Board Meeting

Tri-Rivers Career Center
Wednesday, August 20 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Call to Order
    Mr. Eric Park, Board President

    2. Roll Call
    Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO

    ___ Mrs. Dyer       ___ Mr. McFarland       ___ Mr. Rogers
    ___ Mrs. Ehret      ___ Mr. McKinniss       ___ Mr. Sims
    ___ Mrs. Good      ___ Mrs. Pinney          ___ Dr. Haas
    ___ Mr. Landon     ___ Mrs. Plotts           ___ Mr. Park
                                                                       


    3. Pledge of Allegiance
    Mr. Eric Park, Board President

    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."


    5. Report

    6. Motion to Amend Agenda

    __________moved to approve the following addendum items.
    __________seconded the motion.

    10.1    Contract Change

               Kirstin Large, Step 24, effective the 2025-2026 school year.

              Substitute

               Abbey Larson, General Substitute


    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
                                                                       


    7. General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
    Mr. Eric Park, Board President

    Items 8, 9.1 - 9.3, 10.1 - 10.16 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
                                                                       


    8. Minutes

    Minutes of the July 16, 2025 regular board meeting.


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

    9.1 Financial Report

    To approve the financial report for July 2025.


    9.2 Paid Bills

    To approve the list of paid bills for July 2025.


    9.3 Grant Approval for the 2025-2026 School Year

    To approve the following grants for FY26:

    Carl D. Perkins Adult Education $142,847.31

    Carl D. Perkins Secondary $283,237.09

    *Customized Training - Adult Education (CTX) $50,000


    9.4 Discussion

    Commercial Paper Investment Report


    10. Superintendent's Report and Recommendation
    Mr. Aaron Stewart, Interim 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.


    10.1 Employment

    Classified for the 2025-2026 School Year

    • John Kuzio, $35 per hour, up to 600 hours, for the purpose of instructing CNC and Shop Bot for the 2025-2026 school year.
    • Eric Willey, $35 per hour, up to 600 hours, for assisting with the high school construction trades program for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Contract Change effective with the 2025-2026 School Year

    • Jennifer Lawson job title change from Director of Programs and Student Success to Director of Operations, no change in salary.
    • LeRoy Smith job title change from Dean of Students to Assistant Principal per approved salary schedule.
    • Kirstin Large, Step 24 effective the 2025-2026 school year.

    Substitute Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

    • Bill Kovach, General Substitute, covering the Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Program August 6 - October 20, 2025 (tentatively), at a rate of $249 per day.
    • Mike Lyons, General Substitute
    • Abbey Larson, General Substitute

    Additional Pay for the 2025-2026 School Year

    • Dave Mack at his per period rate (daily rate divided by 8 periods per day) for grading/preparation assistance during an employee's absence.
    • Heather Jenkins to be paid at her hourly rate, 3.25 hours, for supporting new staff at orientation covering PowerSchool and CANVAS.
    • Kristi Schirtzinger, 2 additional days for English 11 curriculum completion to be paid at her per diem.
    • Heather Jenkins, 1 hour at $35 per hour for completion of a How-To-Video for Fiscal PublicSchoolWORKS module.
    • Kora Augenstein, up to 15 hours at her per hour rate for additional hours necessary during the kitchen re-model.
    • Dave Dix, up to 15 hours at his per hour rate for additional hours necessary during the kitchen re-model.
    • Lisa Keirns, up to 15 hours at her per hour rate for additional hours necessary during the kitchen re-model.
    • Dennis Marsh, 19.25 hours at $35 per hour for FFA Summer Conference, June 10 - 12, 2025.
    • Dennis Marsh, 16 hours at $35 per hour for ATECH Training July 8 - 9, 2025.
    • Dennis Marsh, 24 hours at $35 per hour for ATECH Training, July 21 - 23, 2025.
    • Sheri Wagner, 26 hours at $35 per hour for AQR Training, July 7 - 10, 2025.
    • Paula Brazell, 18 hours at $35 per hour for Acute Care Literacy Conference, July 21 - 23, 2025.
    • Hope Losh, 18 hours at $35 per hour for Acute Care Literacy Conference, July 21 - 23, 2025.

    Extended Days for the 2025-2026 School Year

    • Kirstin Large, 2 extended days for additional work performed with student scheduling.

