Meeting Details
May 15, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
2.
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
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments
Minutes
In attendance were Aaron Stewart and Emeline Kelly. Paula Brazell and Kari Hord representing the TREA. Mark Weekley from Robert W. Baird.
5.
General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
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
Tara Dyer entered the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jim McFarland, Member
Seconded: Ted McKinniss, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | |||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr. Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, Vice President | X | ||
| Michael Patterson, Member | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, President | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
6.
Minutes
Minutes of the April 24, 2024 regular board meeting.
7.
Treasurer's Business and Report
7.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for April 2024.
7.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for April 2024.
7.3
Five Year Forecast
Minutes
Mark Wheatley presented borrowing and investment options for expansion project. This included the possibility of a Capital Improvement fund.
7.4
Discussion
8.
Report
Minutes
Dr. Speelman gave an update on the Adult Education Healthcare building addition.
9.
Superintendent's Report and Recommendation
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: Jim McFarland, Member
Seconded: Pam Pinney, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | |||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr. Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, Vice President | X | ||
| Michael Patterson, Member | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, President | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
9.1
Resignation for Retirement Purposes
To accept the letter of resignation for retirement purposes from Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO.
9.2
Employment
Administrator
To approve the resolution to rehire Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO as Interim Treasurer/CFO for July 1 - July 31, 2024 and Treasurer/CFO effective August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2029.
Aaron Stewart, Assistant Superintendent per attached salary schedule and contract.
Certified
Adam Matthews, Math Tutor, 1 year contract for the 2024-2025 school year, 184 days, 8 hours per day, $200.00 per day.
Paid Conference Periods for 2024-2025
To pay the following for conference time based on a per period rate times 177 days:
Lucas Bledsoe Tonya Gruel-Wright Mark Robinson Chloe Willison
Jason Campbell Angie Lavery Becky Salyer Kelli Woycke
Kristian Casey Dave Mack Lance Stalnaker Allison Schuster
Jeff Davidson Dennis Marsh Scott Waters
Dakota Elswick Levi Retterer Sheri Wells
Dawn Roberts David Willey
Extended Service Days for 2024-2025
Carolee Balliett, 15 days
Carolee Balliett, 5 days for extra student services duties specifically with College Credit Plus
Kirstin Large, 15 days
Jamie Bando, 10 days
Jackie Johnson, 10 days
Amy Hansen, 5 days
Rhonda Manns, 5 days
Tim Scheid, 5 days
Allison Schuster, 5 days
Kelli Woycke, 5 days
Home Visitation paid at a rate of $30.00 per hour as approved by supervisor, per the TREA.
Classified
Jeff Young, Instructional Technology/PD Coordinator, 2 year contract, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year
Mariann Wright, Adult Education Administrative Assistant, 1 year contract effective April 22, 2024 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year, Classified Staff Salary Schedule "A", Step 11. This is a correction to the action taken at the April 24, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.
Mariann Wright, Adult Education Administrative Assistant, 2 year contract effective August 1, 2024.
John Kuzio, $35 per hour, up to 350 hours, for the purpose of instructing CNC and Shop Bot for the 2024-2025 school year.
Eric Willey, $35 per hour, up to 350 hours, for assisting with the high school construction trades program for the 2024-2025 school year.
Additional Pay
Kirstin Large, 15 extended days for the 2023-2024 school year
Lance Stalnaker, additional hours in April 2024 to prepare/serve meals outside of regular hours, $25.00 per hour, not to exceed 5 hours
Eric Willey, additional 100 hours for the 2023-2024 school year
Jennie Rinnert, 3 hours at her hourly rate to work Acceptance Night on April 25, 2024.
Jennie Rinnert, additional hour per day (total of 8) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Tonnia Howard, 6 hours per day for the 2024-2025 school year.
Michelle Myers, 6 hours per day for the 2024-2025 school year.
