Tri-Rivers Career Center
Wednesday, January 14
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Good ___ Mr. Park
Oaths of Office to new and returning Board of Education members.
President Pro-Tem Eric Park will call for nominations for President.
____________ placed the name of ____________ in nomination.
____________ placed the name of ____________ in nomination.
____________ moved the nominations be closed.
____________ seconded the nominations be closed.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
____________ moved to elect ____________ President of the Tri-Rivers Board of Education.
____________ seconded the motion.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
President will call for nominations for Vice President.
____________ placed the name of ____________ in nomination.
____________ placed the name of ____________ in nomination.
____________ moved the nominations be closed.
____________ seconded the nominations be closed.
Discussion
Roll Call:.
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
____________ moved to elect ____________ Vice President of the Tri-Rivers Board of Education.
____________ seconded the motion.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
"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."
____________ moved to approve the following items.
____________ seconded the motion.
Board Committees for 2026 will be as follows:
2025 Audit/Finance Committee
Bob Haas
Mick Landon
Jim McFarland
Ted McKinniss
Eric Park
Gary Sims
Tammi Cowell, Treasurer-Chair
Daniel Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent
2025 Policy Committee
Bob Haas
Mick Landon
Jim McFarland
Ted McKinniss
Eric Park
Gary Sims
Jennifer Lawson, Director of Operations
Tammi Cowell, Treasurer
Daniel Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent-Chair
2025 Strategic Planning Committee
Tara Dyer
Mick Landon
Pam Pinney
Glenna Plotts
Keith Rogers
Chris Solis, Principal
Jen Lawson, Director of Operations
Tammi Cowell, Treasurer
Daniel Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent-Chair
2025 TDA Sponsor Oversight Committee
Debbie Good
Bob Haas
Ted McKinniss, Chair
Tammi Cowell, Treasurer
Daniel Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent
2025 Superintendent Advisory Committee
Tara Dyer
Shelly Ehret
Jim McFarland
Eric Park
Glenna Plotts
Gary Sims
Chris Solis, Principal
Tammi Cowell, Treasurer
Daniel Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent-Chair
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
2025 - Bob Haas and Tara Dyer
____________ motioned to adjourn the Organizational Meeting.
____________ seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
____________ moved to approve the motion to amend this agenda.
____________seconded the motion.
19.14 Approve paying Adena Corporation $268,013.00 for the Construction Trades Academy fabric building.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
Items 18-19.1-19.14 and 20.1-20.13 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 voters 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 Superintendent, Treasurer and administrative staff recommend approval of all Consent Agenda items.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
To approve the Board of Education Service Fund set at $7,500 for 2026.
To approve Daniel R. Kaffenbarger as Purchasing Agent for Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District effective January 1, 2026 through the 2027 Organizational Meeting.
To authorize Superintendent Daniel R. Kaffenbarger to hire employees for existing or newly created positions pending board confirmation at its next regular or special meeting called for the purpose and to accept resignations of current employees on behalf of this board effective January 1, 2026 through the 2027 Organizational Meeting.
So that advances can be secured quickly by the Treasurer to cover current expenses or to invest, it is recommended by the Treasurer to cover current expenses or to invest, it is recommended that the Treasurer be granted the authority outlined in the motion below: Section 1. Be it Resolved by the Board of Education of the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District, State of Ohio: That the Auditors of Marion, Morrow and Union Counties be and they are hereby requested to issue an order to the Treasurer of their respective Counties to pay the Treasurer of this Board of Education such funds as they may be available for distribution by their respective County Treasurer. Section 2. That the President and/or Vice President be and is he/she is hereby authorized to sign and the Treasurer to countersign the necessary documents to secure advances and also the secondary documents to secure the semi-annual settlement with the above county Treasurer's during the calendar year 2026. Section 3. That the authorization herein conferred shall extend to any advances that may be requested during the calendar year 2026. Section 4. That the Treasurer of the Board be and he/she is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the County Auditors of the above said Counties and make such other certifications and reports to these County Auditors as may be necessary to make this resolution effective.
To approve the Treasurer of the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School Board be granted the authority and responsibility to determine the funds, to determine the length of time to invest such funds, to secure bids from eligible financial institutions and to invest the interim funds in certificates of deposit in the eligible financial institution or institutions submitting the highest rate of interest for each proposed investment in treasury bills or notes in compliance with applicable statutes.
The projected tax budget for FY27 is based on the five-year forecast presented in November 2025. To approve the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District Tax Budget for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 as proposed by Treasurer/CFO, Tammi L. Cowell and Interim Superintendent Daniel R. Kaffenbarger.
To authorize the Treasurer/CFO, Tammi L. Cowell, to allocate interest earnings on bank accounts and investments to the following funds: 001 Fund- General,006 Fund- Cafeteria, 007 Fund-All,008 Fund- All
To approve the Treasurer paying bills due as long as the amount of payment is within the established appropriations. A complete history of bills paid will be provided for board approval each month during regular Board of Education meetings.
To approve the use of Blanket and Super Blanket purchase orders for amounts not to exceed $300,000.00 per order for all non-grant funds and amounts not to exceed the Grant Award per order for all grant funds for fiscal year 2027. The Treasurer may issue "super blanket" purchase orders (certificates) for any amount for expenditures and contracts from a specific line-item appropriation account in a specified fund for most professional services, fuel, oil, food items and any other specific recurring and reasonably predictable operating expense. Such a purchase order (certificate) shall not extend beyond the fiscal year.
To approve reimbursement for conference hotel expenses for Jennifer Lawson, Dave Mack and Cody Hawkins in the approximate amount of $7,766.65.
Approve paying Adena Corporation $268,013.00 for the Construction Trades Academy fabric building.
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.
Substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year
Adult Education
According to state law, boards of education must notify all administrators up for contract renewal that their contract is up for possible renewal, and they have the option to discuss their contract with the board.
To authorize and direct the Treasurer/CFO to notify the following administrator in writing that their contract expires on the date indicate and they may request a meeting with the Board of Education to discuss the Board's reasons for renewal or non-renewal of their contract.
Dr. Emeline Kelly, Adult Education Director of Nursing
Amy Randolph, Special Education Career Intervention Coordinator
Jennifer Sheridan, Student Services Career Coordinator
To authorize Superintendent Daniel R. Kaffenbarger to approve overnight and out of state field trips and overnight and out of state meetings or conferences pending board confirmation at its next regular or special meeting on behalf of this board effective January 1, 2026 through the 2027 Organizational Meeting.
To approve membership in the Ohio Education Policy Institute.
To approve the Micro-Purchase Threshold Resolution as attached.
To approve the 2025-2026 Seniority List.
To approve the 2025-2026 Emergency Operations Plan.
Sharon DeLay, not to exceed $20,250.
To enter into a contract with Obviam to perform an internal and external test assessment and onboarding with regard to Cybersecurity.
To approve the job description for Lead Custodian.
To approve January 21, 22 & 28, 2026 as Special Board of Education Meetings. The meetings will be held in Executive Session with no action taken during those meetings.
School Board Appreciation Month
____________ moved to enter into Executive Session.
____________ seconded the motion.
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 compensation of 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 the public 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 with public 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. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.
Executive Session concluded at ________.
____________ made a motion that the meeting be adjourned.
____________ seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sayers
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mr. McKinniss ___ Mr. Sims ___ Mr. Park
Meeting declared adjourned at __________.
Next Meeting is ____________.