LEXINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
October 17, 2012
7:00 P.M.
The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. 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
Mr. Ziegelhofer stated that the District has earned an “Excellent” rating on the 2011-2012 District Report Card. This makes the tenth year the district has earned an “Excellent” or “Excellent with Distinction”; and the ninth consecutive year with either rating. The Junior High earned “Excellent with Distinction” while the High School, Western, Central and Eastern earned “Excellent” ratings.
Mr. Whitney shared a variety of magazines and correspondence with the Board.
Kate Cropp, Student Representative, shared her report with the Board, which included a variety of accomplishments for athletics, Homecoming, Band of Gold activities, Parent-Teacher conferences, and National Honor Society.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
65-12 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Blackstone to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the September regular meeting.
2. The monthly financial report for September 2012 was presented.
3. Approved FY 2013 five-year financial forecast.
4. Accepted the following donations:
a. Piano from Laura Pike to Eastern Elementary
b. $3,777.50 from the Football Parents’ Club for a portable scoreboard for the youth football program
c. $3,910.93 from Lexington Music Boosters toward the purchase of a sound system
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney-------5 Nay: None ----------------------0
Motion adopted.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
66-12 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mr. Stoner, to approve the job description for the Accounting Assistant position in the Treasurer’s Department.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney---------5 Nay: None --------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
67-12 Motion by Mr. Blackstone, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Salary Adjustment: Approved the following salary adjustments:
Jennifer Berry - ME to ME + 10
Michelle Armstrong - BA + 10 to BA + 20
Retirement: Rescinded the resignation of Peggy Cohen, on June 29, 2012. Approve the retirement request of Peggy Cohen, effective July 1, 2012.
Paternity Leave: Approved the paternity leave request for the following:
Tucker Bacquet - High School from September 24th to approximately November 2nd
Dan Wittmer - High School from approximately October 15th to November 20th
Employment: Approved the employment of the following for the 2012-2013 school year:
Stephanie Blackstone - Central Elementary pm bus supervisor, correction from April 18, 2012, Attachment E
Molly Morton - Co-Assistant Marching Band Director, amend August 22nd Board minutes
Randy Heidlebaugh - Co-Assistant Marching Band Director, amend August 22nd Board minutes
Tyson Porter - Long-term sub for Tucker Bacquet, High School History, to begin September 24 to approximately November 2, $100.00 per day
Brian Burkhart - Long-term sub for Dan Wittmer, High School Science, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to begin approximately October 15 to approximately November 20, $100.00 per day
Classified
Retirement: Approved the retirement of Allen Cleland, high school custodian, effective January 1, 2013.
Resignation: Approved the resignation of Rob Hassmann, 8th grade girls’ basketball coach.
Employment: Approved the recommendations to hire the following for the 2012-2013 school year:
Nan Stanish - Tutor, 5 hours per week
Lora Hamilton - Substitute – Food Service effective October 9, 2012
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney--------5 Nay: None -------------------------------------------------0 Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
68-12 Motion by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Heck to approve the following:
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaching recommendations:
Connie Doutt - 8th grade girls’ basketball
Jeff Strickler - Head baseball
Mike Hamman - Head softball
Ron Schaub - Head boys’ tennis
Dan Wittmer - Head boys’ track
Michelle Smith - Head girls’ track
Tuition Students: Accepted the following as tuition students for the 2012-2013 school year and waive tuition per the senior student parent moving Board policy:
Breanna Robinson
Ryan Schuett
Substitute List: Approve the Lexington substitute lists and the complete substitute lists dated 9/26/12 & 10/15/12 as presented by MOESC.
Approve the updated Classified Application Employment form.
Roll Call – Yea: Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney-------5 Nay: None--------------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Pat Cannon and Kevin Sainiak asked for a copy of the 5-year Financial Forecast the Board approved. The Treasurer will e-mail a copy to each.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
69-12 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Heck to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing and negotiations.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Heck, Mr. Blackstone, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Whitney-------5 Nay: None -------------------------------------------0 Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:53 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 9:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
70-12 Motion by Mr. Heck, seconded by Mrs. Wilson to adjourn. 9:00 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Heck, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney--------5 Nay: None --------------------------------0
Motion adopted.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
