Lexington Public Schools is partnering with the City of Lexington to explore the possibility of creating a vocational technical training center in Lexington.
On Monday evening, the Lexington Board of Education approved moving forward with a feasibility study that would examine whether a vocational technical training center could be established in the community.
Superintendent John Whetzal said conversations with state officials indicate Lexington could be a strong candidate for the project.
The feasibility study is being conducted by Wilkins Architecture Design Planning of Kearney. The City will initially cover the $30,000 cost, with the school district reimbursing half. Whetzal added that Central Community College could potentially contribute to the study as well.
The board unanimously approved moving forward with the study.
Under Administrative Reports Assistant High School Principal Cindy Baum reported on the recent “LHYou Day” (Lexington High School You Day), an annual career exploration, college planning, and real-world preparation event hosted by the Lexington Public Schools district for high school students.
Baum said all of the high school classes were involved in a specific activity. During the Senior Seminar, they wrote a personal statement for Buffett scholarships and others, along with resume writing and mock interviews. The Juniors took a practice ACT test that was scored and returned back to students for feedback…
Baum concluded that “LHYou Day” was” a great success” and was organized by the Guidance Counseling department.
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with Dawson County for use of the Dawson County Annex Building. The Annex Building is used by both Boys and Girls Wrestling teams for practice.
The base rent will be $9,000 payable at $2,250 per month. School District Finance Director Drew Welch.
Welch said the facility is well used and the teams coordinate their scheduling.
Whetzal told Board Members that health insurance will increase 12.9% in the coming year. He acknowledged that staff is “going to feel it”. Details are still being worked out.
The Board approved a proposal from Total Technology for the purchase of used technology devices and equipment. Welch said the $270,905 will be deposited in the school district’s Depreciation account.
The Board went into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel.
