December 21, 2022
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the new High School Auditorium on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call — Members present: Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mr. Whitney 5
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 communications and publications and thanked the Board and administration for filling his role during his absence.
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 and upcoming important dates.
Admin Update — Curriculum
Curriculum Directors Joy Bowman (PK-6) and Tucker Bacquet, along with High School Principal Jamie Masi and Assistant Principal Ashley Rebillot provided the Board with various updates regarding District-wide and high school curriculum. The Board was provided with updates regarding changes to the law, District test scores, survey results, opportunities from class and curriculum benefitting our students. All presenters were extremely complimentary of the teachers in all departments and grade levels for their dedication and hard work in addressing any challenges that arise. Each presenter also discussed the collaborative efforts that have occurred among the entire administrative team and with building teachers to assist in aligning District-wide curriculum and ensuring vertical alignment and growth as students go from grade to grade.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
60-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial items: 1. The minutes from the November meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for November 2022 was presented.
3. Approved the Village of Lexington invoices in the amount of $5,846.33 each for September '22 and October '22 STO services.
4. Accepted the donation in the amount of $1,000 from VFW Post 5101.
Roll Call — Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney Nay: None
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
61-22 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Retirement: Accepted the following retirements:
Jana Rhoad - Eastern, 6th grade, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year
Rick Ruth - Director of Instrumental Music, effective June 1, 2023
Employment: Approved the employment of the following:
Aubrey Klink - Assistant Musical Director for the 2022-2023 school year
Bethany Sharrock - Central, long-term sub, from approximately January 3, 2023 — March 31, 2023
Jaime Chambers - Mentoring Bruce Dewey for the 2022-2023 school year, $250 stipend
Approved the following staff as mentors for OST prep, January — April 2023, $20.00 per hour
Jennifer Berry
Megan Thompson
Lindsay Musille
Amy Gerhardt
Julie Detlef
Amanda Jones
Valerie Hunter
Kim Earick
Marsha Eldridge
Julie Lamp
Kevin Richer
Michelle Dreibelbis
Angela Lynch
Stephanie Blackstone
Carla Jones (sub)
Maternity Leave: Approved maternity leave for Katie Rogers, Eastern, from approximately February 13, 2023 through approximately May 15, 2023.
Paternity Leave: Approved paternity leave for Luke Rogers, High School, from approximately February 13, 2023 through March 13, 2023.
Salary Adjustments: Approved the following salary adjustments: Diane Eifrid - ME + 30 to ME + 40 Trisha Hughes - BS + 10 to ME
Classified:
Retirement: Accepted Doug Swain's retirement, effective January 2, 2023.
Employment: Approved the following classified employees pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements: Karen Strickler
Elimitaiza Bartman - Transportation, sub driver
Troy Dallman - Transportation, sub driver
Lawrance Hilbert - Transportation, sub driver
Derrick Martin - Transportation, sub driver
Amanda Pyzocha - Transportation, sub driver
Cathy Lawhorn - Transportation, sub bus aide & sub van driver
Karen Strickler - Substitute educational aide, effective November 22, 2023
Trinity Saxton - Substitute educational aide
Emily Johnson - Substitute educational aide
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coaching Resignation: Accepted Emily Patterson's resignation as weight/strength coach.
Coaching Recommendations: Approved Kim Brown as volunteer baseball coach for 2022-2023 season.
Technology Help: Approved Anna Pham for part-time work for December 12, 2022 — January 4, 2023 for the updating and installing of devices in the new building.
Tuition Student: Approved William Pugh as a tuition student for the remainder of the 2022¬2023 school year. Tuition waived per Board policy regarding parent moving out of the district during student's senior year.
Substitute Pay Schedule: Approved the substitute pay schedule for 2022-2023:
Substitute Teacher $100.00 per day (effective 02/18/21)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher $110.00 per day (21-59) BS Step 0 on day 60+ Substitute Aide $12.58 per hour, Step 0 of salary schedule (effective 01/01/23)
Substitute Secretary $16.77 per hour, Step 0 of salary schedule (effective 09/01/22)
Substitute Bus Driver $17.06 per hour, Step 0 of salary schedule (effective 09/01/22)
Substitute Custodian $13.00 per hour
Substitute Maintenance $14.50 per hour
Substitute Mechanic $14.50 per hour
Substitute Cafeteria Worker Minimum Wage
$9.30/hour, effective 01/01/22 Long-term café helper $12.218
Academic Mentor $20.00 per hour
Committee Service Work $15.00 per hour
Bus Washer $9.30 hour, effective 01/01/22
Bus Garage Cleaning $17.06/hour
Field Trip Rate $16.00/hour, effective 09/01/22
Transportation Office Help $9.30/hour, effective 01/01/22
Class Coverage BS Step 0 per diam class period rate $28.38 effective 09/01/22
Summer Help $11.25/hour, effective 05/2022
Athletic Office Assistant $15.00/hour
Resolution: Approved a resolution notifying the Ohio Department of Education of our district's intent to administer the Third Grade English Language Arts and Third Grade Mathematics assess¬ments in paper format for the 2022-2023 school year.
2023 Board Meetings: The Organizational and Regular January 2023 Board of Education meetings were set for January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated November 16, 2022, as presented by MOESC.
OSBA: Approved to join OSBA for calendar year 2023.
Roll Call — Yea: Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney 5 Nay: None 0
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
I. Mr. Secrist informed the Board that the District newsletter has been completed and will be going out to District residents in the coming days.
2. Mr. Secrist noted that building tours will be provided on the night of December 28th. Tours will be given throughout the day from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
3. Mr. Secrist discussed with the Board the fact that previous Board of Education Meeting room was named by Board resolution the Robert H. Whitney Board Meeting Room with the intent for the name to carry forward to future meeting rooms. Mr. Secrist noted that the majority of future meetings will be held in the new Performing Arts Center and pointed to the support that Mr. Whitney has always given to every aspect of Lexington Schools, including his unwavering support of the arts throughout the District. As such, Mr. Secrist recommended that the Board consider naming the new performing arts center the Robert H. Whitney Performing Arts Center. Mr. Whitney thanked Mr. Secrist and the Board for the kind words but noted that the honor was not necessary.
NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
62-22 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster, to name the new performing arts center the Robert H. Whitney Performing Arts Center.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts ----4 Nay: None ----0 Abstain: Mr. Whitney ----1 Motion adopted.
63-22 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Dr. Gottschling, to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, promotion, or compensation.
Roll Call — Yea: Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney 5 Nay: None 0
Time entered: 8:34 P.M.
Returned to regular session: 9:54 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
64-22 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to adjourn. 9:54 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_____________________
