Meeting Details
June 25, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts ___ Mr. Park
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments
"This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Public participation is governed by Board bylaw 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings."
Minutes
Also in attendance were Aaron Stewart, James Ruble, Molly Clapper, Mike Wellin, Holly Jacobson and Rhonda Irey
4.1
Presentations for Superintendent Search
North Central Ohio ESC and K12 Business Consulting, Inc.
Minutes
NCOESC - Brenda Luhring and Todd Martin
K-12 Business Consulting, Inc. - Dustin Miller
5.
Motion to Amend Agenda
__________moved to approve the following amendments to the agenda.
7 Minutes from the June 10, 2025 special board meeting.
8.8 To approve the district property, liability, casualty and cyber insurance for the 2025-2026 school year.
8.9 To approve New Funds
499-9016 School Safety Grant - Attorney General
012-9025 Talent Ready Grant
019-9325 PBIS - Rotary Club
019-9033 OhioHealth Grant -FY26
499-9126 Super Rapids Grant-FY26
10.1 Classified - To approve employing Nicole Fagan, Main Office Manager, for the 2025-2026 school year. Step 9.
10.13 To approve the META Contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
10.14 To retroactively approve payment of a bonus in the amount of $1,000 to qualifying Adult Education staff members currently employed.
10.15 To set the Salary Schedules for Abby Phillians and Chris Solis, they are employed through NCOESC.
Abby Phillians, Classified Salary Schedule F, Class III, Step 17 with 10 extended days.
Chris Solis, Administrator Salary Schedule Class III, Step 14.
10.16 Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Easement Agreement
10.17 Request a license transfer from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
__________seconded the motion.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts ___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Mr. Mick Landon was out of the room for the vote.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr Bob Haas, Member
Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | |||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
6.
General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
Items 7, 8.1 - 8.8, 10.1- 10.17 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. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts ___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member
Seconded: Shelly Ehret, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
7.
Minutes
Minutes of the May 21, 2025 regular board meeting and the June 10, 2025 special board meeting.
8.
Treasurer's Business and Report
8.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for May 2024.
8.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for May 2024.
8.3
Invoice to be Paid
To retroactively approve paying an invoice from Webster Bank in the amount of $106,807.40.
8.4
FMLA Requests
- To approve intermittent leave for Russ Ward June 2, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
- To approve leave for Chris Pemberton September 10, 2025 - December 14, 2025.
8.5
Transfers, Advances, Amended Revenue & Appropriations Modifications
To approve the amended revenues, amended appropriations, transfers and cash advances for FY25 Year End.
8.6
Temporary Appropriations
To approve the temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2026 at 50% of the fiscal year 2025 expenditures.
8.7
Resolution of Urgent Necessity - CTA Fabric Building
To approve the Resolution prepared by Bricker Grayson allowing us to choose a contractor to complete the concrete pad so that the project can be completed prior to the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
8.8
District Insurance
To approve the property, liability, casualty and cyber insurance for the 2025-2026 school year.
8.9
New Funds
499-9016 School Safety Grant - Attorney General
012-9025 Talent Ready Grant
019-9325 PBIS - Rotary Club
019-9033 OhioHealth Grant -FY26
499-9126 Super Rapids Grant-FY26
8.10
Discussion
9.
Report
10.
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
10.1
Employment
Public Hearing for the Retire/Rehire of Mike Wellin, Director of Technology and Rhonda Irey, Executive Administrative Assistant/EMIS Coordinator
Paid Conference Period for 2025-2026, per period rate times 177 days
- Cassie Baird
- Sarah Nicewaner
Extended Service Days for 2025-2026
- Angie Lavery, 5 days
Additional Pay
- To approve Sarah Nicewaner 9 hours at $25.00 per hour for hours worked outside of her regular day for Nurse Aide clinicals. Hours are time sheeted.
- To approve Dawn Roberts 17.25 hours at $25.00 per hour for hours worked outside of her regular day for Nurse Aide clinicals and Nurse Aide State testing. Hours are time sheeted.
Additional Days to be Paid at their per diem for Curriculum Planning
- Paula Brazell, 3 days
- Amy Hansen, 3 days
- Kari Hord, 3 days
- Dave Mack, 3 days
- Rhonda Manns, 3 days
- Sarah Nicewaner, 3 days
- Dawn Roberts, 3 days
- Becky Salyer, 3 days
- Kristi Schirtzinger, 3 days
- Tim Scheid, 3 days
- Sheri Wagner, 3 days
- Sheri Wells, 3 days
- Cassie Baird, 5 days
- Lauren Casale, 5 days
- Tonya Gruel-Wright, 5 days
- Heather Jenkins, 5 days
- Megan Looney, 5 days
- Hope Losh, 5 days
- Nicole Panamarczuk, 5 days
- Roy Schweinfurth, 5 days
- Jason Campbell, 5 days
Classified Staff
- Set the salary schedule for 2025-2026 for Jimmy Thiel at $41.16 per hour.
- Set the salary schedule for 2025-2026 for Dwight Dix, Classified Salary Schedule E1, Step 8.
- To approve employing Nicole Fagan, Main Office Manager, for the 2025-2026 school year. Step 9.
Corrections
- Supplemental Contract for Rebecca Salyer to assist students with lab hours, $35.00 per hour up to 80 hours for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Supplemental Contract for Sheri Wells to assist students with lab hours, $35.00 per hour up to 80 hours for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Jennifer Sheridan should be Class III on the salary schedule.
