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Hall of Fame Members 1987 James Baugh, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Jeanette Chambers, Lima Senior Class of 1962 Capt. David Deitrick., Lima Senior Class of 1968 James P. Fisher, Lima Senior Class of 1956 Frank Gordon Love, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Joseph Metz, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Belle Heffner Mickleson, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Ronald W. Richards, Ph.D. Lima Senior Class of 1959 Craig Snapp, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1962 Scott Spangler, Lima Senior Class of 1956 Janet Roush Taylor, Lima Senior Class of 1959 Thomas Worrall, Lima Senior Class of 1960 1990 Martha Baumberger Cramer, Lima Senior Class of 1967 William Alfred Fowler, Ph.D., Central High Class of 1929 Susan L. Hubbell, M.D., M.S., Lima Senior Class of 1968 David W. Roush, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Dwight Shambley, Lima Senior Class of 1968 Kathy O’Hara Light Smith, Lima Senior Class of 1968 David M. Steiner, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1957 Merlyn Sykes, South High School Class of 1940 Admiral James L. Taylor, USN, Lima Senior Class of 1961 John D. Whittington, Lima Senior Class of 1964 Gordon Lee Wildermuth, South High Class of 1955 Patricia Williams Wildermuth, South High Class of 1955 1993 Royal Gaines Albridge, Ph.D., South High Class of 1951 Karen Andrews, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Donald Campbell, Central High Class of 1953 Phyllis Diller, Central High Class of 1935 Joseph Henderson, South High Class of 1953 Roger L. Miller, Lima Senior Class of 1961 Gary Moeller, Lima Senior Class of 1959 Joe Morrison, South High Class of 1955 Maidie Norman, Ph.D., Central High Class of 1930 Waldo Bennett Rose, Lima Senior Class of 1957 Father Robert C. Seay, OFM, Central High Class of 1952 Harrison Shutt, Central High Class of 1950 1996 Thomas Barrington, Lima Senior Class of 1962 Lt. Col. Keith Briem, Lima Senior Class of 1970 Phillip L. Broyles, Lima Senior Class of 1973 Carolyn Clemons Callahan, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1957 Robert C. Flanigan, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1964 John A. E. Hubbell, D.V.M., Lima Senior Class of 1970 Sue Weisenberger Kelly, Lima Senior Class of 1954 J. Michael McBride, Ph.D. Lima Senior Class of 1958 Diane Harter Tidd, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Joe B. Webb, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Maralyn Hope, West South High Class of 1946 Charles I. Williams, Central High Class of 1935 1999 Scott Clark, Lima Senior Class of 1971 Roger Daniel, Lima Senior Class of 1972 Anita (Heil) Gallentine, Lima Senior Class of 1973 Grover W. William Hall Jr., Lima Senior Class of 1962 Clarice Gamble Herbert, Central High Class of 1934 William Edward Holden, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Mark A. Johnson, D.V.M., Lima Senior Class of 1963 Howard M. Keller, Central High Class of 1941 David and Robert Lepo, Lima Senior Class of 1969 Robert E. Maxwell, M.D., Ph.D., South High Class of 1954 Ross R. Olney, South High Class of 1957 George Leslie Thompson, Central High Class of 1934 James R. Tobin Jr., Lima Senior Class of 1962 William E. White, Lima Senior Class of 1984 J. Joe Yazel, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1963 2002 Col. Patricia L. Accountius, USA Ret., South High Class of 1948 James R. Foulkes, M.D., Central High Class of 1945 Horace F. Greene, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1957 Wayne “Johnnie” Johnson, Central High Class of 1949 J. Timothy Ricker, RADM, USCGR, Lima Senior Class of 1966 Jack L. Saine, South High Class of 1950 Robert G. Smith, South High Class of 1953 Donald