LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2021
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Board of Education Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Keith Stoner, Dr. Martin Gottsdchling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Robert Whitney ----5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Whitney welcomed vistiors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
Student Representative Report
Student Representative, Sydnee Detlef provided an update regarding various activities throughout the District, including the following:
Athletics
1. Winter season just ended, spring sports are just beginning to practice and scrimmage. Baseball scrimmages Highland tonight, March 17th.
Clubs and Student Activities
1. Journalism Club - Journalism Club is working on the next edition, which is an Easter edition. There will be a printed and digital copy this month.
2. Youth in Government Club - Youth in Government Club is in the process of drafting bills for the youth assembly.
3. Key Club - Key Club is collecting cleaning supplies and laundry items for Harmony House and having a door decorating contest this Friday, March 19th, to celebrate International Happiness Day. People are alos to wear yellow that day.
4. Math Club - Math Club is taking its final Ohio Math League test next month and will follow that up with a pizza party. There have been 25 hard-working participants so for this year.
5. Academic Challenge- Academic Challenge had a very successful winter season. The varsity team won the winter league as well as the OCC tournament, where they beat Ashland by 1 point. JV came in 2nd at winter league and 4th at OCC's.
6. NHS - NHS has partnered with Panera Bread and every Sunday students pick up left over pastries and donate them to The Warming House, a men's homeless shelter in Mansfield. They also have been hosting bi-weekly blood drives through the Red Cross, and the last blood drive exceeded our unit goal and achieved a new record.
7. Prom - Prom was officially scheduled for May 15th, which is very exciting for the students.
8. Academic Awards - An academic awards ceremony for seniors is being planned for May 10th.
9. Graduation - Graduation is being held on Friday, June 4th, at 7 p.m. under the football stadium lights which will be very memorable for the students. Cap and gown handouts are next Thursday, March 25th.
10. Spring Break - Spring Break starts March 29th.
11. State Testing - When we come back in April, State testing begins: English 10 is on the 15th and 16th; Algebra I is on the 20th and 21st; Geometry is on the 22nd and 23rd; Biology is on the 27th and 28th; Government and History are on May 4th and 5th.
12. ACT - The ACT is scheduled for April 17th.
13. Senior Photo - Group senior phots is scheduled for April 19th.
14. 3.5 Breakfast and Principal's Breakfast - Finally, there will be a breakfast held for students who got a 3.5 GPA or above on April 29th and on the 30th, Principal's breakfast will be held.
Administrator Report - Junior High
Junior High Principal, Taylor Gerhardt, provided the Board with a presentation of all that is happening at the Junior High. Mr. Gerhardt provided updates on PBIS (Positive Behavorial Interventions & Supports), CACY (Community Action for Capable Youth), Jr. High art throughout the building, Fun Fridays, and the overall efforts at the Junior High embracing technology and adapting to change. Mr. Gerhardt shared with the Board how impressive it has been to see the staff and students come together during these difficult times.
Facilities Presentation - ThenDesign Architecture and Shook Construction
Junior High Principal,Scott Alleman from ThenDesign Architecture and Andy Lowther from Shook Construction provided the Board with a review of masonry samples for the 7-12 construction project, including virtual fly around the building with descriptions of where each material choice and color is incorporated into the current design. The Board requested the CMU option to be a little darker red to more closely match the brick options. The Board further discussed the project timeline with TDA and Shook and requested to be able to see a sample mock up as soon as possible.
Financial Items:
17-21 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the February regular meetings were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for February 2021 was presented.
3. Approved the "Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates as Deteremined by the Budget Commision and Authorizing Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying Them to the County Auditor".
4. Accepted a donation of an electromagnetic sprayer and disinfectant from Local Project Pro valued at approximately $800.
5. Approved Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Competitive Retail Electric Service from the Lowest Responsible Bid for the Period July 2022 Billing and Terminating No Later than the June 2027 Billing Cycle through META Solutions purchasing cooperative.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney--------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion Adopted.
PERSONNEL
18-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Resignation: Accepted Sara Thorburn's resignation as academic challenge co-advisor for the 2021-2022 school year.
Retirement: Accepted Becky Young's retirement as Junior High PE teacher, effective at the 2021-2022 school year.
Employment: Approved the following:
Stephanie Blackstone - Tutor for 3rd grade student, no more than 5 hours per week, $20.00 per hour through end of July 2021
Jane Goodall - Tutor for 3rd grade student, no more than 5 hours per week, $20.00 per hour through end of July 2021
Classified:
Resignation: Accepted the following resignations:
Sherri Johnston - High School attendance secretary, effective August 6, 2021
Debbie Wisenbarger - Central secretary, effective July 31, 2021
Retirement: Accepted Kristi Larson's retirement as educational aide at Western, effectie June 30, 2021.
Employment: Approved Janice Knoz as a long-term Food Service sub, step 0, effective March 4, 2021.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coaching Resignation: Accepted the following coaching resignations:
Alicia Bailey - Freshman cheerleading advisor
Dave Kaple - Varsity Assistant football
Coaching Recommendations: Approved Lisa Pfizenmayer as a Junior High track coach.
Bus Bid: Approved the recommendation to purchase one (1) 84 passenger school bus form Cardinal Bus Sales totaling $101,859. This includes all spare parts, warranties and the trade-in deduction.
Resolution: Approved the adoption of the Resolution Notifying the Ohio Department of Education of our district's intent to administer the Third Grade English Language Arts and Third Grade Mathematics assessments in paper format for the 2021-2022 school year.
Substitute List: Approvedthe revised Lexington substitute list dated 02/17/2021 as presented by MOESC.
School Facilities Resolution: Approved the Resolution Approving the Contruction Development (CD) Phase Submissions for the New 7-12 School.
Front and Center Turf: Approved the proposal from Front and Center Turf to maintain the high school football and soccer fields.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. Tax Incentive Review - Mr. Stoner shared with the Board that MK Metals and Next Generation were part of the review at the most recent Tax Incentive Review and both companies are exceeding employment projections made at the time of the abatements.
2. Quarantine Changes - Mr. Secrist shared with the Board recent changes announced, including that Tier I contacts can now continue to participate in extracurricular activities. Also, the 14-day quarantine period recommendation has now been reduced to 10 days or 7 days with a negative COVID test on the 5th day or after.
Quarantine Guidelines
19-21 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster, to adopt the revised quarantine guidelines as recommended by the State Health Department.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
20-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compenssation of a public employee or official, or the 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.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 8:38 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 10:20 p.m.
Discussion:
1. Building Tours - The Board discussed potential dates to tour buildings and determine specific items from the current junior high and high school to be incorporated into the new facilities.
ADJOURNMENT
21-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling, to adjourn. 10:44 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 days instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President_________________________________
Superintendent ____________________________
