Van Wert BOE approves contracts, hears 5-year forecast Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:29 AM The Van Wert City Schools Board heard from Marie Markward and students regarding a transition course that helps middle school students prepare for high school during Wednesday's meeting. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart) VAN WERT – During Wednesday's Van Wert Board of Education meeting, the board approved a list of end-of-the-year contracts and thanked staff for a successful year despite teaching and working during a global pandemic. "Thank you to all of our certified employees–teachers and administrators–our classified employees–custodial staff, cafeteria personnel, bus drivers, and any other support personnel–it's been a