The School Record
Minford Local School District

September 27, 2002

Highlights of the September 23, 2002, Regular Meeting of the Minford Local Board of Education

Discussion was held concerning the project.  Greg Romanello of Gilbane Regency Polytech updated the Board concerning retaining wall costs.

Mr. Allen and Mr. Shaffer gave building reports.  Mr. Allen mentioned that volunteers were needed Saturday to work on the playground.  Work will begin, barring bad weather, at 8 a.m.

In action, the Board:

  • Employed substitute teachers, support staff and supplementals.
  • Adjusted the salary of the following teachers to reflect additional coursework achievements:  Michele Compton, Masters +15; Tami Marion, Masters; Tim Tackett, Masters.  Congratulations!
  • Adjusted the Permanent Annual Appropriations and Amended Certificate.
  • Accepted the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor job description.
  • Approved the request of Sherry (Conley) Anderson, representing the Class of 1984, to plant a tree in memory of the following deceased classmates:  Kevin Lutz, Buddy Cottrell, Lenora Spradlin, Toby Moore, Paul Akers and Carrie (Allen) Holt.
  • Approved change of names for Linda Bender and Pam Smith.
  • Employed Sally Eshem, Daniel Graberman and Michael Payton as Home Instruction teachers for 2002 - 2003.
  • Adjusted the supplemental slalary of Andrew Schmidt to reflect his years of experience.
  • Approved two change orders for the project.
  • Employed Kevin Hickman as a three hour part-time as-needed custodian.
  • Approved Edwin Davis & Sons' bids for two 72 passenger conventional school buses.
  • Approved the job description of Clerical Assistant to the Central Office.
  • Employed Karen Romanello as Clerical Assistant to the Central Office on a continuing contract.
  • Recognized Mike Peach as a volunteer assistant for the Band Program.
  • Approved two handicapped students' transportation.
  • Accepted the resignation of Bus Driver, Amy Doan.
  • Accepted the Addendum to the Board-Minford Education Association Agreement.
  • Approved trips for the Academically Advanced program and the Model United Nations program.
  • Authorized the Minford Athletic Boosters to use the Minford school logo.

The next regular meeting will be October 21, 2002, at 6 p.m. in the High School Media Center.

Interquest Dogs Visit

Our drug-deterrent program, Interquest, visited the schools.  The results were very positive with no controlled substances such as crack, pot, alcohol, etc. found at the high school or middle school.  Interquest personnel indicated that they felt that Minford students listened when they were here earlier to discuss the program and that it was surprising to not uncover any of the above mentioned articles.  Interquest is part of our ongoing efforts to deter and to educate our children about the possession and use of illegal drugs.  Dr. Randall Schlegel's program for drug-free, safe schools adds to these efforts along with the D.A.R.E. program and the efforts of our Minford Drug Awareness Group that is working on more awareness activities for parents and the community.  The popular phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child" certainly applies to all of the programs and activities we have.

Insurance Update

The Scioto County Health Plan Council of Governments has voted to not take a premimum increase for this quarter.  Reserve funds to pay claims are continuing to increase and claims have remained stable.  The trends are around 11% overall except in those areas that have been hit hard by rising costs and claims.