The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. 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. Keith Stoner, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Robert Whitney ---5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Whitney welcomed visitors to the meeting and made various publications and mailings available.
OSBA Presentation and Certificate Honoring Keith Stoner
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Central Region Immediate Past President Renda Cline addressed the Board and honored Mr. Stoner for his 20 years of service as a Board member for Lexington Local Schools. Ms. Cline presented Mr. Stoner with a certificate commemorating his lengthy service. Ms. Cline also thanked the remainder of the Board for their continued service to our students.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
33-23 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the May regular meeting was approved
2. The monthly financial report for May 2023 was presented.
3. Approved temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 at the fund level set at 50% of Fiscal Year 2023 final appropriations.
4. Approved to renew property, fleet, and liability insurance with the Ohio School Plan for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, cost $86,846.
5. Approved Message Logix invoice in the amount $3,725 for K12 Alert Services.
6. Approved the following appropriation modifications for FY23:
001 General Fund $1,700,000.00
002 Debt Service $1,000.00
003 Permanent Improvement $50,000.00 006 Food Service $35,000.00
034 OFCC Project Maintenance $90,000.00 499 State Grants $35.21
507 ARP ESSER $400,000.00 516 IDEA-B $31,200.59 572-9023 Title I ($4,335.25)
572-9923 EPEC Grant $1,783.65 584 Title IV-A ($3,600.00)
587 ECSE ($332.45)
590 Title II-A $822.01
599 Miscellaneous Federal Grants $177,742.94
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney ----5 Nay: None ---0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
34-23 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Roberts, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Maternity Leave: Accepted Laura Pfeiffer’s request for maternity leave effective approximately October 2, 2023 – December 20, 2023.
Resignations: Approved the following resignations:
Brittany Molnar - Western, kindergarten
Brittany Lieb - Central, Intervention Specialist
Leslie Miller - Eastern, elementary guidance counselor
Sarah Drees - Pre-School teacher
Employment: Approved the following for employment for the 2023-2024 school year, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
Theresa Scheurer - Long-term sub, Eastern from May 22 – the end of the 2022-2023 school year, $110 per day
Mike Kathrein - High School newspaper advisor for 2023-2024
Jennifer Law - Junior High co-academic challenge advisor
Sara Thorburn - High School yearbook advisor
Sonja Clever - High School Intervention Specialist, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract (5 yrs. experience)
Michelle McDonald - Kindergarten, Western, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Alex Hertensteiner - Science, Jr. High, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Meredith Cotterill - Pre-School ETR chairperson
Amy Gerhardt - Eastern, continuing contract
Cassandra Riggleman - Eastern Social Worker/Guidance Counselor, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Approve the following teachers that are working Math Camp (June 26-June 30), $600/week:
Michelle Rastetter
Lydia Severns
Gretchen Winner
Lindsay Musille
Heather Noland
Shannon Nicol
Jennifer Brane
Kevin Richer
Cara Pelphrey
Jaime Chambers
Cindy Shasky
Christina Mueller
Sandra LaLiberte
Bruce Dewey
Stephanie Blackstone
Bethany Sharrock
Amy North
Cassidy Dillon
Marsha Eldridge
Christine Elder
Lynn Walters
Elisabeth Wells
Annette Rush
Joy Bowman
Rhonda Tittle
OSU Graduates / Teachers working Math Camp ($300/week):
Kyra Davis
Noelle Ferguson
Megan Shupe
Justus Morgan
Isaac Niedermier
Nicole Kasper
Lydia Ackerman
Sydney Eyerly
Maris Bucci
Approve payment to the following teacher for mentoring a teacher during the 2022-2023 school year:
RESA-3
Stephanie Blackstone - Mentoring Addalyn Brown $250
Classified:
Retirement: Accepted Rebecca Smith’s retirement from Food Service, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation: Accepted a resignation from Jody Vanegas, Transportation Department effective July 31, 2023.
