The West Geauga Board of Education and Dr. Markwardt recognized student artists at the Feb. 12 board of education meeting.
Board Office Shows Off Student Art
The West Geauga Board of Education and Dr. Markwardt recognized student artists at the Feb. 12 board of education meeting.
Student artwork has been displayed at the West Geauga Central Office. Artwork will be rotated regularly so that numerous students will have the opportunity to have their work displayed.
Interim Athletic Director Named
Tim Skoczen has joined the staff of the West Geauga School District as the interim athletic director. He brings a high level of experience to the district, which will be an asset in managing the many athletic teams and programs.
Skoczen is a licensed school psychologist who spent a number of years working with students in the Waterloo, Brecksville-Broadview Heights and Independence school districts. While at Independence, he obtained his school administrator’s license and filled the role of athletic director for 14 years.
County Spelling Bee Champ
For the second year, a West Geauga student is the Geauga County Spelling Bee champion. The competition includes the public school districts and private schools in the county. This year’s winner is Menno Haak, a fifth-grade student from Lindsey Elementary School.
Lindsey Playground Revitalization
A vision to upgrade township facilities by the Chester Township Park District has resulted in significant improvements to the Lindsey Elementary School ball fields and playground area.
The Geauga Park District Commissioners developed a plan to focus on the playground and ball fields, which are used by students and the community. The improvements to the playground include the completion of a certified inspection, the replacement of railroad ties, new drainage, the installation of a new swing, regrading and new mulch for the playground areas. The ball fields received new fencing and reseeding of the lawn, as well as new drainage, a clean up and the installation of 50 tons of red infield mix and four tons of Prochoice soil conditioner.
Contributions of time, money and materials made the project possible. The Cleveland Indians Charities provided an unusual second-time donation of $5,000 as a contribution to the efforts and a PEP Ohio grant was also used.
“The Park District and the Cleveland Indians have really pulled together to improve the playground and ball fields at Lindsey Elementary,” said Dr. Richard Markwardt, superintendent. “We are truly pleased with the level of cooperation and the final result for our students and the community.”
In addition to the Cleveland Indians Charities, there were other contributors that made this project a reality. They include: Chesterland Auto Body, DiFranco Landscaping, Abate Nursery and Landscaping, Truline Fencing, Imperial Tree Company and KT Logo.
The project could not have been completed without the dedication and hard work of the park district board members Al Parker, Clay Lawrence, Lance Yandell, Ruth Philbrick, Joe Weiss and Mike Colagiovanni, fiscal officer.
