LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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, February 21, 2018.
Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Dr. Martin Gottschling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mr. Robert Whitney -------5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
The Board recognized the Eastern and Central Elementary Academic Challenge teams. Advisors Jennifer Berry and Edwina Brownell had the team members from each team introduce themselves and discussed the accomplishments of the teams as they have represented the District extremely well in various competitions. The Eastern 6th grade team placed 2nd nationally and will be traveling to Washington D.C. in May to compete against teams across the nation that qualified for the competition.
Mr. Whitney welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
Mr. Whitney also made available various publications and mailings.
elcomed visitors toStudent Representative Abigail Vincent provided an update regarding various activities and acccomplishments throughout the District including the following:
Clubs
Student Council food and pantry drive will run March 5th - 9th. Prom Committee is preparing for the 2018 prom to be held on May 5th . The theme revolves around books but remains a secret. Chaperones are needed 7:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference and Event Center the night of the prom. National Honor Society hosted a Candy Land Night for grades 1-4. The Lexngton Concord published their latest edition of February 9th. There are 15 students participating in the club, which meets each Friday. French Club meets again on February 23rd and will finish "The Tale of Despereaux". Spanish Club met for a movie night on January 25th and enjoyed authentic Mexican soda and other snacks. They also gathered on Valentine's Day to celebrate with games and food. Language teachers attended a Mid-Ohio event on February 1st regarind the Ohio Seal of Bi-literacy and attended the Mansfield Art Center regardng how to integrate folklore readings into the classroom. Crochet-Along Club is working on a crochet blanket project with the goal for completion by the end of the year. Annual Immersion Day will take place Saturday, February 24th from 1-3:00 p.m. Both Varsity and JV Academic Challenge Gold teams wont he Mid-Ohio ESC winter tournament in January, qualifying the teams for the National Acadmeic Championship in June. JV Purple finished 2nd n their bracket. Yearbook completed their 40 page deadline and are working to raise sales via social media and posters. Lexington had various Governor Show Art Award winners, including 3 gold keys, 5 silver keys and 5 honorable mentions.
Sports
Boys swim team won the Northwest District Championship, breaking multiple records. Both boys' and girls' swim teams also won the OCC Championship, and both teams will be competing in the State Championship on February 22 and 23rd. Varsity Boys' Basketball finished the season at 1-5 overall and 9-3 in the OCC earning a share of the OCC Championship. Sectional tournament play starts February 28th against Galion at Willard High School. Varsity Girls' Basketball finished the season 17-5 overall and 8-4 in the OCC. Sectional tournament play starts February 28th against Upper Sandusky at Bucyrus High School. Girls' Varsity Bowling won the OCC Tournament Champtionship and finished the regular season with a record of 18-1. Boys' Varsity Bowling finished the season with a record of 13-6. Both teams travel to Lima on the 23rd and 24th to compete in Sectional Tournament play. Wrestling travels to Sandusky on the 23rd and 24th for Sectional competition. In OCC All-Sports Award standings, at the end of winter, Lexington currently is in 1st place in the OCC with 77.5 points followed by Ashland with 72.5 points.
Visitor Doug Rhodes addressed the Board regarding school safety. Mr. Rhodes discussed the FASTER Program that provides free training to staff for concealed carry, as well as free emergency medical training. Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that he has been in communication with the Village and has a meeting scheduled for Monday, February 26th, with Chief Pauley to discuss school safety issues.
Visitor Danielle Bussell provided an update regarding the Lexington elementary PTO fundraising efforts at various restaurants, as well as upcoming PTO activities. Lexington elementary PTO will receive a portion of the proceeds from mentioning Lexington PTO at the following restaurants and dates: Possum Run Road Chiptle on 2/27, BW3 in Ontario on 3/14, and Gionnino's in Lexington on 4/17. Danille also provided an update on elementary Buddy benches, Kona Ice visits to the elementary buildings, PTO efforts during parent/teacher conferences, Family Fitness Nights, upcoming ice cream socials, and the Central Reading Carnival to be held on 2/28. Finally, Danielle and Central Elementary Principal Kathy Weidig shared that Central Elementary has been nomnated for the National Blue Ribbon School Award. ODE nominates schools for the award based on consistent exemplary high performance. Central Elementary is 1 of only 14 schools in Ohio nominated for the award.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
11-18 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the January organizational and regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for January 2018 was presented.
