Minster Board of Education Reviews Reports, Schedules Community Work Session on Potential Building Project

The Minster Board of Education met for their monthly meeting Monday evening.

Donations

The Board accepted the following donations:

• $2,500 from the Minster Journeyman’s Club for Free Student Admission
• $200 from the Minster American Legion Auxiliary for the Juggling Club
• $550 from the Minster Oktoberfest Parade Committee for the HS Band
• $7,000 from an anonymous donor for the HS Softball Team

Board Recognition of Students

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Josh Meyer shared changes in state and local funding percentages over the last 10 years from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Cupp Report. He also shared that October is “Principal’s Month” and thanked Mrs. Mandy Albers—Elementary Principal—and Mr. Austin Kaylor—7-12 Principal—for their service and dedication to the children of Minster.

Mr. Meyer’s full report can be found here: Superintendent’s Report.

K-6 Principal’s Report

Mrs. Mandy Albers shared the elementary report. She updated the Board on fall state testing and early conference attendance rates.

The full elementary report can be found here: Elementary Principal’s Report.

7-12 Principal’s Report

Jr/Sr High School Principal Austin Kaylor shared the Jr/Sr High School update. He shared September’s Cats of the Month, updated the Board on recently completed FFA competitions, and provided a recap of recently completed fall sports seasons. Mr. Kaylor commended Brook Garringer for being named a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholar Program. He also updated the Board on the Mission Discovery Program and congratulated the Minster High School Band on an excellent performance of “Script Cats” at the Homecoming game.

The full Jr/Sr High School report can be found here: 7-12 Principal’s Report.

Curriculum and Instruction

Mrs. Dietra Page, the District 504 Coordinator, shared the details of her role to the Board. Mrs. Page provides transition skills and study for students entering high school, teaches reading skills to students, provides 1 on 1 instruction to students and works closely with parents whose children are on a 504.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Gina Selby provided the Board with her monthly report. Mrs. Selby shared fund transfers and advances with the Board, and updated the Board on property tax settlements. She also shared that there are an increasing number of school districts across Ohio facing financial strain according to forecast filings with the ODEW.

Mrs. Selby’s report also included fund summaries and a budget performance update.

Mrs. Selby’s full report can be found here: Treasurer’s Report.

Superintendent’s Consent Agenda

During the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda portion of the meeting the Minster Board of Education took action on the following items:

• Approved a snow and ice removal contract with Ruhenkamp Boring and Trenching.
• Approved a request from Harmony for Ohio Foundation to use the high school for their annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

New Business

In new business the Minster Board took action on the following items:

• Approved the first reading of a number of new and updated Board policies, bylaws and administrative guidelines.

The Board set November 16 at 7 PM in the Large Group Room as the time for their next monthly meeting.

The Minster Board scheduled a work session for November 11 at 6 PM in the High School Gym. The purpose of this meeting is to gather community input regarding a potential building project.

Personnel Recommendations

The Board took action on the following Personnel Recommendations:

• There were no personnel recommendations for the Board’s consideration.

Executive Session

The Board of Education entered into Executive Session to discuss the employment and compensation of a public employee, to consider details relative to the district’s security arrangements and emergency response protocols, and the purchase or sale of property. No action was taken after the Executive Session.