The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Eastern Elementary Music room on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mr. Robert Whitney ....4 Absent: Mr. Dave Roberts ....1
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
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.
Communications
District-Wide Communications – Mr. Secrist shared with the Board District communications, including new staff/orientation, staff/student parking, student drop off/pick up information, a letter to be distributed to new families, and school open house information.
Online Auction – Mr. Secrist also shared that the online auction is set to begin Friday, August 26th, through Ruckman Auctioneers and will run through the middle of September.
Lexington Police Department Training – Finally, Mr. Secrist noted that the Lexington Police Department will be conducting training at the old Junior High building from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29th and Tuesday, August 30th.
Public Participation
1. Visitor Bryan Dwiggins addressed the Board and expressed concerns regarding a walkway near Western Elementary that needs maintenance attention. Mr. Secrist noted that the District has made inquiries to confirm ownership of the walkway, and added the District maintenance staff will be addressing the issue now that ownership questions have been addressed.
2. Visitor Lisa Starkey addressed the Board concerning Neola policy updates (agenda item #16) and shared with the Board various concerns because of her research into NEOLA.
Maintenance Report / Recognition of District Maintenance Department
Assistant Superintendent Kevin Young addressed the Board recognized Maintenance Supervisor Craig Clever and the entire District maintenance department for their outstanding work throughout the summer as the District transitions to the new 7-12 building. Mr. Young noted that the maintenance department always does an excellent job, but they have been especially stretched over the past several months and have done an incredible job. The Board expressed appreciation to Mr. Clever and the entire maintenance staff. Mr. Clever noted that it’s been a team effort by the entire department and expressed appreciation for his entire team. Mr. Clever also thanked the Board, Mr. Secrist and Mr. Young for their support.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
46-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial items: 1. The minutes from the July meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for July 2022 was presented.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None ----0 Absent: Mr. Roberts ----1
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
47-22 Motion by Dr. Gottschling, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Maternity Leave: Accepted Jillian Noblet’s request for maternity leave from approximately January 3, 2023 – March 31, 2023.
Employment: Approved the following for employment:
Beth Wells - Intervention Specialist, long-term sub (shared position between Western & Central), effective August 31, 2022, $110.00 per day
Ashley Webb - Intervention Specialist, long-term sub, High School, effective August 31, 2022, $110.00 per day
Brittany Siringer - MFE Coordinator – Junior High
Approve the following who will work Science Camp (August 15 – 26), $600.00 per week:
Michelle Rastetter
Amanda Jones
Heather Noland
Lydia Smith
Angela Lynch
Cheryl Young
Kelli Parks
Jennifer Hooper
Gretchen Winner
Jody Ruttschling
Cara Pelphrey
Cassidy Dillon
Jennifer Lamp
Lindsay Them
Julie Lamp
Jaime Chambers
Katelynn Reis
Reanna Sutherland
Amy North
Sarah Johnson
Lynn Walters Bruce Dewey
Stephanie Blackstone
Joy Bowman
Annette Rush
Mike Schwechheimer
Marsha Haas
Kimberly Earick
Cindy Shasky
Ashley Smith
Salary Adjustments: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Mark Hoover - From ME + 30 to ME + 40
Jennifer Brane - From MA to MA + 10
Jennifer Berry - From MA + 40 to DR
Michelle Gilbert - From ME + 30 to ME + 40
Classified:
Resignation: Accepted the following resignations: Suzanne Meister - Food Service, 2-hour general help
Linda Frazier - Food Service, 6-hour kitchen supervisor
Employment: Approved the following for employment: Stephen Smith - 4-hour bus aide, one-year contract, effective September 2, 2002
Shelley Harris - 2-hour van driver, one-year contract, effective September 2, 2002
Suzanne Meister - Food Service substitute
Mike Ziegelhofer - Volunteer, Food Service, 2022-2023 school year
OTHER BUSINESS:
Tuition Student – Accepted the following students for the 2022-2023 school year:
Bronson Brown - Continuing, grade 6, Eastern
Benson Brown - Continuing, grade 2, Western
Alexis Parr - New, grade 12, tuition waived per Board policy regarding parent moving out of the district during student’s senior year
Caleb Branam - New, grade 10
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaches for the 2022-2023 school year:
Peter Them - Freshman soccer (1/2 contract)
Jay Porter - Freshman soccer (1/2 contract)
Teresa Alt - Junior High cross country (1/2 contract)
Stephanie Campbell - Junior High cross country (1/2 contract)
Libby Nickoli - Junior High swim
Melisa Watters - Junior High swim
Athletic Department Assistants: Approved Scott Hamilton & Tricia Brown as Athletic Department assistants for the 2022-2023 school year, $15.00 per hour
Revised School Calendar: Approved the revised school calendar to reflect nine-week grading periods and professional development day.
Resolution: Approved the resolution establishing educational requirements for substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.
Building Handbooks: Approved the district building and Transportation handbooks for the 2022-2023 school year.
Neola Policy: Approved and adopted the new Board Policies with Neola, effective August 24, 2022 and repeal the old Board policies.
School Lunch: Approved the school lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year as: High School/Junior High $3.25 and Elementary $3.00.
Special Education of Ohio: Approved Master Services Agreement with Specialized Education of Ohio for the 2022-2023 school year for special education services provided to students referred by the District.
Lexington Sub Lists: Approved the Lexington sub lists dated 7-20-22 and 8-17-22 as provided by MOESC.
Roll Call – Yea: Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None ----0 Absent: Mr. Roberts ----1
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
48-22 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to adjourn. 7:53 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None ----0 Absent: Mr. Roberts ----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 _________________________
