Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order
Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

2. Roll Call
Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO

___    Mrs. Dyer           ___   Mr. Landon          ___   Mrs. Pinney

___   Mrs. Ehret          ___   Mr. McFarland      ___   Mr. Rogers

___   Mrs. Good          ___   Mr. McKinniss      ___   Mr. Sims

___   Dr. Haas             ___   Mr. Patterson       ___   Mr. Park

                                                                           ___   Mrs. Plotts

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, President   
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, Member   

3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

4. Oaths of Office
Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO

Mr. Gary Sims, member......Pleasant Local School District...... 3 Year term, expiring 12/31/2026

Mr. Eric Park, Vice President.

Minutes

Mr. Gary Sims was not present, he will receive his oath at the March 20, 2024 meeting.


5. Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments

Members and Advisors of our Career and Technical Services Organizations will present on their respective groups. The following Proclamation for FFA week will be read:

    Proclamation  

Whereas, FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of food, fiber and natural resources systems; and

Whereas, FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth and career success among its members; and

Whereas, agricultural education and FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing needs in the science, business and technology of agriculture; and

Whereas, the FFA motto - "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve" - gives direction and purpose to these students who take an active role in succeeding in agricultural education; and

Whereas, FFA promotes citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism and cooperation.

Therefore, I do hereby designate the week of February 17 - 24, 2024, as National FFA Week.

Minutes

In attendance were Mrs. Sherrie Dunn, Mr. Aaron Stewart, Ms. Marcie Whited, Mrs. Holly Jacobson. Mr. Lucas Bledsoe and Mrs. Heather Jenkins representing the TREA. Mrs. Jennifer Miller and her son Michael. Miss Diana Barry, FFA Advisor, and students Jasmine Weber and Charlee Brestle. Mrs. Paula Brazell, SkillsUSA Group Leader, and student Hayden Thomas with his mother Christie Hughes.

Jasmine Weber read the FFA Proclamation and Miss Barry shared FFA news. Mrs. Brazell reported on SkillsUSA participation and successes. Ms. Hughes shared her appreciation for what Tri-Rivers and SkillsUSA has done for her son.


6. Motion to Amend Agenda (if needed)

7. General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board President

Items listed below under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and removed from the Consent Agenda. The Treasurer and administrative staff recommend approval of all Consent Agenda Items.

Discussion

Roll Call:

___    Mrs. Dyer           ___   Mr. Landon          ___   Mrs. Pinney

___   Mrs. Ehret          ___   Mr. McFarland      ___   Mr. Rogers

___   Mrs. Good          ___   Mr. McKinniss      ___   Mr. Sims

___   Dr. Haas             ___   Mr. Patterson       ___   Mr. Park

                                                                           ___   Mrs. Plotts

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jim McFarland, Member

Seconded: Dr Bob Haas, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, President   
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, Member   

8. Minutes

Minutes of the January 10, 2024 organizational meeting, budget hearing and regular board meeting.


9. Treasurer's Business and Report
Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO

Financial Report
Paid Bills


9.1 Invoices to be Paid

Recommend approving to pay the following invoices:

  1. ATI   S-C001064275   $4,868.50
  2. ATI   S-C001064276   $3,492.00
  3. ATI   S-C001064289   $8,293.50
  4. ATI   S-C001064291   $5.992.00
  5. ATI   S-C001064405   $5,201.25

9.2 New Fund

012-9124    Work Ready Grant

 


9.3 Amended Appropriations & Revenue (Increase)

012-9124    Work Ready Grant    $47,314


9.4 Transfer

From General 001 to 002-9004     $83,826.68


9.5 Discussion

10. Report

11. Superintendent's Report and Recommendation
Dr. Charles Speelman, Superintendent

Items listed below under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and removal from the Consent Agenda. The Superintendent and administrative staff recommend approval of all Consent Agenda Items.

