Highlights of the January 29, 2003, Regular Meeting of the Minford Local Board of Education

Minford High School Principal, Robert Shaffer, was the proud possessor of a large trophy. the trophy was received by the Minford High School Model United Nations Team. Mr. Shaffer explained that Dr. Tracy Alley, the advisor for the team, will provide more details about the team and individual successes.

Certificates of Appreciation were given to the board members in recognition of their efforts on behalf of Minford students.

Building reports were given by Mr. Shaffer, Primary principal, Tim Allen, and Middle School principal, Kevin Lloyd. Assistant High School Principal, Barbara Dever, reported on the Red Cross's efforts to get defibrillators into the school. A demonstration is planned for administrators.

Assistant Superintendent, Glenn Franke, discussed the change in the number of students falling under guidelines for federal funding for educational programs.

Superintendent, Dennis Meade, reported on the Ohio Association of Local School Superintendents Conference and passed around pictures of the Minford Jazz Ensemble that were chosen to perform at the President's Banquet. He also read a letter from a participant in Minford Middle School's History Activities who praised Minford students, teachers and administrators for their valuing education and dedication to student programs and character building.

In action, the Board:

* Adjusted the salary of Julie Gleim based o9n a M. A. +15. Congratulations, Julie!

* Employed Kevin Hickman as a regular custodian. Lena Gamble as a part-time teacher aide. Norma Shoemaker as a part-time teacher aide. June Book as a part-time intervention teacher aide. Marsha Hull as a part-time handicapped student aide.

* Approved participation in the Life Skills Information for Teens (LIFT) Program.

* Granted a teacher Family Medical Leave.

* Approved amending the Certificate and Appropriations.

Superintendent's Personal Note

I recall a January day, when I was Minford High's principal, where I had to announce, to our students, that a very special space shuttle, carrying a teacher, had been destroyed upon take off. Last Saturday's destruction of the Columbia has added a second tragedy to America's space program. With impending war with Iraq, there are many reasons to join in National Prayer Week. while we remember the brave astronauts who lost their lives in the pursuit of knowledge, let's not forget the lives of those who would defend us against the terrorist threat.

Get Well Wishes

Ann Shirey

NOTICE TO ALL HEALTH INSURANCE MEMBERS

Grossman Consultant, Vicki Norton, will be at the Middle School on February 11th from 12:00 - 2:45 p.m. to meet with members who have questions or problems. If you cannot meet at that time, please fax or email your concerns to Dr. Meade at 820-3334 (fax) or dmeade@minford.k12.oh.us.