LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
May 21, 2014
8:15 PM
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. 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. Sue Weirich, Mr. Robert Whitney ----5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Student Representative Morgan Gongwer gave a report to the Board on student activities that included spring concerts, awards ceremony, job shadowing, Great Gatsby party, final exams, graduation activities, athletic awards, regional track meet, and summer gym.
Mr. Whitney thanked Morgan for serving as Student Representative and acknowledged her accomplishments at Lexington Schools.
High School Principal, Jeremy Secrist, introduced Joel Nirmalnath who will serve as Student Representative for 2014-2015.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
40-14 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Weirich to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the April regular meeting and the May 12th, May 13th and
May 19th special meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for April 2014 was presented.
3. The updated 5-year financial forecast was approved.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney-------5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
41-14 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Resignation: Approved the resignation of the following:
Beckie Vargo - High School math, effective May 23, 2014
Diane Eifrid - Junior High Yearbook, 2014-2014 school year
Eric Turlo - High School MFE chairperson, 2014-2015 school year
Leave of Absence: Approved a one year leave of absence for Michelle Armstrong, 5th grade, Eastern Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year.
Salary Adjustments: Approved the salary adjustments for the following:
Kayla Heimann - BS + 20 to ME
Annette Rush - BS + 20 to MA
Jane Goodall - BS + 10 to BS + 20
Employment: Approved the employment of Brent Rastetter as Junior High Athletic Director for the 2014-2015 school year.
Resident Educators: Approved the payment of $350.00 to the following teachers for mentoring new teachers during the 2013-2014 school year:
April Ford – mentored Jessica Duffey
Katie Guy – mentored Danielle Merritt
Edwina Brownell – mentored Michael Schwechheimer
Mary Ann Hallabrin – mentored Stephanie Wilson
Mary Haas – mentored Valerie Fraizer
Classified
Resignation: Accepted the resignation of Mr. Rick Boyd, custodian, effective May 21, 2014.
Approved the employment recommendation of Jason Whitesel as Treasurer of the Lexington School District, effective upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
Other Business:
Class of 2014: Approved the graduating class of 2014, as presented by principal Jeremy Secrist, pending successful completion of graduation requirements.
Diplomas: Approved Doug Swain, as selected by the senior class, to pass out diplomas at graduation.
Tuition Student: Approved the following tuition student for the 2014-2015 school year:
Chloe Buchanan - Continuing, grade 12
Coaching Recommendations: Accepted the following coaching recommendations for 2014-2015:
Gary Hinton - Assistant football
Tim Scheid - Assistant football
Jeff Strickler - Assistant football
Ted Mutti - Assistant football
John Leskovich - Assistant football
Andrew Heath - Freshman football
Ryan Zahn - Varsity boys’ golf
Troy Eichler - JV boys’ golf
Mike Kathrein - Varsity girls’ golf
Kevin Morrow - JV girls’ golf
Peter Them - Varsity boys’ soccer
Scott Potter - JV boys’ soccer
David Hines - Freshman boys’ soccer
Roxanne Drueschler - Varsity girls’ soccer
Nancy Shramko - JV girls’ soccer
Ron Schaub - Varsity girls’ tennis
Denise Benson - Varsity cross country
Anne Petrie - JV girls’ cross country
Austin Javurek - JV boys’ cross country
Bobbi Weaver - Varsity volleyball
Tiffany Perry - JV volleyball
Scott Hamilton - Varsity boys’ basketball
Mike Kathrein - JV boys’ basketball
Nate Lautzenheiser - JV girls’ basketball
Brock Spurling - Varsity swim
Rob Roth - Assistant swim (diving)
Whitney Farrar - Assistant swim (swimming)
Brent Rastetter - Varsity wrestling
Roger Long - Varsity bowling
Mike Hamman - 8th grade football
Dave Kaple - 8th grade football
Paul Conry - 7th grade football
Ralph Baker - Jr. High cross country
Kelly Holder - 8th grade volleyball
Dani Merritt - 7th grade volleyball
Viann Watkns - Jr. High cheerleading
Elaine McQuillen - 8th grade basketball
Jay Schmidt - 7th grade basketball
Greg Davidson - Jr. High wrestling
Kayla Heimann - Jr. High swimming
Troy Eichler - Jr. High swimming
John Harris - Volunteer – Athletic Department
Rob Michels - Volunteer – girls’ tennis
Sue Subich - Volunteer – volleyball
Dan Gerhardt - Volunteer – high school football
Ryan Oliver - Volunteer – high school football
Greg Nickoli - Volunteer – high school football
Dave Smith - Volunteer – high school wrestling
Brooke Baker - Volunteer – high school basketball
Brian Thompson - Volunteer – high school girls’ basketball
Jim Hardman - Volunteer – high school bowling
Committee Appointments: Tabled until June.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion Items:
1. Utility Monitoring - The Treasurer presented a proposal from Limbach Company to monitor and review the district's electric and natural gas utility bills and consumption. Limbach will benchmark Lexington utilities with other school buildings in the state. The cost is $900.00 for one year.
2. The Treasurer suggested the Board consider a cash audit at the conclusion of the shared Treasurer arrangement before the new Treasurer assumes his duties.
3. The Treasurer presented a proposal from Julian & Grube, Inc. to prepare a GAAP-basis financial statements. The district currently prepared cash-basis financials and not accural basis according to requirements in State law. The Board would like further information about when it would be necessary to have GAAP-basis before a future bond issue.
4. Mr. Ziegelhofer presented a proposal from Allerton Hill Consulting for communication services. The consultants helped the district over the past six months with mailings and information to improve communication with residents and staff. The proposal is for 12 moths at the same cost as the previous 6 months. The Board will review for consideration at the June meeting.
OHSAA
42-14 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Blackstone to approve the Ohio High School Athletic Association membership for the 2014-2015 school year.
Roll Call: Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Weirich -------4
Nay: Mr. Whitney ----------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
UTILITY MONITORING:
43-14 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mrs. Weirich to contract with Limbach, Inc. at $900.00 to monitor utility payments.
Roll Call: Yea: Mr. Heck, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney ----------4
Nay: Mr. Blackstone --------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
44-14 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Weirich to adjourn. 9:17 p.m
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Blackstone Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney----------5
Nay: None------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
