LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order: The President will call the meeting to order and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Communications/Visitors: The President will recognize any visitors to the meeting and present any communications.
High School
Financial Items:
3. Minutes: The President will call for additions or corrections to the September regular meeting.
4. Financial: The Treasurer will present the monthly financial report for September 2026.
5. Invoice Approval: Approve the invoice from the Center for Individual and Family Services in the amount of $4,725 for student deaf interpretive services.
Motion by __________________, seconded by_________________, to approve items 3 – 5.
Personnel Items:
Certificated:
6. Salary Adjustment: Approve the following salary adjustment:
Katie Rogers - BS to BS+10
Kaitlyn Swartzmiller - BS+10 to BS+20
Classified:
7. Employment: Approve the employment of the following:
Phil Schaffner - Substitute Bus Driver, effective 9/8/26
Taran Jones - Substitute Nurse for the 26/27 school year
Chase Nelson - Substitute Custodian for the 26/27 school year, pending successful completion of background check and all preemployment requirements.
Nicole Williams - Substitute Bus Driver, pending successful completion of background check and all preemployment requirements.
Other Business:
8. Coaching Resignation: Accept the following resignations:
Melisa Watters - Head Junior High Swimming Coach effective 9/9/26
Lauren Moeller - Diving Coach for the 2026-2027 season
9. Coaching Recommendation: Approve the following coaches for the 2026-2027 season:
Luke Triska - Athletics Volunteer
Kierslyn Allen - Volunteer Assistant Bowling Coach
Zach Maxey - Volunteer Freshman Basketball
Roger Long - Head Bowling Coach
Jeff Stehle - Volunteer Assistant Bowling Coach
Scott Hamilton - Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Tad Davis - Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Derrick Shelenberger - Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Zach Maxey - Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach
Kevin Morrow - JH Boys Basketball Coach
Buck Morton - JH Boys Basketball Coach
Nick Briggs - Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Elijah Miller JH Girls Basketball Coach
Kyle Strauch - Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Melisa Watters - Head Swim Coach
Dave Watters - Assistant Swim Coach
Justice Holmes - JH Swim Coach
Jordan Hayes - JH Swim Coach
Jesse Palser - Assistant Wrestling Coach
Chad Miley - Assistant Wrestling Coach
Jacob Brown - JH Wrestling Coach
Seth Cole - JH Wrestling Coach
Dustin Bender - JH Wrestling Coach
Johnathan Watkins - Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach
Nick Dillon - Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach
10. Parent Volunteers:
Nichole Baab
Jaime Bratton - Chaperone for the 2026 Band of Gold Universal Studios Trip, pending completion of all paperwork, including fingerprinting, valid background checks, and any other requirements
Shelby Stout - Chaperone for the 2026 Band of Gold Universal Studios Trip, pending completion of all paperwork, including fingerprinting, valid background checks, and any other requirements
Amy Doup - Chaperone for the 2026 Band of Gold Universal Studios Trip, pending completion of all paperwork, including fingerprinting, valid background checks, and any other requirements
Chad Farlee - Chaperone for the 2026 Band of Gold Universal Studios Trip, pending completion of all paperwork, including fingerprinting, valid background checks, and any other requirements
11. In Lieu of Transportation: Approve payment for “In Lieu of Transportation” for Lexington students attending Ashland Christian School.
12. Tuition Students: Approve the following tuition students:
Paxton Kenyon - Remainder of the 26/27 school year, 8th grade, start date 10/26/26
Anthony Failor - Remainder of the 26/27 school year, tuition waived when parents move out of the district during the student’s senior year, per Board policy.
13. Special Education Model Policies and Procedures: Recommend to adopt The Special Education Model Policies and Procedures, per attached enclosure.
14. Lexington/Pioneer Career Technology Center MOU: Recommend to approve a Pioneer Satellite Program at Lexington High School and Junior High per the attached enclosure.
15. Substitute Lists: Approve the substitute lists as provided by MOESC dated October 17th – November 18, 2026.
Motion by __________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve items 6-15.
16. Adjournment: Motion by ________________, seconded by _________________, to adjourn.
