LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, April 19, 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
Elli Stevens – student advisor presented her report.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
21-10 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to approve the following financial
items:
1. The minutes from the March meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for March 2010 was presented.
3. Treasurer requests approval of Appropriations Modifications.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney-----5
Nay: None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
22-10 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stoner to enter into executive session for the
purpose of discussing employment of personnel.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mr. Whitney ------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:08 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 7:48 p.m.
PERSONNEL
23-10 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Blackstone, to approve the following personnel
items:
Certified:
Retirement: Accepted the retirement requests of:
Todd Korbas - High School math teacher, effective May 31, 2010
Elaine Clapper - High School art teacher, effective June 30, 2010
Laura Pike - Eastern Elementary, 4th grade, effective end of
2009-2010 school year
Diana Hurlow - High School guidance counselor, effective end
of 2009-2010 school year
Mark Maxwell - High School instrumental music & marching
band director, effective May 31, 2010
Resignation: Approve the resignation of the following:
Tom Smith - High School, effective end of school year
Jennifer Bacquet - Eastern Elementary, 4th grade, effective end of
school year
Sharon Papcun - Title I Coordinator (extra duty) for the 2010-2011
school year
Marilyn Johnson - High School LD tutor, effective end of school year
Dennis Bowman - Technology Director, effective April 30, 2010
Grant Weaver - Varsity boys’ basketball coach
Kevin Young - Boys’ assistant varsity basketball coach
Buck Morton - JV boys’ basketball coach
Gary Hundertpfund - Western Elementary, effective end of school year,
bus supervisor, Western Elementary
Laura Pike - IAT chairperson, Eastern Elementary, effective
end of school year
Rita Stoll - LEOS club advisor, High School, effective end of school
year
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Maternity Leave: Approve maternity leave for Emily Donahue effective May 1, 2010
through end of school year.
Employment: Employ the following as indicated:
Jacque Daup - Summer school co-director, $600.00, 8/2 – 8/19
Kathy Dinkel - Summer school co-director, $600.00, 8/2 – 8/19
Dianne Wheaton - Fourth grade, Eastern Elementary, effective
August 26, 2010, 1 year limited contract, step 2
Jamie Feick - Head boys’ varsity basketball coach
Continuing Contract: Approve the re commendation for continuing contracts for:
Stephanie Blackstone - Central Elementary, 2nd grade
Joy Bowman - Western Elementary, 1st grade
Tiffany Daup - Central Elementary, 2nd grade
Dawn Lohr - Central Elementary, 2nd grade
Rachel Smith - Central Elementary, 2nd grade
Shelly Knapp - Western Elementary, 1st grade
Cheryl Longnecker - Eastern Elementary, Resource Room
Susan Young - Central Elementary, 3rd grade
Supplemental Non-Renewals: The individuals listed below are recommended for
non-renewal until spring sports are completed and proper evaluation procedures have
been followed:
Tim Bacquet - Jr. High track
Richard Dunn - Ass’t. HS track (jumps)
Mike Hamman - Varsity softball
Josh Hirschman - Ass’t. HS track (throwing)
Ken Kreis - JV softball
Kevin Morrow - JV baseball
Buck Morton - Jr. High track
Brent Rastetter - Jr. High track
Tim Scheid - Ass’t. varsity baseball coach
Jay Schmidt - Jr. High track coach
Michelle Smith - HS Girls’ head track coach
Jeff Strickler - Varsity baseball
Dan Studer - Spring & summer weight/strength
Denise Turner - Ass’t. HS track (distance)
John Watkins - Freshmen baseball
Dan Wittmer - HS Boys’ head track coach
Non-Teacher Non-Renewals: The following individuals hold supplemental
contracts, but are not employees of the district. It is necessary to non-renew these
positions for the 2010-2011 school year and to post these vacancies before
considering re-issuing contracts.
