Minster Board of Education Overview- July 9, 2025

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The Minster Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening. Donations The Board voted to approve accepting the following donations:

● $9,713.03 from the Minster Academic Boosters.

● A number of donations from local businesses and organizations in support of the football team golf outing.

● $1000 from Minster Journeyman’s Club for First Aid Kits.

● $350 from Minster Service Club for the High School PBIS program. Board Recognition of Students The Minster Board of Education recognized the high school baseball team for recently winning the Division 7 State Championship. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Josh Meyer provided the Board a recap on the state budgeting process, including a review of Governor DeWine’s vetoes.

He also updated the Board on possible Legislative overrides of those vetoes. Mr. Meyer’s full report can be found here:

Superintendent's Report K-6 Principal’s Report Elementary Principal Mrs. Mandy Albers provided the elementary report. Mrs. Albers updated the Board on 3rd grade state testing results and staff OG-Phonics training. Mrs. Alber’s full report can be found here.

7-12 Principal’s Report 7-12 Principal Mr. Austin Kaylor shared the Jr/Sr High School update with the Board. He provided the Board with ACT scores and updated the Board on new staff.

Mr. Kaylor’s full report can be found here. Curriculum and Instruction Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Gina Selby provided the Board with her monthly report.

Mrs. Selby updated transfers and advances, informed the Board that health insurance rates will increase by 4.75%, recommended renewal of risk insurance, provided a budget performance update and payment of bills. Mrs. Selby’s full report can be found here.

Superintendent’s Consent Agenda During the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda portion of the meeting the Minster Board approved the elementary and high school fees, adopted athletic ticket prices, authorized the superintendent to waive and reduce fees for those who qualify, approved bus routes for the 2025/2026 school year and approved a facility use request for the Oktoberfest 10K.

New Business In new business the Minster Board approved the following items: - Approved a bus driver stipend for the 2025/2026 school year. The Board set August 18 at 7 PM in the Large Group Room as the time for their next monthly meeting. Personnel Recommendations The Board approved the following Personnel Recommendations:

● A limited one year contract to Leah Ketner- Elementary Counselor

● A limited one year teaching contract to Jeanna Heitkamp. ● Accepted the retirement resignation of Paul Winglewich- bus driver. ● Limited one year contract to Jill Prenger- HS Head Cook

● Approved a number of bus drivers and substitute bus drivers.

● Dorothy Bruns- Sub Secretary

● Offered limited two year contracts to : ○ Gary Lange- Maintenance ○ Liz Mangen- Custodian ○ Alexandria Stief- Custodian ○ Theresa Thien- Asst. Treasurer/EMIS

● Approved a number of extracurricular and supplemental contracts. The complete list of personnel recommendations can be found here.

Executive Session The Board of Education entered into Executive Session to discuss the employment and compensation of a public employee and the purchase or sale of property. No action was taken after the Executive Session