LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
March 21, 2021
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, April 21, 2021. 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 welcomed vistiors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
Student Representative Report
Student Representative, Sydnee Detlef provided an update regarding various activities throughout the District, including the following:
Athletics
1.Varsity Baseball - Varsity baseball currently has a record of 12-3 and plays Mansfield Senior tomorrow. They have a double header at Clyde on Saturday.
2.Varsity Softball - Varsity softball currently has a record of 4-10 and plays Mansfield Senior tomorrow with a game against Bellevue on Saturday.
3.Track - Boys' and girls' track participates in the big Upper Sandusky Invitational this Saturday.
4.Boys' Tennis - Hosts the big Lexington Invitational this Saturday on their home court.
Clubs and Student Activities
1 .Math Club - Math Club will have its final competition on Tuesday, May 4th. Joanna H. is the point leader with Ethan H. in a close 2nd.
2. Informed Teens - Informed Teens is currently coming up with a date to host their membership drive at Lex Lanes.
3. French Club - French Club met last Friday, April 16th, for their Easter celebration. They had an egg hunt with French message inside the eggs for the club members to read to the rest of the group. Average club attendance this year has beeen 14 students, with Arianna M. and Swen S. as the club leaders.
4. Leo Club - Leo Club had a field day inthe afernoon for our MH unit in the old gym on Friday, April 16th. This was a fun and successful event for both Leo Club and Mrs. Roush's class. Leo Club plans to look into more activities within our building in the future.
5. National Honor Society- NHS hosted a soccer ball drive for kids playing soccer in the area in need of a ball. Students also have been volunteering at the Junior High and High school track meets and will also be the leading volunteers for the regional meet hosted at Lexington. They also recently sponsored a Red Cross blood drive last Wednesday and collected a new record amount of blood collected for NHS-sponspored blood drives.
6. State Testing - State testing has been occurring the past couple of weeks.
7. Senior Class- Seniors had their final class meeting and took the big senior group photo on the bleachers.
8. 3.5 GPA Breakfast - The 3.5 GPA breakfast will be next Thursday, April 29th, with the Principal's Breakfast the next day.
9. Spring Cabaret - There will be a Spring Cabaret held on May 7th through May 9th.
10. Senior Academic Awards/Graduation- Senior Academic Awards Night is scheduled for May 10th and graduation is being held on Friday, June 4th, under the stadium lights. Today, it was announced that Mr. Morton was chosen to hand out diplomas, and seniors were voting on whothey wanted to give the class graduation speech.
Administrator Report - Eastern Elementary
Eastern Elementary Principal, Michael Grist, provided the Board with an update of various activities occurring at Eastern Elementary. This update included the following; Student Council Recycling Program, Ohio Art Association where Braylee Y. and Sylvia S. were recognized, Math Counts where Owen W. was the Eastern Champion and qualified for Regionals, Spelling Bee where Danica placed 2nd at the Tri-County Spelling Bee, Pi Bee where students competed to memorize as many digits of Pi as they could. Jenna H (232 digits - new school record), Giana B. (119 digits) and Corbin B (84 digits) were all recognized, Ohio Military Spirit Week, Technology Literacy for students at home and in schools. Mr. Grist share with the Board that it has been a very successful year at Eastern Elementary despite the challenges students and staff have faced this year.
Financial Items:
22-21 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the March regular meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for March 2021 was presented.
3. Approved the continued enrollment in the Sedgwick/CompManagement Ohio School Workers' Compensation Group Retrospective Rating Program for calendar year 2022; annual fee $3,525 and targeted savings of $17, 839.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney--------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion Adopted.
PERSONNEL
23-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Rescind Contract: Rescing the contract for Stephen Domka as Instrumental Musical Director for the 2020-2021 school year.
Retirement: Accepted Debbie Collins' retirement as Central Intervention Specialist, effective September 1, 2020.