    Supplemental Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year

    • Levi Retterer, REM
    • David Willey, REM

    Adult Education for the 2025-2026 School Year

    • Billy Conley, Full-Time Ramtec Welding Instructor/Coordinator, 1 year contract, Adult Education Full-Time Non-Healthcare Certified Staff Salary Schedule, 240-day contract, 8 hours per day (1920 hours).
    • Kyle Johnson, Part-Time EMS Instructor, $25.98 per hour, hours subject to supervisor approval.
    • Emily Schaeufele, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, Class 1, Step 0 of the Part-Time Certified Healthcare Salary Schedule, hours subject to supervisor approval.
    • Keana Littell, Salary Correction to be $27.36 per hour.
    • Alexandria Harris, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class I, Step 1, $31.87 per hour.
    • Amanda McKinniss, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class 1, Step 1, $31.87 per hour.
    • William Cooper, Part-Time IM Instructor, $31.54 per hour.
    • Darrin Hollenbaugh, Part-Time EMS Instructor, $25.98 per hour.
    • Paul Nicolosi, Part-Time EMS Instructor, $25.98 per hour.
    • Amy Pirnstill, Part-Time Workkeys Testing, $25.00 per hour.
    • Jeannie Poast, Part-Time Receptionist, $15.98 per hour.
    • Belinda Shuster, Part-Time Clinical Nursing Instructor, one year contract, Class I, Step 1, $31.87.
    • Robert Walker, Part-Time PSS/EMS Instructor, $25.98 per hour.

    Volunteer

    To approve Diana Fry to assist with hearing/vision screenings and TB tests for Health Careers Academy students.


    10.2 Retirement/Resignation
    • To accept the letter of resignation from Mark Robinson, Engineering Instructor, effective the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, pending rehire by the Board of Education per approved MOU with TREA.
    • To accept the letter of resignation from Megan Dawson, Substitute, effective the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

    10.3 Job Descriptions

    To approve the attached job description(s).


    10.4 Facilities Rental Fee Waiver
    • To approve waiving the facility rental fee for NCOESC to host the Marion County Spelling Bee in the auditorium on February 10, 2026.
    • To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Peace and Freedom Committee to host an event in the auditorium on April 4, 2026.

    10.5 Donations
    • To accept a donation from Marion Community Foundation in the amount of $224 from the Bill Burga Endowment Fund to be used for general charitable and educational purposes by the Construction Trades Academy.
    • To accept a donation from Marion Community Foundation in the amount of $227 from the Vince Reed Memorial Fund to provide tuition or assistance for school related needs to students attending TRCC.
    • To accept a donation from United Way North Central Ohio in the amount of $5,000 to be used for Expect to Be Amazing Summer Camp.
    • To accept a donation from Morrow County Antique Tractor and Equipment Association, Inc. in the amount of $100 to be used by the FFA.

    10.6 Inventory Items for Disposal

    To approve the attached item(s) for disposal through recycling.


    10.7 Out of State/Overnight Field Trip
    •  To approve 2 staff members and approximately 14 students to attend the BPA State Leadership Conference at the Columbus Convention Center February 23 - 24, 2026.
    • To approve 2 staff members and 10 students to attend the BPA National Leadership Conference at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center May 5 - 11, 2026.
    • To approve Dennis Marsh, DPE Instructor and his wife, Jennifer Marsh, to attend the HOSA Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. on September 19 - 24, 2025.

    10.8 Out of State Conference

    To approve Tammi Cowell attending the ASBO Annual Conference and Expo in Arlington, Texas, October 21 - 24, 2025.


    10.9 Safety Guidelines

    To approve the Safety Guidelines for the 2025-2026 school year.


    10.10 Salary Schedules

    To approve the revised salary schedules as attached.


    10.11 Van/Suburban Drivers

    To approve the following as Certified Van/Suburban Drivers for the 2025-2026 school year, pending verification of all requirements:

    • Cassie Baird
    • Paula Brazell
    • Scott Cameron
    • Jason Campbell
    • Lauren Casale
    • Kathleen Clemons-Keller
    • Brett Gentkowski
    • Tonya Gruel-Wright
    • Sheila Hamm
    • Holly Jacobson
    • Corey Kuba
    • Angela Lavery
    • Dave Mack
    • Dennis Marsh
    • John Moneyhon
    • Michelle Myers
    • Sarah  Nicewaner
    • Michelle Rawlins
    • Dawn Roberts
    • Mark Robinson
    • Rebecca Salyer
    • Allison Schuster
    • Josh Spore
    • Scott Waters
    • Sheri Wells
    • David Willey

     


    10.12 Certification Attainment

    To support an additional twenty percent (20%) tuition reimbursement for coursework taken in the 2025-2026 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.


    10.13 Student Wellness and Success Funds & Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid Plan

    To approve the Student Wellness and Success Funds & Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid Plan as attached.


    10.14 Organizational Chart

    To approve the 2025-2026 Organizational Chart.


    10.15 Interactive Media

    To approve Jerzy Drozd as a teaching artist in the Interactive Media Program August 25, 2025 - May 15, 2026. He will be responsible for Graphic Storytelling Applied Throughout Media lessons and his salary in the amount of $24,500 will be paid completely through monies from the Ohio Arts Council.


    10.16 LPDC Operations Handbook

    To approve the 2025-2026 LPDC Operations Handbook.


    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 __________.


    13. Executive Session Concluded

    Executive Session concluded at __________.


    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 September 17, 2025


Close