F. Steiner, M.D., Central High Class of 1948 Bert Stimmel, Central High Class of 1939 David Wright, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1972 2005 John R. Barton, South High School Class of 1954 Joe Bowers, South High School Class of 1927 Meg Guyton Dickason Lima Senior Class of 1962 Francine (Edelman) Friedman, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1966 Ronald M. Gross, Central High School Class of 1951 Kathie Hammond, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Robert Wade King, Central High Class of 1924 Catherine R. Mack, Lima Senior Class of 1962 Emmett Murray, Jr., M.D., Central High Class of 1943 Kerry L. Nelson, Lima Senior Class of 1971 David Reynolds, Lima Senior Class of 1964 Charles M. Ridenour, Central High Class of 1932 J. Michael Romey, Lima Senior Class of 1969 Walter L. White, Central High Class of 1937 2008 Dennis K. Burns, Lima Senior Class of 1971 Bill Jackson, Lima Senior Class of 1959 Jeffrey B. Light, Lima Senior Class of 1974 William E. Metzger Jr., Central High Class of 1940 Sally (Coup) Moomaw, Ed.D., Lima Senior Class of 1967 Martin C. Spechler, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Anthony Karl (A.T.) Thompson, Lima Senior Class of 1984 Cheryl Tschanz, Lima Senior Class of 1974 Rev. Dr. Franklin J. Upthegrove ,Central High Class of 1941 Sheldon Z. Yessenow, D.V.M., Lima Senior Class of 1967 2011 David E. Bowers, Lima Senior Class of 1961 Edward DeGarmo, Central High Class of 1935 Ronald E. Dotson, South High Class of 1929 Sanford A. Glazer, D.D.S, Ed.D., Central High Class of 1954 Jonathan Hollingsworth, Lima Senior Class of 1976 Alan B. Mikesell, D.D.S., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Thomas J. Mullen, Lima Senior Class of 1957 Donald E. Percy, Central High Class of 1951 Basilda Reese Rockhold, Lima Senior Class of 1956 Rachelle K. Sheely, Ph.D., Lima Senior Class of 1960 Michael E. Ward, Lima Senior Class of 1969 2014 Judge David A. Cheney, Lima Senior Class of 1967 David A. Cooley, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1974 Philip A. Coup, Lima Senior Class of 1963 James W. Dally, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Danyel A. Edwards-Hagens, M.D., Lima Senior Class of 1995 Peggy A. (Fisher) Ehora, Lima Senior Class of 1980 Sgt. Maj. Clifton H. Johnson, Lima Senior Class of 1980 Wilber Dean Purdy, Central High Class of 1951 Donald Richie, Central High Class of 1942 2017 Jon David Armantrout, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Jill P. Courtney, Lima Senior Class of 1958 Laura Preble, Lima Senior Class of 1980 Judge Jeffrey L. Reed, Lima Senior Class of 1976 Capt. Madinah Slaise, Lima Senior Class of 1996 Chief Craig A. Stone, Lima Senior Class of 1978 Lt. Courtney D. Tate, Lima Senior Class of 1997 Larry R. Webb, Lima Senior Class of 1973 A.D. (Sandy) & Martha S. MacDonell, Service to Lima City Schools 2021 Dr. Melvin E. Glover, Lima Senior Class of 1994 Dr. Jeremy J. Heffner, Lima Senior Class of 1998 Maj. Kevin R. Hooker, Lima Senior Class of 1998 Robert A. Long, Lima Senior Class of 1968 Jessika L. Phillips, Lima Senior Class of 2000 Charles E. Smith, Lima Senior Class of 1990 Merlin Szasz, South High Class of 1954 Judge RicKard A. Workman, Lima Senior Class of 1965 Lima Kiwanis Club, Service to Lima City Schools 2024 Dr. Curti Glenn, Lima Senior High School Class of 1988 Dennis J. Henderson, Lima Senior High School Class of 1975 Dr. Randall E. Henderson, M.D., Lima Senior High School Class of 1978 William Hansen Laws, Lima Senior High School Class of 1970 Dr. Mark McDonald, M.D., Lima Senior High School Class of 1982 Col. Russell A. Mericle, Jr., Central High School Class of 1952 Greg Pitts, Lima Senior High School Class of 1983 Dr. Charles Rossfeld, Central High School Class of 1952 Virgil Mann, Service to Lima City Schools.

