LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
June 27, 2013
7:00 P.M.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 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. & Mrs. Ron Sautter addressed the Board about the vacancy in the varsity swim coach’s position.
They feel Brock Spurling would make a good coach for that position.
The Board agreed that a good individual is needed for that position.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
37-13 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the May regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for May 2013 was presented.
3. Approved final appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013.
4. Approved temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 set at 25% of FY 13 actual expenditures.
5. Approved $32,000 advance from 001 0000 General Fund to 006 0000 Food Service Fund to alleviate deficit fund balance.
6. Approved $6,948.00 advance from 001 000 General Fund to 599 9013 National School Lunch Expansion Grant Fund.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
MID-OHIO PRE-SCHOOL
The Board tabled the approval to pay $101,367.31 invoice to Mid-Ohio ESC for preschool costs (portion of total cost of $159,167.31).
PERSONNEL
38-13 Motion by Mr. Heck seconded by Mr. Blackstone, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified
Salary Adjustment: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Ryan Knuckles - BS + 10 to BS + 20
Rachel Smith - ME + 10 to ME + 20
Allison Schuster - ME to ME + 10
Resignation: Approved the resignations of:
Kelly Kapucinski - 6th grade, Eastern Elementary, effective end of 2012-2013 school year
Melisa Watters - 3rd grade, Western Elementary & head swim coach, effective end of 12-13 contract year
Employment: Approved the employment of the following for the 2013-2014 school year:
Michelle Newmeyer - High school yearbook advisor
Michael Schwechheimer - Grade 4, Central Elementary, one year contract, step 0, effective August 27, 2013
Valerie Fraizer - Junior High Art, one year contract, step 0, effective August 27, 2013
Kristen Jones - Intervention Specialist, 6th grade, Eastern Elementary, one year contract, step 5, effective
August 27, 2013
Janelle Wyant - Grade 6, Eastern Elementary, one year contract, step 6, effective August 27, 2013
Jessica Duffey - Grade 5, Eastern Elementary (pending resignation of current employee), one year contract, step 0,
effective August 27, 2013
Summer school teachers July 29 – August 15, 2013, with a stipend of $1,200.00
Missy Betscher April Ford
Amy Richwine Edwina Finley
Annette Rush Amy Stewart
Stephanie Saurers Michelle Smith
Chris Berger Cheryl Longnecker
Lynn Waterer Kayla Heimann
Ashley Vellucci Alisha Olivieri
Michael Schwechheimer
Deb Ray - Summer school computer lab
Joann Maxey - Summer school substitute
Carla Jones - Summer school substitute
Bri Sherer - Summer school substitute
Lindsey Them - Summer school substitute
Kathy Weidig - Summer school director
Diane Schmidt - Summer tutor, Ohio School for the Deaf student, $20.00 per hour, 2.5 hours per week, for a total
of 40 – 50 hours
Molly Morton - Marching band co-assistant director
Randy Heidlebaugh - Marching band co-assistant director
Resident Educators: Approved the payment of $350.00 to the following teachers for mentoring new teachers during the 2012-2013 school year:
Sally Giefer - mentored Whitney Farrar
Kellie Ritchey - mentored Jessica Kunz
Amy Ferguson - mentored David Hines
Jen Dewald - mentored Marissa Lunt
Steve Domka - mentored Molly Morton
Mary Haas - mentored Ashley Roberts
Rachel Smith - mentored Lindsey Grove
Crystal Kell - mentored Christina Rose
Continuing Contract: Approved the recommendation for a continuing contract for April Ford, grade 4, Eastern Elementary.
Classified:
Retirement: Accepted the retirement of the following personnel:
Susan Coyle - Educational aide, Western Elementary, effective end of 2012-2013 school year
Jim Rhea - Transportation Department, effective July 1, 2013 R
Resignations: Accepted the resignation of Pam Hertzler, Educational Aide, Junior High, effective at the start of her new position.
Employment: Approved the recommendation to employ the following:
Pam Hertzler - Secretary, Junior High Guidance, 10 months, effective August 14, 2013, one year contract
Sheridan Hanson - Color Guard advisor for the 2013-2014 school year, step 0
Connie Pritchard - Educational aide, Western Elementary, one year contract, effective August 27, 2013
Coaching Resignations: Accepted the resignation of the following coaches:
Roxanne Drueschler - Co-Varsity/JV girls’ soccer
Pam Coones - Co-Varsity/JV girls’ soccer
Dan Wittmer - Head boys’ track
Jeff Strickler - Varsity baseball
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaching recommendations:
Roxanne Drueschler - Varsity girls’ soccer
Scott Potter - JV boys’ soccer
Austin javurek - JV boys’ cross country
Andrew Heath - Junior High football
Mike Hamman - Junior High football
Kevin Morrow - Head varsity baseball
Tuition Students: Approved the following tuition student for the 2013-2014 school year:
Samuel Taylor - New, grade 8
Handbooks: Approved the student handbooks for High School, Junior High, Eastern, Central and Western Elementary for the 2013-2014 school year.
Approved the resolution with Bricker & Eckler, LLP.
Approved the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
Approved the updated Board policies.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney -------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
MID-OHIO CONTRACT
The Board tabled the recommendation for the renewal of the contract with MOESC for the 2013-2014 school year.
Boys from Scout Troop 131 introduced themselves. They were in attendance as part of their Citizenship Merit Badge.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
39-13 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner 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. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:50 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:13 p.m.
Discussion
The Board discussed options for a maintenance building and athletic storage area.
The Board discussed the levy up for renewal in calendar year 2014 and opportunities for communication with residents regarding the levy and future new facilities.
The Board discussed technology needs for on-line testing.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2013 (no July meeting unless needed).
ADJOURNMENT
40-13 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to adjourn. 8:57 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
