LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 18, 2017
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the high school library at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2017.
Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Jeff Heck, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mr. Robert Whitney -------4
Members absent: Mrs. Sue Weirich --------------------------------------------------------------------1
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Whitney introduced the Board, the Superintendent, the Treasurer and building principals to the visitors in attendance,
welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
The Board recognized the 2016-2017 retirees from the District who were in attendance, including Jim Norfleet,
after serving as a bus driver for 13 years and Margaret Martin after serving as a teacher at Western for 47 years.
The Board recognized Junior High student, Maggie, who won the Richland County, Tri-County, and Regional Spelling Bees and will be competing in the National Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington D.C., which will be televised
on ESPN May 31st and June 1st.
The Board recognized the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Eastern Academic Challenge teams for their accomplishments and a successful season this school year, including taking 1st place at a number of competitions and having teams sweep 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at multiple competitions.
The Board recognized the Junior High Academic Challenge teams for their accomplishments and a successful seaseon this school year, including one team which palced in the top 7 at all competitions (out of approximately 35-39 teams), and another team that placed 1st in every competition they entered.
Abigail was introduced as the Student Representative for the 2017-2018 school year. Abigail was also recognized by the Board for her various art pieces, as she earned a silver key and two gold keys at the State level and also won a national award which is awarded to only the top 1% of applications in the nation.
Building principals recognized the following individuals from their buildings for their dedication and passion for our students, their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure student success, their ability to connect with students to get their best efforts, their continuous effort to ensure a positive environment for students and staff at each building.
Central
Belinda Kehrle
Ben Ball
Jackie Martin - PTO
Christina Thompson - PTO
Danielle McGinty - PTO
Western
Margaret Martin
Sandy Deluca - Pre-school team
Jen Brane - Pre-school team
Kim Earick - Pre-school team
Janice Swetlic - Pre-school team
Jaime Chambers - 2nd team
Lindsay Them - 2nd team
Eastern
Cheryl Longnecker
Patty Scott
Junior High
Ken Kreis
High School
Howard Hoffman (Art Department)
Mike Hamman (Art Department)
Austin Javurek (Art Department)
FINANCIAL ITEMS31-17 Motion by made Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the April regular meeting and May special meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for April 2017 was presented.
3. Approved the 5-year Financial Forecast for FY17 through FY21.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney--------------------4
Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mrs. Weirich -------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
32-17 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Heck to approve the following:
Rescind Motion: Approved the rescinding of the motion to non-renew Ben Garrett during the April 26, 2017 Board meeting.
Maternity Leave: Approved the maternity leave request for Jessica Houseman, Jr. High from the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year until approximately January 2, 2018.
Theresa Duffey - Central reading, effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year
Kathy Weidig - Central Principal, effective July 1, 2017
Employment: Approved the employment of:
Kathy Weidig - Central Principal, rehire, one year contract 2017-2018
Theresa Duffey - Central, reading teacher, rehire, one year contract 2017-2018
Pat Cannon - Summer PE, May 30 - June 19, 2017
Connie Douttt - Summer PE, May 30 - June 19, 2017
Dave Kaple - Summer PE, May 30 - June 19, 2017
Jeff Meyer - Summer PE, May 30 - June 19, 2017
Kelly Holder - Summer PE substitute
Kayla Duryea - High School Language Arts, one year contract, 2017-2018 school year, step 0, effective August 18, 2017
