LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2009
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, November 16, 2009. 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
State Representative Margaret Ruhl presented Mr. Ziegelhofer and the
principals from Central Elementary, Eastern Elementary, Western
Elementary and Lexington High School certificates of recognition
for the district’s having achieved the rating of “Excellent with Distinction”
for the 2008-2009 school year.
Elli Stevens – student advisor presented her report.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
63-09 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve the following financial
items:
1. The minutes from the October Regular and Special meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for October 2009 was presented.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
64-09 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel items:
Certificated
Resignation: Approved the resignation of:
Anne Petrie - Jr. High Destination Imagination Advisor
Marilyn Johnson - MFE Coordinator High School, effective 1/22/10
Salary Adjustment: Approved the salary adjustment of Stephen Domka from BA to
BA + 20, effective August 31, 2009.
Employment: Approved the employment of the following for the 2009-2010 school year:
Rebecca Sarbach - MFE Coordinator, High School, effective 1/25/10
Anne Petrie - High School Destination Imagination advisor
Rebecca Bigley - High School Home Economics dept. chair
Jim Barber - High School Industrial Technology dept. chair
Diana Hurlow - High School Student services co-chair
Bobbi Weaver - High School Student services co-chair
Classified:
Employment: Approved the employment of:
Jim Norfleet - Transportation Dept.., bus washer, effective 11/1/09
Phil Schaffner - Transportation Dept.., bus washer, effective 11/1/09
Coaching Contracts: Approve the following coaching recommendations:
Mike Hamman - Freshman boys’ basketball coach
Connie Doutt - 8th grade girls’ basketball coach (A team)
Robert Hassmann - 8th grade girls’ basketball coach (B team), pending
adequate numbers
Brian Faust - Varsity assistant wrestling coach
John Watkins - Junior high wrestling coach
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2009
7:00 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS:
65-09 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve:
Tuition Students: Approve the following tuition students for the 2009-2010 school year:
Alora Domka - New, grade 3, Western Elementary 2009-
2010 school year, per negotiated agreement
following teaching parent
Daniel Domka - New, grade 2, Western Elementary 2009-
2010 school year, per negotiated agreement
following teaching parent
Truck Bid: Request the Board approve the bid of Craig Smith Auto Group for a new 3500
Cheverolet utility bed truck with tow and plow package totaling $34,657.50. This truck
replaces our 1995 red dump truck which has been taken out of service because of safety
concerns about the vehicle’s present condition.
Resolution to Accept Property: Resolved that the Lexington Board of Education hereby
accepts the following described territory from the Madison Local School District, which
was approved for transfer by the State Board of Education on October 14, 2008 and
approved by the Madison Board of Education on January 15, 2009. “Twenty-three (23)
parcels of land located along Nottingham Court and the east section of Sherwood Drive
and described as the following inlots of the City of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio:
22313 through 22332 inclusive, and 22512 and 222514 inclusive”.
Substitute List: Approve the Lexington and complete substitute lists, dated 10/16/09,
10/28/09 and 11/11/09, as presented by MOESC.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Water Well Discussion: Mr. Roberts shared three quotes with the Board for a potential
project of drilling a well to provide water to the high school facilities and grounds. The
Board will revisit the issue at the December meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
66-09 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to enter into executive session to discuss the
employment status of an employee.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:45 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 7:59 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
67-09 Motion by Mr. Stoner seconded by Mrs. Wilson to adjourn. 7:59 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
