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

Room 104
Wednesday, February 21 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    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


    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.


    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.


    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


    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


    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


    13. Discussion

    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 __________.


    15. Executive Session Concluded

    Executive Session concluded at __________.


    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


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