Meeting Details
December 17, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Purpose
N/A
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
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| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
"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 Jennifer Lawson, Kristi Schirtzinger representing the TREA and Adam Clark, Executive Director at TRECA Digital Academy.
Recognize Dr. Bob Haas for his 14 years of service to the Tri-Rivers Career Center Board.
Adam Clark - TRECA Digital Academy
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Adam Clark presented an overview of TRECA Digital Academy.
__________moved to approve the below addendum item.
__________seconded the motion.
10.18 To approve the purchase or lease of an angle roller for use by the Welding Program.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
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Result: Approved
Motioned: Shelly Ehret, Member
Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
Items 8, 9.1 - 9.5, 10.1 - 10.18 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:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
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President Eric Park noted that there would be no action on a Facilities Director in item 10.1 and he would like to strike item 10.8 as no change is being made.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr Bob Haas, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
Minutes of the November 19, 2025 regular board meeting.
To approve the financial report for November 2025.
To approve the list of paid bills for November 2025.
To approve paying invoices #GLB74699 and GLB74830 to Great Lakes Biomedical LTD.
Funds Transfer and establishment of that Fund 002-9026. Please see attached for details.
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Funds Transfer and establishment of that Fund. Please see attached for details.
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Mrs. Cowell shared a Thank you from the Marion Lions Club to TRCC and Tara Dyer for sponsorship of their golf outing.
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.
Classified
Facilities Director
Supplementals for 2025-2026
CCP Classes for 1st Semester
Substitute for 2025-2026 school year
Additional Pay
To retroactively approve an additional hour outside of their regular workday to be paid in the amount of $35.00 for preparation for EOC Bootcamp for the following employees:
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No action on Facilities Director will be taken at this meeting.
To accept the letter of retirement from Mary (DeeDee Farmer), Adult Education HealthCare Nursing Instructor, effective May 29, 2026, would like to be considered for a retire/rehire contract.
To approve John Moneyhon to take 2 days without pay, February 5-6, 2026.
To approve the attached inventory items for recycling or disposal.
To approve the revised Classified Salary Schedule F as attached.
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Item will be stricken, no revision made.
To approve the attached document certifying that nutritional standards are being met.
To approve Marion Technical College to use our Criminal Justice vehicles and supporting equipment for their Cadet Program. This request is retroactive to the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
To approve a contract with Rachael Mann to provide a 1/2-day Professional Development on February 13, 2026.
To approve agreements with Sandusky County EMS and Pleasant Township Fire Department to provide clinical training for our Adult Education students.
To approve the Revised Staff Handbook.
Recommendation to approve membership with the Ohio School Boards Association for January - December 2026.
Recommendation to approve the following resolution:
OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
Whereas, the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School Board of Education wishes to support the efforts of other boards of education to obtain favorable judicial decisions and,
Whereas, the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund has been established for this purpose,
Therefore, the Board hereby resolves to participate in the OSBA LAF for calendar year 2026 and authorizes the treasurer to pay the LAF $250.00.
To approve joining the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy for 2026.
To approve a proposal from Rhythm Architecture to evaluate compromised roof structural elements.
To approve the purchase or lease of an angle roller for use in the welding lab.
The Board must select a President Pro Tem at this meeting to start the Organizational Meeting in January.
______________moved to nominate the following Board member(s) for President Pro Tem to start the Organizational Meeting in January.
Nominations:
________________________ _________________________
_______________seconded the nomination(s).
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
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Dr. Bob Haas nominated Mr. Eric Park.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jim McFarland, Member
Seconded: Shelly Ehret, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
__________moved to close the nomination for President Pro Tem.
__________seconded the motion.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
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Jim McFarland moved to close the nomination for President Pro Tem.
Gary ims seconded the motion.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jim McFarland, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
_______________moved to appoint _______________as President Pro Tem to start the Organizational Meeting in January.
_______________seconded the motion for appointment.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
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Dr. Bob Haas moved to appoint Eric Park as President Pro Tem.
Glenna Plotts seconded the appointment.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr Bob Haas, Member
Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
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:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.
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The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:13 p.m. for the purpose of number "1".
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mick Landon, Member
Seconded: Pam Pinney, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
Executive Session concluded at __________.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 7:27 p.m.
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Dr. Haas
___ Mr. Park
Meeting declared adjourned at _________p.m.
Next meeting is January 14, 2026.
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The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Glenna Plotts, Member
Seconded: Dr Bob Haas, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | |||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | |||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |