The School Record
Minford Local School District

August 26, 2002

Highlights of the August 15, 2002, Regular Meeting of the Minford Local Board of Education

Recognition of retiring District Maintenance Supervisor, David Smith, was the first action taken as Board President, Joe Stockham presented a plaque to Dave.  He is wished the best in his retirement.

Superintendent Meade discussed the possibility of receiving a Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program for the high school as the Navy is expanding their number of programs offered.

Also discussed was the need to have additional temporary help for the new building this year.  A three-hour part-time as-needed position will be posted.  The custodial needs will be reviewed as the entire K-8 building is completed.

The Teen Tobacco Education Program was discussed as an alternative to suspension grades 6-12.

The registration process and results were discussed regarding the Ohio School Boards Association Statewide Conference.

Dr. Tracy Alley was recognized as the Red Cross Educator Honoree for her work and honors received in the field of education.

In action, the Board:

  • Employed substitutes for most areas.
  • Approved certified personnel for home instruction.
  • Recognized John Strickland and Kyle Copley as Volunteer Assistants for golf.  Also recognized Levi Gilliland and Kevin Lloyd as Volunteer Assistants for high school football.
  • Employed Erica Donahoe as Jr. High Girl's Basketball Coach.
  • Accepted Student and Teacher Handbooks.
  • Employed Cathy Scott and Brenda Boston, as three-hour handicapped student aides.
  • Adjusted the salaries of Melanie Jayne B.A. + 15 and Angie Turner, M.S. + 15 to reflect additional coursework.
  • Employed Christopher Downey as District Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Approved a change order for an air flow station.
  • Approved participation in the Scioto County Teen Tobacco Education Program.
  • Set a work session with no action to be considered for September 14, 2002, at 6 p.m. in the tiered room at the high school.

The next regular meeting will be September 23rd at 6 p.m. in the high school Media Center.

WE ARE IN!

Thanks to our teachers, staff and students for another smooth start of school.  A big thanks to our contractors for their extra effort to get us in the completed portion of the new Minford Elementary School.