AdminiScope Summer 2014

BASA Installs New President

Dr. Michael Tefs has been installed as the new BASA president. Dr. Hamilton, Executive Director of BASA, was the Master of Ceremonies for the installation ceremony held August 12 th at Wooster High School – Performing Arts Center. The new BASA president, Dr. Tefs, is a passionate and active member of BASA and currently serves as the Chair of the Local Report Card Committee and a member of the Ohio Department of Education State Department Committee. Michael was also awarded the Exemplary Educational Leadership award for Region 10 and in 2011 was a graduate of the Ohio School Leadership Institute. Several people were asked to give remarks about during the ceremony. Mr. Michael Steiner, Wooster BOE President, spoke of Michael’s leadership abilities and the pride of the Board of Education in having Dr. Tefs lead the district. Mrs. Emmy Beeson, Superintendent of Ridgement Local Schools, spoke of Dr. Tefs leadership, collaborative nature, and his intense focus on school improvement. Finally, Dr. Dale Fortner, retired Superintendent Wadsworth City Schools, spoke of Michael’s loyality, intelligence, and ability to promote and support staff and students. BASA is proud to have Dr. Michael Tefs as the BASA president! During the president installation ceremony, Robert Hamm, Superintendent, Dover City Schools, was installed as Regional Director for Region 7. Dr. James Metcalf, Superintendent, Plymouth Shiloh Local, was installed as Regional Director of Region 10. Michael Lamb, Superintendent, Shawnee Local Schools, was installed as President-elect of BA SA.

Dr. Michael Tefs, BASA President and Dr. Kirk Hamilton Executive Director.

From left to right: Michael Lamb, President-Elect; Robert Hamm, Regional Director for Region 7, James Metcalf, Regional Director for Regional 10 and Dr. Michael Tefs, BASA President.

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