LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

Monday, December 13, 2010

7:00 p.m.

The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m.

on Monday, December 13, 2010. 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 / RECOGNITIONS

The Board recognized the Lady Lex Tennis Team for winning the State

Championship. Members of the team include:

Courtney Ahmed Courtney Earnest

Erika Witchey Alisha Angle

Nicole Dragos Cassie Dickerson

Elise Betscher Emilee Wong

Mr. Harris presented each team member with a medallion to recognize their

exceptional achievement. Coaches Ron Schaub and Rob Michaels were also

commended for their hard work and successful coaching experiences.

State Representative Margaret Ann Ruhl presented proclamations to Central

Elementary, Western Elementary, Eastern Elementary and the High School for

earning an Excellent rating for the 2009-2010 school year. Mrs. Dinkel, Mrs.

Ruihley, Mr. Daup and Mr. Goode were on hand to accept copies of the

proclamation on behalf of their students and staffs.

Abby Kuhn – student advisor presented her report.

FINANCIAL ITEMS

61-10 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve the following financial

items:

1. The minutes from the November regular meeting.

2. The monthly financial report for November 2010 was presented.

Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney-----5

Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0

Motion adopted.

PERSONNEL

62-10 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel

items:

Certified:

Salary Adjustment: Approved the following salary adjustments:

Joni Hassmann - MS + 30 to MS + 40

Jeanna Godby - BS + 20 to ME (effective November 15, 2010)

April Ford - BS + 20 to MA

Cindy Medwid - MA to MA + 10

Maternity Leave: Accepted the maternity leave of:

Tommie Roseberry - Jr. High, approximately April 15, 2011 –

January 1, 2012

Jessica Bright - Central Elementary, November 29, 2010 through

January 31, 2011

Danielle Thompson - Central Elementary, for 8 weeks, beginning

Approximately January 27, 2011

Employment: Approve the employment of:

Mary Ann Kindred - Long-tem sub, Jr. High, effective approximately

April 18, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011

LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

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school year, $100.00 per day

Henrietta Sazdanoff - Long-term sub, Central Elementary, November 29,

2010 through January 31, 2011, $100.00 per day

Linda Gooden - Long-term sub, Central Elementary, beginning

approximately January 27, 2011, $100.00 per day

for 8 weeks

CLASSIFIED:

Employment: Approve the employment of the following:

Pam Wisenbarger - Transportation bus aide, effective 11/22/10, step 0,

contract for remainder of 2010-2011 school year

Clark Hertzler - Sub custodian, effective 11/22/10

Steve Arnold - Custodian, Central Elementary, effective December 7,

2010, step 0, contract for remainder of 2010-2011

school year

The following tutors, three (3) hours per day, $18.00 per hour:

Amy Cleland - Western Elementary, effective November 15, 2010

through April 29, 2011

Lori Switzer - Western Elementary, effective January 3, 2011

through April 29, 2011

Pam Savage - Central Elementary, effective November 8, 2010

through April 29, 2011

Diana Wilkinson - Central Elementary, effective November 8, 2010

through April 29, 2011

Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5

Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0

Motion adopted.

OTHER BUSINESS

63-10 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded Mr. Stoner to approve the following:

Substitute Lists: Approve the Lexington substitute list and the complete substitute list

dated 11/24/10 as presented by MOESC.

2011 Board Meetings: Set date and time for the Organizational Regular January 2011

Board of Education meetings as January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Recommend the Board of Education increase the following substitutes hourly rate due

to the January 1, 2011 increase in the State of Ohio Minimum Wage:

Substitute Cafeteria Worker $7.40 hour

Substitute Office Aide – Transportation $7.40 hour

Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney -------5

Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---0

Motion adopted.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

64-10 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Heck to enter into executive session to consider

the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation

of charges or complaints against a public employee, or official, or 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.

Time entered: 7:34 p.m.

Returned to regular session: 9:20 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

65-10 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck to adjourn. 9:42 p.m.

LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Monday, December 13, 2010

7:00 p.m.

Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney---------5

Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------0

Motion adopted.

Treasurer_________________________________

President__________________________________