The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Board of Education Meeting Room on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Robert Whitney -----4
Absent: Mr. Stoner -----1
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Whitney welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized. Mr. Whitney also made available various publications and mailings.
Communications
Mr. Secrist shared with the Board that the compass from the high school was removed and provided to the family. Mr. Secrist shared with the Board a thank you note received from the former student’s mother. Mr.Secrist also shared with the Board that Mid-Ohio Raceway will be parking trucks at Western Elementary and in the student parking lot across from Clever Lane during the upcoming races. Finally, Mr. Secrist noted that a former student will be filming a commercial in front of the District’s construction site.
Admin Update – Curriculum Coordinators
K-6 Curriculum Coordinator Joy Bowman shared with the Board that the District’s Summer Math Camp is ongoing and well attended with 187 students attending and being served by a total of 40 staff. Lexington is partnering with The Ohio State University for Math Camp. Mrs.
Bowman also shared that there are currently 200 students signed up for the upcoming Summer Science Camp that will be served by 24 staff. Mrs. Bowman noted that the Science Camp is cross-curricular and will cover other various subjects beyond science, which will benefit students and help o close come of the gaps caused by the pandemic. Mrs. Bowman also noted that teachers are taking advantage of various professional development opportunities through the summer, including some early reading phonics training.
7-12 Curriculum Coordinator Tucker Bacquet provided the Board with an update on the Lex Learning Lab for the 2021-2022 school year that served 372 students to complete a total of 846 courses. Mr. Bacquet noted that the composition of students includes between 60%-70% of the students being juniors or seniors. Mr. Bacquet also shared with the Board that communications from Edgenuity, digital curriculum provider, noted they were impressed with the results shown from our students. A total of 114 students used the Lex Learning Lab to complete a course to meet requirements for graduation. Mr. Bacquet also shared an update with the Board on District test scores, including 65% proficient in Math, 75% proficient in English, 70% proficient in Science, and 77% proficient in Social Studies. These results show continued improvement and recovery from effects cause by the pandemic. Mr. Bacquet also shared that professional development has been difficult due to the pandemic and shortage of substitutes, but they will be holding department half days to discuss and address identified learning gaps.
Mr. Secrist thanked both for their efforts and indicated to the Board that the District couldn’t effectively operate without the efforts of the two of them.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
37-22 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to discuss negotiations.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Whitney ----4 Nay: None -----0 Absent: Mr. Stoner ----1
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:38 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:03 p.m.
Note: Mr. Stoner joined the meeting virtually beginning at 8:03 p.m.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
38-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve the following financial items: 1. The minutes from the May meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for May 2022 was presented.
3. Approved temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 at the fund level set at 50% of Fiscal Year 2022 final appropriations.
4. Approved recommendation to renew property, fleet, and liability insurance with the Ohio School Plan for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, cost $79,886.
5. Approved cyber insurance coverage with HISCOX for the period July 1, 2022 to June, 2023, cost $11,477.
6. Approved the following appropriation modifications for FY22: 006 Food Service $111,586.79 007 Scholarship Funds $22,101.59 010 Classroom Facilities Construction ($380,794.24) 018 Public School Support $3,173.00 200 Student Activities $8,995.77 467 Student Wellness and Success ($385,721.13) 499 State Grants $360.96 516 IDEA-B ($36,233.29) 516-9922 ARP EOEC $112,783.89 572 Title I $1,915.94 572-9922 ARP EOEC $24.71 587 ECSE ($1.37) 587-9922 ARP ECSE $8,347.75 599 Miscellaneous Federal Grants $289,000.00
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
39-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Roberts to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Resignations: Accepted the resignation of the following effective at the end of 2021-2022 school year:
Becky Sarbach - High School Intervention Specialist
Jessica Duffey - Eastern 5th grade, effective August 15, 2022
Employment: Approved the following for employment:
Jody Rutschilling - Continuing contract, effective 2022-2023 school year
Robin Dawson - High School, Science, effective September 1, 2022, one-year contract
Lana Hill - Eastern, Music, effective September 1, 2022, one-year contract
Kevin Richer - Eastern, 6th grade, Math, effective September 1, 2022, one-year contract
Christine Elder - Eastern, 6th grade, Science & Social Studies, effective September 1, 2022, one-year contract
Jacob Brown - Junior High, PE, effective September 1, 2022, one-year contract
Brittany Berardi - Elementary Intervention Specialist, effective September 1, 2022, one-year contract
Approved the following teachers that worked Math Camp (June 20 – June 25), $600.00/week
Jen Brane
Jaime Chambers
Gretchen Winner
Lindsay Them
Cara Pelphrey
Annette Rush
Lynn Walters
Bruce Dewey
Sarah Johnson
Susan Young
Jenifer Hooper
Jane Goodall
Tina Parr
Cheryl Young
Michelle Rastetter
Cassidy Dillon
Jessica Duffey
Kim Earick
Heather Noland
Amanda Jones
Stephanie Blackstone
Angela Lynch
Joy Bowman
Cindy Shasky
OSU Graduates/Teachers working Math Camp ($300/week)
Summer Adkins
Carlie Owens
Danielle Ballinger
Chelsi Lohr
Taylor Starcher
Chandler Gunther
Norm Steinmetz
Kayla Ritz
Megan Shupe
Alisha Franklin
Roxie Smith
Lexington High School Students (OSU will pay them $150.00)
Amelia Hoffman
Jazbee Mack
Macy Chambers
Riley Kovinchick
Adalee Brane
Personnel who are providing ESY services this summer:
Lex Staff
Marsha Haas
Becky Sarbach
Julie Lamp
Amy Gerhardt
Nicole Ringer
Sandra DeLuca
Contracted Staff
Jordan Brauchler, EJ Therapy
Hannah Ginn, MOESC
Peyton Akers, EJ Therapy
Jocelyn Eskenazi, Consultant
Tara Mullen, NCOESC
Teri Farnhman, Consultant
Anika Mohler, NCOESC
Salary Adjustment: Approved a salary adjustments for Marsha Haas, from ME + 30 to ME + 40.
Classified:
Employment: Approved the employment of the following
Katelyn Reis - 2-year contract for 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 school years
Laura Boehm - Western sub-calling, 2022-2023 school year
Brett Wirick - Transportation, 2-year contract for 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 school years
Shelley Harris - Transportation, sub driver
Linda Volz - Board Office secretary, one-year contract, 20222023 school year
OTHER BUSINESS:
Student Representative – Approved Chloe Dean as student representative to the Board for the 2022-2023 school year.
Tuition Student – Accepted Samantha Hite, grade 10, as a new tuition student for the 2022-2023 school year.
Van Drivers: Approved the following as van drivers:
Scott Hamilton - Coach van driver, effective June 9, 2022
James Van Harligen - Van sub driver for the 2022-2023 school year
Coaching Resignations: Accepted the following coaching resignations:
Ralph Baker - Head boys’ track and field coach
Ron Schaub - Girls’ varsity tennis coach
Coaching Recommendations: Approved the following coaches for the 2022-2023 school year:
Denise Benson - Head cross country
Seth Cole - JV boys’ cross country
Ralph Baker - Junior High cross country
Jeff Strickler - Varsity assistant football
Ryan Oliver - Varsity assistant football
Jim Steele - Varsity assistant football (split contract)
Zack Collins - Varsity assistant football (split contract)
Alex Nees - Varsity assistant football (split contract)
Alec Keen - Varsity assistant football (split contract)
Tyler Donley - Volunteer assistant football
Preston Alterio - Volunteer assistant football
Greg Smith - Head boys’ golf
Brock Kehres - JV boys’ golf
Mike Kathrein - Head girls’ golf
Kevin Morrow - JV girls’ golf
Pete Them - Head boys’ soccer
Jay Porter - Boys’ volunteer assistant soccer
Buck Morton - Head girls’ soccer
Roxanne Drueschler - JV girls’ soccer
Janelle Wyant - Head volleyball
Madison Herrnstein - 8th grade volleyball
Sami Marcum - 7th grade volleyball
Rachel Durbin - Varsity/JV cheerleading
Holli-Ann Anschutz - Freshman cheerleading
Crystal Harris - Junior High cheerleading
Gabby Stover - JV girls’ basketball
Taylor Gerhardt - Junior High football
John Watkins - Junior High football
Herb Harkness - Junior High football
Jacob Brown - Junior High football
Career Technical Education: Approved a resolution to not provide career-technical education in grades 7 and 8.
Administrator’s Contracts: Approved the following contract recommendations:
Taylor Gerhardt - Junior High Principal, 2-year contract
John Watkins - Junior High Dean of Students, 2-year contract
Michael Grist - Eastern Principal, 3-year contract
Paula Smith - Head of Nursing, 1-year contract
Craig Clever - Maintenance Supervisor, 1-year contract
LTA Contract: Approved the tentative agreement for LTA for the period September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025.
Administrative/Supervisor/Non-Union: Approved the salary adjustments of 3% each year for administrative/supervisor/nonunion staff positions for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school years to follow the salary adjustments agreed to with LTA consistent with past contracts.
Administrator/Supervisor/Non-Union Salary Schedules: Approved the updated administrator salary schedule.
NCOCC: Accepted the FY’23 contract with NCOCC for the same technology services as previous years.
Allerton Hill: Approved the contract with Allerton Hill Consulting Services, effective July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.
MOESC Contracts: Approved the FY-23 845 contract with MOESC.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0 Motion adopted.
Discussion:
1. Construction Update – Mr. Secrist shared an update regarding construction timeline and temporary work locations. Current permanent occupancy is scheduled with August 8th as temporary occupancy dates near the end of July for certain areas. Construction team has done well communicating and dealing with some periodic supply chain issues. Video tour of both the existing Junior High and High School is nearing completion. Met with Ruckman Auctioneers regarding auction items and auction process moving forward. Hopeful to have a contract for the July meeting. Mr. Whitney inquired about the potential of security film on on windows within the new facility. Mr. Secrist indicated he would inquire with the construction team but indicated he believes the windows in the new facility have a certain rating without including the security film.
2. NEOLA Policy Update – The updated policies through NEOLA are currently complete and under review with NEOLA. The hope is that the full updated policy m annual can be presented to the Board for approval in August.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
40-22 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Schuster to consider the discipline and compensation of a public employee and the investigation of complaints against a public employee.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 8:34 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:37 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
41-22 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Roberts to adjourn. 8:42 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0 Motion adopted.
Certificate Section 5705.412, Ohio Revised Code It is hereby certified that the Lexington Local School District Board of Education, Richland County, Ohio, has sufficient funds to meet the contract agreement, obligation, payment or expenditure for the above, and has in effect for the remainder of the fiscal year and succeeding fiscal year the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide operating revenues necessary to enable the district to operate an adequate educational program on all days set forth in its adopted school calendar for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in the succeeding fiscal year equal to the number of day’s instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_______________________________
President__________________________________
Superintendent_____________________________
