LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 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 various students in the High School Auditorium, including the following:
Central Elementary
Little Miss Lexington, Valerie D., was recognized for her work creating surgical caps for children in need. With help from the community, she was able to make and donate 450 surgical caps.
The 4th Grade Leadership Team was recognized for their leadership work throughout Central Elementary. The team introduced themselves and provided the Board with highlights of their various work throughout the school year.
Central Elementary was also recognized for being selected as a Purple Heart Designee for outstanding commitment to serving military students and families.
Western Elementary
Wyatt R., a 3rd grader at Western Elementary, was recognized for his leadership and continued growth as a student and young man. Wyatt is hard working, kind, considerate to others. He is a great friend to his peers and respectful to all adults he encounters at Western.
Morgan C., was recognized for her continued student achievement and positive attitude throughout the school year. Morgan is a constant friendly face at Western, is kind and compassionate, rarely complains, and seeks to make others happy.
Graisen L., was recognized for receiving the State Support Team 7 recognition of Excellence. Graisen has demonstrated Western Elementary's "Lex Way" Learning through being respectful, responsible, and read to learn in all school areas. He has a heart for others and cares deeply about his peers and teachers.
The Teacher Team of Connie Pritchard, Stephanie Coffman, Ashley Smith, Chris Kmetz and Jill Williams was recognized for being awarded teh Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award for their excellent work in providing outstanding contributions to the education of children with disabilities.
Eastern Elementary
The 5th and 6th grade Academic Challenge teams were recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year. The 6th grade team had a team finish first at each competition they entered and qualified for the National competition. The 5th grade team had a team finish in the top 2 of every competition they entered.
Wesley and Connor R., 6th graders at Eastern, were recognized for their work on the "Door Alert Plus" as part of the Invention Competition. The remote light system was created to limit distractions caused by knocking when looking to enter a classroom. The system has provided assistance to students to ensure less distractions furing class time.
Junior High
The Junior High Academic Challenge team was recognized for their achievements throughout the year. In 3 competitions throughout the year, the team finished 1st, 2nd and 1st out of 36 teams.
Maggie S. and Katie S. were recognized for their Spelling Bee accomplishments. Maggie won the Richland County Spelling Bee, the Tri-County Spelling and finished 3rd at the Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for the National Scripps Spelling Bee for the 2nd consecutive year. Katie finished 2nd overall at the Tri-County Spelling Bee.
High School
Owen P. was recognized for his character and integrity. Recently, a student reported to the office that he had lost $70 in cash at some point in the school day. Luckily for that student, Owen found that $70 on the ground in the student parking lot, and turned the money into the office. Owen noted that he put himself in the position of the other person who lost the money and that he knew it was the right thing to do.
Abby V. was recognized as the outgoing Student Representative to the Board of Education. Abby has done a great job over the past year and has been a welcome addition to the Board. Abby shared that she had a good time as the Student Representative and that it has been a fun experience for her.
Leah B. was recognized for work in the State Governor's Art Show, in which 5 of her pieces received a Regional award andone peice was a State winner. Mr. Ziegelhofer noted that its the first time a student has had all 5 pieces receive a Regional award and added that Lexington actually had 3 student accomplish the feat this year.
Autumn P. was recognized as the winner of the Byron T. Carmean Award, which is an extremely prestigious award presented to a student at Pioneer.
Ajit V. was recognized as a 2018 National Merit Scholar Finalist. His picture is also on display in the high school lobby Wall of Fame to commemorate this accomplishment.
Mr. Whitney called the meeting to order.
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.
The Board recognized Abigail Vincent as the outgoing Student Representative and introduced Rhiannon Miller as the new Student Representative. Abigial provided an update on Prom, Senior Spirit Week and gradudation.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
23-18 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the April regular meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for April 2018 was presented.
