The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Eastern Elementary Music room on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mr. Robert Whitney ----4
Absent: Dr. Gottschling ----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.
Student Representative Report
Student Representative Chloe Dean provided the Board with an update regarding various activities throughout the District, including athletics, clubs, and other student activities.
Admin Update – Facilities Update
Mr. Secrist provided the Board with an update on the new facilities, noting that it is an exciting time as the school year started as scheduled. Mr. Secrist noted various items throughout the building that students are enjoying and taking advantage of, including natural light, open spaces, and collaborative spaces, noting the college feel environment. Mr. Secrist also provided the Board with an update on a number of items and areas that will be completed in the coming weeks. Mr. Secrist thanked the Board for their support over the course of the construction project and other unique circumstances throughout the process. He also thanked the administrative team, teachers, support staff, technology, maintenance, students, parents, and the community for all of the hard work and support that has gone into the design, construction, and successful use of the new 7-12 building. Mr. Young, Mr. Masi, and Mr.
Whitesel all agreed with Mr. Secrist’s comments, noting the collaboration, team work, and complete effort that has gone into this process, noting appreciation to Mr. Secrist for his leadership through the process. Mr. Masi noted that we have incredible students and staff who are treating the building with respect and making excellent use of new spaces. The Board thanked Mr. Secrist, the administrative team, the staff, the students, and the community for all that has gone into the construction of the new 7-12 building.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
49-22 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the August meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for August 2022 was presented.
3. Approved permanent appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 at the fund level.
4. Approved invoices in the amount of $15,662.50 and $4,077.50 to The Center for Individual & Family Services for deaf interpretive services.
5. Accepted a donation in the amount of $200 to the Lexington Minutemen Academic Scholarship Fund from Walnut Hills Swim Club.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None -----0 Absent: Dr. Gottschling ----1
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
50-22 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Salary Adjustments: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Emily Patterson - From ME + 30 to ME + 40
Austin Javurek - From ME + 20 to ME + 30
Jennifer Wells - From BS + 10 to MS
Employment: Approved the following for employment:
Anne Reed - English Language Tutor for the 2022-2023 school year
Chris Kmetz - Full-time reading teacher at Western
Shannon Nicol - Part-time reading teacher at Eastern, one-year contract, effective September 16, 2022
Elisabeth Wells - Full-time Intervention Specialist at Central, one-year contract, effective September 1, 2022
Kristen McPeek - Homecoming ceremony advisor for 2022-2023 school year
Holly Rice - Homecoming ceremony advisor for 2022-2023 school year
7 – 12 safety monitors:
Sally Giefer
Roxanne Drueschler
Suzy McBride
Todd Galownia
Dave Kaple
Constance Jamieson
Bruce Dewey
Mark Hoover
Jacob Brown (1/2 AM)
Val Fraizer (1/2 PM)
To help with Kindergarten assessments at Central and Western:
Margaret Martin
Kathy Weidig
Sandra LaLiberte
Approve payment to the following teachers for mentoring teachers during the 2022 - 2023 school year:
Year 1
Rachel Smith - mentoring Dairia Edmunds $350.00
Megan McCammon - mentoring Elisabeth Wells $350.00
Jaime Chambers - mentoring Lindsay Musille $350.00
Janelle Wyant - mentoring Kevin Richer $350.00
Year 2
Steve Domka - mentoring Lana Hill $250.00
Jaime Chambers - mentoring Lydia Smith $250.00
Amy Gerhardt - mentoring Reanna Sutherland $250.00
RESA-3
Stephanie Blackstone - mentoring Addalyn Brown $350.00
Amy Gerhardt - mentoring Jennifer Verspoor $250.00
Year 4
Joy Bowman - mentoring Laura Hoesman N/A
Classified:
Resignations: Accepted the following resignations:
Jaclyn Dodson - Food Service, 4 hour general help
Terri Haeseker - Food Service, 2 hour general help
Employment: Approved the following for employment:
Gary Weaver - Substitute bus aide
Carson Docherty - Substitute educational aide
Shelley Harris - Food Service, 2 hour general help, effective September 6, 2022
Jaclyn Dodson - Food Service, 6 hour general help, effective September 26, 2022
Jessica Kiger - Food Service, 6 hour first cook, one-year contract, effective September 16, 2022
Cicelyann Shears - Food Service, 2 hour general help, one-year contract, effective September 12, 2022
Annescia Hite - Food Service substitute, effective September 12, 2022
Terri Haeseker - Transportation, 2-hour bus aide Mallory Westerheide - Substitute bus aide
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaches for the 2022-2023 school year:
Roger Long - Boys’ & girls’ head bowling
Jason Whitesel - Volunteer bowling
Jeff Stehle - Volunteer bowling
Tad Davis - JV boys’ basketball
Jay Guth - Volunteer assistant basketball
Mason Willeke - Volunteer assistant basketball
Derrick Shelenberger - 7th grade boys’ basketball
Buck Morton - 8th grade boys’ basketball
Jay Schmidt - 7th grade girls’ basketball
Heidi Roush - 8th grade girls’ basketball
Brock Spurling - Varsity swim coach
Rob Roth - Assistant swim coach (dive)
Jonathan Watkins - Assistant wrestling coach
Seth Cole - Junior high wrestling
Jacob Brown - Junior high wrestling
Scott Hamilton - Varsity boys’ basketball
Student Tech Assistant: Approved Kayla Pham as a student tech assistant/worker for the 2022-2023 school year up to 20 hours per week.
Substitute List: Approved the Lexington sub list dated August 17, 2022 as provided by MOESC.
Resolution to Accept Resignations: Approved to authorize the Superintendent to accept resignations of employees as needed subject to final Board approval at the next scheduled Board meeting. Such resignations shall be considered effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent’s acceptance.
In Lieu of Transportation: Approved payment for “In Lieu of Transportation” for Lexington students attending Discovery School, Ashland Christian & Gilead Christian.
Early Childhood Handbook: Approved the Early Childhood Program handbook as enclosed.
eLuma SLP Contract: Approved the contract with eLuma for SLP services for the 2022-2023 school year.
MTSS Guidebook: Approved the MTSS Guidebook to be used for the 2022-23 school year.
Special Education Department Guideline Handbook: Approved the Lexington Special Education Department Guideline Handbook, for the 2022-2023 school year.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Roberts, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None ----0 Absent: Dr. Gottschling ----1
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
51-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Roberts, to enter into executive session to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None ----0 Absent: Dr. Gottschling ----1
Time entered: 8:00 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:37 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
52-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster seconded by Mr. Stoner to adjourn. 7:38 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None ----0 Absent: Dr. Gottschling ----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 _____________________________