3. Approved the fiscal year 2019 Tax Budget.
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
12-18 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Resignation: Accepted the resignation of the following:
Jordan Eichorn - 2nd grade long term sub at Western, effective February 2, 2018
Anne Mutti - High School yearbook, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year
Maternity Leave: Approved the maternity leave for the following:
Emily Santamaria - From approximately March 9, 2018 for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year
Melanie Stilson - From approximately March 16, 2018 for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year
Leave of Absence: Approved a leave of absence request for Emily Santamaria, High School Spanish for the 2018-2019 school year
Salary Adjustment: Approved the salary adjustment for:
Anne Petrie - MA + 20 to MA + 30
Alyssa Crist - BA to BA + 10
Classified:
Employment: Approved the following for the 2017-2018 school year:
Darla Baker - Junior High bus duty
Sandra Kautz - Substitute nurse, effective January 19, 2018
Gretchen Sutter - Food Service substitute for February 13, 2018
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaches for the 2017-2018 school year:
Mark Hunter - Assistant high school track coach
Buck Morton - Assistant junior high school track coach
Tuition Student: Approved Ina Godby as a kindergarten tuition student, for the 2018-2019 school year, per the Board policy following a teaching parent.
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated 01-17-2018 as presented by MOESC.
Bus Bids: Authorized the Treasurer to advertise for bids for up to two new buses.
Contract Extension: Request for a two (2) year contract extension for Superintendent, Mike Ziegelhofer, tabled for consideration at the April Board of Education meeting to allow Board members time to complete an evaluation.
MOESC Business Advisory Council: Approved a resolution to participate in the MOESC Business Advisory Council to meet the state requirements that each district have or be a part of a Business Advisory Council.
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
13-18 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the employment of the following:
Jeremy Barrett - Substitute teacher, effective February 5, 2018
Kayla Mikulec - Substitute teacher, effective February 5, 2018
Jeremy Barrett - Long term sub, Spanish, approximately March 19, 2018 through the end of the 2017-2018 school year, $110 per day
Kayla Mikulec - Long term sub, Spanish, approximately March 19, 2018 through the end of the 2017-2018 school year, $110 per day
Linda Gooden - Long term sub, 2nd grade, Western, approximately Feburary 12, 2018 through the end of the 2017-2018 school year, $110 per day
Allison Schuster - Substitute teacher, effective January 29, 2018
Billy McGlone - Substitute teacher, effective February 2, 2018
Approved the employment of the following academic mentors, effective approximately January 22 - April 6, $20.00 per hour
Jane Goodall - 4 hours /week
Elizabeth Savka - 2 hours /week
Amy Richwine - 2 hours /week
Carla Jones - sub as needed
Connie Glenn - 3 hours /week
Gina Sackman - 3 hours /week
Cindy Shasky - 3 hours /week
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----4
Nay: None-------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Abstain: Mr. Schuster -------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. PTO Meetings - The Board discussed developing a rotating schedule for one or two Board members to attend the Lexington elementary PTO meetings each month. The Board will obtain a schedule of dates and locations from the PTO.
2. District Newsletter - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared thea the Disrict newsletter has been completed and was mailed out to the community on February 21st. The newsletter includes various activities ongoing throughout the District as well as an update on facilities information.
3. Community Survey - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that the community survey has been completed by Fallon Research. Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that he had a conference call with Paul Fallon on Tuesday afternoon; Mr. Fallon and his team are breaking down results by various categories to provide the District additional information related to the overall results. Mr. Ziegelhofer indicated that results be shared publically once this analysis was completed by Paul Fallon and his team.
4. Facilities - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that he has met with the CEO of Ohio Health, the CEO of the YMCA, and Mayor Parkinson regarding the inclusion of a recreation center as part of our planned facilities project. Mr. Ziegelhofer noted that these discussions are ongoing and will continue and that he also plans to meet with the CEO of Avita as well as Richland County Council on Aging.
5. ECOT - The Board discussed the closure of ECOT and the impact on students residing in the Lexington District. Mr. Secrist and Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that some of these students have enrolled in Lexington and, where appropriate, administration is assisting these student to utilize the District's online curriculum.
Committee Appointments
a. Music Board of Control (2) - Mr. Whitney/Mr. Stoner
b. Inservice Review Board (1) - Mr. Roberts
c. Classified Inservice Review Board (1) - Mr. Roberts
d. Technology Committee (1) - Mr. Schuster
e. OSBA delegate/alternate - Mr. Stoner/Dr. Gottschling
ADJOURNMENT
14-18 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to adjourn. 8:37 p.m.
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, 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 day’s instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
Superintendent ____________________________
