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“A well-operating school system is one where every part—people, processes, and priorities—works in harmony to support student growth, empower educators, and build trust with the community.”

Department of Operations

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Wade E. Wirebaugh
Director of Operations
574-457-3188 
wwirebaugh@wawaseeschools.org

 

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Dee Blair
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Operations
574-457-3188 
dblair@wawaseeschools.org

Department of Operations

The Wawasee Department of Operations keeps things running smoothly so learning can take center stage. Our team handles Food Services, Facilities, and Technology - the essential pieces that make schools work.

Our approach is straightforward - maintain high standards within our budget, solve issues before they become disruptions, and support the school's mission through dedicated team members. Every repair, every meal served, and every tech solution installed serves one goal. Creating an environment where excellent education can flourish.

When operations work well, they're invisible.

 

Director of Operations

Wade Wirebaugh
Our Department Responsibilities:

Collaborative Operations: Integrated cross-departmental coordination • Unified budget development • Strategic vendor partnerships • Seamless inter-department communication and planning
Technology: Student Information Systems • Business Software Management • Educational Program Management • Hardware Infrastructure • Technical Support Operations • Classroom Technology Integration • Business Continuity • Disaster Recovery
Facilities: Building and Grounds • Capital Improvement Projects • Facility Usage • Energy Management • Construction Project Monitoring • IDEM Water Quality • Fire Suppression Systems
Food Service: Nutrition Program Management • USDA Compliance • Menu Planning Oversight • Financial Performance • Free & Reduced Application
Safety and Security: Access Control • Video Surveillance • Emergency Response Software • Safety Committee Participation • Compliance Monitoring
Facilities Department

Facilities Manager

Logan Neal
Building and grounds maintenance, capital improvement projects, energy management, facility operations, generator and fire suppression inspections, IDEM water quality monitoring, and construction project coordination
Food Service Department

Food Services Manager

Shannon Lantz
Nutrition program management, USDA compliance, menu planning oversight, financial performance monitoring, free & reduced application processing, and cafeteria operations across all district schools
Technology Department

Information Systems Manager

JJ Weimer
Student information systems, business software management, educational program management, hardware infrastructure, technical support operations, classroom technology integration, network administration, and district-wide technical services