The School Record
Minford Local School District
May 5, 2003

 

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

Mark Holsinger of Tanner and Stone Architects and Greg Romanello of Gilbane Construction Management Firm were present to update the Board on the current building project and to discuss further projects. The project completion date is June 10 for the Primary portion of the new elementary K-8 building.

Dennis Meade, Superintendent updated the Board on the Building Needs Committee and the Planning Committees's activities.

Also presented were recommendations for changing the lunch charge program.

In action, the Board:

* Set the date of the Records Commission Meeting on May 27, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school media center.

* Employed several certified and classified substitutes.

* Recognized the following individuals and teams for their achievements:

2002-03 Winter Sports Awards

BASKETBALL

Girls

SOC
1st Team - Jessica James
2nd Team - Katie Donahoe, Sweden Walke

Southeast District 14
2nd Team - Jessica James"
Honorable Mention - Katie Donahoe

Boys

SOC
1st Team - Matt Slone
2nd Team - Ryan McGraw

Southeast District 14
Honorable Mention - Matt Slone

* Accepted the Junior High(Middle School) Cheerleader Constitution.

* Adjusted the 2002-2003 school calender to reflect the change in law concerning make-up days.

* Approved the Contract Amendment of Tanner and Stone Architects for additional building program funded projects.

* Recognized several out-of-state field trips.

* Recognized the following volunteers, for academic and athletic activities:

2003-03 Classroom Volunteers
Tracy Adams
Debbie Adams
Carla Akers
Zac Allen
Grace Beckett
Lori Bennington
Tammy Blackburn
Paula Brickey
Keri Briggs
Jamie Brown
Beverly Canter
Donna Caudill
Kristi Clark
Brookie Colley
Cindy Comer
Julie Cronin
Paula DeVore
Dwana Dodge
Cindy Dolan
Helen Esham
Mistilyn Estes
Shelly Fisher
Stephanie Frazier
Lena Gambill
Brandy Gampp
Mel Goetting
Vicki Harris
Rae Heimbach
Crystal Hightower
Lisa Hone
Kathy Howard
Randy Hutchinson
Suzanne Hutchinson
Paige Jacobs
Betty Jarrell
Jamie Jenkins
Cindy Justice
Melissa Kennedy
Michele King
Robin Lang
Diana Lawrence
Marilyn Lewis
Melisa Liles
Mindy Martin
Lisa McCray
Texanna McLaughlin
Christy Miller
Paige Missler
Lori Montavon
Anita Moore
Arlette Munion
Tina Osborne
Glenda Pack
Sherrie Parker
Ruth Parker
Kim Piquet
Melissa Price
Megan Reed
Lea Rider
Carrie Roe
Angie Schauseil
Beverly Sember
Barb Setser
Norma Shoemaker
Melissa Tackett
Annett Taulbee
Caleb Thiel
Tanya Thoroughman
Judi Beth Vallandingham
Amy Vulgamore
Marcella Ward
Christina Ward
Dora Webster
Terrie White
Debbie Widdig
Michelle Williamson
Heidi Wolfe

Athletic Volunteers
Baseball
Randy Childers
Ryan Etterling

Football
John Berry
Kevin Lloyd

Soccer
Steve Marion
Mark Price

Cross Country
Mark Shonkwiler

Golf
William Burchett

* Accepted the Athletic Handbook - Parent/Student and Coaches Athletic Handbook for Grades 7-12.

* Continues employment of Raymond Wheeler, Jr. as Assistant Maintenance Supervisor on a two year contract.

* Approved early dismissal for seniors. The seniors last day will be Tuesday, May 27, 2003.

* Employed certified staff with limited contracts, set salary for cerified staff and employed the following certified staff on continueing contracts:

Amber Broermann
Michele Compton
Stephen Brent Daniels
Wesley Reynolds

Congratulation!

* Accepted the resignation request for purposes of retirement of Karen Sue Fetter, High School English Teacher. Mrs. Fetters has been an integral part of the high school program, including teaching journalism and working with various student groups such as the Bible Club, Jr. Class and the Student Incentive Program. She has served Minford students for the past 26 years. She is wished the best in her retirement.

* Accepted the resignation request for retirement purposes of Martha Potts, Primary School Teacher. Mrs. Potts has taught hundreds of our primary students with care and dedication for the past 28 years. She is wished the best in her retirement.

* Non-renewed the supplemental contracts of non-certified staff.

* Employed the following classified personnel for the 2003-2004 school year as follows:

Name Postition Contract

Cynthia Adkins Cook 2 year
Christine Butcher Bus Driver Continuing
Sheree Cordle Bus Driver Continuing
Kevin Hickman Custodian 2 year
Kimberly Martin Bus Driver Continuing
James Potters Day Custodian Continuing
Jill Slusher Bus Driver Continuing

Congratulations!

* Approved several supplemental contracts

* Eliminated sever part-time classified positions.

* Denied a request for a leave of absence.

* Accepted a dontation from USEC for the Academically Advanced Program.

* Accepted the milk product quote fo Myer's Dair for 2003-2004.

* Accepted the bread product quote of Heiner's Bakery for 2003-2004.

* Entered into agreement with Gilbane Construction Management Firm for temporary use of modular buildings.

* Agreed to house the Scioto County Special Eductaion Cooperative Elementary multiple Handicapped and the Pre-school Handicapped programs for the 2003-2004 school year.

* Authorized additional project bids and declared an emergency in order to complete the projects on time. A permanent stage with lighting and additional sound equipment for the gymnasium will be constructed.

* Employed an aide for a handicapped student.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

May 1 Karen Miller
May 5 Linda Haney
May 5 Gail Swick
May 7 Beverly Bazler
May 11 Kyle Copley
May 12 Kim Martin
May 12 Shawna Smith
May 17 Barbara Bennett
May 18 Kendra Cram
May 28 Kay Sykes
May 29 Al Don Cisco
May 31 Dennis Meade
May 31 Joyce O'Dell


 

The Next regular meeting of the Minford Local Board of Education will be May 27, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school media center, 491Bond Road, Minford.