TRIBUNE-COURIER RICHLAND COUNTY’S ONLY LOCALLY-OWNED NEWSPAPER • SINCE 1961 [email protected] 01.28.21 Lexington BOE agenda busy with approvals The Lexington Board of Education year 2021 in accordance with Ohio met Wednesday, Jan. 13 for its regular Revised Code 3313.203 and 3313.47. meeting. The Tribune-Courier, Richland Source The board members and positions re- and Mansfield News Journal were desig- main the same with Robert Whitney, nated as the official newspapers of the board president; Keith Stoner, vice presi- district. dent; and members Dr. Martin Gottschling, Board member compensation was ap- David Roberts and Rob Schuster. proved at $125 per meeting, the maximum Board president Robert Whitney called allowance by law, for the calendar year the meeting to order followed by a report of 2021. from treasurer Jason Whitesel. Approval The treasurer was authorized to secure was given for the fiscal year 2022 Tax position bonds as prescribed by the Ohio Budget. Revised Code 3313.25 for board president A donation of $5,000 from Warren in the amount of $20,000; superintendent Knorr for the Terry McCammon in the amount of $20,000 and treasurer Scholarship Fund was accepted and an in the amount of $100,000. invoice in the amount of $7,850.01 from The superintendent, Jeremy Secrist, Naviance for a college and career readiness and treasurer were authorized to enter T-C Staff/Bud Motter implementation package for the high into and/or accept/participate in Federal, FLAG DEDICATION — A group of war veterans, local dignitaries and residents school was approved. State or Local Grants or agreements and gathered at the Gazebo in Bellville to dedicate two new flags which be flown on I-71 The resignation of Rick Stephens as authorize the treasurer to appropriate and Rt. 97. Doug Theaker said, “Each flag weighs about 70 pounds and is 40 foot long high school intervention specialist, effec- funds for the grants awarded. They may and 30 feet wide. He said the wind tears the flags and they need to be replaced every tive at the end of the 2020–’21 school also accept all donations to the school three or four months. Each flag costs $1,500 and is made in the United States. Bellville year, was accepted. district on behalf of the Board of Mayor Teri Brenkus said, “We have been getting calls wanting to know when the flags A salary adjustment was made for Education. will be flown again. We had to wait because the Covid-19 epidemic and election year Diane Eifrid from ME + 20 to ME + 30. The treasurer is permitted to file re- had the company busy making flags. We will be putting up a new flag in a few days.” Employment was granted to Dave quests for amendments of the Certificate It takes six men to place the flags due to them being so large. Mayor Brenkus thanked Carter, long-term substitute high school of Estimated Resources with the Richland everyone involved. guidance counselor effective Feb. 22 – County Auditor as information becomes May 7, 2021, $110 per day; and Melinda available to warrant such a filing. They Matuch, long-term sub, junior high, effec- may also make fund to fund advances, Senior center will begin offering meals tive Jan. 19 – Feb. 24, 2021, $110 per day. advance returns and transfers as needed Lexington Senior Center is working to 23 – Beef tips and noodles The board approved maternity leave throughout the year with board ratification open doors again to the seniors. Starting 25 – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes for Kristen McPeek from approximately as part of the financial reports at the next Feb. 2 the center will offer ‘to-go’ lunches. March Feb. 17, 2021 through approximately regular meeting. Homemade lunches will be brought to ve- 2 – Pork chops, hash brown casserole May 10, 2021. The treasurer can invest interim and hicles. 4 – Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese An unpaid leave of absence for Cynthia inactive funds in permissible investments The center hopes to open doors for ac- 9 – Cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes Patrick was approved, effective Nov. 16, pursuant to board policy and as prescribed tivities, indoor dining and ‘to-go’ lunches 11 – Ham loaf, herbed noodles 2020 through approximately the end of by the Ohio Revised Code. They may also starting April 5, 2021, as permitted. 16 – Pot roast, scalloped potatoes the 2020–’21 school year. sign all checks on bank accounts of the Lunches served for carry out are: 18 – Chicken/bacon, alfredo, garlic bread Coaching resignations were accepted school district and borrow funds in antic- February 23 – Beef stroganoff and noodles from Jennifer Moore, high school track; ipation of future tax receipts at the best 2 – Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese 25 – Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, garlic Alyssa McCready, girls’ JV soccer; and available rate for cash flow purposes. 4 – Garlic baked chicken, garlic potato vegetables Jay Schmidt, junior high track. The treasurer was given the ability to cubes 30 – Open face turkey and mashed po- The board approved the two-year con- convene meeting of the Record 9 – Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes tatoes with gravy tracts with the administrative team, su- Commission, not limited to, but at mini- 11 – Ham loaf, cheesy potatoes pervisors, and those in non-union posi- mum annually. April The superintendent can send school 16 – Corned Beef/Cabbage/Herbed Potato 1 – Easter ham, sweet potatoes tions effective retroactively to Aug. 1, employees to professional meetings within Halves The center continues to offer homemade 2020 through July 31, 2022. the amount of appropriations for calendar 18 – Lasagna, garlic gread, garlic veg- lunches for $7 from 11 am to 1 pm on The treasurer was authorized to adver- etables Tuesdays and Thursdays. tise for bids for one new bus per the rec- 2021 and cab employ such temporary ommendation and specifications from the personnel as needed in emergency situa- transportation department. tions as prescribed by Ohio Revised Code A revised Lexington substitute list 3319.10. Such employment will be pre- Scholarships available through agency dated 12/16/20 was approved as presented sented to the board for approval at the The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on One $2,000 for a student attending a 4- by MOESC. next regular meeting. Aging, Inc. has announced the availability year university; Bronson Brown was accepted as a The treasurerer is authorized to pay all of three scholarships for individuals pur- One $1,000 for a student attending a 2- fourth grade tuition student for the bills within the limits of the appropriations suing higher education or classes benefit- year college or technical school; second semester of the 2020–’21 school resolution as prescribed by the Ohio ting the field of aging. One $1,000 for a student attending any year. Revised Code as bills are received under These scholarships are made possible type of higher institute of learning. The board approved the Resolution assumption goods received or services through the generous contributions by For eligibility criteria guidelines and Establishing Educational Requirements performed are acceptable. The treasurer sponsors at the annual meeting of the application form, visit www.aaa5ohio.org. for substitute teachers for 2020–’21. may also obtain advances against tax col- Area Agency on Aging each year. Deadline for all applications is Feb. 1, The board also met for an organiza- lections from the county auditor in order Scholarship award amounts were deter- 2021. tional meeting on Jan. 13. to meet current expenses. mined by the Board of Trustees for the ac- Questions may be directed to Susie During the meeting, Andrew Burton The superintendent was appointed as ademic year of 2021–’22: Danuloff at 567-247-7105. was appointed legal counsel for calendar the Title IX and Title VI coordinators. 2 Thursday, January 28, 2021 Tribune-Courier READERS’ Forum Sound of Metal, available to watch on Sound of Metal is one of the best movies It has been an honor to serve you for business climate, protect our environment, Prime Video, stars Riz Ahmed as a rock about hearing loss I have seen. 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