3. Approved to pay the invoice from Herff Jones for yearbook services, cost $3,148.54.
4. Approved the 5-year Financial Forecast for FY18 through FY22
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
24-18 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Resignation: Accepted the resignation of Christina Rose, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year:
Employment: Approved the employment of the following:
Carolee Balliett - Elementary counselor, 2018-19 school year, 1-year contract, effective August 16, 2018, 10 days extended service
Erika Kovinchick - Long term sub, Eastern, effective April 12 - May 29, 2018, $110.00 per day
John Ajian - Academic mentor, effective through the end of the 2017-2018 school year
Jacob Poiner - Vocal music teacher, Western & Eastern, 2018-2019 school year, 1-year contract, effective August 16, 2018
Summer PE, May 30 - June 18, 2018
Connie Doutt - Kelly Holder
Jeff Meyer - Pat Cannon
Dave Kaple - Stephanie Blackstone
Becky Young (sub)
Junior High morning monitors, effective April 9, 2018 through end of 2017-2018 school year:
Grant Weaver - Becky Young
Rita Stoll - Troy Eichler
Ken Kreis - Mark Hoover
Salary Adjustments: Approved the salary adjustments for the following:
Mark Hoover - ME +20 to ME +30
Cheryl Longnecker - ME +30 to ME +40
Teaching /Extended Service Contracts: Approved the teaching/extended service contracts for the 2018-2019 as listed:
Three Year Limited
Rebecca Bigley - Ryan Knuckles
Stephen Domka - Anne Mutti
Mike Hamman - Carla Pasheilich
Allison Haver - Stephanie Saurers
David Hines - Christy Thomas
Michele Hock - Ashley Todd
Two Year Limited
Jessica Houseman - Lindsay Them
One Year Limited
Ryan Bastian - Jennifer Hooper
Jennifer Brane - Mark Hoover
Lindsey Brokaw - Trisha Hughes
Ashton Cannon - Heather Kapustar
Molly Clark - Trisha Kist
Stephanie Coffman - Summer Lamp
Alyssas Crist - Leslie Miller
Tad Davis - Jennifer Moore
Rob Roth - Assistant swim (dive)
Kelley Dove - Jillian Noblet
Michelle Dreibelbis - Amy Parker
Theresa Duffey (retire/rehire) - Katie Rogers
Kayla Duryea - Ashley Smith
Kelli Dyer - Katherine Spencer
Rachel Frantz - Rick Stephens
Karen Freeman - Melanie Stilson
Peter Henkels - Zakary Wilkins
Howard Hoffman
Extended Service
Carolee Balliett - Guidance
Jennifer Cavalier - Guidance
Leslie Miller - Guidance
Emily Patterson - Librarian
Karen Freeman - Guidance
Kristen McPeek - Guidance
Supplemental Activities: Approved supplemental activity contracts for the 2018 - 2019 school year:
HIGH SCHOOL
Rebecca Bigley - Student Council advisor, Prom advisory, Jr. Class co-advisor
David Clark - Assistant Marching Band Director
Stephen Domka - Co-ass't instrumental music director, Instrumental music director (musical)
Diane Eifrid - Senior class advisor
Karen Freeman - IAT co-chairperson
Sally Giefer - Academic challenge co-advisor, Informed Teens co-advisor
Peter Henkels - Choir Director, Musical director, Auditorium Stage Manager
Jeni Houston - Yearbook advisor
Mike Kathrein - Newspaper advisor
Ryan Knuckles - LEOS Club advisor
