LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
February 20, 2013
7:00 P.M.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. 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
Mr. Whitney shared several publications with the rest of the Board.
Kate Cropp, Student Representative was competing in the State swimming meet and was unable to attend.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
14-13 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Heck to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the January organizational & regular meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for January 2013 was presented.
3. Accepted the following grants and donations:
$600 grant from the Richland County Foundation Connections Fund for Central Pride Days
$100 donation from Bob Lessick to the Junior High student activities
4. Approved the contract with NCOCC for 2013-14 Internet Service, cost $64,423.60
5. Approved additional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013:
019 9201 Richland County Foundation Grant – Central $600.00
019 9103 Wal-Mart Character Ed Grant – Eastern $500.00
200 9114 High School Student Council $2,000
200 9116 Chess Club $100.00 300 9115
Jazz Band $1,000.00 506 9013
Race to the Top Grant $21,594.83
516 9013 IDEA-B Grant $30,173.64
572 9013 Title I Grant $20,121.72
590 9013 Title II-A Grant $4,254.39
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney----5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
15-13 Motion by Mr. Stoner seconded by Mr. Blackstone, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified
Salary Adjustment: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Julie Detlef - MA + 10 to MA + 20
Michelle Rastetter - MA to MA + 10
Katie Guy - ME to ME + 10
Kayla Heimann - BS + 10 to BS + 20
Retirement: Approved the retirement of the following personnel:
Judy Border - Jr. High Science effective May 31, 2013, eligible for $250.00 stipend for notification by January 31, 2013
Michelle Lillo - Eastern, grade 5, effective end of 2012-2013 school year, eligible for $250.00 stipend for notification by January 31, 2013
Barb Durchik - Eastern, grade 5, effective end of 2012-2013 school year, eligible for $250.00 stipend for notification by January 31, 2013
Shelley Barber - Eastern, Intervention Specialist, effective end of 2012-2013 school year, eligible for $250.00 stipend for notification by January 31, 2013
Lori Gottfried - Technology Director, effective May 31, 2013
Resignation: Approved the resignation of:
Dave Roberts - Western Elementary Principal, effective July 31, 2013 (with regrets and thanks to Dave for all his years of service)
Bill Ellsworth - District 504 Coordinator, 2013-2014 school year
Employment: Approved the employment of the following personnel:
Pam Coones - High School OGT tutor from February 8, 2013 - March 8, 2013
Judith Barasch - Tutor, Ohio School for Deaf, effective January 29, 2013 through July 30, 2013, $20.00 per hour
Joe Roberts - Athletic/Activities Director, effective August 1, 2013; 2 year, 221 day contract
Classified:
Retirement: Accepted the retirement of:
Tim Bridgeman - Transportation, effective February 28, 2013
Greg Montanya - Jr. High Custodian, effective February 1, 2013
Employment: Approve the employment of the following pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
Rhonda Miller - Transportation, sub bus driver
Buddy Essick - Sub custodian, effective February 6, 2013
Al Feaver - Sub custodian
OTHER BUSINESS
Coaching Resignations: Approved the resignation of the following coaches:
Jay Porter - Boys’ freshmen soccer
Buck Morton - Head boys’ soccer
John Watkins - Freshmen boys’ baseball, effective February 8, 2013
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following recommendations for spring coaches:
Scott Hamilton - Junior High track
Austin Javurek - Junior High track
Jay Schmidt - Junior High track
Anne Petrie - Junior High track
Approved an in-service growth credit payment of 4% of the base salary, per the negotiated agreement, to Eastern Elementary teachers Michelle Lillo, Sarah Freundlich, Michelle Armstrong and Kayla Heimann for the successful completion of their project to develop a 5th grade Sun(shine) unit designed to assist 5th grade students in learning the core curriculum learning objectives pertaining to the sun. The unit is also used in conjunction with the 1st grade units that introduce the concept of the sun and how it affects the earth. The culmination of the unit is 5th grade students to share what they've learned through the Sun(shine) unit with the 1st grade students.
School Calendar: Approved the school calendar for 2013-2014.
Field Trips: Approved two field trips for Mid-Ohio Pre-School on May 16, 2013. Two hour trip for the AM class and a two hour trip for the PM class at the rate of $17.00 per hour.
Approved the purchase of one (1) special needs bus from Cardinal Bus Sales. Purchase price includes trade-in and extended engine warranty, $94,646.00 (IDEA/B grant funds).
Tuition Students: Approved the tuition students for the 2013-2014 school year:
Erin Ball - New, high school junior, per contract following parent employed by district
Chase Nelson - New, kindergarten, per contract following step-parent employed by district
Adopted the following Board policy revisions:
Evaluation of Administrators
Academic Acceleration
Initial Admission of Students
Graduation/Diploma requirements
Administration of Student Records
Transportation of Students in Board Owned Vehicles
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum Guides & Courses of Study
Promotion Placement & Retention
Remediation/Intervention
Diagnostic Assessments
Academic Prevention/Intervention Services
Special Accommodation for Students & Testing
Computer Network & Internet Acceptable Use Policy & Agreement
Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
Student Summer Employment: Granted permission to employee four (4) summer maintenance employees and two (2) summer employees for help in the technology department.
Substitute List: Approve the Lexington substitute list & the complete substitute lists dated 1/18/13, 2/1/13 and 2/15/13 as presented by MOESC.
Tutor List: Approved the revised tutor list provided by MOESC dated 1/31/13.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney -------5
Nay: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. Mr. Ziegelhofer presented a proposal from Front & Center Turf for the Board’s reviews. The proposal is the same as last year and includes maintenance of the varsity football and soccer fields for 2013. The Board can take action at its next meeting.
2. The Treasurer presented the annual membership dues to the Ohio School Boards Association for 2013. Dues total $5,247.00 and publications cost extra. The Board can consider membership at a later meeting.
3. Mr. Ziegelhofer updated the Board on the requirements of the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee specifically the requirement for K-3 teachers to obtain a reading endorsement or a Master’s degree in literacy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
16-13 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck 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: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:50 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:25 p.m.
CURRICULUM DIRECTORS
17-13 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Blackstone to employ Joy Bowman and Tucker Bacquet as Directors of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments for grades K-6 and 7-12 respectively, effective June 30, 2013, at their current respective salaries, on a two (2) year, 183 day contract with twenty (20) days extended time (10 days after school is out and 10 days before school begins) at their respective current daily rates.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
18-13 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck to adjourn. 8:29 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
