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

Tri-Rivers Career Center
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Call to Order
    Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board 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
    Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board President

    4. Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments

    5. 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


    6. Minutes

    Minutes of the May 15, 2024 regular board meeting.


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

    7.1 Financial Report

    To approve the financial report for May 2024.


    7.2 Paid Bills

    To approve the list of paid bills for May 2024.


    7.3 Transfers, Advances, Amended Revenue & Appropriations Modifications

    To approve the amended revenues, amended appropriations, transfers and cash advances for FY24 Year End.

    019-9324 - $3,100 Revenue and Appropriation

    499-9124 - $200,000 Revenue and Appropriation


    7.4 Temporary Appropriations

    To approve the temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2025 at 50% of the fiscal year 2024 expenditures.


    7.5 New Funds

    019-9324     Marion Community Foundation - Project Search     

    499-9124     Super Rapids Grant   


    7.6 Invoices to be Paid

    To approve paying the following invoices from Makeever & Associates, Inc. for work completed for the CTE Expansion Project.

    Invoice 33359 in the amount of $6,775

    Invoice 33463 in the amount of $1,700


    7.7 Insurance

    To approve the district property, liability, casualty and cyber insurance for the district for the 2024-2025 school year.


    7.8 Resolution for Expansion Project Financing

    To approve the Resolution for the Expansion Project Financing.


    7.9 Discussion

    8. Report

    9. 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


    9.1 Employment

    Administrative Contract

    Molly Clapper, Director of Special Education & Pupil Services, 3 year contract beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2027. Administrator Salary Schedule Class II, Step 7.

    Jennifer Lawson, Director of Programs & Student Success, 3 year contract beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2027,  Administrator Salary Schedule Class III, Step 17.

     

    Certified Contracts

    Cassie Baird, Veterinary Science Instructor, 1 year contract beginning September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, Certified Salary Schedule Class III, Step 2.

    Sarah Nicewaner, Health Careers Academy Instructor, 1 year contract beginning September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, Certified Salary Schedule, Class III, Step 12.

     
    Classified Contracts

    Brad Harvey*, Facilities Coordinator, 1 year contract July 1, 2024 - June 30, 25, $32,256 for 10 hours per week with an additional 10 hours per week to be paid at his hourly rate on an as needed basis.

    Sarah  McClain, Main Office Administrative Assistant, 1 year contract August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025, Salary Schedule "A" Step 6.

    Erin Timmins, Fiscal Assistant, 2 year contract, August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026, 248 day contract, BA, Step 14.


    Rob Fuhrer for maintenance work at a rate of $35.00 per hour on an as needed and preapproved basis for the 2024-2025 school year.

    *Retire/Rehire


    CCP Classes for 2nd Semester 2023-2024

    Two Sections were taught and the first $250 was approved May 15, 2024
    Paula Brazell, English Composition I, $250
    Kristi Schirtzinger, English Composition II, $250


    Substitute Contract for the 2024-2025 school year
    Tamela Knight, cafeteria


    Summer Camp Employees, retroactive to June 10 - 14, 2024 - paid for through grant monies

    Paula Brazell - $300 per day

    Scott Cameron - $300 per day

    Dakota Elswick - $300 per day

    Lisa McCoy - $300 per day

    Dennis Marsh - $300 per day

    Michelle Myers - $300 per day

    Levi Retterer - $300 per day

     

    Summer Camp Students, retroactive to June 10 - 14, 2024 - paid for through grant monies

    Harley Blanton

    Erin Bruen

    Blake Cichon

    Jasmine Flores

    Jade Hubbard

    Cadence Marsh

    Logan Otten

    Autumn Russell

    Lexie Strohl

    Marissa Thompson

    Savannah Ware


    Contract Corrections
    Debbie Carr, $27.75 per hour, 6.5 hours per day


    Adam Matthews, Math Tutor, 7 hours per day


    Christopher Anderson, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies


    Dylan Hammond, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies


    Josiah Payne, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies


    Dylan Wilson, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies

     

    Additional Pay

    Retroactively approve Becky Diamond for up to 60 hours at her hourly rate to pay bills May 29 - June 30, 2024

    Becky Diamond $1,250 to process open purchase orders for July 2024

    Becky Diamond $500 for purchase order processing for July 1, 2024 New School Year Purchase Orders

    Becky Diamond $350 per week as needed for fiscal support through July 31, 2024

    Adult Education

    Karisah Patrick, Full-Time Nursing Instructor, 2 Year Contract, Column 3, Step 2 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

    Correction to Shauna Lawson's contract, should be Class III, Step 7.

    Correction to Wilma Fuson's contract, should be Class IV, Step 7.


    9.2 Retirement/Resignation

    To accept the letter of resignation from Diana Barry, Veterinary Science Instructor, at the end of her 2023-2024 contract.
    To accept the letter of resignation from Tonnia Howard, Rotational Administrative Assistant, effective July 31, 2024.
    To accept the letter of resignation from Staci Wilson, Administrative Assistant, effective June 28, 2024.


    9.3 Facilities Rental Fee Waiver

    To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Heart of Ohio Football Officials to use our MPR on August 6 and September 24, 2024.
    To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Aspire Ministries to use our MPR and Auditorium on September 28, 2024 for Women's Enrichment Day.


    9.4 Contract with NCOESC

    To approve the Revised Long-Term Substitute & Student Supervision Services Program Contract for Michael Lyons.


    9.5 LPDC Operations Handbook

    To approve the LPDC Operations Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.


    9.6 Inventory Items for Disposal

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


    9.7 Salary Schedules

    To approve the revised Administrator Salary Schedule, previously Executive Director Salary Schedule.


    9.8 Job Descriptions

    To approve the Job Descriptions for Assistant Superintendent and Director of Programs & Student Success.


    9.9 Nutrition Standards

    To approve Nutrition Standards for the 2024-2025 school year.


    9.10 Articulation Agreement

    To retroactively approve the Bilateral Articulation Agreement between North Central State College and Tri-Rivers Career Center for the 2024 Graduates.


    9.11 Science of Reading Professional Development

    To approve the payment to staff members for professional development as required by House Bill 33 for Science of Reading. This must be completed by June 1, 2025.


    ELA Teachers and Interventional Specialists- $1,200
    All Other Teachers and Administrators - $400


    9.12 Programs Names

    To approve the program names and abbreviations as listed below:
    AUT........Automotive Technology
    CEI........Career Experience for Independence
    CNET.....Computer Networking Electronics Technologies
    CTA.......Construction Trades Academy
    COS.......Cosmetology
    CJ.........Criminal Justice
    CUL......Culinary Arts
    DPE......Diesel & Power Equipment Technology
    ENG......Engineering Technologies
    EST.......Esthetics
    ESM......Exercise Science & Sports Medicine
    HCA......Health Careers Academy
    IAM.......Interactive Media
    NAIL......Nail Tech
    PRO......Project Search
    VET........Veterinary Science
    WEL.......Welding


    9.13 Memorandum of Understanding with Tri-Rivers Education Association

    To approve the MOU with the TREA regarding the addition of a supplemental contract for PBIS Coordinator.


    9.14 2024-2025 Adult Education Handbook, Tuition & Avocational Fees

    To approve the Adult Education Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.


    9.15 Addendum Item - Resolution Approving Schematic Design Stage

    To approve the resolution approving the Schematic Design Stage Submissions and Authorizing the Design Professional to Proceed with the Design Development Phase for the CTE Expansion Project.


    10. Discussion

    11. 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 __________.


    12. Executive Session Concluded

    Executive Session concluded at __________.


    13. 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 July 17, 2024


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