LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
February 22, 2012
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Loren Blackstone, Mr. Jeff Heck, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mrs. Karen Wilson, Mr. Robert Whitney -------------------------------5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITION
Kaitlyn Swartzmiller, Student representative to the Board was unable to attend meeting, Mr. Whitney read report.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
16-12 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the January 9, January 16 & January 25 meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for January 2012 was presented.
3. The Treasurer requested approval of updated appropriations for FY 12.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney----5 Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
17-12 Motion by Mr. Blackstone seconded by Mrs. Wilson, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified
Retirement: Accepted the retirement of Cindy Heidlebaugh, Eastern Elementary, effective June 1, 2012.
Resignation: Accepted the resignation of the following personnel:
Elaine Clapper - High School art teacher, effective August 23, 2012
Amy Saunders - Western Elementary, effective March 9, 2012
B.J. Payne - Jr. High PE, effective February 29, 2012
Maternity Leave: Approved maternity leave for:
Brittany Siringer - Approximately March 15, 2012 through approximately May 21, 2012
Jennifer Dewald - Approximately March 10, 2012 through end of 2011-2012 school year
Julie Lamp - 2012-2013 school year
Employment: Approved the employment of the following personnel:
Aaron Brokaw - Long-term sub for Brittany Siringer, Jr. High, $100.00 per day
Mary Ann Kindred - Long-term sub for Jennifer Dewald, Jr. High, $100.00 per day
Tyson Porter - Long-term sub for PE, effective February 29, $100.00
Lindsey Kentosh - Long-term sub, Western Elementary, effective March 1 thru May 31, 2012, $100.00 per day
Junior High OAA tutors from 1-9-12 thru 4-9-12 @ $20.00 per hour
Peggy Cohen – 7th grade Math
Ken Kreis – 8th grade Math
Teresa Weaver – 8th grade Science
Tommie Roseberry – 7th & 8th grade Reading
Western Elementary – OAA tutor, 4.5 hours per day, from 2-6-12 thru 4-19-12 @ $20.00 per hour
April Ford
Teresa Weaver
Jean Griebling
Classified:
Retirement: Accept the retirement request of Karen Stiteler, Transportation Department, effective February 29, 2012.
Employment: Approve the employment of:
Lynn Sherman - First Cook, High School, effective February 21, 2012
Cecil Potter - Transportation, 4-hour driver, effective February 29, 2012 for remainder of school yr.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney----5 Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
18-12 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Blackstone to approve the following items:
Tuition Student: Approve the following tuition student for the 2011-2012 school year: Chloe Buchanan - New, effective January 3, 2012
Board Meeting Date Change: Approved the recommendation to change the Board meeting date to the Wednesday after the third Monday of each month.
School Calendar: Approved the school calendar for 2012-2013.
Substitute List: Approve the Lexington substitute list & the complete substitute list dated 1/24/12 and 2/15/12 as presented by MOESC.
Student Summer Employment: Permission to employ four (4) summer maintenance employees and two (2) summer employees for help in the technology department.
Committee Appointments: Tabled until March meeting.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -------5 Nay: None --------------------------------------------------------------------0 Motion adopted.
OSBA MEMBERSHIP
19-12 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to continue OSBA Membership for 2012.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney---------5 Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------0 Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
20-12 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Blackstone to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing and negotiations.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney------5 Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------0 Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:47 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:34 p.m.
Superintendent said next meeting athletic field proposal may be presented from Front & Center Turf.
ADJOURNMENT
21-12 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck to adjourn 8:38 p.m. Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
