Young has spent the last two decades working in the district, first as a teacher and coach, then assistant principal, principal and eventually assistant superintendent.
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Outgoing Lexington supt. will focus on at-risk students in new role at MOESC
Jeremy Secrist was hired Monday morning by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center as the director of grants and special projects.
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Update: Departing Lexington supt. to accept job at Mid Ohio Educational Service Center
Jeremy Secrist spent the last six years as Lexington’s superintendent.
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Lexington Local Schools Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation
Jeremy Secrist submitted his letter of resignation to the board Thursday.
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Voters reject proposed income tax for Lexington Local Schools
LEXINGTON — Residents of the Lexington Local School District voted down a proposed income tax, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Boards of Elections and Morrow County Board of Elections. More than 73 percent of electors voted against the measure. District officials said the traditional, 1.5-percent income tax would have generated just […]
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Lexington school board approves 24 staff cuts ahead of levy push
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will employ 24 fewer people next school year, Supt. Jeremy Secrist said Wednesday night. The school board voted Wednesday to approve a reduction in force (RIF), terminating contracts with eight of those employees at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The eliminated positions included a first grade teacher, kindergarten teachers, […]
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Lexington to receive state funds for new elementary school in 2025
LEXINGTON — There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the construction of Lexington Local Schools’ new elementary building. After years of waiting, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission notified the district last month the agency is ready to release funds for the project. On Wednesday, the Lexington school board approved a resolution authorizing […]
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Lexington PE, health teacher charged with child endangerment
Editor’s Note: Charges against Steele were dropped in April 2025. LEXINGTON — A teacher and coach at Lexington High School has been charged with a misdemeanor after allegedly requiring a student to do push-ups on a hot asphalt surface. Courtney James Steele was charged with one count of endangering children, according to records from the […]
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Here’s how Richland County schools did on the Ohio School Report Cards
COLUMBUS — It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing. The pumpkin spice lattes are brewing. High school football is back. And the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released its annual School Report Cards. In Richland County, eight of nine school districts received an overall three star rating or higher, indicating […]
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Lex math teacher wins 3D printer at teacher boot camp
MANSFIELD – Over the summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the first Teacher Business Boot Camps in the region. Participants gained first-hand experience with the rewarding careers available in manufacturing and the skills students need to obtain and retain these local positions. In […]