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__________________________________