Summer Camp Employees June 9 - 13, 2025
- Jillian Clark, student, $12 per hour
- Riley Shroat, student, $12 per hour
- Charles Holsinger, student, $12 per hour
- Correct Laguel Howard to Laguel Howell, Instructor $300 per day
Adult Education
- Heather Belcher, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, 1 year contract beginning August 1, 2025, Class 1, Step 0.
- Part Time Adult Education Employees for the 2025-2026 school year, see attached.
10.2
Retirement/Resignation
To accept the letter of resignation from Tina Rodenberger, Part-Time Adult Education Nursing Instructor, effective June 30, 2025.
10.3
Facilities Rental Fee Waiver
- To approve waiving the facility rental fee for First Consolidated Fire District using our Auditorium on August 2, 2025, for a countywide training.
- To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Heart of Ohio Football Officials to use our MPR on August 5 and September 2, 2025.
- To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Marion County Historical Society to use our Auditorium on September 25, 2025.
10.4
Contracts with NCOESC
- To approve paying the signing bonus to Abby Phillians and Chris Solis, $1,000 each.
- To approve paying Chris Solis for 12.5 days of vacation, to be paid at his 2024-2025 per diem.
- To approve converting one personal leave day for Abby Phillians to her sick leave balance.
- To approve paying Chris Solis $400 for completion of the Science of Reading Course.
10.5
Overnight Field Trip Requests
- To retroactively approve 2 Engineering students attending the SkillsUSA National Contest in Atlanta, Georgia June 23 - 28, 2025. Michelle Rawlins and Reddy Brown will be chaperoning.
- To approve 8 HOSA students and 1 chaperone to attend a Leadership Conference in Washington DC September 18 - September 23, 2025.
- To approve 21 students and 3 chaperones to attend the FFA Orientation Camp at Camp Muskingum in Carrolton, Ohio September 30 - October 2, 2025.
- To approve 21 students and 3 chaperones to attend the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana October 29 - November 1, 2025.
- To approve 21 students and 3 chaperones to attend the FFA State Convention in Columbus April 30 - May 1, 2026.
10.6
Donations
- To accept a donation from the Ray & Charlotte Baldauf Fund/Marion Community Foundation in the amount of $6,000 to be used to support the DrugFree.HireMe! Program.
- To accept a donation from Junior Service Guild in the amount of $200 to be used for PBIS student rewards.
- To accept a donation of the attached list of items from CRT Mechanical to be used by Adult Education Industrial Maintenance/HVAC, in the amount of $36,832.59.
10.7
Salary Schedules
To approve the attached Salary Schedules.
10.8
Adult Education Healthcare Program Agreements
- To approve the program agreement with JAG Marion to provide clinical experience for students.
- To approve the program agreement with Presidential Post Acute to provide clinical experience for students.
10.9
Contract with Pleasant Local School District
To approve a personal assistance contract for the 2025-2026 school year.
10.10
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
10.11
Memorandums of Understanding with Tri-Rivers Education Association
- To approve an MOU with the TREA awarding Service and Experience.
- To approve an MOU with the TREA Delaying Implementation of Insurance Premium.
- To approve an MOU with the TREA regarding STRS retirees for FY26.
10.12
Accumulated Leave Pay
Approve accumulated leave payment for 2025 for Tammi L. Cowell, Treasurer per approved agreement.
10.13
META Solutions
To approve the contracts with META Solutions for the 2025-2026 school year.
10.14
Bonus
To retroactively approve payment of a bonus in the amount of $1,000 to qualifying Adult Education staff members currently employed.
10.15
Salary Schedules for NCOESC
To set the Salary Schedules for Abby Phillians and Chris Solis, they are employed through NCOESC.
Abby Phillians, Classified Salary Schedule F, Class III, Step 17 with 10 extended days.
Chris Solis, Administrator Salary Schedule Class III, Step 14.
10.16
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Easement
To approve the amendment to Easement Agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
10.17
License Transfer from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
To approve a request to transfer the 4 Year Alternative Resident Educator Intervention Specialist (K-12) License to Tri-Rivers Career Center (IRN 065268), Educator State ID OH3150884 in the name of Nicholas Goodwin, effective dates 07/01/2022 - 06/30/2026.
11.
Discussion
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. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts ___ Mr. Park
The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.
Minutes
The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of #1.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mick Landon, Member
Seconded: Dr Bob Haas, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
13.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at __________.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 8:35 p.m.
13.1
Resolution Appointing Interim Superintendent
Mr. Mick Landon moved to approve the Resolution appointing Aaron Stewart as the Interim Superintendent effective immediately until a Superintendent is appointed and an addendum to Aaron Stewarts Assistant Superintendent's Contract.
Mrs. Shelly Ehret seconded the motion.
Roll Call and Motion Passed.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mick Landon, Member
Seconded: Shelly Ehret, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
13.2
K-12 Business Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Ted McKinniss moved to approve the Silver Package from K-12 Business Consulting, Inc. for them to proceed with a search for Superintendent.
Mrs. Tara Dyer seconded the motion.
Roll Call and Motion Passed.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member
Seconded: Tara Dyer, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
14.
Adjourn
Roll Call:
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts ___ Mr. Park
Meeting declared adjourned at _________p.m.
Next meeting is July 16, 2025
Minutes
Meeting was duly adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr Bob Haas, Member
Seconded: Shelly Ehret, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Dr Bob Haas, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | |||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member |