Suzy McBride - Informed Teens co-advisor
Kristen McPeek - IAT co-chairperson
Deb Ray - MFE Coordinator
Rick Ruth - Ass't marching band director, Co-ass't. instrumental music director
Katherine Spencer - National Honor Society
Sara Thorburn - High School Yearbook advisor, Academic Challenge co-advisor
Zak Wilkins - Marching band director, Instrumental band director
Ryan Zahn - Math club advisor
JUNIOR HIGH
Darla Baker - Yearbook, Student Council co-advisor
Jen Berry - Math Counts
Stephen Domka - Jr. High Orchestra
Rachel Frantz - Power of Pen co-advisor
Michelle Gilbert - Student Council co-advisor
Jen Law - CACY co-advisor, IAT chairperson, MFE chairperson, Academic Challenge co-advisor
Anne Mutti - Power of Pen co-advisor
Tommie Roseberry - Spelling Bee, Academic Challenge co-advisor
Brittany Siringer - CACY co-advisor
EASTERN
Jennifer Berry - Academic Challenge - 6th grade, Math Counts, Spelling Bee
Amy Cleland - Bus Supervisor (AM)
Katie Guy - Student Council (co-advisor)
Marsha Haas - IAT co-chair, Academic Challenge - 4th grade
Cheryl Longnecker - IAT co-chair, MFE (ETR)
Katie Rogers - Student Council (co-advisor)
Rhonda Tittle - Bus Supervisor (PM)
CENTRAL
Stephanie Blackstone - Bus Supervisor (PM)
Edwina Brownell - Academic Challenge - 4th grade
Tom Brownell - Bus Supervisor (AM)
Tracy Mullet - IAT, MFE (ETR)
WESTERN
Jaime Chambers - MFE (ETR)
Kelli Dyer - Bus Supervisor
Leslie Miller - IAT
Resident Educators: Approved payment to teachers for mentoring new teachers during the 2017-2018 school year:
year 1
Kayla Heimann - mentored Summer Lamp - $350.00
Jaime Chambers - mentored Jordan Eichorn - $350.00
year 2
Connie Brown - mentored Trisha Hughes - $250.00
Amy Gerhardt - mentored Michelle Dreibelbis - $250.00
Janelle Wyant - mentored Ashton Cannon - $250.00
year 3
Jane Goodall - mentored Jillian Noblet - $250.00
Classified:
Employment: Approved the employment of the following employees:
Kyle Trittschuh - Change from Technology Department Assistant to Assistant Technology Director, effective 2018-2019
Cindy Shasky - Calling of substitutes at Western for the 2018-2019 school year
Amy Bodjanac - Substitute Food Service, effective May 10, 2018
Non-Certified Contracts: Approved contracts for classified employees as listed:
EDUCATIONAL AIDE
Diane Arnold - 1 year
Biffany Boozer - 2 year
Marsha Eldridge - 2 year
Pamela Hooker - 2 year
Valerie Hunter - Continuing
Tracey Pinkelman - Continuing
Anne Reed - 2 year
Carrie Roberts - 2 year
Janice Swetlic - 2 year
FOOD SERVICE
Courtney Hite - 2 year
Courtney Smith - 2 year
Amy Tallman - Continuing
MAINTENANCE
Craig Clever - 1 year
Cory Fagan - Continuing
Brian Gass - Continuing
Harold (Mike) Smith - Continuing
SECRETARY
Sherri Johnston - 1 year
Amy Stewart - Continuing
Debbie Wisenbarger - 1 year
TRANSPORTATION
Delmon Rose - 2 year
Amy Tallman - 1 year
Cheryl Wilson - 1 year
Ashley Whiting - 2 year
ASSISTANT TO THE TREASURER
Kathy Schwechheimer - 1 year
BOARD OFFICE SECRETARY
Linda Volz - 1 year
Employment: Approved the resignation of Andrew Heath, varsity wrestling, effective April 23, 2018.
