LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
October 21, 2020
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Board of Education Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Keith Stoner, Dr. Martin Gottsdchling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Rob Schuster ----4
Absent: Mr. Robert Whitney---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Student Representative, Sydnee Detlef provided an update regarding various activities throughout the District, including the following:
Student Representative Report
Student Representative, Sydnee Detlef provided an update regarding various activities throughout the District, including the following:
Athletics
1. Girls' Soccer - Beginning their 1st round of tournaments this Saturday at Clear Fork at 3:00;
2. Boys' Soccer - Defeated Clyde 13-0 and advanced to the Sectional finals Thursday, October 22nd vs Mansfield Senior;
3. Boys' Golf - Placed 6th at Districts;
4. Girls' Golf - Placed 4th at Districts and Amanda R. will compete at State this weekend;
5. Girls' Tennis - Gracie P goes to State this Friday, October 23rd;
6. Football - Home game vs Galion this Friday, October 23rd;
7. Cross Country - Girls' Cross Country finished 1st and Boys' Cross Country finished 2nd at OCC's. Both teams will be competing in the District Championships this Saturday, October 24th.
Student Life and Academics
1. The end of the grading period is November 11th;
2. National Honor Society - Inducted 63 new members and are currently collectin candy for a physically distanced "Trunk or Treat" for the community which is being hosted at Resurrection Parish. NHS also partnered with the Junior High to perform a tutoring program where NHS students are matched with Junior High student who need extra help in certain classes;
3. Leo Club - Officers met and have decided to do all virtual meetings this year. Leo Club is currently communicating with administration regarding a project they's like to start for our District. Leo Club has alsobeen contacted by Crossroads Church asking if we can help again this year with their present drive. Much of this year's benevolence will be within the District;
4. Chess Club - Meet every Friday after school until 3:30. Attendance has been ranging between 8-10 students. During meetings, Chess Club plays games, solves chess puzzles, and occasionally discusses some chess theory;
5. Key Club - Key Club is collecting registration forms for new and renewal memberships. An officer meeting is scheduled for this week and the first club meeting will be next week. Key Club currently has 32 members signed up.
6. Bio Club - Bio Club had a guided tour of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in early October and plans to schedule November and December club activities later this month;
7. Nintendo Switch Club - Meets on Wednesdays from 2:45 - 3:45 in the library and currently has 10 active members with an expected increase after marching band season ends. The current Club President is Brandon S., and Vice President is Cooper C.;
8. Journalism Club - The Journalism Club had their first meeting to discuss topics for the first six issues this year;
9. Youth in Government - The Youth in Government was given the go-ahead to plan for next Spring's conference;
Mr. Stoner welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
A number of visitors asked to be recognized to address the Board. Visitors shared their concern over the current protocols being directed by the County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health based on CDC guidelines. Many concerns were expressed over the lasting negative impact on quarantining healthy students based on contact tracing when another student returns a positive COVID test. Other concerns expressed included isolation of students, inability to see faces of teachers, impacts of students being unable to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities while healthy, and the lasting negative impacts on students. Additionally, the option of temporarily going remote or self-isolating was brought up to avoid the risk of contact tracing. The Board expressed support for those in attendance regarding their concerns and detailed steps that have been taken to get further clarity from health agencies regarding protocols being followed. The Board also shared some of their communciations with legal counsel and the needs to ensure compliance with directives and guidance from the CDC, ODH, and Richland County Health Department.
Presentation from TDA and Shook Construction
Scott Allman from TDA (ThenDesignArchitects) and Andy Lowther from Shook Construction provided the Board with an update on the facilities project. As part of this update, the Board was shown a 3D fly over of the external space of the current design of the 7-12 building. This included updates ot the entrances of the high school, junior high and central office as well as lettering and logo updates along the large external spaces of the performing arts center. The updates to the design also included brick color changes as well as pattern updates. The Board was also provided with an update on the current status of the construction for the early site package that is ongoing. The Board also discussed opportunities to incorporate certain pieces and aspects of our current buildings into the new building.
Financial Items:
55-20 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following finanacial items:
1. The minutes from the September regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for September 2020 was presented.
3. Accepted a donation from Therm-O-Disc/Emerson Charitable Trust in the amount of $1,000.00 for student academic and cultural activities.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr.Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, --------4
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney-----------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion Adopted.
PERSONNEL
56-20 Motion by Mr. Schuster seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Maternity Leave: Approve the maternity leave request for Rachel Carroll from approximately late November, 2020 through approximately early March 2021.
Resignation: Accepted Tina Parr's resignation as Central's ETR chairperson, effective end of December 2020.
Employment: Approved the employment of the following :
Shannon Nicol - Substitute teacher, effective September 18, 2020
Cheryl Longnecker - Central, ETR chairperson, effective January 2021
Classified:
Resignation: Accepted the resignation of Justin Smith, Head Mechanic Transportation Department, effective October 20, 2020.
