for Instruction, Archiving Evidence for OTES, and Data Collection
Techniques.
Building Maintenance Instructor,
Rod Wise, received the “Techy
Teacher” award in January for
creating Moodle lessons for use
in “In-School Suspension.”
SATELLITE NEWS:
Shelly Grimm, Marketing, Elida:
Congratulations to the following DECA students who received trophies at the DECA District III
Career Development Conference. Those marked with an (*) will advance to the Ohio DECA
Career Development Conference in March.
1st Rachel Bryan and Lauren Nolan, Buying and Merchandising Team*
1st Natasha Staup, Professional Selling*
2nd Morgan Morton, Human Resources Series*
2nd Erika Stoodt and Maddie Braxton, Hospitality Services Team*
2nd Logan Frysinger and Khory Kesler, Travel and Tourism Team*
2nd Tyler Fay and Quinn Searcy, Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan*
2nd Hailey Hurst, Marketing Test
3rd Nate Cellar, Automotive Services Series*
3rd Kaaliyah Gray, Retail Merchandising Series*
4th Ashley Fay, Apparel & Accessories Series*
4th Trent Cutlip, Business Services Series*
4th Briana Mull, Quick Serve Restaurant*
4th Parker Roach, Sports and Entertainment*
4th Morgyn Jones, Marketing Test
4th Corbin Stratton, Entrepreneurship Participating
5th Brett Pauff, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
5th Austin Lopez, Hotel and Lodging Series*
5th Kenyatta Washington, Restaurant and Food Service*
5th Abby Waddle and Austin Allemeier, Marketing Communications Team
5th Chris Groh and Cassidy Smith, Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan
Dennis Pohlman, Elida, Agriculture:
Greenhand Quiz Team
Elida FFA Greenhand Team Places 3rd in State Contest:
The Elida FFA Greenhand Quiz Team placed 3rd out of 110 schools in the Ohio FFA Greenhand
Career Development Event. This contest is an online test taken by 1,610 first year Ohio FFA
members. The contest tests student knowledge about the Ohio FFA, National FFA, FFA history
and parliamentary procedure skills. Elida team members are seated left to right: Ben Strayer 45th,
Andrew Line 37th, Caleb Newland 16th, Olivia Morales 12th, Jenna Foust 24th, Tracey Long 27th
and Dalton Blymyer 58th. Standing left to right: Cassidy Conn 193rd, Sky Stemen 256th, Madison
Barge 253rd, Jarrett Cummins 99th, A.J. Robbins 110th, Austin Calvelage 196th, Dylan Christy
187th, Katelyn Groves 311th, Mallory Etzler 284th, Kirsten Chaney 139th, and Hannah Fleishans
250th.
DICK SCHROYER, Technology Manager
Technology Services Update – Through Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Activities Meetings attended for construction project – (lots of meetings!):
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Shook/Touchstone – project phasing
Temperature/Air Systems controls presenters
Multiple days of Garmann/Miller and Apollo staff interviews on classroom and
work area layout and design
Tour(s) of several temporary relocation sites for Adult Education programs and
services
All Contractors Open House
Garmann/Miller, Apollo Administrative team – project phasing
Shook/Touchstone – utilities placement and cutover
Garmann/Miller – staff interviews for review of Career Tech lab areas, layouts,
and equipment placement
Went to Garmann/Miller office with Roy to review utilities’ placements and
cutover schedule
Met with Sidney Electric/ITS Group to plan preparation of one outbuilding for
high school Print Graphics and Floral Design/Interiors’ programs
Multiple meetings with Apollo Administrative team – internal phasing plan for
temporary classroom and lab relocations
Working with NOACSC on a short-term leasing plan for wireless equipment during the
transition through the construction project. This will allow us to utilize the new wireless
network as we move back into renovated/new areas, yet defer purchasing co-funded, new
wireless access points until the project nears completion (perhaps over two years). This
will provide the district with the latest version of wireless technology possible. This
arrangement has been blessed by OFCC. We are working with NOACSC on the details
and timings right now.
DANA DUKES-NORTON, District Communications Manager
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ApolloPalooza was well attended considering the sub-zero temperatures. I will have
actual numbers for you on the next board report as we are still tallying the registration
forms.
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Interviews with Clear Channel’s Mike Miller were set up with Jamie Buell who spoke
about 411Blast and upcoming enrollment. I promoted ApolloPalooza, and prior to that
Carrie spoke about Culinary Arts and the Garden Café.
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Facebook and Instagram have been experiencing extra traffic with 411Blast and
ApolloPalooza. Apollo currently has 4,300 likes.
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Continued regular activities including press releases, photos, and spiritwear sales.