Employment: Approved the employment of the following personnel for the 2023-2024 school year pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements:
Stephen Smith - Substitute van driver Amanda Jones - Educational aide, Central, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Lyndsey Murfield - Educational aide, Central, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Leann Adams - Educational aide, Jr. High, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Melissa Lewis - Educational aide, Central, continuing contract
Theresa Scheurer - Educational aide, cross-categorical, Western, effective August 18, 2023, one-year contract
Anthony Wong - Eastern custodian, second shift, effective July 3, 2023
OTHER BUSINESS:
Administrator’s Contracts: Approved the following administrators for 3-year contracts:
Tucker Bacquet
Ashley Rebillot
Joy Bowman
Paula Smith
Scott Curtis
Vickie Stima
Jeff Eichorn
Kyle Trittschuh
Jamie Masi Tricia Volz
Matt Millinger
Kevin Young
Levi Mowry
Approved the following for a 1-year contract (retire/rehire)
Craig Clever
Linda Volz
Substitute Pay Schedule: Approved the 2023-2024 substitute pay schedule:
Substitute Teacher $100 per day Effective 02/18/21 Long-Term Substitute Teacher $110.0 per day (day 21-59) BS Step 0 on day 60+
Substitute Aide $12.96 per hour, Step 0 of salary schedule (includes long-term) Effective 23/24 SY Substitute Secretary $16.77 per hour Step 0 of Salary Schedule (includes long-term) Effective 9/1/22
Substitute Bus Driver $17.57 per hour Step 0 of Salary Schedule Effective 23/24 SY
Substitute Custodian $15.65 per hour Step 0 of Salary Schedule Effective 23/24 SY
Substitute Maintenance/Mechanics $17.68 per hour Step 0 of Salary Schedule Effective 23/24 SY
Substitute Cafeteria worker Minimum Wage $10.10/hour Effective 01/01/23
Long Term Café Helper $12.585
Academic Mentor $20.00/hour
Committee Service Work $15.00/hour
Academic ESY $25.00/hour
Bus Washer $10.10/hour, Effective 01/01/23
Bus Garage Cleaning $17.57/hour, Effective 23/24 SY
Field Trip Rate $16.00/hour, Effective 09/01/22
Transportation Office Help $10.10/hour, Effective 01/01/23 Class Coverage BS Step 0 per diem class period rate $19.23, Effective 23/24 SY
Summer/Student Help $12.00/hour, Effective 05/20/23
Athletic Office Assistant $15.00/hour
Renhill Aide/Mentor $15.00/hour, Effective 23/24 SY
Administrator/Supervisor/Non-Union Salary Schedule: Approved the 2023-2024 Administrator/ Supervisor/Non-Union Salary Schedules.
Coaching Recommendation: Approved the following coaches for the 2023-2024 school year:
Jeff Eichorn - JH football
John Murray - Varsity assistant football (1/2 contract)
Brandon Buchanan - Freshman football (1/2 contract)
Zac Collins - Volunteer football
Montrell Caldwell - Volunteer assistant football
Summer Employment: Approved the following students for summer employment in the Maintenance Department:
Abby Eifrid & Eric Blackstone - Effective June 6th
Will Perkins - Only worked June 6th
Jacob Brant - Effective June 12th
Tuition Students: Accepted the following tuition students for the 2023-2024 school year. Tuition waived for these students per Board policy following working parents:
Kohen Webb - New, grade 9
Emma Webb - New, grade 1
Cecelia Webb - New, Kindergarten
Emmett Rogers - New, Kindergarten
Musical Accompanist: Approved Brenda Welsh as elementary musical accompanist for the 2022-2023 school year and 2023-2024 school years at $20.00 per hour.
Career-Technical Education – Approved the resolution to not provide career-technical education in grades 7 and 8.
Allerton Hill: Approved the contract with Allerton Hill Consulting Services, effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
MOESC Contracts: Approved the FY ’24 845 contract with MOESC.
Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board: Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
22+ Graduate: Approved the 22+ graduate who resides in our district.
Substitute List: Approved the revised Lexington substitute list dated May 17, 2023 as presented by MOESC.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney ---5 Nay: None ---0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
35-23 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Dr. Gottschling, to enter into executive session consider the appointment, employment, promotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney ----5 Nay: None ----0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:24 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:38 p.m.
Discussion
1. State Budget and OFCC – The Board discussed ongoing active communications with both OFCC and members of the State legislature continuing to advocate for the District regarding both the State budget and OFCC funding.
ADJOURNMENT
36-23 Motion by Mr. Stoner seconded by Mr. Schuster to adjourn. 8:47 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 __________________________
