Recognition & Awards
Junior High Athletics featured special recognitions for standout track and field athletes:
Lilah Cosgrove: ECC Champion in both the long jump and 200m hurdles; placed 21st at the state meet.
4x400 Relay Team (Camden Barbro, Liam Kegley, Luke Morgan, Logan Wiesner): State Champions with a record-setting time of 3:41.7—the first athletic state title in Milford Junior High School history.
Misty Goetz, Junior High Principal, was named the OASSA Zone 2 Middle School Principal of the Year and is a finalist for the Ohio Middle School Principal of the Year. She was also recognized during the meeting’s Mission Moment.
Personnel & Administrative Updates
The Board of Education approved the hiring of two new Assistant Principals at Milford High School:
John Mason – Assistant Principal for Grade 10
Joseph Solis – Assistant Principal for Grade 11
Kindergarten Tuition Update
The Milford Board of Education confirmed that tuition for the 2025–2026 school year will remain at $5,000, with the transition to tuition-free All-Day Kindergarten postponed pending the outcome of the state performance audit and final state budget.
In response to community feedback regarding affordability, the Board has asked district leadership to develop a Kindergarten Flex Payment Program.
This program will allow families to apply for a modified monthly payment plan that better aligns with their household budget.
While this option will not reduce the total cost of tuition, it is intended to provide families with greater flexibility and financial stability.
Treasurer Update & Moody’s Credit Rating
Local and state revenues have increased, while expenditures on purchased services and other areas have decreased, resulting in overall cost savings.
Appropriations have been amended to ensure expenditures are aligned with total revenue,
Funds have been transferred from the General Fund primarily to cover state and federal grants, as required by law.
Year-to-date, the district has earned over $5 million in interest, distributed across various accounts.
As of May 31, 2025, the district holds a $4 million fund balance, a substantial improvement from the previously projected $3.5 million deficit.
In addition, Milford Schools retained a Moody’s credit rating of Aa2—classified as high quality—with only 30 Ohio districts rated higher. This independent validation of fiscal responsibility will result in an estimated $1.7 million in taxpayer savings through bond refinancing and lower interest rates.
Policy Changes
First Readings Introduced:
JECE – Student Withdrawal From School
JED – Student Absences and Excuses
JEDA – Truancy
Approved (Waived First Reading):
IGBLA – Promoting Parental Involvement
Rescinded:
JEDR, as part of routine policy updates.
Curriculum Highlights
English Learner outcomes exceeded goals:
Of the 75 students assessed, 73% of returning students showed measurable growth.
Milford Middle School Construction Update
Progress continues for an August 1 temporary occupancy, including gym floor installation, courtyard completion, media center setup, and external signage.
Demolition of the old Junior High begins imminently, with final fiber network rerouting underway.