Ralph Baker - Ass’t. track (hurdles)
Doug Basham - JV wrestling & 7th grade football
Brian Bowman - Elementary wrestling
Aaron Brokaw - Ass’t. football
J.J. Burkhart - Ass’t. varsity swimming
Paul Conry - Ass’t. girls’ varsity softball
Kelley Crouse - 8th grade volleyball
7th grade girls’ basketball
Greg Dickerhoof - Varsity ass’t football
Badre El Bardawil - Varsity ass’t football
Jessica Farrar - Jr. High swim
Brian Faust - Varsity ass’t. wrestling
Jeff Freytag - Ass’t. marching band
Marlon Goolsby - Ass’t. track
Scott Hamilton - Jr. High track
Elementary boys’ basketball
7th grade boys’ basketball
Robert Hassmann - 8th grade girls’ basketball
Andrew Heath - 7th grade football
Jr. High wrestling
Randy Heidlebaugh - Ass’t. marching band
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Rebecca Hile - Freshman cheerleading
Bob Juengst - Varsity girls’ soccer
April Kaufman - Var/JV cheerleading
Jordan Lucal - 9th grade football
Jay Porter - Freshman boys’ soccer
Steve Rasmussen - Var. ass’t. girls’ basketball
Vanessa Roberts - Jr. High cheerleading
Humberto Rosas - Co-freshman girls’ soccer
Ron Schaub - Varsity boys’ tennis
Varsity girls’ tennis
Brock Spurling - Jr. High swim
- Ass’t. varsity swim coach
Sue Subich - Varsity ass’t. volleyball
Peter Them - JV Boys’ soccer
Dan Trease - Elementary girls’ basketball co-coach
Dave Watters - Assistant Swim Coach
Rolf Whitney - 7th grade football
Darrin Wilson - 9th grade Football
Phong Wynn - Co-freshman girls’ soccer
Teaching/Extended Service Contracts: Approve teaching/extended service contracts
for 2010-2011 as listed :
Three Year Limited
Tim Bacquet Constance Jamieson
Tucker Bacquet Edwina Jellison
Laura Bower Tianna Keinath
Joy Bowman Crystal Kell
Jessica Bright Susan McBride
Jen Cavalier Tracy Montgomery
Debbie Collins Kevin Morrow
Linda Collins Holly Rice
Emily Donahue Matt Roggio
Roxanne Drueschler Amy Ruffner
Troy Eichler Annette Rush
Sally Giefer Rick Ruth
Irene Gilbert Rebecca Sarbach
Jean Griebling Tim Scheid
Mary Haas Michelle Smith
Suzanne Hall Sara Thorburn
Mary Ann Hallabrin Rebecca Vargo
Dara Harriger Lynn Waterer
Melissa Hassmann Sandy Weber
Brittany Heffelfinger
Ray Hoskins
Two-Year Limited
Stephen Domka Ryan Knuckles
Sarah Freundlich Michelle Olecki
Kelly Kapucinski Kellie Ritchey
One-Year Limited
Jim Barber Ray Mitchell
Margaret Martin Eileen Thrash
Extended Service
Jennifer Cavalier - Guidance
Susie Cooper - Gifted Coordinator
Bill Ellsworth - Guidance
Diana Hurlow - Guidance
Lois Lasker - Librarian
Sharon Starr - Librarian
Bobbi Weaver - Guidance
Betsy Youse - Guidance
Teaching Non-Renewals: Teaching non-renewals for 2010-2011:
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Josh Hirschman
Dianne Wheaton
Supplemental Activities: Approve supplemental activity contracts for 2010-2011 as listed:
HIGH SCHOOL
Tucker Bacquet - Social Studies department chairperson
Jim Barber - Industrial Technology club
Industrial Technology department chairperson
Rebecca Bigley - Student Council advisor
Home Economics department chairperson
Patrice Castillo - Spanish Club advisor
Foreign Language department chairperson
Shaun Clauss - Academic Challenge co-advisor
Paul Dawson - H.S. Choir director
Auditorium stage manager
Stephen Domka - Ass’t. marching band director
Co-ass’t. instrumental music director
Richard Dunn - Drama Club
Fall Play
Spring Play
CACY advisor
H.E.A.R.T. team
Academic Awards co-chair
Julie Frye - French club advisor
Chris Gerberick - Science department chairperson
Sally Giefer - National Honor Society
H.E.A.R.T. team
Suzanne Hall - Color Guard advisor
Mike Hamman - Art Department chairperson
Kelly Holder - Tech coordinator
- PE/Health Dept. chair
Diana Hurlow - IAT co-advisor
Student Services department co-chair
Ryan Knuckles - LEOS advisor
Steve Lifer - Math Club advisor
Chess Club advisor
Mary Long - Business department chairperson
Yearbook advisor
Tracy Montgomery - Newspaper co-advisor
Senior Class advisor
Michelle Olecki - Mock Trial Advisor
Matt Roggio - H.E.A.R.T. team
Elaine Ruth - English department chairperson
Rick Ruth - Ass’t marching band director
Co-ass’t. instrumental music director
Rebecca Sarbach - Special Education department chairperson
MFE coordinator
Sharon Starr - Academic Challenge co-advisor
District Library department chairperson
Academic Awards co-coordinator
Sara Thorburn - High School Yearbook advisor
Beckie Vargo - Key Club
John Watkins - Leadership Council advisor
H.E.A.R.T. team
Bobbi Weaver - IAT co-chairperson
Student Services department co-chair
Sue Weirich - Newspaper co-advisor
H.E.A.R.T. team
Ryan Zahn - Math department chairperson
Hold - Prom advisor
Hold - Junior Class advisor
Hold - FTA advisor (if sufficient numbers)
Open - Marching Band director
Instrumental Music director
- Music department chairperson
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Open - Destination Imagination
