LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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.
Gabriella Morando will give a presentation to the Board regarding our online program.
Abigial Vincent, Student representative to the Board will present her report.
Financial Items:
3. Minutes: The President will call for additions or corrections to the August regular and September special meeting.
4. Financial: The Treasurer will present the monthly financial report forAugust 2017.
5. Approve permanent appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018 at the fund level.
6. Accept donation from Therm-O-Disc/Emerson Charitable Trust in the amount of $1,000 for student academic and cultural activities.
7. Accept donation from School Speciality of two Experia USA Aurora LED Projectors for Eastern and Western Elementary valued at $1,378.64 each.
Motion by ______________, seconded by ___________________, to approve items 3-7.
Personnel Items:
Certificated:
8. Maternity Leave: Approve a maternity leave request for Trisha Kist, Western, from approximately November 27, 2017 - January 26, 2018.
9. Resignation: Accept the resignation of:
Emily Santamaria - High School Prom co-advisor for the 2017-2018 school year
Rebecca Bigley - High School Prom co-advisor for the 2017-2018 school year
Rachel Frantz - Junior High Power of the Pen advisor for the 2017-2018 school year
10. Employment: Approve the employment of:
Jennifer Morris - Elementary academic mentor, 3 hours per week
Rachel Frantz - Junior High Power of the Pen advisor
Anne Mutti - Junior High Power of the Pen advisor
Rebecca Bigley - Prom advisor
Jordan Monica - Substitute teacher
Don Snyder - Long term sub, Art, effective September 18 - approximately January 2, 2017, $110.00 per day
11. Salary Adjustment: Approve the salary adjustment for:
Melissa Hassmann - ME +30 to ME +40 (effective 8/23/17)
Grant Weaver - ME +20 to ME +30
Roxanne Drueschler - ME to ME +10
Heather Remy - ME +20 to ME +30 (effective 8/23/17)
Sara Thorburn - MA +10 to MA +20
Classified:
12. Resignation: - Accept the resignation of the following for:
Krystin Kentosh - Western Elementary, sub calling
13. Employment - Approve the recommendation to employ the following:
Delmon Rose - Pre-School bus aide, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, one year contract, effective August 22, 2017
Cindy Shasky - Western, sub calling for 2017-2018 school year
Kyrstin Kentosh - ESL tutor for 2017-2018 school year
Other Business:
14. Administrative Team Contract: Approve the three-year contract with the Administrative team/those in non-union positions effective retroactively to August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2020 per enclosure.
15. Public Records Training: Approve Treasurer Jason Whitesel as the designee on behalf of the Board for the Auditor of State public records training.
16. Substitute Bus Driver Wage: Approve an increase to the substitute bus driver wage to the starting base rate for bus drivers at step 0 as listed in the new contract.
17. Coaching Recommendations: Approve the following coaches for the 2017-2018 school year:
Kevin Morrow - 7th grade boys' basketball
Buck Morton - 8th grade boys' basketball
Gabe Benjamin - Junior High wrestling
Ryan Oliver - Junior High wrestling
Tad Davis - JV boys' basketball
Julie Studer - Freshman girls' basketball
Kayla Heimann - Assistant swim coach
18. Athletic Program Coordinator: Approve Jay Schmidt as the Athletic Department Program Advertising Sales Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year.
19. Athletic Handbook: Approve the 2017-2018 school year
20. In Lieu of Transportation: Approve payment for "In Lieu of Tranportation" for Lexington students attending Discovery School, St. Joseph's Catholic School, Gilead Christian & Foundation Academy.
21. Board Policy Updates: Approve proposed Board policy updates from the Pepple/Waggoner Law firm. These updates reflect recent legistation. Policy 6.09 Student Absences & Excuses; 6.10 Habitual Truancy Interventions Strategies; 6.16 Graduation/Diploma Requirements; 6.21 Code of Student Conduct; 6.35 Administering Medication to Students; 6.49 Diabetes Care; 6.50 CPR & AED Training; 7.04 Promotion, Placement & Retention; 7.07 Academic Prevention/Intervention; 7.16 College Credit Plus; 7.21 Interscholastic Athletics; 7.31 Career Advising; 10.28 Eligibility for Free or Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk; 10.31 Student Meal Charges
Motion by __________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve items 8-21.
22. Adjournment: Motion by ___________________, seconded by ___________________, to adjourn.
