Meeting Details
September 18, 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
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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 |
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments
Minutes
Also in attendance were Molly Clapper, Sherrie Dunn, Emeline Kelly, James Ruble and Aaron Stewart. Lucas Bledsoe attended representing the TREA.
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
Motioned: Gary Sims, Member
Seconded: Pam Pinney, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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 August 21, 2024 regular board meeting.
Minutes
It was noted that the salary schedule for Charles Hughes was corrected to read "Full-Time Certified Healthcare and Skilled Trades Staff".
Result: Approved
7.
Treasurer's Business and Report
7.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for August 2024.
7.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for August 2024.
7.3
Permanent Appropriations
The Board is asked to approve the annual appropriations as recommended and approved by the Treasurer based on input from the Directors and Superintendent.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District, Marion, County, Ohio that to provide for the current expenses and other expenditures of said Board of Education, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the following sums be and the same are hereby set aside and appropriated at fund level for the several purposes for which expenditures are to be made during said fiscal year.
7.4
GMP
To approve the attached GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment).
7.5
Discussion
8.
Report
Minutes
Aaron Stewart, Assistant Superintendent, gave an update on the administrative team and introduced Molly Clapper, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services. He stated that the Ohio School Report Cards for 2023-2024 are available and Tri-Rivers received 4.5 out of 5 stars. James Ruble, Director of CTE and Student Pathways, reported that he and Jennifer Lawson, Director of Programs and Student Success, are focusing on work-based learning to capture accurate data. Aaron commended Dr. Emeline Kelly, Director of Nursing, for working hard on the Tri-Rivers Adult Education six-year accreditation. The COE reception will be held at the Adult Education Healthcare Building on September 23rd, the site team will be available to meet with staff and board members.
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: Keith Rogers, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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
Employment
Classified
Lisa Keirns, Cafeteria Cashier, 1 year contract retroactive to September 3, 2024, 5 days a week, Column 1, Step 7.
Harley Reynolds, Cafeteria Cashier, 1 year contract retroactive to September 3, 2024, 5 days a week, Column 1, Step 7.
Substitutes for 2024-2025
Shannel Bracy, Cafeteria and Administrative Assistant
Students
Laurie Ann Cox, Veterinary Science Weekend/Holiday Assistant, for the 2024-2025 school year, hourly minimum wage rate for hours worked as needed.
Shaylah Grim, Veterinary Science Weekend/Holiday Assistant, for the 2024-2025 school year, hourly minimum wage rate for hours worked as needed.
Supplemental Contracts for 2024-2025
Roy Schweinfurth, LPDC Chairperson, $800
Jon Crothers, LPDC Secretary/Recorder, $600
Heather Jenkins, LPDC Member, $400
Chris Solis, LPDC Member, $400
Charles Speelman, LPDC Member, $400
Marcie Whited, LPDC Member, $400
Additional Pay
Sarah Nicewaner, up to 16 hours in addition to regular workday hours, at a rate of $25.00 per hour to allow Health Careers Academy students to complete 30 live, successful, independent venipunctures and 10 successful independent capillary sticks required to qualify them to take the phlebotomy national test.
Dawn Roberts, up to 16 hours in addition to regular workday hours, at a rate of $25.00 per hour to allow Health Careers Academy students to complete 30 live, successful, independent venipunctures and 10 successful independent capillary sticks required to qualify them to take the phlebotomy national test.
Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports Leadership
To approve paying the following staff members for their participation in PBIS Leadership, $25.00 per monthly meeting, not to exceed 10 meetings.
Carolee Balliett
Lucas Bledsoe
Paula Brazell
Jason Campbell
Lauren Casale
Amy Hansen
Heather Jenkins
Bethany Rice
Jodi Rogers
Becky Salyer
Sheri Wagner
David Willey
9.2
Resignation/Retirement
To accept the resignation from Richa Gattshall, Head Cook, effective September 26, 2024.
To accept the letter of retirement from Kelli Woycke, CEI Instructor, last working day May 23, 2025.
9.3
Days without Pay
To approve 4 days, October 4, 7, 8 and 9, 2024, as dock days for Kelly Murphy.
9.4
Facilities Rental Fee Waiver
To retroactively approve waiving the facility rental fee for Marion County Municipal Court/Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction to use our Auditorium for training on September 18, 2024.