Human Resources Click the links to the right and below to learn about exciting job opportunities with the Lima City Schools and to apply for employment. Inquiries should be directed to 419-996-3405 or wlake@spartan.limacityschools.org . Current Openings Certified Staff Benefits Employment Brochure Equal Employment Opportunity

Career Technical Education Apply Now Ag and Outdoor Occupations (FFA) Audio/Video Production Auto Technology Construction Trades Culinary and Food Service Management Early Childhood Education Engineering Technology Graphic Communications Marketing Education Lima Senior High School’s Career and Technical Education Program offers a complete range of career opportunities for students, helping them to discover their interests and the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and future careers. The following programs are available: Audio/Video Production, Automotive Technology, Agricultural and Outdoor Occupations, Construction Trades, Culinary and Food Service Management, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Technology, Graphic Communications, Marketing Education, Patient Care Technology, Welding and Metal Fabrication, and Skills X, a job training introduction to work program. Career and Technical Education is making a difference by increasing relevance, improving graduation rates, and helping students gain skills, technical knowledge and a rigorous academic background. The programs provide real-work experiences necessary for high skill, high demand and high paying careers. Students work in the Spartan Inn restaurant, auto garage and graphic design shop and get a ton of job experiences in the community. As a freshman, students are introduced to the Career Technical programs by touring a CT Expo put on by the programs. They get to talk to the instructors and students. During their sophomore year, Lima City Career-Technical Instructors provide opportunities to engage in introductory classes to provide information on Career Technical Education, programs offered at Lima Senior, and very introductory information into their pathway. The students can take another introductory class in their second semester or a career exploration class. Sophomore Expo Day is held annually in January. This activity is open to all in-district sophomores at associate schools and showcases Lima City's 11 programs. Students can explore each program, learn about program expectations, and learn about the suggested skills that are most beneficial to success. After the visit, students are encouraged to apply to three programs of interest. Application Procedures Who is eligible to attend? Juniors and seniors from the Lima City School District are eligible to attend. Online school, charter school and private school students may also participate if the district they reside in is within our school district’s area. Administrative approval and an open enrollment application are required if a student resides outside our school district's area. How to apply? All interested students must apply through a Google form linked to the website and posted on social media during a specified period in January. Next Step? Once a student has applied, the district counselor will schedule the student based on the program they are interested in. Application deadlines? There is a two-week period during which a student can apply to be in three different programs, prioritized by interest. The students are then placed into a program based on first-come, first-serve registrations. Career Tech programs are available to any interested junior or senior student. We invite you to learn more about each program by clicking the links to the right. For additional information, contact Career Tech Director Frank Kohlhofer at 419-996-3060 or fkohlhofer@spartan.limacityschools.org . Patient Care Technology Skills X Welding and Metal Fabrication Career Tech Guide Career Tech Program Policies Communication & Procedures Policies Lima Senior’s Career Tech Program is open to anyone; physical disabilities or limited English speaking skills are not barriers to enrolling in the program. Accommodations are available to assist students. The Lima City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. The following Title II, Title Vi, and Section 504 coordinators have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Andre Rudolph, Superintendent, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima, OH 45804, 419-996-3422 Joe Wermert, 1135 N.West St., Lima, OH 45801, 419-996-3445. The following Title IX Coordinators have been designated to handle inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy: Darnell Collins, Alternative School Principal, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima, OH 45804, 419-996-3371 Heather Sharp, Treasurer, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima OH 45804, 419-996-3448 Students participate in a thorough process to attempt to place the right students in the right program. The process includes: Watching the Career Tech recruitment video Attending the Sophomore Expo Attending Sophomore Hands-on Day Completing an application for program of choice Receiving an acceptance letter for the program of choice Once in the program, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain good standing in the Career Tech program. There are certain criteria that must be met on an on-going basis to continue participating in the program. These include: No violation of safety rules/regulations No violation of infection control guidelines Passage of junior level class On target to graduate with core subjects Appropriate attitude/effort during junior level class No theft. If a student wishes to continue in the program as a senior with violations of any of the above criteria, the student will meet with the Career Tech Coordinator and be placed on a behavior contract. The parent will be notified of this decision. Violation of the behavior contract will result in the student being removed from the program.

