LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 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, March 21, 2018.
Mr. Keith Stoner, Vice-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 ----4
Absent - Mr. Robert Whitney -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Stoner welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
Visitor Danielle Bussell provided the Board with a PTO update. Family Fitness Night took place and was well attended with close to 100 attendees. Three separate classess were held every 20 minutes and there were a variety of activities for attendess to take part in. The Kona Ice Truck will be a the elementary schools as a continued fund-raising opportunity. The most recent Dine to Donate raised $900.00. The PTO will also by buying books for elementary children.
Student Representative Abigail Vincent provided an update regarding various activities and accomplishments throughout the District, including the following:
The Concord - Just published their 5th issue that included a scavenger hunt for students; National Honor Society - Will be voting for senior officers and beginning the application process for inductions; French Club: Will be holding a a crepe-making activity on March 22nd; Drama Club - Completed the performance of the Sound of Music this past weekend, which was a great success; Chess Club - Will meet every Tuesday after school and tournament play will occur prior to the end of the school year; Student Council - Food drive is under way; Prom Committee - Finalizing tickets and beginning creation of prom decor. Prom will be held on May 5th from 8-11 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center; Girls' Basketball - Finished the season with a record of 17-6 and runners-up in the OCC; Boys' Basketball - Qualified for the Final Four State Semi-Finals to be held at the Schottenstein Center on March 23rd; News Journal All-Star Boys' Basketball Game - Lexington will host the game on March 30th, marking the 40th game that Lexington has hosted. To celebrate 40 years, there will be an Alumni Game at 6:00p.m. followed by the All-Stars at 7:30 p.m.Lexington Seniors Bryant and Mason will represent Lexington; Baseball and Softball - Scrimmages have started with the season officially starting on March 24th; Boys' and Girls' Track - Both teams opened the season on March 31st at Bucyrus Invitational. The junior high team heads to Clear Fork on April 4th for the start of their season. The Lexington Track Invitational will take place on April 7th with 20 teams currently registered; Boys' Tennis - Season opens on March 26th at Shaker Heights.
Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that Maggie S. will be competing in the Regional Spelling Bee Competition at Ohio University on March 23rd for a chance to qualify for the National Competition.
Mr. Ziegelhofer shared a letter from Melisa Watters in support of all-day kindergarten.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
15-18 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the February regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for February 2018 was presented.
3. Approved "Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates as Determined by the Budget Commission and Authorizing the necessary Tax Levies and Certifying Them to the County Auditor".
4. Approved the following appropriation modification:
019 9301 Richland Co. Foundation/SECO Robotics Grant - $15,500
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr.Stoner ----------4
Nay: None--------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent Mr. Whitney ------------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
16-18 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following personnel items:
Classified:
Resignation: Approved the resignation of :
Rhonda Miller - Transportation, effective March 1, 2018
Silas Clay - Mechanic, Transportation,effective March 16, 2018
Larry Lieb - Bus aide, Transportation, effective March 14, 2018
Employment: Approved the employment of :
Larry Lieb - Transportation, driver, effective March 15, 2018, contract for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year, one year contract for 2018-19 school year
Rhonda Miller - Substitute bus driver, effective March 19, 2018
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaches for the 2017-2018 school year:
Staci Hankins - JV Softball
Viann Watkins - Freshman cheerleading - winter (.50)
Lisa Schofield - Freshman cheerleading - fall (.25)
Phil Leineweber - Volunteer - high school and junior high track
Tuition Student: Approved the following new tuition students for the 2018-2019 school year:
Maggie Hock - Kindergarten, (Central) tuition waived per Board policy following teaching parent
Steven Studer - Kindergarten, (Central) tuition waived per Board policy following teaching parent
Board Policy Revision: Approved the revision of the Board of Education policy regarding the notification of suspected child abuse, neglect and grooming.
School Calendar: Approved the school calendar for the 2018-2019 school year
Approved the following Pit Musicians from the Spring Musical, Sound of Music. Listed below are the names and amounts owed. All funds will be paid from the Drama Club account:
Matt Domka - Concertmaster - $400.00
Stephanie Hill - Second Prinipal Violin - $400.00
Mary Longsdorf - Principal Flute - $240.00
Carol Bernhardt - Oboe - $350.00
Jane Price - Bassoon - $350.00
Cindy Heidlebaugh - Principal Horn - $400.00
Ken Holzworth - Principal Trumpet- $400.00
Mil Sgambellone - Guitar - $400.00
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated 02/21/2018 as presented by MOESC.
Front and Center Turf: Approved the approval of a proposal from Front and Center Turf to maintain high school football and soccer fields
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner ----4
Nay: None---------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney ------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. School Resource Officer - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that he has met with the Lexington Police Department regarding the hiring of a School Resource Officer. Currently, job description information and desired employee characteristics are being developed to prepare for a recommendation to the Board to employ a School Resource Officer next school year. The School Resource Officer would be paid by the District for the 9 months that school is in session and paid by the Village for the remaining 3 months.
2. Safety/Security - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that he has met with representatives from Schmidt Security regarding District security to determine additional security measures that can be incorporated throughout our current buildings. The representatives will be attending a conference and will perform walk-throughs at District buildings to offer security upgrade suggestions. Visitor Kevin Saniak asked additional security questions regarding a teacher or administrator monitoring the high school entrance every morning and regarding high school doors being secured/monitored/locked prior to 7:30 a.m. every morning regardless of potential activities prior to school. Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that administrator meetings have been held to address these concerns, noting the goal in all buildings is for the doors to be locked at all times. Regarding activities that occur prior to school, clubs must have the advisor there to open doors as doors will be locked. Regarding the monitoring of the front door each morning, Mr.Ziegelhofer noted that the District is currently seeking individuals who would be willing to monitor each morning prior to school. Visitor Danielle Bussell shared concerns over students opening doors for people approaching. Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that this is an issue that is being addressed with announcements to students and consistend reminders to avoid opening doors for individuals approaching the building.
3. All Day Kindergarten - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that, based on review of research and conversations with various staff and community members, he is recommending that all-day kindergarten be part of the new facilities for the District. Mr. Ziegelhofer noted that such an all-day kindergarten program will be developed to provide an effective blend of academic-based and play-based activities for the students.
4. Facilities Bond Issue - Mr. Ziegelhofer shared the fact that the District had been bumped down the list for OFCC money to become available, which raises an important decision as to when the District should present a potential ballot issue to the voters. There will be a meeting with OFCC on April 10th and Mr. Ziegelhofer suggested scheduling a work session between April 10th and the next regular Board meeting scheduled for April 18th to discuss options in further detail.
5. School Facilities - Visitor Kevin Sainak asked about changes in the total costs of the project that have been discussed at various community meetings. Mr. Ziegelhofer noted that total dollar amounts continue to be updated as master plans are updated, noting that total costs are likely to see a decrease based on enrollment projections that were just completed for the District in the past week. Visitor Kevin Sainak asked for a list of the current LFI's. Mr. Ziegelhofer shared that these include an auditorium, movement of athletic fields, additional gym seating, and renovation of the current gym. Further discussion took place regarding renovation versus building new and the related costs as well as the process for bids and the potential of developing a construction committee when the time comes in an effort to ensure costs are contained as much as possible when the project begins.
ADJOURNMENT
17-18 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to adjourn. 8:30 p.m.
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Stoner ----4
Nay: None-------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Absent: Mr. Whitney ----------------------------------------------------------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 day’s instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
Superintendent ____________________________
