Board Meeting

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

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, Member   
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX  

3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board President

4. Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments

Minutes

Also in attendance: Sherrie Dunn, Josh Ebert, Emeline Kelly, Jennifer Lawson, James Ruble and Aaron Stewart. Kristine Schirtzinger was present representing the TREA.


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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member

Seconded: Keith Rogers, 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, Member   
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX  

6. Minutes

Minutes of the July 17, 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 July 2024.


7.2 Paid Bills

To approve the list of paid bills for July 2024.


7.3 Invoice to be Paid

To approve paying an invoice to Cogburn Electric, Inc. for work requested in the last fiscal year and completed August 5, 2024.


7.4 Discussion

8. Report

Minutes

Dr. Emeline Kelly reported that the past two years Adult Education Healthcare has a 100% passing rate in the PN and RN programs, all on their first attempt.

Mr. Aaron Stewart reported that they are working to streamline the processes for documenting credentials and work-based learning hours. Adult Education is in the middle of a COE audit with the pre-visit this week. A reception with all parties will be held on September 23rd. 

Dr. Speelman reported that the newsletter was mailed on August 20th.

 


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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jim McFarland, 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, Member   
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX  

9.1 Employment

Adult Education

  • Charles M. Hughes II, Full-Time Industrial Maintenance Instructor, one-year contract beginning September 1, 2024, Full-Time Certified Healthcare & Skilled Trades Staff Salary Schedule Class I, Step 20.
  • Danielle Prater, RAMTEC Receptionist, one year contract beginning August 5, 2024, 220 days, $15.00 per hour, 6 hours per day.
  • Alexandria Harris, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class I, Step 0. Hours to be time sheeted.
  • Amanda McKinniss, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class I, Step 0. Hours to be time sheeted.
  • Peyton Oney, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class I, Step 0. Hours to be time sheeted.
  • Belinda Shuster, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class I, Step 0. Hours to be time sheeted.
  • Amy Pirnstill, WorkKeys Testing, $25.00 per hour, up to 10 hours a week outside of normal scheduled hours. Hours to be time sheeted.
  • Sheila Thompson, CTX Data Analyst, increase hours from 10 per week to up to 20 hours per week.
  • Jeannie Poast, part-time administrative assistant, $15.30 per hour, to be time sheeted.

Substitutes for 2024-2025 School Year

  • Chris Looney, General Teaching Substitute
  • Michelle Rankin, General Teaching Substitute
  • Phyllis Fox, Administrative Assistant
  • Lisa Keirns, Administrative Assistant, Cafeteria

Supplemental for 2024-2025 School Year

  • Tonya Gruel-Wright, HOSA , 10% of base salary
  • Paula Brazell, REM

Additional Pay

  • Brandon Burk, 24 hours at $25.00 per hour for Math Modeling and Reasoning course training through ODE, July 8 - 11, 2024.
  • Lauren Casale, 18 hours at $25.00 per hour for Math Modeling and Reasoning course training through ODE, July 9 - 11, 2024.
  • Laurie Wise, $25.00 per hour to assist with vision and hearing screening of all juniors.
  • Brian Schaadt, $400.00 for additional work performed summer 2024.
  • Josh Spore, $400.00 for additional work performed summer 2024.
  • Jimmy Thiel, $400.00 for additional work performed summer 2024.
  • Josh Utley, $400.00 for additional work performed summer 2024.
  • Russ Ward, $400.00 for additional work performed summer 2024.
  • Dave Mack, $25.00 per hour, maximum of 16 hours, for attendance at the Safety Summit July 31 and August 1, 2024.

Change in Contract

  • Sarah Nicewaner, HCA Instructor, Step 10
  • Emeline Kelly, PSS Director, $9,000 for the 2024-2025 school year
  • Tamela Knight, Cafeteria, Class I Step 7, effective with the 2024-2025 school year.

9.2 Resignation

To accept the letter of resignation from Jennie Rinnert, Educational Aide, last working day will be March 7, 2025.