Spartan Stadium Built in 1936 through the Works Progress Administration, Spartan Stadium (then called Lima Stadium) has been center stage for many special memories: from the rival South-Central Thanksgiving football games to the packed house witnessing the Spartan's recent return to the playoffs. Today the stadium, which has an artificial field surface and hosts tournament football, soccer and track events, has undergone a $1.8 million renovation. The renovation was completed in August of 2014. The project included adding a concession stand, ticket booth and restrooms to the east side (visitor side) of the stadium. The east grandstand was replaced in 2010. New home and visitor locker rooms were built on the north side of the stadium. The facility also now includes a room for game officials and a storage area. A new north parking lot is used for team buses, marching bands and officials. The new west side included a new grandstand, two sets of restrooms (one set on each end of the stadium), a concession stand, covered vestibule and press box. The entire existing west side of the stadium was torn down. Ongoing structural studies showed that the work was needed, or else the district would have to start reducing its load. Along with the renovations, the Lima School Board voted to change the name to Spartan Stadium. The name change follows along with a renewed Spartan spirit in the school district and the community. The newest addtion to the stadium is a state-of-the-art video scoreboard. The scoreboard is possible thanks to the generous support of our corporate sponsors: Kewpee Hamburgers, Nutrien, Webb Insurance, The Union Bank, Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio and Health Partners of Western Ohio.

Food Allergies, Diets and Restrictions Lima City Schools knows the importance of providing our students with meals that are safe and understanding of any and all dietary restrictions. If your student has food allergies, specialized diets, or restrictions please have your doctor fill out this form and return this form to your student’s school or mail it to Lima City Schools Child Nutrition and Food Services Department, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima OH 45804. Food Allergy Form

Public Participation The public may address the board one time per meeting for up to five minutes. Speakers are limited to individuals or businesses residing in the school district, parents, students and staff. Please be advised that public participation at board meetings provides the opportunity for people to address the board. It is not a back and forth discussion between the board and the public. The board will take comments under advisement, but not necessarily comment or make a decision on the matter. Speakers are asked to be respectful of board members and others at the meeting. The board president reserves the right to end public comments if he or she determines it necessary. Any person or group wishing to place an item on the agenda must register their intent with the superintendent no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. The intent to address the board must include: name and address, group affiliation (if appropriate), and the topic to be addressed. Requests are subject to the approval of the superintendent and the board president. The Board shall provide for public participation at every regular meeting of the board. Regular meetings are scheduled annually at the board’s January organizational meeting. Click the link and complete the “Request to Speak” form. Request to Address Board

CULINARY AND FOOD SERVICE Management Culinary and Food Service Management offers students the opportunity to learn fundamentals of the food industry. The goal of the program is to prepare students to secure and succeed in entry level, technical and skilled jobs. Students practice positve relationship skills, including communicating with customers and fellow students, by working in hands-on environments and participating in co-operative work experiences. The program features an on-campus restaurant, the Spartan Inn. It is operated by the culinary students, giving them real-work experience preparing, presenting, selling and serving a variety of food. The Spartan Inn is open to the public. Students develop skills in hospitality, sanitation and safety, menu development, customers relations, food preparation, global cuisine, catering, marketing banquet set-up, dining and hospitality software and First Aid/CPR training. Students are able to obtain ProStart and ServSafe certifications and compete in FCCLA competitions. College credit is available.