To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Mid-Ohio Basketball Officials Association to use our MPR for meetings on October 28, November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024.
To approve waiving the facility rental fee for MCBDD to use our Auditorium on October 25, 2024, for a dance.
To approve waiving the facility rental fee for OhioHealth to use our Auditorium on November 7, 2024, for a meeting.
To approve waiving the facility rental fee Marion Community Foundation to use our Auditorium on November 7, 2024, for a meeting.
9.5
Community School Consultant
To approve employment of Krista Gerhart as a Community School Consultant, $50.00 per hour, not to exceed 30 days or 240 hours per year.
9.6
Inventory Items for Disposal
To approve the attached inventory items for disposal, through recycling if possible.
9.7
Donations
To accept a donation from Morrow County Antique Tractor and Equipment Association in the amount of $100.00 to be used by the FFA.
To accept a donation of hand tools from Alan Batteiger valued at $1,500, to be used by programs and maintenance.
To accept a donation of 20 cases (24 bottles each) of water from Peacock to be used for 8th Grade Tours.
To accept a donation from Wyandot for 2,200 individual sized bags of snacks to be used for 8th Grade Tours.
9.8
MOU with The Ohio Department of Higher Education
To approve the MOU with The Ohio Department of Higher Education.
9.9
Van/Suburban Driver
Sarah Nicewaner, Van/Suburban Driver for the 2024-2025 school year.
9.10
Out of State/Overnight Field Trips
To approve approximately 21 FFA students and 3 instructors to attend Fall Orientation Camp in Carrollton, Ohio, October 1 - 3, 2024.
To approve approximately 21 FFA students and 3 instructors to attend the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 23-25, 2024.
To approve approximately 14 FFA students and 2 instructors to attend the Ohio FFA State Convention in Columbus, Ohio, May 1-2, 2025.
To approve approximately 14 FFA/HOSA students and 3 instructors to attend the Officer Retreat in Logan, Ohio, May 27-29, 2025.
9.11
Agreement with Avita Health System
To approve an Agreement with Avita Health System to provide observation experience for Health Careers Academy students.
9.12
Advisory Committees
To approve the Advisory Committee Members for the 2024-2025 school year.
9.13
Rental/Use of Equipment
To allow Ken Stiverson to rent our smoker to be used at a Whirlpool event on September 24 - 26, 2024, $175 rental fee.
To allow DaySpring Wesleyan Church (Ken Stiverson) to use our smoker for their annual Thanks and Giving Community Outreach on November 28, 2024.
9.14
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. Transition to Work
7. 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.
9.15
Out of State Conferences
To approve Wes Gast to tour the Viega Manufacturing Plant in Wichita, Kansas October 28 - 30, 2024. Adult Education is preparing for customized training and will need to view facility and develop curriculum. All expenses will be reimbursed by Viega.
To approve Mike Hughes to tour the Viega Manufacturing Plant in Wichita, Kansas October 28 - 30, 2024. Adult Education is preparing for customized training and will need to view facility and develop curriculum. All expenses will be reimbursed by Viega.
9.16
Aptitude & Career Discovery
To approve paying You Science for the Aptitude & Career Discovery Site Licenses.
10.
Policy Updates
__________moved to approve the following polices be updated to reflect staff member/title changes due to the change in Title IX Coordinator and the title Assistant Superintendent taking the place of Executive Director of Operations.
Policy 1422, 1623, 1662, 2260, 2266, 2266.01, 3122, 3123, 3362, 4122, 4123, 4362 and 5517
__________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: Dr Bob Haas, Member
Seconded: Mick Landon, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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.
TDA Sponsor Organizational Chart
__________moved to approve the Sponsor Organizational Chart for TDA (Treca Digital Academy).
__________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: Shelly Ehret, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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 |
12.
MOU's with TREA
__________moved to approve the following Memorandums of Understanding with the Tri-Rivers Education Association.
Article 900 - Salary Procedure
Article 1200- Contracts and Certification/Licensure
__________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: Pam Pinney, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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 |
13.
Discussion
Minutes
Dr. Speelman reported that Tri-Rivers was awarded a CTE Equipment Grant in the amount of $962,000. The majority of the funds will be used to purchase welding equipment.
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 October 16, 2024
Minutes
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Shelly Ehret, Member
Seconded: Mick Landon, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | |||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | |||
| 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 |