Stephanie Coffman - Western, 3rd grade, one year contract, 2017-2018 school year, step 7, effective August 18, 2017
Ryan Bastian - High School Math, one year contract, 2017-2018 school year, step 0, effective August 18, 2017
Heather Kapustar - Western, Pres-school, one year contract, 2017-2018 school year, step 11, effective August 18, 2017
Ben Garrett - One year teacher contract for 2017-2018 school year
Leave of Absence: Approved a one-year leave of absence for LIsa Zupan, elementary guidance counselor for the 2017-2018 school year to complete a clincial mental health licensure program
Teaching/Extended Service Contracts: Approved the teaching/extended service contracts for 2017/2018 as listed:
Three Year Limited
Melissa Betscher
Chris Kmetz
Connie Brown-Glenn
Ken Kreis
Sandra DeLuca
Jessica Kunz
Jessica Duffey
Jeff Meyer
Julie Frye
Jana Rhoad
Jacki Gaither
Heidi Roush
Amy Gerhardt
Jeff Strickler
Michelle Gilbert
Dan Studer
Jane Goodall
Dan Wittmer
Mike Katherine
Ryan Zahn
One Year Limited
Jen Brane
Alyssa Horn
Ryan Burris
Jessica Houseman
Molly Clark
Trisha Hughes
Alyssa Crist
Trisha Kist
Jonathan Davis
Leslie Miller
Emily Doles
Jennifer Moore
Kelley Dove
Katherine Nixon
Michelle Dreibelbis
Amy Parker
Rachel Frantz
Katie Rogers
Karen Freeman
Rick Stephens
Howard Hoffman
Lindsay Them
Mark Hoover
Zakary Wilkins
Extended Service
Jennifer Cavalier - Guidance
Emily Patterson - Librarian
Kristen McPeek - Guidance
Leslie Miller - Guidance
Supplemental Activities: Approved supplemental activity contracts for the 2017-2018 as listed:
HIGH SCHOOL
Rebecca Bigley - Student Council advisor, Prom co-advisor, Jr. Class advisor co-advisor
Emily Doles - Color Guard advisor, Winter Guard advisor
Stephen Domka - Co-ass’t. instrumental music director, Instrumental Director (for the musicals)
Diane Eifrid - Senior Class advisor
Sally Giefer - Academic challenge co-advisor, Informed Teens co-advisor
Melissa Hassmann - Assistant Musical Director
Allison Haver - Key Club advisor
Randy Heidlebaugh - Volunteer assistant marching band
Aly Horn - Choir Director, Drama Club, Musical Director, Auditorium Stage Manager
Mike Kathrein - Newspaper advisor
Ryan Knuckles - LEOS Club advisor
Suzy McBride - Informed Teens co-advisor
Kristen McPeek - IAT co-chairperson
Anne Mutti - Yearbook advisor
Katherine Nixon - National Honor Society
Michelle Olecki - Mock Trial
Deb Ray - MFE coordinator
Rick Ruth - Ass’t marching band director, Co-ass’t. instrumental music director
Emily Santamaria - Prom co-advisor, Jr. Class co-advisor
Sara Thorburn - High School Yearbook advisor, Academic Challenge co-advisor
John Watkins - Leadership Council advisor
Zak Wilkins - Marching Band Director, Instrumental Music director
Ryan Zahn - Math Club advisor
Mathew Dawson - Ass’t marching band director
JUNIOR HIGH
Darla Baker - Yearbook, Student Council co-advisor
Jen Berry - Math Counts
Jen Cavalier - CACY co-advisor, IAT chairperson, MFE chairperson, Academic Challenge co-advisor
Stephen Domka - Jr. High Orchestra
Rachel Frantz - Power of Pen advisor
Michelle Gilbert - Student Council co-advisor
Tommie Roseberry - Spelling Bee, Academic Challenge co-advisor
Brittany Siringer - CACY co-advisor
ELEMENTARY
Bus Supervisors
Central - Tom Brownell (AM) - Stephanie Blackstone (PM)
Western - Christy Anthony
Eastern - Amy Cleland (AM) - Rhonda Tittle (PM)
IAT
Central - Tracey Mullet
Western - Leslie Miller
Eastern - Marsha Haas (co-chair)
Cheryl Longnecker (co-chair)
MFE (ETR)
Central - Tracey Mullet
Western - Jaime Chambers
Eastern - Cheryl Longnecker
Math Counts – Eastern - Jennifer Berry
Spelling Bee – Eastern - Jennifer Berry
Academic Challenge – Eastern - Jennifer Berry
Resident Educators: Approved payment to these teachers for mentoring new teachers during the 2016-2017 school year:
Year 1
Amy Gerhardt – mentored Kristina Maurer - $350.00
Amy Gerhardt – mentored Michelle Dreibelbis - $350.00
Connie Brown – mentored Trisha Hughes - $350.00
Year 2
Eric Turlo – mentored Ben Garrett - $250.00
Jaime Chambers – mentored Jen Brane - $250.00
Sally Giefer – mentored Alyssa Crist - $250.00
Sara Thorburn - mentored Katherine Nixon - $250.00
Year 3
Eric Turlo – mentored Ryan Burris - $250.00
Katie Guy – mentored Kelley Dove - $250.00
Jaime Chambers – mentored Lindsay Them - $250.00
Classified:
Resigntion: Accepted the resignation of Brandee Callis, high school educational aide, effective May 25, 2017.
