Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!!  Please join us in welcoming Katie Tidwell, who will be kicking off the school year as a Title One Tutor at Minerva Elementary! 

Read on to learn a bit about Katie:

Name: Katie Tidwell (soon to be Allen)

Position: Title One Tutor, MES

Previous Experience: The graduate of Muskingum University graduated last winter and is excited to begin her first teaching role as a Lion!

Hobbies: Katie loves spring time with her fiance, family, and friends.  She also enjoys reading, going fishing, diamond painting, and spending time with their three dogs. 

Favorite School Memory: “One of my favorite school memories was being in color guard all four years of high school. It taught me what teamwork and dedication was. Also, being in Big Brothers Big Sisters considering that is what inspired me to become a teacher myself!”

Most Looking Forward To This Year: “I am most looking forward to getting to meet my students and helping them learn and grow in their own ways. I am also looking forward to meeting the wonderful staff and become a part of the school community. I am ready for a school year filled with growth, teamwork, and making meaningful connections!”

Please give Katie a big MinervaPride welcome!

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Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in officially welcoming Teresa Payne, who will be returning this year as a case manager with CommQuest, our counseling partners.

Read on to learn a bit about Teresa:

Name: Teresa Payne
Position: Case Manager, MMS

Previous Experience: The graduate of Mount Union is in her second year as a case manager with CommQuest.

Hobbies: twirling baton, crafting, and doing her nails

Favorite School Memory: Thinking back, her favorite memories revolve around everything band and twirling her baton.

Most Looking Forward To This Year: Getting to help the new sixth grade class navigate their transition to middle school.

Please give Teresa a big MinervaPride welcome back!
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Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Nathan Frascone, who will be kicking off the school year as the Director of Technology!

Read on to learn a bit about Nathan:

Name: Nathan Frascone

Position: Director of Technology

Previous Experience: A Walsh University graduate, he majored in Computer Science-Cybersecurity. Nathan completed his internship through SPARCC, our area ITC last year and has been with us since early Spring 26’. We will share him with Brown Local this school year.

Hobbies: Nate enjoys working with new technology platforms, sports, and the outdoors.

Favorite School Memory: Having teachers who made learning enjoyable, challenged me to think beyond the classroom, and to pursue my interests.

Most Looking Forward To This Year: Mr. Frascone is looking forward to supporting education through technology, and helping teachers and students make the most of the tools available.

Please give Nathan a big MinervaPride welcome!

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The kitchen at the Elementary School is seeking applications for a four-hour position. If you enjoy cooking, kids, or just would like to help out at MES, check out the posting on our website! Position Information

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.

Link to Posting

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.