Minerva Local is looking for not one, not two, but THREE recess aides to join our team at MES! If you have time in the middle of the day to help continue the awesome culture at Minerva Elementary School by helping students have a safe and fun lunch and recess experience- this is the job for you! Go to our website NOW to apply for the position. The posting closes at the end of the week as we gear up for the return to school.

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Minerva Local Schools Earns Prestigious Ohio Auditor of State Award

MINERVA, Ohio – July 10, 2026 – Minerva Local Schools has once again been recognized for its exceptional fiscal management. Superintendent Mark Scott announced today that the district has received the prestigious Ohio Auditor of State Award, in recognition of its excellence in financial reporting and compliance for the 2025 fiscal year.
Dawn Baker, the Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison, officially presented the award to Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage and her team, assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell, celebrating their outstanding and transparent accounting practices.

An Outstanding Distinction
The Auditor of State Award is reserved for entities that achieve a completely "clean" audit report. To qualify, a district's financial operations must show:
Zero findings for recovery
No material citations or material weaknesses
No significant deficiencies
A commitment to high ethical standards and operational best practices

"We have earned this honor many times, but it should not be taken for granted, as less than 8% of Ohio agencies that are eligible receive this award," said Superintendent Scott. "The citizens of Minerva are well served by the outstanding financial vision and leadership of Treasurer Beaumariage and her team!"

Superintendent Scott emphasized that the award reflects the district's ongoing promise to its residents.
"At Minerva Local Schools, we continue to implement best practices and be great stewards of the resources that are entrusted to us," Scott added. Accepting the honor on behalf of her department, Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage credited the achievement to a collaborative culture.

"We are very proud and honored to receive the Auditor of State Award," Beaumariage stated. "This is a team effort, and we are very excited to continue to work towards this goal every year."

Pictured Left to Right: Dawn Baker, Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison; Ashley Beaumariage, Minerva Local Treasurer; and Minerva Local Treasurer's Assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell.

Minerva Local Schools is looking for an afternoon custodian at Minerva Elementary School! Head over to our website and click on the employment tab to learn more. #Minervapride

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Minerva Local is seeking applicants for the position of tutor at Minerva Elementary!

Go to mlsd.sparcc.org and click on "Employment" in the top right corner to learn more about the position and apply today!

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MLEA GOLDEN APPLE AWARD ANNOUNCED- Congratulations, Mrs. Karen Johnson!

Thanks to generous sponsors Minerva Rotary Club and Clark, Clark & Chaddock,
the Minerva Local Education Association (MLEA) held its annual Teacher
Appreciation Banquet on Monday, May 18 at Tee House Social at Great Trail
Golf Course. Among the recognitions were first-year - Kamryn Bondoni, Nadia
Gray, Natalie Hinkle, Maggie Masl, Mason Middleton, Mackenzie Scott, and
Zachary Slates; 10 years – Lisa Anthony, Jacalyn Woods; 20 years – Robert Carle,
Aimee Davis, Allison Wukotich; 30 years – Debra Imler; and retiring Michele
Harris - MES, Debra Imler - MHS, and Valerie Slaton – MHS. MLEA Legacy
Scholarships were awarded to Paisley Imler and Alora Boldon.

MLEA is proud to announce the winner of the 2026 Golden Apple award for
teaching excellence. The Honoree was selected by committee from nominations
submitted by students, colleagues, and parents. Over seventy-seven educators were
nominated for the award. The 2026 Honoree is Karen Johnson, a 1st grade teacher
at Minerva Elementary School.

Karen Johnson has spent more than 33 years working with some of
Minerva’s youngest students. Karen grew up in Tiffin, Ohio, and was a graduate of
Tiffin Calvert High School. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Walsh
College, with a certificate in Elementary Education. Soon after, Minerva became
her home as she accepted a job in the local school system. Working first in a
kindergarten position, she then became a first grade teacher, which is a title she has
held ever since. Mrs. Johnson has proven herself to be a lifelong learner, earning
her master’s degree from the American College of Education in 2020.

Some of her students remarked, “Mrs. Johnson is the best! She makes arts
and crafts and lets us go outdoors,” and “She makes it fun. We have fun jobs.”
Karen is a dedicated educator who very obviously loves her students and her
school. Karen faces every challenge with professionalism, and works hard to
provide every student with a fun and high-quality first grade experience. Her own
first grade team members have described her as patient, caring, a talented mentor,
an amazing role model, and a loyal advocate for both students and teachers. While
she is affectionately referred to as “St. Karen” by her team members, they are
quick to point out that she is a quiet prankster, who enjoys causing a bit of good-
natured chaos with activities like her famous annual Elf on the Shelf.

Minerva Local Schools Superintendent, Mark Scott, stated that teaching first
grade is Karen’s life-calling. He believes that "Mrs. Johnson is a passionate,
dedicated, and accomplished educator who impacts the lives of students each and
every day.” Mr. Scott added that he is also appreciative of Karen’s care, support,
and positive influence of his own son, who was once a first grader in Mrs.
Johnson’s classroom. Another parent was quoted as saying, “Mrs. Johnson has
been so incredibly encouraging, and has done an amazing job building confidence
in my daughter.”

Karen exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional educator, demonstrating
positive leadership and fostering student success both inside and outside of the
classroom. For these reasons and many more, it is clear that Mrs. Karen Johnson is
very deserving of this year’s MLEA Golden Apple Award.

Congratulations, Mrs. Johnson- we are Proud of you- Go Lions!