LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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, May 20, 2020. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Keith Stoner, Dr. Martin Gottsdchling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Robert Whitney --- 5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Whitney welcome visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized to address the Board.
No student representative report.
Mr. Ziegelhofer shared a slide show with the Board updating them on great things occurring throughout the District.
Kevin Young and Jamie Masi presented to the Board regarding graduation seals and ODE requirements.
Financial Items:
28-20 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following finanacial items:
1. The minutes from the April regular and April special meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for April 2020 was presented.
3. Approved the Five Year Financial Forecast for FY 20 through FY24.
4. Approved the following appropriation modifications:
Fund 572 Title I - $8,011.63
Fund 590 Title II-A - $3,061.74
Fund 599 Title IV-A - $475.55
Roll Call – Yea: Mr.Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
PERSONNEL
29-20 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Maternity Leave: Approved a maternity leave request for Ashley Todd from approximately September 5, 2020 until approximately January 29, 2021.
Employment: Approved the employment of :
Janet Rhodebeck - Long-term sub Central, from approximately September 5, 2020 until approximately January 29, 2021.
Jennifer Morris - Intervention Specialist, Eastern, effective August 21, 2020, one year contract
Jennifer Thomas - Intervention Specialist, Eastern, effective August 21, 2020, one year contract
Salary Adjustment: Approved the salary adjustment for the following:
Carla Pasheilich - BS +20 to ME
Jeanna Godby - ME to ME + 10
Summer Lamp - BS +20 to MA
Teaching/Extended Service Contracts: Approved the teaching/extended service contracts for 2020-2021:
Three Year Limited
Connie Brown - Chris Kmetz
Sandra DeLuca - Ken Kreis
Jessica Duffey - Jeff Meyer
Julia Frye - Jana Rhoad
Jackie Gaither - Heidi Roush
Amy Gerhardt - Jeff Strickler
Michelle Gilbert - Lindsay Them
Jane Goodall - Dan Wittmer
Mike Kathrein - Ryan Zahn
Two Year Limited
Jennifer Brane - Trisha Kist
Kelley Dove - Leslie Miller
Michelle Dreibelbis - Jennifer Moore
Trisha Hughes - Zak Wilkins
One Year Limited
Carolee Balliett - Ryan Bastian
Summer Lamp - Michelle Lazar
Lindsey Brokaw - Jillian Noblet
Ashton Cannon - Amy North
Sarah Conkling - Tina Parr
Theresa Duffey (retire/rehire) - Jacob Poiner
Kayla Duryea - Nathaniel Reiss
Kelli Dyer - Jackie Rhodes
Peter Henkels - Vincent Sansalone
Kay Hewetson - Rick Stephens (retire/rehire)
Howard Hoffman (retire/rehire) - Melanie Stilson
Jennifer Hooper - Gretchen Winner
Stephen James - Heather Kapustar
Continuing Contract
Melissa Betscher - Carla Pasheilich
Extended Service
Carolee Balliett - Guidance
Whitney Eibon - Guidance
Jennifer Law - Guidance
Kristen McPeek - Guidance
Leslie Miller - Guidance
Emily Patterson - Librarian
Classified:
Resignations: Accepted the following resignations:
Larry Lieb - Transportation, effective June 1, 2020
Brenda Welsh - Transportation, effective August 1, 2020
Employment: Approved the employment of Brenda Welsh as Transportation Director, two year contract, effective August 1, 2020
Non-Certified Contracts: Approved teh 2020-2021 contracts for classified employees as listed:
Educational Aides
Molly Arnett - 2 year
Marsha Eldridge - 2 year
Pam Hooker - Continuing
Anne Reed - Continuing
Carrie Roberts - Continuing
Janet Swetlic - Continuing
Food Service
Jaclyn Dodson- 2 year
Courtney Hite - Continuing
Maintenance
Craig Clever (retire/rehire) - 1 year
Secretary
Elizabeth Vallance - 1 year
Debbie Wisenbarger (retire/rehire) - 1 year
Transportation
Don Calhoun (bus aide) - 1 year
Cynthia Patrick - 2 year
Delmon Rose - Continuing
Joan Smith - 1 year
Cheryl Wilson (retire/rehire) - 1 year
Assistant to the Treasurer
Kathy Schwechheimer (retire/rehire) - 1 year
Board Office Secretary
Linda Volz (retire/rehire) - 1 year
Technology
Deb Ray (retire/rehire) - 1 year
OTHER BUSINESS:
Class of 2020: Approved the graduating class of 2020, as presented by Principal Kevin Young, pending the completion of all graduation requirements.
Diplomas: - Approved Kayla Duryea as the staff member handing out diplomas at graduation, as voted on by the senior class.
Student Representative: Approved Sydnee Detlef as the 2020-2021 student Board Representative.
Graduation Seals Policy: Adopted the locally adopted graduation seals for the 2020-2021 school year.
Tuition Students: Approved the following tuition students for the 2020-2021 school year:
Sydney Winner - New, 5th grade, tuition waived per Board policy following a teaching parent
Brooklyn Brokaw - New, kindergarten, tuition waived per Board policy following a teaching parent
Summer Help: Approved Hannah Hamilton and Mikaela McKenzie as summer help for the maintenance department.
Career-Technical Education: Approved a resolution to not provide careet-technical education in grades 7 and 8.
Resolution: Approved the adoption of the resolution notifying the Ohio Department of Education of our district's intent to administer the Third Grade English Language Arts and Third Grade Mathematics assessments in paper format for the 2020-2021 school year.
Memorandum of Understanding: Approved the memorandum of understanding with the Lexington Teacher Association to adopt the COVID-19 option provided by ODE regarding teacher evaluations for the 2020-2021 school year.
Memorandum of Understanding: Approved the enclosed memorandum of understanding with the Lexington Teacher Association to extend the timeline to begin negotiations due to the current COVID-19 situation.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr.Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. Plaque Presentation - Mr. Ziegelhofer presented a plaque to Mr. Whitney as a result of the Robert H. Whitney Board room being named in his honor.
2. Facilities - Mr. Ziegelhofer provided the Board with an update related to the facilities project and progress with the TDA and Shook teams.
3. Graduation - The graduation date has been set for June 27th with a rain date of June 28th. Yard signs have been created for each graduate, a banner will be hung on the bridge, and 2 portable billboards will be used to honor our graduating seniors. The Village has given permission for yard signs on the four corners of the square.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
30-20 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling, 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. Roberts, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 8:04 p.m.
Returned to regular sesson: 8:56 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
31-20 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster, to adjourn. 8:57 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 days instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
Superintendent ____________________________
