The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Mr. Keith Stoner, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Mr. Dover, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Ms. Whitney Mr. Stoner ----5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Stoner welcomed visitors to the meeting, including local organization representatives Tony Coder, Cindy Wallis, and Jeff Heck. Mr. Heck shared that his organization, 33 Forever, is prepared and available to provide any assistance needed to the District.
Mr. Stoner led the Board and attendees in a moment of silence in Remembrance of High School Dean of Students Andrew Saris.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
32-26 Motion by Mr. Schuster seconded by Dr. Gottschling, to enter into executive session consider the appointment and employment, or compensation of a public employee or official or complaints against a public employee, official licensee, or regulated individual and matters required to be kept confidential by federal law, federal rules, or state statutes by division (G)(5) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Dover, Ms. Whitney, Mr. Stoner ----5 Nay: None ----0
Time entered: 7:05p.m.
Returned to open session: 7:12 p.m.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
33-26 Motion by Mr. Dover, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following financial items:
1. The minutes from the June meeting were approved.
2. The monthly financial report for June 2026 was presented.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Dover, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Ms. Whitney, Mr. Stoner ----5 Nay: None ----0
Motion adopted.
PERSONNEL
34-26 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Resignation: Accepted the following resignations:
Janelle Wyant - Eastern Elementary 6th grad, ELA teacher, Effective end of the 25/26 school year
Bret Simmermacher - Eastern Elementary, Intervention Specialist, Effective 7/1/2026
Meredith Cotterill - Preschool Director, effective July 31, 2026
Classified:
Resignation: Accepted the following resignation:
Don Calhoun - Transportation, 4-hour route & 2-hour bus aide, effective 7/31/2026
Employment: Approved the employment of the following:
Grayce Snavely - Substitute Educational Aide for the 2026-2027 school year
OTHER BUSINESS:
Supplementals: Accepted the resignation of the following:
Meredith Cotterill - Preschool ETR Chair effective July 31, 2026
Substitute Lists: Approved the substitute list as provided by MOESC dated June 18, 2026-August 14th.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Dover, Ms. Whitney, Mr. Stoner ----5 Nay: None ----0
Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
35-26 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Dover, to enter into executive session consider the appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee or official, or complaints against a public employee, official, license, or regulated individual and matters required to be kept confidential by federal law, federal rules, or state statutes by division (G)(5) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Dover, Dr. Gottschling, Ms. Whitney, Mr. Stoner ----5 Nay: None ----0
Time entered: 7:23 p.m.
Returned to open session: 9:23 p.m.
Agenda Item #13a
Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to authorize the Assistant Superintendent Kevin Young to serve as the Superintendent’s designee for any matters which would otherwise require the Superintendent’s approval during any authorized absence of the Superintendent between the date of this action and July 31, 2026.
Discussion:
1. Facilities – Mr. Young provided the Board with an update on the PK-6 construction project. Mr. Young shared information has been posted on social media and the District website regarding the start of construction beginning approximately July 20th as well as the closure of the playground at Western Elementary. Mr. Young also shared a flyer that will be distributed to surrounding residences and businesses regarding the start of construction and contact information for the construction team.
2. Potential Special Meeting – Mr. Stoner asked the Board members to review their upcoming calendars for the week of July 20th for a potential Special Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
36-26 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Dover to adjourn. 9:28 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Dover, Dr. Gottschling, Ms. Whitney, Mr. Stoner ----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 ________________________