Rescind Request to Retire: Approved Katie Glaze's request to rescind her retirement and continue her employment as an educational aide
Employment: Approved the employment of the following staff:
Debbie Wisenbarger - Central secretary, rehire, one-year contract for 2017-2018
Cheryl Callahan - Transportation, rehire, one-year contract for 2017-2018
Linda Volz - Board of Education/Superintendent Secretary, rehire, contraqct for the remainder of 2016-2017 and one-year contract for 2017-2018
Kathy Schwechheimer - Assistant to the Treasurer, one-year contract for 2017-2018
Maternity Leave: ApprovedJennifer Reamsnider's request for maternity leave for the 2017-20189 school year
Non-certified Contracts: Approved contracts for classified staff as listed for 2017-2018:
Educational Aide
Christy Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 year
Amy Cleland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuing
Kim Earick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 year
Liz Savka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 year
Food Service
Marque Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 year
Courtney Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
Maintenance
Carl Carrington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 year
Eugene (Butch) Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuing
Elijah Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuing
Technology Department
Kyle Trittschuh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 year
Transportation
Rhonda Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuing
Justin Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 year
Other Business:
Class of 2017: Approved the graduating class list of 2017, as presented by principal, Jeremy Secrist, pending successful completion of graduation requirements.
Diplomas: Approved Diane Eifrid, as selected by the senior class, to pass out diplomas at graduation.
Student Representative: Approved Abigail as the Student Representative to the Board for the 2017-2018 school year.
Athletic Summer Help: Approved Lexington student, Caitlin, to work with the Athletic Office this summer beginning approximately June 5, 2017.
Technology Summer Help: Approved the following students to work with the Technology Department this summer from approximately May 8, 2017 - August 17, 2017.
