LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Session
Monday, March 28, 2011
7:00 p.m
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Auditorium
at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the
meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Loren Blackstone, Mr. Jeff Heck, Mr. Keith Stoner,
Mrs. Karen Wilson, Mr. Robert Whitney -------------------------------------------5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Abby Kuhn, Student representative to the Board presented her report
FINANCIAL ITEMS
20-11 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial
items:
1. The minutes from the February regular meeting and February and March work
sessions.
2. The monthly financial report for February 2011 was presented.
3. Treasurer requested approval of “Resolution Accepting Rates” as provided by
Richland County Auditor’s Office.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
21-11 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Blackstone to enter into executive session to consider
the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
of charges or complaints against a public employee, or official, or 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.
Time entered: 7:07 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:25 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney ------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
22-11 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel
items:
Certified:
Resignation: Accepted the resignation of Claudia Ruihley, Western Principal, effective the
end of the 2010-2011 contract.
Retirement: Accepted the retirement of:
Howard Hoffman - High School/Jr. High Art, effective end of
June, 2011
Nancy Hamler - Central Elementary, 1st grade, effective end
of June, 2011
Salary Adjustment: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Jacqueline Gaither - BS + 10 to BS + 20
Laura Wesserling - ME to ME + 10
Classified
Employment: Approved the employment of:
Wendy Kleinknecht - Transportation, 4 hour bus route, effective March 8, 2011, contract for
remainder of the 2010-2011 school year
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
23-11 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded Mr. Blackstone to approve the following:
Tuition Students: Approve the following tuition students for the 2011-2012 school year:
Braden Mumaw - New, Kindergarten, Central Elementary, per negotiated agreement, following a
teaching parent
Philip Crane - New, High School, grade 12
Jackson Worner - Continuing, High School, grade 12
Summer Employment: Approved Brayson Ramirez and Nicholas Chirico as summer employees to assist the Technology Department.
Coaching Contracts: Approved the following coaching recommendation:
Ralph Baker - Assistant track (hurdles)
Athletic Handbook: Approved the revised athletic handbook.
Graduation Requirements: Recommend the Board adopt the enclosed minimum graduation requirements as established by the Ohio Department of Education. Enclosure A for the graduating classes through the class of 2013 and Enclosure B for the graduating
classes of 2014 and beyond.
Substitute List: Approved the Lexington substitute list and the complete substitute list dated March 9, 2011 as presented by MOESC.
Committee Appointments:
a. Athletic Board of Control (2) Karen Wilson & Loren Blackstone
b. Music Board of Control (2) Jeff Heck & Keith Stoner
- In-Service Review Board (1) Keith Stoner
- Classified In-Service Review Board (1) Keith Stoner
- Technology Committee (1) Loren Blackstone
- CountyTaxIncentive Review Council (1) Jeff Heck
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney -------5
Nay: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion: Junior High Dean of Students position.
JUNIOR HIGH DEAN OF STUDENTS
- Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to create the position of Junior High Dean
of Students.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION ‘A’
- Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Blackstone, to approve Resolution ‘A’ regarding the reduction in force of the listed certified employees.
Diana Hurlow - High School Guidance Counselor (one position)
Jay Schmidt - High School Speech (one position)
Jim Barber - High School Industrial Technology (one position)
Ray Mitchell - Grades 7-12 Science (one position)
Michelle Olecki - Grades 7-12 English (one position)
Susan Cooper - Elementary/Jr. High Talented & Gifted Coordinator
Jennifer Berry - Elementary Talented & Gifted Teacher, full-time
Julie Lamp - Elementary Talented & Gifted Teacher, part-time
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION ‘B’
26-11 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve Resolution ‘B’ regarding the reduction in force of the listed classified employees.
Sue Smith - Multi-Handicapped Aide (one position)
Jody Hall - Educational Aide
Rhonda Tittle - Educational Aide
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION ‘C’
27-11 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Blackstone, to approve Resolution ‘C’ regarding the reduction in force of the supplemental contract positions.
Sue Subich - Varsity Assistant Volleyball
Jay Guth - Varsity Assistant Boys’ Basketball
Scott Hamilton - Boys’ Elementary Basketball
J.J. Burkhart - Varsity Assistant Swimming
Brock Spurling - Varsity Assistant Swimming
Brian Faust - Varsity Assistant Wrestling
Brian Bowman - Elementary Wrestling Coordinator
Ralph Baker - Varsity Assistant Track
Landon Huvler - Varsity Assistant Track
Blake Dickson - Varsity Assistant Football
Steve Haverdil - Freshman Football
Rolf Whitney - Freshman Football
Andrew Heath - 7th Grade Football
Doug Basham - 7th Grade Football
Phong Wynn - Varsity Assistant Girls’ Soccer
Troy Smith - Varsity Assistant Boys’ Soccer
Rebecca Hile - Freshman Cheerleading
Scott Hamilton - Jr. High Track
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION ‘D’
28-11 Motion by Mr. Heck seconded by Mrs. Wilson, to approve Resolution ‘D’ regarding
the reduction in force of the listed classified employees.
Nancy Richey - Part-time Treasurer’s Office employee
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion: Red Cross Emergency Shelter Site.
ADJOURNMENT
29-11 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck to adjourn. 9:00 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
