Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Minford Local School District
July 31, 2002


Highlights of the July 25, 2002, Regular Meeting of the Minford Local board of Education

Eleanor Karshner initiated a separate Treasurer's report to probide the Board with moer datailed information on the financial operations of the District.

Greg Romanello of Gilbane Regency Polytech Construction Management Firm discussed the situation concerning Falcon Drive, the connector road for the new elementary school.

In action, the board:

Recongnized the following individuals, groups and teams for their accomplishments:

MINFORD SPORTS - SPRING 2002

BASEBALL 20-6
Sectional and District Champions

Co-Most Valuable Player
Chad Lore, Chris Newman

Co-Offensive Player
Ben Tuttle, Seth Morrison

Co-Defensive Player
Ben Tuttle, Chad Lore

Coach's Award
Josh Lewis

Hustle Award
Joe Perkins, Justin Lewis

Outstanding Pitcher
Chris Newman, Greg Shirey

Most Improved
Craig Cook, Lee Sanford

Oustanding 4 Year Player
Gabe Havens

1st Team SOC
Ben Tuttle, Chris Newman

2nd Team SOC
Chad Lore, Seth Morrison

All District Team
Chad Lore, Gabe Havens

All State
Ben Tuttle

SOFTBALL

Most Improved
Ashley Roberts

Hustle Award
Shawna Fankell

Defensive Award
Melissa Dials

Offensive Award
Laura Malone

Co-Most Valuable Player
Jessica Gleim, Laura Malone

4th Year Varsity
Melissa Dials

TENNIS
Southern Ohio Conference Champions
Sectional Champions

Most Valuable Player
Nathan Franke

Top Doubles Player
Clint Lauderback

Hustle Award
Jared Bentley

Most Improved
Wes Seibert, Mark Shonkwiler

SOC Singles Champion
Nathan Franke

Sectional Singles Champion
Nathan Franke

District Singles Qualifier
Nathan Franke

District Doubles Qualifiers
Clint Lauderback, Levi Gilliland

GIRL'S TRACK

High Point Track
Andrea King

High Point Field
Andrea King

Most Improved Track
Kendra Lloyd

Most Improved Field
Mandy Miller

Regional Qualifiers:
4 events- Andrea King
2 events- Many Miller
3 events- Brittany Rudd
2 events- Amber Applegate
1 event - Arricka Shonkwiler
1 event - Kendra Lloyd

BOY'S TRACK

Outstanding Track Performer
Aaron Slusher

Most Improved Track Performer
Clayton Carpenter

Oustanding Field Performer
Luke Slone

Most Improved Field Performer
Zack Conkel

Regional Qualifier
4 X 100 Relay School Record
Aaron Slusher
Brad Higgins
Matt Slone
Jeremy Frazie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Approved Participation in the Cooperative Hearing Impared Program.

*Approved the Consolidated continuous Improvement Plan of the federal programs and their funding. Public comments for the utilization of these funds are solicited and may be directed to:
Mrs. Amy O'Dell - Title I
Dr. Randy Schlegel - Title V
Mr. Glenn Franke - Title II, Title II-D Tech, Title V, IDEA-B, Title VI-B
Rural by calling 740-820-3896.

*Noted the transfer of Melissa Bennett from third to fourth grade and Jodi Ruby from kindergarten to second grade.

*Approved the auction to be held August 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Minford School football stadium parking lot.

*Continued the contract with B & S Operations for EPA reports.

*Approved a change order for mailboxes and casework at the elementary site.

*Approved professional dues payment for district principals.

*Continued membership in the Statewide Coalition for Equity and Adequacy.

*Approved several suplemental contracts.

*Noted the transfer of Barbara dever from the postion of Assistant Principal, Middle School to Assitant Principal, High School.

*Emplyed Jody Puckett as a Social Studies teacher assigned to the high school.

*Failed to employ a kindergarten teacher pending further information.

*Employed Derek Marion and Nathan Franke for as-needed tech aides and Ann Shirey as part-time, as-needed tech assistant.

*Accepted the resignation for retirement purpostes of District Maintenance Supervisor, David Smith. Dave has served Minford schools well since 1989 keeping the boilers going and buildings in operation. He is wished the best in the future.

*Approved entering into contract with Four Season for maintenance plan preparation.

*Accepted Broughton Foods' quote for milk products and Heiner's Bakery quote for bread products.

*Approved Monarch's quote for stabilization and paving of Falcon Drive.

A Special board meeting will be held Thrusday, August 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the high school media center. The next regular board meeting will be Thursday, August 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school media center.

Time Flies! Get Ready for 2002-2003!

A teachers' work day will be held on August 19 ,2002. Teachers are to report to their buildings as follows:

Grades K-5 8:30 a.m.
Grades 6-12 7:30 a.m.

Check with your building principal with any requests or concerns.

Opening Day for Teachers: August 20th
High School Auditeria

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Once again the breakfast wil be sponsored by the Minford Board of Education:

Joe Stockham, President
Mark Caudill, Vice-President
Troy Huff, Member
Anita McGinnis, Member
Sue Wheeler, Member
and the Minford Education Association,
Jackie Scott, President

Beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Board Member - Welcome Back

Dennis Meade - recognition of new faculty

Glann Franke - Update on CCIP, Battelle for Kids and LPDC.

Amy O'Dell - Title One and new programming - Curriculum trends.

Tracy Alley - Update on our Community Learning Center.

Deborah Daniels - Bloodborne Pathogens Procedures.

Dennis Meade - Next phase for our building program, state funding issues, Governor's Commission on Successful Teaching.

Jackie Scott - MEA Membership.

After the conclusion of the meeting, teachers will report to their respective buildings for further procedures, etc.

A Word of Thanks

if you see a custodian, groundskeeper, Marvin Wiehle or Maintenance Supervisor, Dave Smith or Chris Downey, give them a big THANK YOU for their efforts this summer.

The same goes for Ray Bayes and Terry Dever of the Bus Garage. buses have passed inspection and are ready to go.

August Birthdays

AUG 1 - Denise Patterson
AUG 1 - Michelle Tackett
AUG 12 - Debbie Sullivan
AUG 13 - Susan Bender
AUG 16 - Angela Kremin
AUG 29 - Francine Hall
AUG 31 - Terry Dever

Condolences

Our heartfelt sympathy to Fran Conkel in the passing of her father, Doug Lewis.

Also sympathy is extened to Joyce O'Dell in the loss of her mother, Katherine Oiler.