Discussion

Roll Call:

___    Mrs. Dyer           ___   Mr. Landon          ___   Mrs. Pinney

___   Mrs. Ehret          ___   Mr. McFarland      ___   Mr. Rogers

___   Mrs. Good          ___   Mr. McKinniss      ___   Mr. Sims

___   Dr. Haas             ___   Mr. Patterson       ___   Mr. Park

                                                                           ___   Mrs. Plotts

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mick Landon, Member

Seconded: Pam Pinney, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, President   
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, Member   

11.1 Employment

Classified

  • Jerry Lozier, Interim Dean of Students, $250 per day for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year

Substitute

  • Lisa McCoy, Full Time Rotational Substitute, effective February 12, 2024
  • Kora Augenstein, Substitute Custodian, effective February 5, 2024, $12.00 per hour
  • Kora Augenstein, Substitute Teacher, effective February 15, 2024

Supplemental

  • Tonya Gruel-Wright, 2nd Semester Gym and Equipment Fitness Coordinator, $1,000
  • Angela Branam, catering/banquet supervision, $25 per hour for hours worked beyond normal day, to be time sheeted
  • Breeanna Gould, catering/banquet supervision, $25 per hour for hours worked beyond normal day, to be time sheeted

Additional Pay

  • Laurie Wise, Test Proctor, $25 per hour, retroactive to January 10, 2024
  • Tess Faehnle, Test Proctor, $25 per hour, retroactive to January 10, 2024
  • Shannon Schreck, Test Proctor, $25 per hour, retroactive to January 10, 2024
  • Cynda Brause, Test Proctor, $25 per hour, retroactive to January 10, 2024
  • Cassie Baird, increase substitute rate to $150 per day, retroactive to January 16, 2024
  • Sheri Wagner, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Leadership, up to 1 hour per month for follow-up meetings at a rate of $25.00 per meeting for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Angela Branam, up to 15 hours at her hourly rate for training on the new cafeteria point of sale system.
  • Carol Scott up to 10 hours at her hourly rate for training on the new cafeteria point of sale system.
  • Leanne Zeller up to 10 hours at her hourly rate for training on the new cafeteria point of sale system.
  • Breeanna Gould up to 10 hours at her hourly rate for training on the new cafeteria point of sale system.
  • Tamela Knight up to 10 hours at her hourly rate for training on the new cafeteria point of sale system.
  • Kora Augenstein up to 10 hours at her hourly rate for training on the new cafeteria point of sale system.

Adult Education

  • Sheila Thompson, Data Analyst, $35.00 per hour, average of 10 hours per week, salary to be paid through CTX Grant

11.2 Retirement/Resignation
  • To accept the letter of retirement from Randy Greenwood, Dean of Students, effective September 1, 2024.
  • To accept the letter of resignation from Stephanie Reale as Full Time Rotational Substitute Teacher, last day worked February 2, 2024.

11.3 Compliance Training Incentive

Recommend paying Deputy Craig Layne the $1,000 incentive paid to all employees for compliance training completion.


11.4 Days without Pay

To approve 1/2 day without pay for Lauren Casale on February 16, 2024


11.5 Facilities Rental Fee Waiver
  • Recommend waiving the facility rental fee for Black Heritage Council to use the MPR on February 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, April 15th and 22nd.
  • Recommend waiving the facility rental fee for Boy Scouts of America to use the Auditorium on April 16, 2024.

11.6 Contract with NCOESC
  • To approve hiring Abby Phillians as a Social Worker for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year through North Central Ohio ESC

11.7 Rental of Smoker

To approve the rental of our smoker to be used by Ken Stiverson at an event with Burkhart Fam Center, in the amount of $125. Burkhart Farm Center is one of our industry partners.


11.8 FMLA

To approve the following requests for family medical leave time:

  • Megan Looney - intermittent FMLA covering 10/30/2023 - 05/09/2024
  • Martin Dzugan - approximate FMLA dates 11/28/2023 - 03/12/2024
  • Sue Looney - full time 12/18/2023 - 01/17/2024, part time 01/18/2024 & 01/19/2024
  • Randy Greenwood - 01/02/2024 - 06/01/2024
  • Sheila Hamm - 02/20/2024 - 03/18/2024
  • Russ Ward - approximate FMLA dates 01/29/2024 - 04/22/2024
  • Diana Barry - 04/02/2024 - 05/24/2024 

11.9 Donations
  • To accept a donation from Lighthouse Commodities LLC in the amount of $2,000 to be used by our FFA.  The TRCC FFA was selected as a recipient by Lighthouse Commodities LLC employee, Joanna Gall.
  • To accept a donation from Performance Contracting, Inc. of approximately $3,500 worth of tools and fasteners to be used by our Construction Trades Academy.
  • To accept a donation of 10 wheels, valued at $1,000 from Betty Huggins to be used in Automotive Technology.

11.10 Inventory Items for Disposal

To approve the disposal of the attached items that are obsolete or broken.