JUNIOR HIGH
Denise Belcastro - Head Teacher
Peggy Cohen - Math Counts
Linda Collins - Academic Challenge advisor
Stephen Domka - Jr. High Orchestra
Diane Eifrid - Yearbook
Amy Ferguson - Awards Program coordinator
Howard Hoffman - Art Club
Student Council advisor
Tommie Roseberry - IAT chairperson
Pacesetter
Spelling Bee
Tech Support
Allison Schuster - MFE chairperson
CACY co-advisor
Jen Smith - CACY co-advisor
Power of Pen advisor
ELEMENTARY
Bus Supervisors
Central - Tom Brownell (AM)
- Edwina Jellison
Western - Open
Eastern - Mary Sue Davis (AM & PM)
Head Teachers
Central - Stephanie Blackstone
Western - Margaret Martin
Eastern - Stephanie Jedra (co-head teacher)
- Cheryl Longnecker (co-head teacher)
Tech Support
Central - Robin Barrett (co-tech support)
- Michelle Rastetter (co-tech support)
Western - Amy Ruffner
Eastern - Kim Olivieri
IAT
Central - Tracey Heck
Western - Amy Stewart (co-chair)
- Bill Ellsworth (co-chair)
Eastern - Marsha Haas (co-chair)
- Open (co-chair)
MFE
Central - Tracey Heck
Western - Claudia Ruihley
Eastern - Cheryl Longnecker
District 504 Chairperson
Bill Ellsworth
Title I Reading Coordinator
Open
Math Counts – Eastern
Jennifer Berry
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
COACHING CONTRACTS – 2010-2011
Tim Bacquet - Jr. High Athletic Director
Bob Juengst - Varsity girls’ soccer coach
Mike Kathrein - Varsity girls’ golf coach
April Kauffman - Varsity/JV cheerleading coach
Buck Morton - Varsity boys’ soccer coach
Russell (B.J.) Payne - Varsity boys’ football coach
Ron Schaub - Varsity girls’ tennis coach
Denise Turner - Varsity cross country coach
Ryan Zahn - Varsity boys’ golf coach
CLASSIFIED:
Non-Certified Contracts: Approve contracts for classified employees as listed:
SECRETARIES
Krista Alexander - Continuing
Barb Ludwig - Continuing
Vickie Stima - Continuing
MAINTENANCE
Craig Clever - 1 year
Mark Olivieri - 1 year
CUSTODIANS
Nick Carroll - Continuing
CAFETERIA
Terri Haeseker - Continuing
Lynn Sherman - Continuing
TRANSPORTATION
Celia Anderson - Continuing
Ray Cunningham - Continuing
Margaret Garber - Continuing
Janet Griffeth - Continuing
Terri Haeseker - Continuing
Justin Smith - 2 year
Summer Employment: Approved the following summer employees to assist the
Maintenance Department with the care and upkeep of our buildings and grounds and to
assist the Technology Department:
Zac Banks (new) - Maintenance
Jennifer Rhoades (new) - Maintenance
Alex Boyd - Maintenance
Ashley Hershner - Maintenance
David McCarther - Technology Department
Ian Jones - Technology Department
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
24-10 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded Mrs. Wilson to approve the following:
Tuition Students: Approve the following tuition students for the 2010-2011 school year:
Grace Sarbach - Continuing, Grade 1, Western (per negotiated contract
following teaching parent)
Kasey Davis - New, Kindergarten, Western
Jacob & Conner McCammon New, Kindergarten (per negotiated contract following
teaching parent)
LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Substitute Pay Schedule: Approve the Lexington & the complete substitute lists dated
3/30/10 and as presented by MOESC.
Substitute Teacher - $70.00 per day
Substitute Aide - Step 0 of the Educational Aide Salary Schedule
Substitute Bus Driver - Step 0 of the Bus Driver’s Salary Schedule
Substitute Custodian - Step 0 of the Custodian Salary Schedule
Substitute Maintenance - Step 0 of Maintenance Salary Schedule
Substitute Mechanic - Step 0 of Mechanic Salary Schedule
Substitute Cafeteria Worker $7.30/hour
Substitute Treasurer’s
Office Clerk - Step 0 of Treasurer’s Clerk Salary Schedule
Power Reading Tutor - $23.00/hour
Homebound Tutor - $14.14/hour
Bus Washer - $9.00/hour
Office Help – Bus Garage $7.30/hour (not to be included in overtime
calculations for drivers/aides)
Request to adopt a resolution with Metropolitan Educational Council (MEC) for
participation in the advertising and receiving of bus bids.
Renew membership with the Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce for the
period of May 1, 2010 through April 20, 2011 at a cost of $135.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -------5
Nay: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---0
Motion adopted.
Discussion: Employment of Mike Ziegelhofer as Superintendent of Schools effective
June 2, 2010 and Elaine Clapper as high School art teacher effective September 1, 2010.
Student Allergy Policy: Review draft copy of Student Allergy Policy for approval at
May 17th Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
25-10 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner to adjourn. 8:57 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney------5
Nay: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
