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The Miami Valley School Documents and Letters

This collection features a variety of documents and letters produced by the Miami Valley School and it's predecessor, the Marti School.

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Excerpt of a letter from [Fritz Marti]

Fritz Marti

Excerpt of a letter where Fritz Marti outlines the educational philosophy for preparing the students of The Marti School in reference to the State Board of Education considering proposed Minimum Standards for Ohio High Schools.
Rules and Regulations of The Marti School

The Marti School

List of grooming and dress requirements, general rules, and disciplinary actions for The Marti School.
State of The Miami Valley School Document 1964-1965

The Miami Valley School

This document outlines the precepts of the school, lists the faculty and administration, highlights the need in the area for an independent school, discusses tuition, and more.
Draft of Letter, Walter Truslow to Parents, Trustees, and Faculty

Walter Truslow

Letter from Walter Truslow, Headmaster of The Miami Valley School, to Parents, Trustees, and Faculty regarding the start of the "Headmaster's Bulletin." In this letter Truslow outlines his plan for a biannual bulletin that "will serve as a report of the School's activities and progress."
Report of the Board of Trustees

Nancy W. Hughes

Report on the progress and development regarding the request for classroom space from St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The additional space granted by St. Pauls meant "that the upper school will be able to utilize the facilities vacated by the lower school."
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting March 5, 1963

Ruth C. Mead

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, projected enrollment for the 1963-1964 school year, and more.
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting April 16, 1963

Virginia B. Nevin

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, classroom space, and more.
Summary of Marti School Discussion Meetings

The Marti School

Summary of a series of "small discussion meetings regarding the Marti School" that focused on the future of the school and requirements for the school to remain open.
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting May 14, 1963

Joan W.C. Wood

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to finance, classroom space, standardized testing results, and more.
History of Property Ownership

Virginia Nevin

This document was written to provide pertinent information to The Marti School Board Members about the history of the land ownership and any resulting decisions from the purchase of the property forward.
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting March 7, 1962

Virginia B. Nevin

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing new and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, a lease agreement for the school, and more.
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting December 4, 1962

Joan W.C. Wood

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, tutoring costs, and more.
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting May 1, 1962

Joan W.C. Wood

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, enrollment, and more.
The Marti School Board of Trustees Meeting October 3, 1962

Joan W.C. Wood

Minutes from the Board of Trustees Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, enrollment, and more.
Copy of Letter, 1961 April 12, [E. E. Holt] to Walter Lewis, Jr.

E. E. Holt

Letter from E. E. Holt, Superintendent of Public Instruction to Walter Lewis, Jr., Chairman of the Dayton Private School Foundation. This letter features a report by the State of Ohio Board of Education on the conditions of The Marti School, the size of the library, methods of instruction by the teachers, and more.
The Marti School Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 1960

Joan W.C. Wood

Minutes from the Board Meeting of The Marti School discussing news and the status of a variety of issues related to curriculum, finance, scholarships, and more.
Minutes of Marti School Board of Trustees September 7, 1960

Joan W.C. Wood and Virginia B. Nevin

Minutes from the Board of Trustees of The Marti School discussing status of the school, the addition of two new board members, the arrival of new faculty, and more.
The Marti School Board Meeting Minutes October 7, 1959

Joan W.C. Wood

Minutes from the Board Meeting of The Marti School discussing status of the school, efforts for the new school house, and more.
Letter, 1958 August 7, [Fritz Marti] to Hadley E. Watts

Fritz Marti

Letter from Fritz Marti to Hadley E. Watts, Executive Head, Washington Township Schools. Marti writes to Watts to communicate that he now has a third candidate for the special course in physics. Marti asks about when the course starts and discusses offering a course in Russian in exchange for students from Centerville.
Letter, 1958 June 14, Fritz Marti to Hadley E. Watts

Fritz Marti

Letter from Fritz Marti to Hadley E. Watts, Executive Head, Washington Township Schools. Marti writes to Watts regarding including two students from The Marti School in a "special course in physics" offered at Centerville High School.
Report of Receipts and Expenditures for 1958

The Marti School

The Report of Receipts and Expenditures for 1958 outlines teachers' salaries The Marti School paid for that year, their food purchase, rent, repairs and more. It also lists the total tuition collected that year.
Copy of Letter, 1956 November 21, [Frtiz Marti] to Mrs. Mayne [Ruth D. Mayne)

Fritz Marti

Letter from Fritz Marti to Ruth D. Mayne of the Ohio State Board of Education. In the letter Marti writes that he is "in favor of very high standards for all teachers" and that teachers "ought to rank with doctors, lawyers, and the best among the clergy." Marti also mentions that he has enclosed a copy of his letter to Father Ryan.
Exchange Visitor Program for International Faculty

Fritz Marti

The Exchange-Visitor Program Application outlines the purpose, proposed activities, and arrangements for teachers from other countries to come to The Marti School. The main focus of this exchange program was to acquire "thorough instruction in foreign language" for the students of the school as well as "give foreign teachers an opportunity to work in the United States."
Letter, 1956 April 22, Fritz Marti to Mr. R. M. Garrison

Fritz Marti

Letter from Fritz Marti to R. M. Garrison of the State Department of Education. In this letter Marti asks about requirements for accreditation and other regulations that the school must adhere to when it is moved to Dayton in the summer.
Letter, 1956 April 22, Fritz Marti to Office of Immigration and Naturalization

Fritz Marti

Letter from Fritz Marti explaining the needs of the school for foreign language and music instructors. Marti asks about regulations governing teachers from abroad.