LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Board of Education Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 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, 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. Whitney also made various publications available.
Marsha DeVito provided a community update to the Board, specifically discussing the "creating a heart for workplace success" initiative. Mrs. DeVito described the three heart components for successfully transitioning students, including parents, teacher/administrators, and the students. Mrs. DeVito explained that this is the 3rd year of the program and it has now grown to 16 locations where the District teams up with local companies in providing students with onsite field trips. Mrs. DeVito provided the Board with a list of scheduled field trips for the 2017-2018 school year which includes participations for grades K-11.
Mr. Sainiak inquired about the hiring of Ms. Paula Smith as Director of Nursing for the District. Mr. Ziegelhofer shared the reasoning behind the recommendation, specifically ensuring Ms. Smith remains exlusively with the District and her time is not divided between Lexington and other districts. Mr. Sainiak indicated he was happy to see the District go in this direction.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
49-17 Motion by made Mr. Heck, seconded by Mrs. Weirich to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the July regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for July 2017 was presented.
3. Approved payment of $174,358.80 to Garland/DBS Inc.for the summer high school roof project.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
50-17 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster 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, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None -------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:28 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 7:53 p.m.
PERSONNEL
51-17 Motion by Mrs. Weirich, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following:
Termination: Accepted the resolution to terminate the teaching contract of Laura Wesserling.
WHEREAS on the 14st day of December 16, 2016, the Board of Education determined its intent to consider the termination of the teaching contract of Laura Wesserling; and
WHEREAS the notice of the Board's intention to consider such termination was served upon her and request for hearing before a referee made by her; and
WHEREAS a hearing was conducted before Referee Lee Skidmore on the 26th and 27th days of April 2017 and the 24th day of May 2017, at which time Laura Wesserling was present with counsel and a stenographic record of proceedings was made, and all other rights afforded by Section 3319.16 of the Revised Code; and
WHEREAS on the 7th day of August 2017 this Board of Education received the recommendation of the referee that the teaching contract of Laura Wesserling be terminated; and
WHEREAS the members of the Board of Education have reviewed the transcript of Proceedings and carefully considered the referee's report and recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that such recommendation be hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the teaching contract of Laura Wesserling with the Lexington Local School District be hereby terminated, effective December 14, 2016 on the following grounds:
1. Laura Wesserling failed to timely report to administration or pursuant to R.C. 2151.421, the abuse, mistreatment, or related incidents involving her classroom aide Mary Sue Davis and student JH which occurred on October 20, 2016. More than 5 days passed before Ms. Wesserling reported the knowledge or suspicion of abuse of JH by Mary Sue Davis which occurred on October 20, 2016.
2. The failure of Laura Wesserling to timely report the knowledge or suspicion of such incidents which occurred on October 20, 2016 consitutes good and just cause to terminate her contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer of this Board of Education be directed to provide notice of this action of Laura Wesserling by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Employment: Approved the employment of:
Dawn Morton - Long-term sub, intervention specialist, from approximately August 18, through January 2, 2018, $110 per day
Aimee Plenge - Long-term sub, intervention specialist, from approximately August 18, through January 2, 2018, $110 per day
Shannon O'Connor - Substitute for maternity leave, Eastern, from approximately August 18, through October 31, 2017, $110 per day
Gina Sackman - ESL tutor, 2017-2018 school year
Tina Parr - ESL tutor, 2017-2018 school year
Administering and scoring the DRA tests for the 2017-2018 schoolyear at the substitute teacher pay rate:
Claudia Ruihley Barb Durchik
Michelle Lillo Heiden Eichorn
Jody Rutschilling Christina Rose (volunteer)
Margaret Martin
Salary Adjustment: Approve the salary adjustment for the following:
Jennifer Berry from ME +20 to ME +30
Emily Doles from BM to BM + 10
Debbie Lantz from ME +10 to ME +20
Dawn Lohr from ME +10 to ME +20
Classified:
Employment: Approved the employment of the following pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
Michelle McDaniel - Substitute education aide, 2017-2018 school year, effective August 22, 2017
Patty Wilson - Food Service Sub
Other Business:
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the coaching recommendations for the 2017-2018 school year:
Edward Fortescue - 7th grade volleyball, effective August 1, 2017
Lisa Schofield - Co-freshman cheerleading, effective August 1, 2017
Theresa Rehall - Co-freshman cheerleading, effective August 1, 2017
Kevin Foglesong - Freshman boys' soccer, effective August 1, 2017
Tuition Student: Approved the following tuition students for 2017-2018 school year:
Zoha Ali - Continuing, grade 3
Sarah Ali - Continuing, grade 7
Amina Ali - Continuing, grade 6
Alivia Merkel - New, grade 12, per Board policy regarding parent moving out of the district during senior year
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated 09/17/17 as presented by MOESC
Dairy & Bread Bid: Approved Smith Dairy as the dairy supplier and NIckles Bakery as the bread supplier. This follows the MEC bid for school year 2017-2018.
Certification of Standards: Accepted the Certificate of Standards from the Food Service Department
Director of Nursing and Health Care: Approved the employement of Mrs. Paula Smith as Director of Nurses and Health Care per enclosure
LSA Contract: Ratified the three (3) year contract with LSA.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
52-17 Motion by Mr. Heck seconded by Mr. Stoner to adjourn. 8:03 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mrs. Weirich, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney----5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------0
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 ____________________________
