LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. 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
Mr. Whitney welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
Mr. Ziegelhofer recognized Mrs. Jennifer Berry, Eastern Elementary teacher. Mrs. Berry recognized
the accomplishments of various Eastern Elementary students and
Eastern Elementary principal, Mr. Buddy Miller, presentted framed letters of
recognition for their accomplishments. The following students were recognized:
Spelling Bee:
Tucker S. (2nd place tri-county bee) ~ Maggie S. (top 30 in Ohio, headed to State)
Math Counts
Team of Ethan H., Jadon W., Chayse W., and Vincent M. took 2nd place in regionals. Mrs. Berry noted
this was the only full 6th grade team to compete in the competition against middle school students
from other districts. Ethan H. (1st place) and Jadon W. (2nd place) both qualified for State.
Academic Challenge
Team of Sydney E., Gavin D., Joanna H., and Emily G. finished in 1st place
out of 22 teams in tri-county competition.
Student Representative Joel Nirmalnath provided the student report to the Board, covering athletics,
music concerts/competitions, spring musical and academics.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
10-15 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mr. Heck to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the January 2015 organizational and regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for January 2015 was presented.
3. Approved the updated 5-Year Financial Forecast for FY 15 through FY19.
4. Approved the following appropriation modifications for FY15:
019 9121 Central PTO Grant $2, 873.50
019 9122 Eastern PTO Grant $2, 974.16
019 9123 Western PTO Grant $5,874.17
300 9116 Choir $28,800
451 Network Connectivity Grant $4,500
506 Race to the Top $2, 054.22
5. Approved a voluntary employee sponsored vision insurance program throught Anthem Blue Shield beginning May 1, 2015 as recommended by
Lexington LSD Insurance Committee
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney---------5
Nay: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
11-15 Motion by Mrs. Weirich, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Retirement: Accepted the retirement request of Steve Lifer, High School Math, at the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school year.
Employment: Approved the employment of the following:
Lois Lasker - Administer the DRA tests for the 2014-2015 school year at the substitute teacher pay rate
Lori Switzer - Long term sub, Western Elementary, effective January 21, 2015, $100.00 per day
Ralph Baker - OGT Tutor, February 16, 2015 - March 13, 2015
Before/after school tutors at Eastern, $20.00 per hour, effective January 20, 2015 - April 10, 2015
Julie Detlef - Danielle Merritt
Ryan Burris - Cheryl Longnecker
Amanda Hopkins - April Ford
Stephanie Wilson - Jana Rhoad
Jennifer Berry - Joni Hassmann
Continuing Contract: Approve the continuing contract for the following:
Eric Turlo - Eastern Elementary
Laura Wesserling - Eastern Elementary
Classified:
Retirement: Accepted the retirement of Nancy Banks, school bus driver/office aid in the Transportation Department, effective, 02/28/2015.
Employment: Approved the employment of :
Nancy Banks - Substitute bus driver/office aide during the 2015-2016 school year
Roy Rogers - Substitute bus driver, effective 01/15/2015
Erin Davis - Substitute custodian, effective 02/12/2015
Julie Wallace - Food Service substitute, pending successful completion of background check
Other Business:
Transpotation Director: Approved the recommendation of a $4, 000.00 increase to the annual salary of the Transportation Director, due to the addition of one hour per day to the work day of the Transportation Supervisor for additional office time to asnwer calls, address driver concerns as may come up and to assist with the required office work associated with the Maintenance Department. This is due to not replacing the current two hour Transportation office assistant who is retiring.
Tuition Students: Approved the waiver of tuition for Bryant Martin and Ethan Taylor for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year per Board policy pertaining to a senior whose parent moves out of the district.
Coaching Recommendation: Accepted the following coaching recommendations:
Denise Benson - Assistant track
Richard Dunn - Assistant track
Tim Scheid - Assistant track
Michelle Smith - Head coach girls' track
Valerie Fraizer - Jr. High track
Anne Petrie - Jr. High track
Jay Schmidt - Jr. High track
Jeff Meyer - Jr. High track
Ron Schaub - Head coach boys' tennis
Mike Hamman - Heach coach softball
Keving Morrow - Head coach baseball
John Watkins - JV baseball
Ryan Oliver - Freshman baseball
Dan Pike - Volunteer softball
Rob Michels - Volunteer tennis
Doug Basham - Volunteer baseball
Mike Schwechheimer - Volunteer baseball
Substitute Lists: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list & the complete substitute list dated 01/22/2015 & 02/09/15 as presented by MOESC.
Committee Appointments: Tabled until March
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney------------5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. Use of the farmhosue on SR546 - Mr. Ziegelhofer explained that a request had been received by the District for the use of the farmhouse for firefighter smoke training. Mr. Heck asked for this to be run by legal counsel. Mr. Blackstone asked that Lexington LSD be named as an additional insured and expressed concerns with the aggregate insurance limits and potential liability. Mr. Blackston also added that the policy should be signed by Trustees. Visitor Dick Watters asked why the District would enter into such an agreement. Mr. Whitney indicated the Board's desire to be good partners in the community and added that the volunteer firefighters to a great job. Additionally, the farmhouse is not used by the District.
2. FY2014 Financial Audit - Treasurer Jason Whitesel shared that the Financial Audit of the District is complete and has been officially released by the Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost's office. The report contained only one comment pertaining to not filing GAAP financial statements. Visitor Dick Watters expressed concern with the District not filing GAAP financial statements, and a discussion ensued regarding the related cost benefit associated with preparing GAAP financial statements. The Board reiterated their position that preparing year-end financial statements on a cash basis of accounting will accurately reflect the District's financial position and allow for those resources previously spent on GAAP to be allocated to educational purposes.
3. Board of Education Policy Updates - Mr. Ziegelhofer noted that various policy updates have been suggested by legal counsel Pepple & Waggoner and that these updated policies would be provided to the Board. Visitor Pat Cannon asked whether working conditions are covered by negotiated agreement or Board policy. Mr. Cannon specifically asked about meeting before and after school, noting that Board policy states such meetings, as deemed necessary, are to be held after school. Mr. Whitney requested that Mr. Ziegelhofer obtain an opinion from Pepple & Waggoner when getting policy updates.
EXECUTIVVE SESSION
12-15 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to enter into executive session to consdier the appointment, employment, dismissal, 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.
The Board entered into executive session at 8:00.
The Board returned to open session at 8:27.
ADJOURNMENT
13-15 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Weirich to adjourn. 8:35 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----------5
Nay: None-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