11.11 Equipment Purchases

To approve the following equipment purchases:

  • Anatomage Table to be used by our Health Careers Academy, Exercise Science & Sports Medicine and Veterinary Science programs, $62,725.
  • Equipment from Georgia Educational Solutions to be used by Automotive Technology, $62,259.

11.12 Out of State/Overnight Conference and Field Trip Requests
  • To approve Jeff Young, to attend the National Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, January 22 - 26, 2024. Jeff attended in the place of Mike Wellin.
  • To approve Lance Stalnaker, Culinary Instructor, to attend the ACF National Conference in Phoenix, July 13 - 17, 2024.
  • To approve seven students and three instructors to attend the BPA State Leadership Conference at the Columbus Convention Center on March 7 - 8, 2024. 
  • To approve approximately 20 students and 2 instructors to attend the HOSA State Leadership Conference at Glass City Center in Toledo on April 9 - 11, 2024.

11.13 Job Description

To approve the job description for Adult Education CTX Data Analyst.


11.14 Settlement and Release Agreement

To approve the Settlement and Release Agreement with Maximum Potential, Inc.


11.15 2024-2025 Adult Education Avocational Classes Pricing

To approve the pricing for the 2024-2025 Adult Education Avocational Classes.


12. Selection of Adena Corporation as the Construction Manager at Risk

__________moved to approve the Resolution Approving Selection of Adena Corporation as the Best Value Construction Manager at Risk for the CTE Expansion Project and Authorizing Contract for Preconstruction Services.

__________seconded the motion.

Discussion

Roll Call:

___    Mrs. Dyer           ___   Mr. Landon          ___   Mrs. Pinney

___   Mrs. Ehret          ___   Mr. McFarland      ___   Mr. Rogers

___   Mrs. Good          ___   Mr. McKinniss      ___   Mr. Sims

___   Dr. Haas             ___   Mr. Patterson       ___   Mr. Park

                                                                           ___   Mrs. Plotts

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jim McFarland, Member

Seconded: Michael Patterson, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, President   
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, Member   

13. Discussion

Minutes

Dr. Speelman reminded everyone of the All Associate School Boards Dinner to be held prior to the March 20, 2024 Board of Education Meeting. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm on that night. He also recognized Tara Dyer for her acknowledgement from OSBA as a Training Award recipient. Mr. Michael Patterson will also be recognized for his 10 years of school board service by the OSBA at their spring meeting. Dr. Speelman shared with the Board that Dylan Wilson, CNET student, is one of 5 statewide 2024 Presidential Scholar Nominees. Dr. Speelman shared a request from Culinary Instructor, Lance Stalnaker, to use cooking alcohols for dish preparation instruction.

 


13.1 All Associate Schools Boards Dinner

14. Executive Session

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
1. In accordance with ORC 121.22G1 - The appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensationof a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual.
2.In accordance with ORC 121.22G2 - The purchase of property for public purposes, or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.
3.In accordance with ORC 121.22G3 - Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving thepublic body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
4.In accordance with ORC 121.22G4 - Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions withpublic employees concerning their compensation.
5. In accordance with ORC 121.22G5 - Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
6. In accordance with ORC 121.22G6 - Details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for a public body or a public office.
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) ______ as listed above.

Discussion

Roll Call:

___    Mrs. Dyer           ___   Mr. Landon          ___   Mrs. Pinney

___   Mrs. Ehret          ___   Mr. McFarland      ___   Mr. Rogers

___   Mrs. Good          ___   Mr. McKinniss      ___   Mr. Sims

___   Dr. Haas             ___   Mr. Patterson       ___   Mr. Park

                                                                           ___   Mrs. Plotts

The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.

Minutes

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. for item #1 listed above.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Shelly Ehret, Member

Seconded: Mick Landon, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, President   
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, Member   

15. Executive Session Concluded

Executive Session concluded at __________.

Minutes

Executive Session concluded at 8:53 p.m.


16. Adjourn

Roll Call:

___    Mrs. Dyer           ___   Mr. Landon          ___   Mrs. Pinney

___   Mrs. Ehret          ___   Mr. McFarland      ___   Mr. Rogers

___   Mrs. Good          ___   Mr. McKinniss      ___   Mr. Sims

___   Dr. Haas             ___   Mr. Patterson       ___   Mr. Park

                                                                           ___   Mrs. Plotts

Meeting declared adjourned at _________p.m.
Next meeting is March 20, 2024

Minutes

The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Shelly Ehret, Member

Seconded: Mick Landon, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, President   
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, Member