Kelly Murphy, oversight of the Online Summer School Program 2024 to assist students that need to make-up failed coursework and also to assist students making up deficient credits, $23.13 per hour for up to 150 hours.
Scott Cameron, to assist with summer school students at a rate of $25.00 per hour, not to exceed 160 hours for summer 2024.
CCP Classes for 2nd Semester 2023-2024
Paula Brazell, English Composition I, $250
Nicole Panamarczuk, Anatomy & Physiology II, $250
Mark Robinson, Introduction to Electricity, Introduction to Programmable Controllers and Fluid Power, $500
Kristi Schirtzinger, English Composition II, $250
Substitute for 2023-2024
Kerry Beckel, General Education
Substitutes for 2024-2025
Kora Augenstein, General Education, Cafeteria, Custodial
Bill Baker, General Education
Kerry Beckel, General Education
Cynda Brause, Health Services Coordinator
Doug Coomes, General Education
John Curtis, General Education
Jennifer Dawson, Health Careers Academy
Justine Hill, Cafeteria
Obra Horn, Welding
Keeley Mack, General Education
Daren Neuenschwander, Health Services Coordinator
Michael Rankin, General Education
Kali Stage, Health Services Coordinator
Kevin Sterling, General
Laurie Wise, Health Careers Academy
Debbie Carr, Full-Time Rotational Substitute $23.95 per hour, 6.5 hours per day
Emma Hord, Full-Time Rotational
Mike Lyon, Full-Time Rotational
Lisa McCoy, Full-Time Rotational
Student Workers
Michael Miller, website assistance, $13.00 per hour effective April 2, 2024 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.
Christopher Anderson, 2024 Summer Technology, $13.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours
Dylan Hammond, 2024 Summer Technology, $13.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours
Josiah Payne, 2024 Summer Technology, $13.00, not to exceed 300 hours
Dylan Wilson, 2024 Summer Technology, $13.00, not to exceed 300 hours
Shayla Gaffney, 2024 Summer Vet Science, hourly minimum wage rate for hours worked as needed.
Savannah Belt, 2024 Summer Vet Science, hourly minimum wage rate for hours worked as needed.
Grace Cochran, 2024 Summer Vet Science, hourly minimum wage rate for hours worked as needed.
Laurie Ann Cox, 2024 Summer Vet Science, hourly minimum wage rate for hours worked as needed.
Miscellaneous Supplementals
Emeline Kelly, Public Safety Services Coordinator, $500.00 per month for the 2024-2025 school year.
Jon Crothers, $1,500 to perform the oversight of Power Teacher. This would include setting passwords, oversight of the program/troubleshooting for staff, and administer in staff professional development on Power Teacher usage for the 2024-2025 school year.
Rebecca Salyer, Level 1 Cosmetology/Esthetics Instructor, $25 per hour to assist students in making up hours for credit. Maximum of 80 hours. This is necessary due to the state requirement of hours for cosmetology for the 2024-2025 school year.
Sheri Wells, Level 2 Cosmetology Instructor, $25 per hour to assist students in making up hours for credit. Maximum of 80 hours. This is necessary due to the state requirement of hours for cosmetology for the 2024-2025 school year.
Dennis Marsh, supervision of fair projects, $25 per hour, up to a maximum of 75 hours. Time sheets will be submitted for hours worked to supervisor for summer 2024.
Jeff Young, $12,000.00 for 2024-2025 for additional duties serving as the Adult Education Technical Coordinator.
Bethany Rice, additional responsibilities for calling and securing substitutes for the 2024 – 2025 school year, 7.5% of salary.
