Minford Local School District
News Release
April 4, 2003
Highlights of the March 25, 2003, Regular Meeting of the Minford Local Board of Education
Building Principals, Tim Allen, Kevin Lloyd and Bob Shaffer provided updated on activities in their buildings.
Treasurer, Eleanor Karshner, reported on the budget. Superintendent, Dennis Meade, presented the Board with a framed award, the 2003 Merit Award for eductational Design, recognizing Minford Schools, architect, Tanner and Stone and contractors Scioto Masonry and Kenny Houston Masonry and Portsmouth Block as the masonry suppliers. The award was from the Ohio Concrete Masonry Association.
A letter was read from the Ohio Association of Local School Supperintendents providing a $600 check for the minford Music Program in recognition of the Minford Band Ensemble performing for the OALSS Award Conference and "providing an excellent musical performance". Also a $500 check was written to the Minfrod Scholarship Program for a scholarship to be awarded on behalf of Dennis Meade from the Ohio Association of Local School Superintendents. This scholarship will be added to the Minford Education Association Scholarships that are awarded annually and recognized at the Minford Alumni Association Banquet.
A card of thanks was received from the Minford Fire Department in appreciation for opening the Minford Elementary School as a shelter during the ice storm and power outage.
Assistant Superintendent, Glenn Franke, reported on the Battelle for Kids program and the social studies curriculum work.
Greg Romanello of Gilbane Regency polytech Construction Managers and Mark Holsinger, Vice-President of Tanner and Stone Architects, discussed the projects approved by the Ohio School Facilities Commission.
In action, the Board:
* Employed substitute teachers and a substitute custodian.
* Employed Barbara Dever as an Administrator on a three year contract.
* Accepted the resignation request for retirement purposes of Ellen Dodson, High School English teacher, who has taught our students with dedication for 28 years. She has been a pioneer for computer writing and research taking our English students into the 21st Century with confidence and writing proficiency. She is wished the best in her retirement.
* Entered into agreement with Michael A. Balestra for requried auditing services.
* Recognized the following participants in the 61st Annual Scioto County Honors Music/Art Festival:
Vocal - Michelle Compton, Director
Mark Applegate
Brooke Bragdon
Amanda Cook
Morgan Gampp
Rachel Jenkins
Aaron Lore
Stacy Muncy
Luke Slone
Matt Slone
Laura Tingler
Ben Tuttle
Band - Jaymon Martin, Director
Michelle Gilmore
Bryan Kelly
Kyle Paugh
Adam Porter - Honors Scholarship winner
Jessica Purdon
Kyle Paugh
Jerod Walker
Art - Barbara Day, Art Teacher
Jessica James - 1st Place Ceramics
Jerod Walker - 2nd Place Ceramics
Sarah Dials - Honorable Mention
Mark Fitzgerald - Honorable Mention
Adam Porter - Honorable Mention
* Entered into agreement with teh South Central Ohio Media Center for services for the 2003-2004 school year and with the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center for services.
* Accepted the Budget Commission Tax Rates
* Adopted the 2003-204 school calendar.
* Accepted the following donations:
Ohio Association of Local School Superintendents to the high School Band Program $600.00 - Recognizing the fine performance at the OALSS President's Banquet in January.
United States Enrichment Corporation to the Middle School Principal's Club $400.00.
James Irwin Post to the Middle School $150.00 to help sponsor the Harriet Tubman play.
The donations are very much appreciated.
* Employed Angela Commeans and Andrea VanHoose as home instruction teachers.
* Employed School Insurance Consultants, LLC to provide services.
* Authorized Board Counsel Rich caldwell to proceed with contract amendments from Tanner & Stone, Architects, in regard to the OSFC approved projects.
A Board Retreat will be held on April 7th at the high school. No decisions or action will be taken at the work session.
The next regular meeting of the Minford Local Board of Education will be held on April 22, 2003, 6:00 p.m. in the high school media center, 491 Bond Road, Minford.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
APR 1 Nick Havens
APR 1 Keith Wiehle
APR 2 Kenneth Henry
APR 5 Joe Nelson
APR 6 Robert Hayburn
APR 7 Julie Gleim
APR 8 David High
APR 11 Brent Ddaniels
APR 14 Sharon Hardyman
APR 15 Barbara Allen-Caudill
APR 17 Tami Marion
APR 20 Rama Lavender
APR 27 Barbara Blackburn
Congratulations To:
Kyle and Kristie Copley in the birth of their daughter, Addison Nicole. Addison was born March 19, 2003 at 12:26 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 20 inches long.
Personal Note
Keeping our soldiers in your thoughts
If you have read the paper, you know that the war in Iraq has gotten personal with former students involved in the conflict. As we come closer to Memorial Day, we can keep those who carry the American flag into a foreign country, in our thoughts and prayers. May the war be over soon and our troops be back home with their families.
Last Updated:
Friday, April 11, 2003 2:17 PM