LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2010
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, June 22, 2010. 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
Ben Mutti made a presentation to the Board requesting permission
to conduct release-time Child Evangelical Fellowship. The Board
will discuss and get back to Mr. Mutti.
MKC made a presentation on alternative energy options for the district.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
32-10 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following financial
items:
1. The minutes from the May regular meeting, May special meeting and June special
meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for May 2010 was presented.
3. Resolution to authorize the treasurer to discontinue the preparation of annual
financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP),
GASB 34 requirements and accepted annual cash basis financial reports for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2010. The decision of whether or not to comply with the GAAP
reporting will be revisited annually and reviewed in conjunction with the recommendation
of the Treasurer each year.
4. Approve Temporary Appropriations measure for Fiscal Year 2011. Appropriations
will be done at FUND level.
5. Update Final Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
33-10 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel
items:
Certified:
Retirement: Accept the retirement of Jan Distl, Eastern Elementary, effective July
1, 2010.
Resignation: Accepted the resignations of:
Bobbi Weaver - Junior Class Advisor for 2010-2011 school year &
High School summer PE
Dara Harriger - High School Spanish, effective end of 2009-2010
contract year
Tim Bacquet - Junior High Athletic Director & Jr. High track coach
for 2010-2011 school year
Shaun Clauss - High School Science, effective end of 2009-2010
contract year
Elaine Clapper - High School art department chairperson
Employment: Employ the following as indicated:
Todd Korbas - High School math teacher, one year contract,
effective August 26, 2010
Joe Swartzmiller - High School summer PE, June 9-29, 2010
August 1, 2010 thru July 31, 2011
Anne Petrie - Jr. High track coach, 2010-2011 school year
Ron Graham - High school instrumental music & marching band
Director, 2010-2011 school year, one year contract,
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LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Michele Newmeyer - High School yearbook advisor, 2010-2011 school
year
Summer school teachers August 3 – 20, 2010, with a stipend of $1,200.00:
Amy Stewart Melissa Hassmann
Salary Adjustment: Approve the salary adjustment of:
Heather Remy - ME to ME + 10
Roxanne Drueschler - BS + 10 to BS + 20
Edwina Jellison - ME + 10 to ME + 20
CLASSIFIED:
Employment: Approve the employment of the following pending successful completion
of all pre-employment requirements:
Wendy Kleinknecht - Substitute bus driver
Mark Reisdorf - Substitute bus driver
John Hetrick - Substitute bus driver
Rickey Vestal - Substitute bus driver
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
34-10 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded Mr. Blackstone to approve the following:
Coaching Contracts: Recommend the following coaches at the following positions
for the 2010-2011 sports seasons pending successful completion of all pre-employment
requirements:
David Ziegelhofer - Volunteer assistant boys’ football
Rebecca Hile - 9th grade cheerleading advisor
Amanda Riggenbach - 7th & 8th grade cheerleading advisor
Melissa Watters - Head swim coach
Brent Rastetter - Head wrestling coach
Kevin Morrow - 8th grade (gold) boys’ basketball
Troy Eichler - 8th grade (purple) boys’ basketball
Buck Morton - 7th grade (gold) boys’ basketball
Howard Hoffman - 8th grade (purple) boys’ basketball
Roxanne Drueschler - Varsity assistant girls’ basketball
Mike Kathrein - JV girls’ basketball
Tuition Students: Approve the following tuition students for the 2010-2011 school year:
Payton Mills - Continuing, Grade 8
Julia Maxwell - New, High School, Grade 10
School Lunch Prices: Approved the proposed $.25 lunch price increase for 2010-2011.
Resolution: Recommend approval of the enclosed resolution appointing members of the
Family and Civic Engagement Team per HB1 requirements.
County Health Department Contract: Approve the contract between the Mansfield/
Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Lexington Board of Education for
The provision of school nursing services for the 2010-2011 school year.
High School Choir & Drama Trip: Grant permission for the high school choir and
drama clubs to take a school sponsored trip to Chicago February 19-21, 2011.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -------5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---0
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Motion adopted.
Discussion Items:
a. Retire/rehire request of Diana Hurlow as High School Guidance Counselor.
b. Representatives from MKC, as well as NextGen discussed alternative
energy sources for our district.
WORK SESSION
35-10 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to set a work session for July 8, 2010
at 7:00 p.m. to discuss finances.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney----------5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
36-10 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to adjourn. 8:40 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney---------5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