Maintenance/Custodial Summer Help: Approved the hiring of the following students for summer work in the maintenacne/custodial department beginining May 30, 2017:
Abigail, Forest, Gabrielle, Collin, Elizabeth, Luke
Tuition Students: Approved the following as tuition students for the 2017-2018 school year:
Sam Taylor - Continuing, grade 12
Sylvia Taylor - Continuing, grade 10
Margaret Morrow - Continuing, grade 8
Gabriella Morando - Continuing, grade 10
Vincent Morando - Continuing, grade 9
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the coaching recommendations for the 2017-2018 school year:
Taylor Gerhardt - Head football
Tim Scheid - Assistant football
Jeff Strickler - Assistant football
Ted Mutti - Assistant football
Ryan Oliver - Assistant football
Andrew Heath - Freshman football
Viann Watkins - Varsity cheerleading
Mike Kathrein - Varsity girls’ golf
Kevin Morrow - JV girls’ golf
Greg Smith - Varsity boys’ golf
Mike Rankin - JV boys’ golf
Jennifer Moore - Varsity girls’ volleyball
Peter Them - Varsity boys’ soccer
Scott Potter - JV boys’ soccer
Ryan Burris - Freshman boys’ soccer
Buck Morton - Varsity girls’ soccer
Alyssa Crist - 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
Scott Hamilton - Varsity boys’ basketball
Brock Spurling - Varsity swim
Rob Roth - Assistant swim coach (diving)
Andrew Heath - Varsity wrestling
Roger Long - Varsity bowling
Dan Studer - Weight/Strength Coordinator, two sessions, February - April, May - July
Heidi Roush - Varsity girls’ basketball
JUNIOR HIGH COACHES
Ralph Baker - Jr. High cross country
Phil Leineweber - Jr. High cross country assistant
Michelle Smith - 8th grade volleyball
Jeff Meyer - Jr. High football
Mark Hoover - Jr. High football
Mike Hamman - Jr. High football
Alicia Bailey - Jr. High cheerleading
Jay Schmidt - 7th grade girls’ basketball
Elaine McQuillen - 8th grade girls’ basketball
VOLUNTEER COACHES
John Harris - Athletic Department volunteer
Rob Michels - High school girls’ & boys’ tennis
Dan Gerhardt - High School football
Greg Nickoli - High School football
Kevin Conrad - High School football
Hope Jordan - High School/Jr. High cross country
Dave Smith - High School wrestling
Jason Whitesel - High School bowling
Jeff Stehle - High School bowling
Dr. Jay Guth - High School boys’ basketball
Michael Grist - High School boys’ basketball
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated 04/19/2017 as presented by MOESC.
Substitute Pay Scale: Approved the substitute pay schedule for the 2017-2018 school year:
Substitute Teacher - $80.00 per day
Long-Term Sub Teacher- $110.00
Substitute Aide - $10.50 per hour
Substitute Bus Driver - $14.50 per hour
Substitute Custodian - $13.00 per hour
Substitute Mechanic - $14.50 per hour
Substitute Café Worker - Minimum Wage
Power Reading Mentor - $23.00 per hour
Academic Mentor - $20.00 per hour
Bus Washer - $9.00 per hour
Class Coverage - BS Step 0 per diem class period rate
Summer Help - $9.00 per hour
Athletic Office Assistance- $15.00 per hour
Miss Lexington Pageant: Approved to waive the charge for the use of the High School Auditorium for the Miss Lexington Pageant scheduled for October 22, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Nurse: Approved the nursing services of Joni Carroll as a nurse for Eastern Elementary, at the hourly reate on her contract for the 2017-2018 school year pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney----4
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mrs. Weirich -----------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL:
33-17 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Schuster, to approve Karen Freeman, high school guidance counselor, a one-year contract, extended services contract and a supplemental contract for IAT co-chair for the 2017-2018 school year.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney----3
Nay: None --------------------------------------------0
Abstain: -----------------------------------------------1
Absent: Mrs. Weirich -------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. The Board discussed the retire/rehire request for Diane Arnold, high school educational aide.
2. Architectural Firms - The Board discussed the results of communication with references for Then Design Architecture (TDA) and GPD Group. Reference feedback for both firms was extremely positive and a future date will be determined for additional discussion and building review with TDA.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
34-17 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Stoner, 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.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney----4
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mrs. Weirich ---------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 9:35 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 10:03 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
25-17 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Schuster to adjourn. 10:04 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney----4
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mrs. Weirich ---------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
Certificate Section 5705.412, Ohio Revised Code
It is hereby certified that the Lexington Local School District Board of Education, Richland County, Ohio, has sufficient funds to meet the contract agreement, obligation, payment or expenditure for the above, and has in effect for the remainder of the fiscal year and succeeding fiscal year the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide operating revenues necessary to enable the district to operate an adequate educational program on all days set forth in its adopted school calendar for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in the succeeding fiscal year equal to the number of days instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
Superintendent ____________________________