Resignation: Accepted the following resignations:
Katie Guy - Eastern, 5th grade, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year
Kathy Weidig - Central Elementary Principal, effective July 31, 2021
Tracy McDaniel - Special Education Coordinator, effective July 31, 2021
Employment: Approved Carolee Balliett as Central's 3rd grade spelling bee advisor for the 2020-2021 school year
Salary Adjustments: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Sally Giefer - ME + 30 to ME + 40
Kelli Catanese - ME to ME + 10
Kayla Heimann - ME + 10 to ME + 20
Jessica Duffey - MA to ME + 10
Non-Renewals: Approved the on-renewals of the following individuals who were employed as long-term substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year:
Laura Boehm - Sub calling at Western
Ken Brennen - Custodian, 2nd shift at Central
Shannon Nicol - Substitute teacher, Central
Classified:
Retirement: Accepted the following retirements:
Sharon Jones - Transportation Department, effective April 6, 2021
Debby Stallard - Food Service, effective May 31, 2021
Resignation: Accepted the following resignations effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year:
Jeni Reamsnider - Western library aide
Tracy Pinkelman - Central library aide
Cindy Shasky - Western MD Educational aide
Anne Reed - Western pre-school aide
Employment: Approved the employment of the following:
Jeni Reamsnider - High School attendance secretary, effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, 2-year contract
Tracy Pinkelman - Central secretary, effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, 2-year contract
Sharon Jones - Substitute bus driver
Jim Rhea - Transportation, 4-hour driver, effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year
Cindy Shasky - Western library aide, effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year
Anne Reed - Western educational aide, effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year
Barb Ramey - Substitute bus driver, effective April 19, 2021
OTHER BUSINESS:
Supplemental Non-Renewals: Approved the non-renewal of the coaches listed below due to lack of evaluations for spring sports:
Denise Benson - Track assistant (1/2 contract)
Anne Petrie - Track assistant (1/2 contract)
Michelle Smith - Head girls' track
Grant Weaver - Head boys' track
Kevin Morrow - Baseball head coach
Vincent Sansalone - Freshman baseball
Jeff Strickler - JV baseball
Kayla Duryea - Junior High track
Jeff Meyer - Junior High track
Buck Morton - Junior High track
Heidi Roush - Junior High track
Emily Patterson - Spring/Summer weight strength
Supplemental Non-Renewals: Approved the non-renewal of supplemental contracts for coaches who are not employees of the district:
Ralph Baker - Junior High cross country; Head boys' track
Ryan Ball - Varsity assistant football
Zack Collins - Varsity assistant football
Todd Galownia - Varsity softball
Gordie Berman - JV boys' golf
Scott Hamilton - Varsity boys' basketball
Herb Harkness - 8th grade football
Allie Hostetler - Junior High cross country assistant; High school track assistant
Roger Long - Varsity bowling
Christen Mattia - JV softball
Scott Merrick - Freshman football
Tony Newman - High school track assistant
Libby Nickoli - Junior High swim
Rob Roth - Assistant swim (diving)
Ron Schaub - Girls' & Boys' tennis
Jay Schmidt - 7th grade girls' basketball
Derek Shelenberger - 8th grade girls' basketball
Greg Smith - Varsity boys' golf
Jeff Soliday - Varsity assistant football
Brock Spurling - Varsity swim
Misty Taylor - Varsity cheerleading
Nate Temple - Varsity assistant wrestling
Pete Them - Varsity boys' soccer
Jonathan Wilkins - Junior High wrestling
Melisa Watters - Junior High swim
Coaching Recommendations: Approved Jansen Webster as a volunteer assistant tennis coach.
Advisor Resignation: Accepted Allison William's resignation as color/winter guard advisor
Tuition Students: Approved the following as tuition students for the 2021-2022 school year:
Earl Etzel - Continuing, grade 10
Bronson Brown - Continuing, grade 5
Benson Brown - New, grade 1, Western
Substitute List: Approvedthe revised Lexington substitute list dated 03/17/2021 as presented by MOESC.
Legal Counsel: Approved to retain Pepple & Waggoner as legal counsel for calendar year 2021 per resolution:
EMPLOYMENT RESOLUTION
The Lexington Board of Education of the Lexington Local School District, Richland County, Ohio, met in regular session on April 21, 2021 with the following members present:
Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney
Mr. Roberts moved the adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION RETAINING CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF PEPPLE & WAGGONER, LTD., IN CONNECTION WITH LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO EDUCATION AND THE OPERATION OF
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Section 1: The services of Pepple & Waggoner, Ltd., are hereby retained, effective April 1, 2021, such legal services to be in the nature of legal representation, including, but not
limited to, appearances in court, advice, opinions, appearances before the State Employment Relations Board and Ohio Department of Education, and recommendations that may from
time to time be requested by this Board, Superintendent or Treasurer concerning legal matters relating to education and the operation of the School District. Such services may include
the review of any and all records of the client in this attorney-client relationship. In rendering such legal services, as an independent contractor and in an attorney-client relationship, said
Pepple & Waggoner, Ltd., shall not exercise any administrative discretion on behalf of this Board in the formulation of public policy, expenditure of public funds, enforcement of laws, rules and
regulations of the State, any county or city or of this Board, or the execution of public trusts. Such services may be terminated at any time by the Board or said Pepple & Waggoner, Ltd., by
written notice to the other.
Section 2: For such legal and consultative services, said Pepple & Waggoner, Ltd., shall be paid reasonable fees as approved by the Board and shall be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in rendering such services.
Section 3: It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and
that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in these formal actions were in meetings open to the public and in compliance with all legal requirements,
including R.C. 12.22 and Section 12 of the H.B. 19 and any amendments thereto.
Dr. Gottschling seconded the Motion.
Upon roll call on the passage of the resolution, the vote was as follows:
Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney
The foregoing is a true and correct excerpt from the Minutes of the meeting on the 21st day of April, 2021, of the Board of Education of the Lexington Local School District, Richland
County, Ohio, showing the passage of the resolution hereinabove set forth.
Jason Whitesel, Treasurer
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. Tax Incentive Review - Mr. Stoner shared with the Board that Major Metals is moving forward with a fairly significant expansion that will add jobs to the area. He added that their tax abatement request of 50% is below the threshold requiring Board approval. The expansion will bring in additional tax revenue to the community and to the district. Mr. Secrist share that he and Mr. Whitesel had a very positive meeting with Lexington Mayor Brian White and Next Generation regarding future expansion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
24-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compenssation 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, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:35 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:30 p.m.
REINSTATE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POSITION:
25-21 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to re-instate the Assistant Superintendent position.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
EMPLOYMENT:
26-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Stoner to emply Kevin Young as the Assistant Superintendent, effective August 1, 2021, two year contract, 2011-22 & 2022-2023 school years. t
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
27-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling, to adjourn. 8:41 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 ____________________________