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the coaching recommendations for the 2018-2019 school year as listed below:
Taylor Gerhardt - Head football
Tim Scheid - Assistant football
Jeff Strickler - Assistant football
Ryan Oliver - Assistant football
Viann Watkins - Varsity cheerleading
Kevin Morrow - JV girls' golf
Greg Smith - Varsity boys' golf
Matt Hill - JV boys' golf
Jennifer Moore - Varsity volleyball
Summer Lamp - JV volleyball
Peter Them - Varsity boys' soccer
Scott Potter - JV boys' soccer
Buck Morton - Varsity girls' soccer
Alyssa Crist - JV boys' soccer
Ron Schaub - Varsity girls' & boys' tennis
Denise Benson - Varsity girls' cross country
Anne Petrie - JV girls' cross country
Austin Javurke - JV boys' cross country
Scott Hamilton - Varsity boys' basketball
Jonathan "Tad" Davis - JV boys' basketball
Mason Willeke - Freshman boys' basketball
Heidi Roush - Varsity girls' basketball
Brock Spurling - Varsity swim
Rob Roth - Assistant swim coach (diving)
Jeff Meyer - Varsity wrestling
Roger Long - Varsity bowling
Dan Studer - Weight/Strength Coordinator, two sessions, February-April, May-July
JUNIOR HIGH COACHES
Ralph Baker - Jr. High cross country
Michelle Smith - 8th grade volleyball
Jeff Meyer - Jr. High football
Mark Hoover - Jr. High football
Jay Schmidt - 8th grade girls' basketball
Elaine Keogh - 7th grade girls' basketball
Kevin Morrow - 7th grade boys' basketball
Buck Morton - 8th grade boys' basketball
Ryan Oliver - Jr. High wrestling
Gabe Benjamin - Jr. High wrestling
VOLUNTEER COACHES
John Harris - Athletic Department volunteer
Rob Michels - High school girls' & boys' tennis
Dan Gerhardt - High school football
Phil Leineweber - Jr. High cross country
Jason Whitesel - Volunteer bowling
Jeff Stehle - Volunteer bowling
Dr. Jay Guth - High school boys' basketball
Jeff Roush - High school girls' basketball
ATHLETIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Jay Schmidt
OTHER BUSINESS:
Class of 2018: Approved the graduating class of 2018, as presented by Principal Kevin Young, pending successful completion of all graduation requirements.
Diplomas: Approved Kevin Morrow, as the staff member handing out diplomas at graduation, as voted on by the senior class.
Student Representative: Approved Rhiannon Miller as the 2018-2019 Student Representative to the Board.
Administrative Contracts: Approved the following administrative contracts:
Joy Bowman - PreK-6 curriculum director, 3-year
Tucker Bacquet - 7-12 curriculum director, 3-year
Genelle Eggerton - Western Elementary principal, 3 year
Robin Boggs - Transportation Supervisory, 3-year
Levi Mowry - Technology Director, 3-year
Joe Roberts - Athletic/Activities Director, 3-year
Kathy Weidig - Central Elementary principal, 1 year (retire/rehire)
Tuition Students: Approved the following as tuition students for the 2018-2019 school year:
Sylvia Goldsmith - Continuing, grade 12
Sophia Miller - New, Western kindergarten, tuition waived per Board policy following working parent
Bronson Brown - New, Western 2nd grade
Athletic Office Summer Help: Approved Cailey Adkins, to work with the Athletic Office this summer beginning approximately May 30, 2018.
Technology Department Summer Help: Approved Seth Adkins, Clay Sturts, and Emmaline Deyarmon to work with the Technology Department this summer beginning approximately May 30, 2018 - August 17, 2018.
Maintenance/Custodial Summer Help: Approved the hiring of the following students for summer help in the maintenace department:
Jacob Dennison - Forest Volz
Hannah Hamilton - Ryan Johnston
Mikaela McKenzie - Abbey Adams
Gabrielle Parnell - Mason Eisaman
OHSAA: Approved the resolution to approve the Ohio High School Athletic Association membership for the 2018-2019 school year.
Public Records Training: Approved Treasurer, Jason Whitesel, as the designee on behalf of Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner and Mr. Whitney for the Auditor of State public records training.
Substitute Pay Schedule: Approved the substitute pay schedule for the 2018-2019 school year as follows:
Substitute Teacher - $80.00 per day
Long-term Substitute Teacher - $100.00 per day
Substitute Aide - $10.50 per day
Substitute Bus Driver - $15.609 per hour
Substitute Custodian - $13.00 per hour
Substitute Maintenance - $14.50 per hour
Substitute Mechanic - $14.50 per hour
Substitute Cafeteria 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 Assistant - $15.00 per hour
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated 05/15/18 as presented by MOESC.
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
25-18 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 public employee, 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. Roberts, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 8:30 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
26-18 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to adjourn. 9:15 p.m.
Roll Call - Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, 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 ____________________________
