Just prior to the beginning of the meeting, Middle School Math teacher, Bob Hayburn, who had at a previous meeting, said that he would donate the purchase price of a new band uniform, good-naturedly declared, at this meeting, that he would also donate a second uniform if the board members would also donate.  Minford Board members responded quickly to this generous offer by agreeing to do so.  The Mighty Minford Marching Falcons need to raise a total of $20,000 to purchase new uniforms.  Bob's and our Board Member's willingness to donate is appreciated.

Tim Allen, Primary school principal, reported that the United Way has awarded the primary and middle school a plaque for collecting the most food for United Way.  Also discussed was the second grade Civil War presentation.  Pictures of the event were shared.

Superintendent Dennis Meade reported that the E & A Coalition was supported of the newly developed plan for funding of schools.  This plan, developed by Ohio House Speaker, Larry Householder, and other House members seeks to resolve the issues brought fourth by the DeRolph lawsuit.

In action the Board:
 

• Changed the date of the April Regular Board Meeting to April 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.

• Approved a Special board Meeting to consider building projects and any other general business to be held on March 28, 5:30 pm. in the High School Library.

• Approved pilot programs for the third and fourth grades in reading instructions for a two year period.

• Approved a resolution urging the support reinstatement of the funding for the Ohio SchoolNet Program.

• Authorized entering into an agreement for inventory appraisal services.

• Accepted job descriptions for Principal and Assistant Principal.

• Employed the following administrators to new contracts: Michael Flaig, Timothy Allen, Kevin Lloyd, and Robert Shaffer.

• Accepted the resignation request for retirement purposes of Joyce Kemper, Middle school social studies teacher.  Mrs. Kemper had taught students in the Minford School District with dedication for the past 21 years. She is wished the best in the future.

• Agreed to contract for services with the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center and PILASCO-Ross Special Education Regional Resource Center.

• Declared the week of May 6-12, 2001, as Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week.

• Approved a resolution seeking permission from the Ohio School Facilities Commission, to utilize available funds to construct and equip a stage in the high school gym and provide for other facility needs.

• Adopted the 2001-2002 Minford School Calendar.

• Accepted the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission.

• Accepted donations from:

• Recognized Randy Childers as Baseball Volunteer Assistant.

• Renewed membership in the Ohio Education Tax Policy Institute.

• Approved the Academically Advanced/Middle School trip to Chicago.

• Employed Phillis Harris as a substitute bus driver.