Tag: WBESC

WBESC New Staff For 2024-2025

The Western Buckeye ESC recently held its staff back-to-school breakfast and orientation meeting for new employees.  Pictured are the employees that were able to attend the new staff orientation meeting: Front Row (L-R):  Kirsten Hauter, Physical Therapy Assistant; Mary Smith, Paraprofessional; Donna Geyer, Aide; Jill Jackson, Aide; Kendra Spieth, Aide; Suzanne Zartman, Aide; Tyler Hines,…

PC Business Advisory Council Announces Excellence

The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) proudly announces its recent recognition for excellence, attaining a 2-star rating during a ceremony held on Friday at Terra State by Ohio College TechPrep. In compliance with state regulation, all Ohio school districts and Educational Service Centers (ESC) are required to establish a Business Advisory Council. Ohio has…

Western Buckeye ESC Board Organizes for 2024

The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center held their organizational meeting on January 9th. Billy Poe was elected President of the Board and Derek Miller was elected as Vice President.  Meetings will continue to be held on the Third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the ESC Conference Room.

WBESC Board Member Retirement of Jerry Zielke

Western Buckeye ESC School Board Member Jerry Zielke has retired after 40 years of school board service.  Jerry served on the Paulding County School Board, which merged with the Van Wert County School Board to form the Western Buckeye ESC.  He had also served on the Vantage Career Center School Board at one point in…

WBESC Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Recipients

The Western Buckeye ESC hosted the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program last night at Vantage Career Center.  The results are as follows: Paulding County: Gaige McMichael, Antwerp HS, County Winner; Paige Jones, Paulding HS; Malia Wittwer, Wayne Trace HS Van Wert County: Ellie Vining, County Winner, Crestview HS; Carson Fox, Lincolnview HS; Kayla Krites, Van…

WBESC GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Minutes 11/18/15

The Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board held its regular monthly Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Van Wert ESC office. Board President Mr. Billy Poe II welcomed Board members and school personnel to the meeting. Treasurer Kim Jones reviewed the current financial reports, investments and the monthly expenditures with…

WBESC GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Minutes 4/9/14

The Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board held its regular monthly Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Paulding ESC office. Board President Mr. Ron Treece welcomed Board members and school personnel to the meeting. Treasurer Kim Jones and Assistant Treasurer Linda Clark reviewed the current financial reports, investments and the…

OHSAA Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors met Thursday in Columbus for its regularly scheduled April meeting. The following are highlights from the meeting. The complete set of meeting minutes will be posted later at OHSAA.org. The board received an update that the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has selected…

WBESC GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Minutes 12/11/13

WBESC GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Minutes 12/11/13The Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board held its regular monthly Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Paulding ESC office. Board President Mr. Nick Miller welcomed Board members and school personnel to the meeting. Treasurer Gary Ginter reviewed the current financial reports, investments and the…