9.3 Day without Pay

To approve a dock day for Dave Mack on August 30, 2024.


9.4 Facilities Rental Fee Waiver
  •  To retroactively approve waiving the facilities rental fee for Heart of Ohio Football Officials to use our MPR on August 6th and September 24th.
  • To approve waiving the facilities rental fee and insurance requirement for Marion Retired Teachers to use our Auditorium on September 9, October 7, November 4, 2024 and March 3, April 7 and May 5, 2025.

9.5 Contracts with NCOESC
  • To approve NCOESC to pay Alysse Ross for 4.25 days of unused vacation.
  • To approve NCOESC to pay Chris Solis for 12.5 days of unused vacation.

9.6 Donation

To accept a donation from Marion County Fish & Game, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to be used by our Construction Trades Academy.


9.7 Staff Handbook

To approve the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook.


9.8 Organizational Chart

To approve the 2024-2025 Organizational Chart.


9.9 Out of State Conferences
  • To approve Nikki Hamilton to attend the Financial Aid Workshop in Orlando, November 3-7, 2024.
  • To approve Aaron Stewart to attend the National ACTE Vision Conferene in San Antonio, December 3-8, 2024.

9.10 Van/Suburban Drivers

To approve the following as Van/Suburban Drivers for the 2024-2025 school year pending all requirements per Ohio Department of Education & Workforce:

Cassie Baird

Paula Brazell

Scott Cameron

Jason Campbell

Kristian Casey

Kathleen Clemons-Keller

Josh Ebert

Brett Gentkowski

Tonya Gruel-Wright

Sheila Hamm

Dave Mack

Dennis Marsh

Michelle Myers

Michelle Rawlins

Jennie Rinnert

Dawn Roberts

Mark Robinson

Becky Salyer

Allison Schuster

Josh Spore

Scott Waters

Sheri Wells

David Willey


9.11 Certification Attainment

To support an additional twenty percent (20%) tuition reimbursement for course work taken in the 2024-2025 school year that leads to one of the following desired licenses and/or endorsements. It is understood that the additional reimbursement of twenty percent (20%) will be paid in a lump sum after attainment of a license in an area desired by the Board of Education. The areas currently desired are as follows:
1.    Integrated Language Arts (15014)

2.    Integrated Math (110994)

3.    Integrated Science (132010)

4.    Integrated Social Studies (150004)

5.    Intervention Specialist

6.    Masters in Content Area


Note: Article 1600 – Tuition Reimbursement of the TREA Negotiated Agreement states as follows: 1604 – Reimbursement shall be at a rate of sixty-five percent (65%) of the tuition (costs and non-discretionary fees). An additional twenty percent (20%) of the tuition (costs and non-discretionary fees) will be paid in a lump sum after attainment of a license in an area desired by the Board. An annual list of desired licenses will be provided to the Association President by the Board. This request will comply and meet the requirements of this Article.


9.12 Clinical Training for EMT Agreement

To approve the agreement with Tri-Rivers/Marion General Hospital School of Paramedicine and Northwestern Joint Fire District


9.13 Contract with Waibel Energy Systems

To approve a three-year contract with Waibel Energy Systems.


9.14 Sanitary Sewer Tap-In Fee

To approve to pay Marion County Sanitary Engineering Department for the sanitary sewer tap-in for the CT Expansion Project.


9.15 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment (Early Procurement) Resolution and Budget

To approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment (Early Procurement) Resolution and Budget per Adena Corporation.


9.16 Resolution for Employment of Substitute Teachers

To approve the Resolution for Employment of Substitute Teachers as attached.


9.17 CTA Purchases through CTE Expansion Project

To approve the heavy equipment purchases for Construction Trades Academy to be purchased through the CTE Expansion Project.


10. Discussion

Thank you from Turning Point for donation of food items left over from Summer School.

Thank you from Abilities in Action, Bucyrus for partnering with them to allow students to work with custodial staff this summer.


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 September 18, 2024

Minutes

The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mick Landon, Member

Seconded: Gary Sims, 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, Member   
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX