Filed: May 13, 2002


Robert A. Neinast
8617 Ashford Lane
Pickerington, OH  43147

Philomena M. Dane
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
41 S. High Street
Suite 1300 Huntington Center
Columbus, OH 43215

Johnathan  E. Sullivan
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
41 S. High Street
Suite 1300 Huntington Center
Columbus, OH 43215


   RE: 02-3482
   Neinast vs. Bd Trustees Columbus
   District Court No. 01-00443

    The briefing schedule for this appeal is listed below.  The briefs and
joint appendix will be deemed filed on the day of mailing if sent by ordinary
first-class mail or third party commercial carrier.

    The court is aware that you are not an attorney and it will not
hold you to the same standards it requires of them in stating your case.
Enclosed you will find a form to be used to present your case in your own
words as clearly as you can.  Your failure to file a brief or joint appendix
(as applicable) by the established due dates may result in the dismissal of
your case.

                       BRIEFING SCHEDULE


                Appellant's Brief:     Signed original & 6 copies
                                       (See attached Pro Se Brief Form)
                                       Maximum 30 Pages
                                       Due 6/10/02

                 Appellee's Brief:     Signed original & 6 copies
                                       Red Cover
                                       Maximum Length: See Rule 32
                                         for page or type - volume
                                         limitations
                                       Due 7/8/02

          Appellant's Reply Brief:     Signed original & 6 copies
                                       Maximum 15 Pages
                                       Due 7/22/02

                Joint Appendix or:     5 Copies of Joint Appendix or
            Photocopies of Record        4 Copies of Record
                                       Due 7/29/02



    Two copies of your brief and one copy of the joint appendix (as
applicable) are to be served on opposing counsel, pursuant to Fed.  R.  App. P.
25(d).  A certificate of service must accompany the submission of any document
to this court.

    If you have any questions about these instructions, you should contact
the case manager at the number listed above.

                                                      (Ms.) Nancy Barnes
                                                      Case Manager


Enclosure: Pro Se Brief Form