Certified Staff Benefits Dear Potential Staff Member: If you join our teaching staff of the Lima City Schools, you will be entitled not only to pay according to a negotiated salary schedule but to a variety of benefits as well. Among these benefits are: Accumulation of sick leave, at the rate of 1.25 days per month, for 15 days per year, with a total accumulation of your number of days contracted plus 60 days. A severance leave pay plan based on above sick leave, which will allow you upon retirement, to receive such pay at the rate of ¼ of the first 180 days. Retirement is based on the negotiated agreement in effect at the time or your retirement. Currently eligibility is determined through STRS retirement guidelines. Three personal leave days each year. Reimbursement at the LEA negotiated rate for any unused days. You can roll over 2 personal leave days from one year to the next. Health coverage for each full-time teacher, either single, or family, available to all employees at a cost to the employee. Prescription drug coverage is available at a cost to the employee. Effective date for new employees is the first day of employment. A group dental insurance program is available to all employees at a small cost shared with Lima Board of Education, with maximum benefits each calendar year of $2,500.00 for most services and $1,000.00 lifetime limit on orthodontic services. Group term life insurance for each teacher in the amount of $50,000 with all premiums paid by the Lima Board of Education. Special liability insurance coverage for teachers including, unintentional bodily injury or property damage, including liability arising from corporal punishment, false arrest, libel, slander, deprivation of rights, etc. Limits of coverage are $1,000,000 for each claim and $3,000,000 in the aggregate, with actual coverage subject to policy terms and provisions. The opportunity to affiliate with a professional education association of the Lima City Schools through the Lima Education Association. Beneficial policies for salary improvement and maternity & child care purposes; plus provisions to receive extra pay for a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as arranged through the building Principal. These include adult evening school, athletics, dramatics, music, publications, etc. The opportunity to work with one of the finest – if not the very finest – educational families in all of Ohio! Sincerely, Heather Sharp, Treasurer

Spartan Community Health Center The Spartan Health Center is located in the northwest wing of Lima Senior High School and is open to all district students, staff and their families. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays during the school year. It can be reached at 419-222-3546. The center is a partnership between the Lima City Schools and Health Partners of Western Ohio (HPWO). Please click on the links for the consent form to allow your child to be treated at the center, and to learn more about available services. Consent Form Available Services

Transitional Living The Lima City Schools is committed to helping our families and providing as many resources as possible. A homeless education liaison is here to work with families. Click the link for information on education rights for homeless children, contact information and a list of community resources. Transitional Living Brochure

ADULT Education Adult Education offers GED/HSE preparation and various workforce development programs through the Aspire Program. You do not need to be a resident of the Lima City School District to participate. Aspire Program Aspire offers free classes for adults, including those who have a diploma. Our program offers GED preparation classes in reading, math, science and social studies, as well as refresher courses. We also offer assistance in finding your career path. If you are thinking about going back to college, and it has been a while since you have been in school, the Aspire program can be a good way to brush up your skills. For more information, contact Laura Ball at 419-996-3082. GED/HSE Aspire conducts the GED program. The GED tests include language arts, social studies, science and mathematics. The tests are designed to measure knowledge and skills acquired through four years of high school. The questions in each of these tests require you to use general knowledge and critical thinking skills. The following are GED Requirements: State of Ohio resident Not currently enrolled in school Have not received a high school diploma GED preparation classes are held at flexible times in multiple locations, please contact Laura Ball at 419-996-3082 for current options. Orientations are offered twice a month from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. An orientation is required to help assess skill levels and begin your journey through the program. There is no charge for the orientation or for the classes to help a person prepare for the GED. Adult Learning Center

ENGINEERING Technology The Project Lead The Way program gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Engineering Sciences. Students learn about engineering principals, culminating in a team project involving research, design, testing and construction of a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. This program is taught in a hands-on simulation format. At the end of the two-year program, students are eligible to receive college credit for specific sections. Project Lead The Way has students using a design development process while enriching problem solving skills. Students create and analyze models using specialized computer software. Students learn to work in teams, lead teams, conduct research, analyze data and understand real-world impacts. Students in the program are preparing for careers as computer technicians, computer aided design operators, engineering technicians, electrical engineers and mechanical engineers.