Employment: Approved the following for employment pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
Samantha Nelson - Substitute educational aide, effective October 13, 2020
OTHER BUSINESS:
Assistant to the Treasurer: Approved the employment of Erika Kovinchick for the position of Assistant to the Treasurer, effective November 2, 2020, contract for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
Athletic Program Coordinator: Approved Jay Schmidt for the Athletic Program Coordinator for 2020-2021.
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following recommendations for winter coaches:
Scott Hamilton - Varsity boys’ basketball
Tad Davis - JV boys’ basketball
Kevin Morrow - Freshman boys’ basketball
Jay Guth - Volunteer boys’ basketball
Mason Willeke - Volunteer boys’ basketball
Buck Morton - 8th grade boys’ basketball
Derrick Shelenberger - 7th grade boys’ basketball
Jessica Brokaw - Varsity girls’ basketball
Heidi Roush - JV girls’ basketball
Grant Weaver - Freshman girls’ basketball (pending the ability to have a team)
Jay Schmidt - 7th grade girls’ basketball
Kevin Young - 8th grade girls’ basketball
Brock Spurling - Varsity swim; Junior High volunteer swim
Rob Roth - Assistant High School swim – diving
Pat Cannon - Assistant High School swim; Junior High volunteer assistant swim
Janelle Wyant - Volunteer assistant swim
Melisa Watters - Junior High swim
Libby Nickoli - Junior High swim
Jeff Meyer - Varsity wrestling
Nate Temple - JV wrestling
Dave Smith - Volunteer assistant wrestling
Seth Cole - Volunteer assistant wresting
John Watkins - Junior High wrestling
Jonathan Watkins - Junior High wrestling
Mike Mampieri - Volunteer Junior High wrestling (pending successful completion of coaching requirements)
Roger Long - Varsity bowling
Jason Whitesel - Volunteer assistant bowling
Jeff Stehle - Volunteer assistant bowling
Emily Patterson - Weight/Strength (November – January)
Allison Williams - Winter Guard
Keirsten Proulx - Volunteer gymnastics
Tuition Students: Approved Emily Gammell, grade 12, as a tuition student, tuition waived per Board policy regarding parent moving out of the district during student's senior year.
Substitute List: - Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated 09/16/2020 as presented by MOESC.
Substitute Pay Schedule: - Approved the substitute pay schedule for 2020-2021 as listed:
Substitute Teacher - $80.00 per day
Long Term Substitute Teacher - $110.00 per day
Substitute Aide - $10.50 per hour
Substitute Bus Driver - $15.921 per hour
Substitute Custodian - $13.00 per hour
Substitute Mechanic - $14.50 per hour
Substitute Cafeteria Worker - Minimum Wage
Academic Mentor - $20.00 per hour
Bus Washer - $9.00 per hour
Class Coverage - BS Step 0 per diem class period rate
Summer Help - $9.00 per hour
Athletic Office Assistant - $15.00 per hour
Lexington One-to-One Device Policy: Approved the One-to-One Device Policy.
Board Policy: Approved Neola Policy: 5513 - Care of School Policy.
Richland County Subgrant Agreement: - Approved the Subgrant Agreement with Richland County Board of Commissioners for Mobile Hot Spots.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts ----4
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
District Back to School Plan - Mr. Secrist shared recommended changes to the District Back to School Plan to provide more flexibility with the State color coded map system and phases. The proposed changes will allow District administration the ability to more effectively make decisions regarding the Back to School Plan based on factores within the schools.
DISTRICT BACK TO SCHOOL PLAN
57-20 Motion by, Dr. Gottschilling, seconded by Mr. Schuster, to approve the revised District Back to School Plan.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts ----4
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
58-20 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Schuster, 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. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts ----4
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 9:30 p.m.
Returned to regular sesson: 9:55 p.m.
Discussion:
Remote Learning - Mr. Secrist discussed with the Board potential future contingencies regarding remote learning should the need arise, based on potential cases, contact tracing, and other factors. The situation will continue to be monitored and any necessary modifications will be made through continued consultation and collaboration with building principals.
ADJOURNMENT
59-20 Motion by Dr. Gottschling, seconded by Mr. Schuster, to adjourn. 10:09 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts ----4
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
Certificate Section 5705.412, Ohio Revised Code
It is hereby certified that the Lexington Local School District Board of Education, Richland County, Ohio, has sufficient funds to meet the contract agreement, obligation, payment or expenditure for the above, and has in effect for the remainder of the fiscal year and succeeding fiscal year the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide operating revenues necessary to enable the district to operate an adequate educational program on all days set forth in its adopted school calendar for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in the succeeding fiscal year equal to the number of days instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
Superintendent ____________________________
