The Lexington School Board met Wednesday evening on Aug. 20 to discuss the district’s status, and to usher in a new school year. Classes start up again on Monday, Aug. 25.
With the new year comes new positions. Replacing Student Representative Morgan Gongwer is senior Joel Nirmalnath.
“I’m excited for the new year, I have to get back in gear with things, but it will be a good year,” said Nirmalnath.
To start his report, Nirmalnath updated the board with a topic that he said is close to his heart: marching band. Lexington High School hired a new band director, Kevin Taylor, who Nirmalnath commended for being a good new addition. He also reported that the school’s band camp, hosted at Lexington this year, was a success with a “good turnout” to the band’s parade at the end of the week.
He gave the board a report on the district’s sports that have recently started up again. He reported that boys’ soccer started off well on Aug. 16 when they beat Ontario boys, 7-1. Also, girls’ volleyball started up on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Girls’ soccer will have their first game Friday, Aug. 22 against Mansfield Senior High. Also Aug. 22, Lexington High School will host their Jamboree game against Kenton. Part of the proceeds will go to a specific charity.
“Just as we’re starting, seniors are already starting to think about the end. We have our senior cap and gown fittings and measurements on the sixteenth [of September], along with senior pictures,” said Nirmalnath.
After Nirmalnath’s report, President Robert Whitney thanked him for his thorough report. Whiteney then proceeded to welcome Jason Whitsel, the district’s new Treasurer, replacing Tina Bennet.
The district also hired Pam Wisenbarger (Educational Aide for Central Elementary), Travis Lantz (Second shift custodian for Central Elementary), Elizaj Miller (Second shift custodian for High School), and Jennifer Holtz (Substitute education aide for 2014-2015 school year).
The board voted on approving the resignations of Jeanna Godby, Stephanie Heestand and Pam Wisenbarger. The board also accepted the retirement of Pam Penn, an educational aide for Eastern Elementary.
After voting on other contract renewals, the board voted to move into Executive Session. Lexington Schools Board of Education’s next regular meeting will be held in the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
