LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 21, 2009
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, December 21, 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
Dennis Reardon from the State Board of Education presented the Board with a
banner in recognition of the district’s earning the honor of Excellent with
Distinction on the State of Ohio’s Report card.
State Representative, Margaret Ruhl presented a commendation from the State of
Ohio for the Band of Gold for earning superior ratings at state competition
for 23 years in a row.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
68-09 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck, to approve the following financial
items:
1. The minutes from the November Regular meeting was approved.
2. The monthly financial report for November 2009 was presented.
3. The Treasurer requests permission to utilize internet site www.govdeals.com
to dispose of unwanted items. Attorney Welsh advised that the Village of
Lexington has had positive experiences with this site and suggested that we
use this method to be sure we are in compliance with the law regarding
dispositions.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
69-09 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the following personnel items:
Certificated
Retirement: Approved the retirement of Cindy Hundertpfund, grade 4, Central Elementary
effective January 29, 2010.
Salary Adjustment: Approved the salary adjustment of Amy Ruffner from BA + 10 to
BA + 20.
New Teacher Mentor: Approved Joni Hassmann as the new teacher mentor for the
2009-2010 school year at a stipend of $343.10.
Employment: (All employment recommendations are pending successful completion of all
pre-employment requirements.)
Approved the employment of the following before/after school tutors from
1-11-10 thru 4-16-10 @ $18.00 per hour:
Eastern Central
Kim Olivieri Pam Penn Deb Ray Jane Goodall
Cheryl Longnecker Kelly Kapucinski Lindsey Grove Sue Cicila
Deb Ray Jody Rutschilling Tina Parr Sarah Orf
Deb Lantz Michelle Smith Diane Wilkerson Crystal Kell
Katie Glaze Jana Rhoad Cara Pelphrey Amy Richwine
Amy Richwine Kelly Pentello Laura Demyan Mike Kathrein
Carla Jones Theresa Weaver
Central Tutor Subs
Judy Stahl Dawn Lohr
Edwina Jellison Stephanie Blackstone
Heather Remy Michelle Shaffer
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 21, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Western Tutors
Amy Stewart Chris Berger
Annette Rush Heather Dillon
Margaret Martin Julie Logan
Melissa Betscher
Classified:
Employment: Approved the employment of:
James Donahue - Substitute custodian
Todd Scheiber - Substitute custodian
Coaching Contracts: Approve the following coaching recommendations:
Scott Hamilton - Boys’ basketball elementary coordinator
Jeff Strickler - Varsity baseball coach
Mike Hamman - Varsity softball coach
Ron Schaub - Varsity boys’ tennis coach
Dan Wittmer - Head boys’ track coach
Michelle Smith - Head girls’ track coach
Troy Smith - Volunteer JH boys’ basketball 8th grade
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney ----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
70-09 VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT:
Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve Courtney Avery, Sr. as
volunteer assistant 9th grade boys’ basketball coach.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Whitney-----------------4
Nay: Mr. Heck -----------------------------------------------------------------------1
Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS:
71-09 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve:
In Lieu of Transportation: Approved a Mansfield Christian half-day kindergarten student
for in lieu of transportation for the 2009-2010 school year.
Water Well: Approved the bid from Jackson Drilling to drill a water well on the high school
property for the irrigation of the various playing fields. This is a permanent improvement
project.
Bus Bids: Approval for the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Transportation permission
to seek bids for two new school buses. These buses would be purchased from PI monies in
FY 2011 and would be placed into service for the 2010-2011school year.
Substitute List: Approved the Lexington and complete substitute lists, dated 11/25/09,
and 12/10/09, as presented by MOESC.
Tutor List: Approved complete tutor list as submitted by MOESC.
2010 Board Meetings: Set date and time for the Organizational and Regular January
2010 Board of Education meetings as January 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuition Student: Approved the following tuition student for the rest of the 2009-2010
school year:
Logan Pelphrey - New, grade 6, Eastern Elementary 2009-
2010 school year, per negotiated agreement
following teaching parent
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 21, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Volunteer Assistant Coaching Policy Addendum: Approved the Volunteer Assistant
Coaching Policy Addendum.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
72-09 Motion by Mr. Stoner seconded by Mrs. Wilson to adjourn. 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None -----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer______________________________
President_______________________________