LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 17, 2011
     7:00 p.m.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order: The President will call the meeting to order.

2. Communications/Visitors:   The President will recognize any visitors to the meeting and
   present any communications.
 
 Kaitlyn Swartzmiller, Student representative to the Board will present her report

                  State Representative Margaret Ruhl recognizing the district for
                       its Excellent rating on the 2010-2011 State Report Card

Financial Items:
3. Minutes:  The President will call for additions or corrections to the August regular meeting.

4. Financial:  The Treasurer will present the monthly financial report for August 2011.

5. Treasurer requests Board of Education approval of Five Year Financial Forecast for submission
        to the Ohio Department of Education by October 31, 2011.

6. Treasurer requests approval of Tax Anticipation Note Loan with Richland Bank. The maximum amount
   that may be borrowed is $1,950,000 and the maximum interest amount is 2.90% tax free. The loan must
   be paid in full by June 30. 2012.  The money will only be borrowed if the district's cash flow situation
   requires the short term revenue."

       Motion by __________________, seconded by_________________, to approve items 3 - 6.

7. Executive Session:  Motion by ____________________, seconded by ________________,
   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.

        The Board entered into executive session at _________.
        The Board returned to open session at ___________.

Personnel Items:
   Certificated:
8. Resignation:  Accept the resignation of Allison Schuster as MFE chairperson at the Jr. High for the
   2011-2012 school year.

9. Salary Adjustment:  Approve the following salary adjustments:
  Tracy Montgomery - BA  to BA + 10
  Ryan Knuckles  - BS to BS + 10

   
10. Employment:  Approve the employment of the following for the 2011-2012 school year:
   Tracy Montgomery - High School English teacher, effective
       September 28, 2011
          
          Jennifer Cavalier - MFE chairperson, Junior High
    
11. Continuing Contract:  Approve the recommendation for a continuing contract for Bill Ellsworth, elementary guidance counselor.
          
  
 Motion by __________________, seconded by_________________, to approve personnel items 8 - 11.

Other Business:
12.   Coaching Contracts:  Approve the following coaching recommendations:
   Brian Lesch  - Boys’ basketball volunteer assistant coach

13.   Recommend the Board approve the enclosed Board of Education policy regarding the search/interview of students, effective immediately.
   
14.   Tuition Student: Approve the following tuition student for the 2011-2012 school year: 
  Julia Maxwell  - Continuing, grade 11 

15.   Substitute List:  Approve the Lexington substitute lists & the complete substitute lists` dated 9/30/11
        as presented  by MOESC.

16.   Ratify the enclosed agreements between the LTA & LSA.
        Motion by __________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve item 12-16.

 Discussion Items:  
 1. The enclosed request for a permanent easement to the school property.
        2. School levy campaign.

            
17.   Adjournment:  Motion by ________________, seconded by _________________, to adjourn.