Summer Camp June 10 - 14, 2024 - paid through grant monies
Instructors/Teachers - $300 per day
Cassie Baird Tonya Gruel-Wright Mark Robinson Michelle Rawlins Olivia Brazell
Jason Campbell Sheila Hamm Becky Salyer Kathleen Wren Obra Horn
Kristian Casey Dave Mack Scott Waters Wes Gast
Jennifer Dawson Dawn Roberts Sheri Wells
Additional Staff - $300 per day
Kathleen Clemons-Keller Tonnia Howard
Kora Augenstein Holly Jacobson
Linda Blue Leanne Zeller
Students - $12.00 per hour
Kylan Austin Kylie Craycraft Emily Holsinger Hayden Anderson
Kaydence Benson Caden Cusimano Austyn Hoy Gabe Blankenship
Niles Bush Lexy Davenport Emmah Hull Ethan Burns
Kayleigh Carey Summer DePhilips Lilyannah Livermore Dylan Hammond
Marissa Carey Shayla Gaffney Rylan Rudd Corbin Houseworth
Nevon Payne Connor Beltz Trevor Stewart Zane Temple
Adult Education Full-Time and Part-Time Staff as Attached
Minutes
Mike Lyon was approved as a General Education Substitute (not Full-Time Rotational Substitute as listed) for the 2024-2025 school year.
9.3
Resignation
To accept the resignation from Alysse Ross, Director of Special Education & Pupil Services, effective July 31, 2024.
To accept the resignation from Stasha Lucas, Fiscal Specialist, effective the end of the day May 31, 2024.
9.4
Day without Pay
To approve1/4 day without pay for Kristin Large on May 3, 2024.
9.5
Facilities Rental Fee Waiver
To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Marion County Historical Society to host an event at Tri-Rivers in the auditorium on May 30, 2024.
9.6
Contracts with NCOESC
To approve a 2 year contract with Abby Phillians as a Social Worker beginning with the 2024-2025 school year through North Central Ohio ESC. Classified Salary Schedule F, Step 16, 190-day contract plus 10 extended days
To approve NCOESC to pay Chris Solis, Principal for the 2024-2025 school year, Director's Salary Schedule, Class III, Step 13.
9.7
Donation
To accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Kiwanis Club to benefit College and Career Readiness with Summer Camp.
To accept a donation of equipment and building material from Kokosing to be used by Construction Trades Academy valued at $10,039.09.
To accept a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Fund at the Marion Community Foundation, to support the Drug Free.Hire Me. Program.
9.8
MOU with NCOESC and Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start
To approve the MOU with School Districts of Marion County, North Central Ohio Educational Service Center and Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start.
9.9
Senior Breakfast
To approve paying for breakfast for 280 seniors and approximately 50 staff members on May 16, 2024 for Senior Breakfast. The amount would be approximately $750 after any reimbursements are collected.
9.10
Out of State Field Trips
To approve Christian Garcia-Burns to attend HOSA International Leadership Competition in Houston, Texas June 25 - 30, 2024. Christian will be accompanied by his father and a HOSA leader.
To approve Ian Hartings and Zane Temple to attend the National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta, Georgia June 24 - 29, 2024,
Minutes
Tonya Gruel-Wright will be the HOSA leader attending their competition.
Reddy Brown, RAMTEC Instructor, will be attending the SkillsUSA competition with Ian Hartings and Zane Temple.
10.
Revised/Updated/New Board Policies
__________moved to approve the following revised/updated/new polices as recommended by Neola and reviewed by the Audit/Finance/Policy Committee to be in compliance with statutory revisions.
__________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: Ted McKinniss, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | |||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr. Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, Vice President | X | ||
| Michael Patterson, Member | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, President | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
11.
Discussion
Akron University
Minutes
Dr. Speelman reported that we had 16 students graduate with an Associate Degree from Akron University on May 10th.
Lt. Governor Husted visited Tri-Rivers on May 8th, kicking off In Demand Jobs Week.
Update on the expansion project.
12.
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 __________.
13.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at __________.
14.
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 June 26, 2024
Minutes
Meeting was declared adjourned at 7:44 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Bob Haas, Member
Seconded: Mick Landon, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | |||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr. Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, Vice President | X | ||
| Michael Patterson, Member | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, President | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
