LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order: The President will call the meeting to order.
2. Communications/Visitors: The President will recognize any visitors to the meeting and present any communications.
Facilities Update
Financial Items:
3. Minutes: The President will call for additions or corrections to the July regular meeting.
3a. Minutes: The President will call for additions or corrections to the July special meeting.
4. Financial: The Treasurer will present the monthly financial report for July 2026.
5. Financial Forecast: Recommendation to approve the Financial Forecast for the FY27 through FY30.
6. Invoice Approval Heiberger Paving: Approve the invoice from Heiberger Paving in the amount of $69,900 for all-weather track polyurethane structural re-spray.
Motion by __________________, seconded by_________________, to approve items 3 – 6.
Personnel Items:
Certificated:
7. Salary Adjustments: Approve the following salary adjustments:
John (JR) Davis - MA+10 to MA+20
Michelle Rastetter - MA+20 to MA+30
8. Continuing Contract: Approve Luke Rogers for a continuing contract effective 8/19/2026.
9. Employment: Approve the employment of the following:
Jana Rhoad - Eastern Elementary 6th grade ELA Teacher, one-year contract (retire/rehire) for the 26/27 school year, effective 8/14/2026
Tucker Bacquet - 7-12 Curriculum Director/Junior High Assistant Principal for the 26/27 school year, 221-day contract
Valerie Hunter - Long-term substitute for Laura Pfeiffer’s maternity leave beginning the start of the school year through October 9, 2026 for 6th grade Science and Social Studies
Nicole Martin - long-term substitute Intervention Specialist beginning 26/27 school year until completion of licensure requirements
Nicole Martin - 6th grade Intervention Specialist, pending completion of all licensure requirements, one-year contract
Justice Holmes - Long-term substitute until completion of licensure requirements.
Justice Holmes - Junior High Intervention Specialist, pending completion of all licensure requirements, one-year contract.
10. Resignation: Accept the following resignation:
Todd Galownia - High School Intervention Specialist, effective end of the 2025-2026 school year
11. Supplementals: Accept the following resignation:
Sally Hale - Academic Challenge Advisor
12. Supplementals: Approve the employment of the following:
Sally Hale - Academic Challenge Co-Advisor for the 26/27 school year
Grayson Murray - Academic Challenge Co-Advisor for the 26/27 school year
Julia Pilla - Preschool ETR Chair for the 26/27 school year
Classified:
13. Resignation: Accept the following resignation:
Sonja Knapp - Western Elementary Custodian, effective 7/31/2026.
Sonja Knapp - High School Food Service, 6-hour general help, effective immediately
Kimberly Gilbert - High School Food Service, effective July 27, 2026
14. Employment: Approve the employment of the following:
Amy Tallman - Transportation, 2-hour bus aide, effective 26/27 school year, one-year contract
Koery Rissler - Western, daytime custodian, effective August 10, 2026, one-year contract
Emily Cockley - Substitute Bus Driver
Lori Yarger - Substitute Bus Driver
Shelly Lutz - Food Service 6-hour general help High School, effective 26/27 school year, one-year contract
Stacey Kinkel - Food Service 2-hour general help, Eastern Elementary, effective 26/27 school year, one-year contract
Pauline Anderson - Substitute Educational Aide
Liz Brant - Substitute Educational Aide
Seth Cole - Substitute Educational Aide
Theresa Clingan - Substitute Educational Aide
Angela Devaney - Substitute Educational Aide
Suzanne Fackelman - Substitute Educational Aide
Kiarra Johnson - Substitute Educational Aide
Julia Jungeberg - Substitute Educational Aide
Katie Kosht - Substitute Educational Aide
Jenn Lamp - Substitute Educational Aide
Bethanny Mueller - Substitute Educational Aide
Geoff Newland - Substitute Educational Aide
Hannah Price - Substitute Educational Aide
Sharon Fesmier - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Chelsea Clingan - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Haylee Hershner - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Kyna Scherer - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Megan Strickler - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Brenda Smith - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Grayce Snavely - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Julie Wilson - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Jessica Sutter - Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill)
Maria Mayhew-Schirmer- Substitute Educational Aide (Renhill), upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
Other Business:
15. Coaching Resignation: Accept the following resignations:
Davion Weatherspoon - Varsity Football Assistant Coach (1/2 contract)
Jacob Owens - Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Abbegael David - 8th grade girls Volleyball Coach and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, effective 7/27/2026
16. Coaching Recommendations: Accept the following recommendations:
Sonja Clever - JH Volleyball Coach for the 26/27 school year
Jennifer Wells - JH Volleyball Coach for the 26/27 school year
Cody Green - Volunteer Football Coach for the 26/27 school year
Aeden Nicol - Assistant Football Coach, full contract for the 26/27 school year
Nate West - Assistant Football Coach, full contract for the 26/27 school year
James Copenhaver - Assistant Football Coach, full contract for the 26/27 school year
17. Athletic Department Volunteers: Accept the following recommendations:
Jim Parks - Football Volunteer
Troy Hendrick - Football Volunteer
Aiden Mackey - Football Volunteer
Carter Kessler - Football Volunteer
18. Athletic Department Assistants: Approve Scott Hamilton, Tricia Brown, and John Davis as Athletic Department assistants for the 2026-2027 school year, $15.00 per hour.
19. Band Volunteers: Approve Sheldon Stotts to work band camp, effective 7/27/26-7/31/26, pending completion of all paperwork, including finger printing, valid background checks, and any other requirements.
Marching Band Chaperones:
Sherry Felty
Anne Frederick
Jamie Hempfield
Anita Schwab
Michael Schwab
Trailer Drivers:
Brady Dodson
Chad Farlee
James Hempfield
Raejean Johnson
Kurt Stewart
20. The Lexington Board of Education is advised to “Rescind” the following Board Policies:
• Po1422 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
• Po1623 Section 504/DAD Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
• Po2260 Non Discrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
• Po2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability
• Po2266 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
• Po3122 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
• Po3123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
• Po4122 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
• Po4123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
21. The Lexington Board of Education is advised to “Adopt” the following Board Policies:
• Po1422 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment (Revised)
• Po1623 Section 504/DAD Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Revised)
• Po2260 Non Discrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (Revised)
• Po2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability (Revised)
• Po2266 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Revised)
• Po3122 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment (Revised)
• Po3123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Revised)
• Po4122 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment (Revised)
• Po4123 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Revised)
22. Substitute Pay Schedule: Recommend to approve the 2026-2027 pay schedule per the enclosure.
23. Building & Athletic Handbooks: Recommend to approve the district building and athletics handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year.
24. Substitute Lists: Approve the substitute lists as provided by MOESC dated August 15, 2026-September 15, 2026 Motion by __________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve items 7-24.
25. Executive Session: Motion by ____________________, seconded by ________________, to enter into executive session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual.
The Board entered into executive session at _________.
The Board returned to open session at ___________.
26. Adjournment: Motion by ________________, seconded by _________________, to adjourn.
“This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Public participation is governed by Board Bylaw 0169.1 – Public Participation at Board Meetings.”
