Meeting Details
April 22, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
2 hr
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mr. Park
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| Benjamin Albright, Board Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
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: Dr. Pam Noeth, Obra Horn and Kristi Schirtzinger representing the TREA.
Aaron Hinchliffe was in attendance to recognize board members, Jim McFarland and Tara Dyer.
5.
Report
Aaron Hinchliffe from Ohio School Boards Association will be recognizing Jim McFarland for serving 20 years as a Board Member and Tara Dyer for receiving her Master Board Member distinction.
6.
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:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mr. Park
The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.
Minutes
Pam Noeth was asked to stay for Executive Session.
The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of number 1.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mick Landon, Member
Seconded: Shelly Ehret, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| Benjamin Albright, Board Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
7.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at __________.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 6:30 p.m.
8.
Motion to Amend Agenda
__________moved to approve the following addendum items.
11.3 To approve paying two invoices to Allerton Hill in the amount of $5,000 each.
__________seconded the motion.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| Benjamin Albright, Board Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
9.
General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
Items 10, 11 - 11.5, 12.1 - 12.12 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. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mick Landon, Member
Seconded: Pam Pinney, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| Benjamin Albright, Board Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
10.
Minutes
Minutes Regular Meeting held March 18, 2026.
11.
Treasurer's Business and Report
11.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for March 2026.
11.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for March 2026.
11.3
Invoices to be Paid
- To approve paying Invoice M010457 to Educational Service Center of Central Ohio in the amount of $4,442.79.
- To approve paying Invoice 6154 to Allerton Hill Communications in the amount of $5,000.00.
- To approve paying Invoice 6219 to Allerton Hill Communications in the amount of $5,000.00.
11.4
New Funds and Amended Appropriations
499-9126 Attorney General State Safety and Security Grant $2,970.61
Revenue 499-9126 $2,970.61 Expenses 499-9126 $2,970.61
012-3219-9126 Work Ready Grant $83,423
Revenue 012-3219-9126 $83,423 Expenses 012-3219-9126 $83,423
11.5
Transfer of Funds
$85,927.22 from 001 to 002-9004
11.6
Discussion
12.
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.
12.1
Employment
Public Hearing for the Retire/Rehire of Kari Hord, English Teacher and Mary Denise Farmer, Adult Education Nursing Instructor.
Certified Contracts effective with the 2026-2027 school year
- Josh Gallagan, Interactive Media Instructor, for a one-year contract beginning September 1, 2026, Class III, Step 19.
- Carolee Balliett, School Counselor, 3 Year Contract
- Brandon Burk, Math Teacher, 3 Year Contract
- Jason Campbell, Construction Trades Academy Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Elijah Cochran, CNET Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Nick Goodwin, Intervention Specialist, 1 Year Contract
- Dave Greenich, Welding Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Amy Hansen, Intervention Specialist, Continuing Contract
- Cody Hawkins, Remote Pilot Certification/Small Unmanned Safety Institute Certification Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Mary Hughes, Intervention Specialist, 1 Year Contract
- Corey Kuba, Construction Trades Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Kirstin Large, School Counselor, 4 Year Contract
- Angie Lavery, CEI Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Hope Losh, Intervention Specialist, 1 Year Contract
- John Moneyhon, Intervention Specialist, 1 Year Contract
- Sarah Nicewaner, Health Careers Academy Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Mark Robinson, Engineering Instructor, 1 Year Contract*
- Lance Stalnaker, Culinary Instructor, 4 Year Contract
- Sheri Wagner, Math Teacher, 4 Year Contract
- Chloe Willison, Interactive Media Instructor, 1 Year Contract
- Hannah Wilson, Math Teacher, 1 Year Contract
*Retired/Rehired Employee
Classified Contracts effective with the 2026-2027 school year
- Linda Blue, Cafeteria Monitor, 2 Year Contract
- Scott Cameron, Credit Recovery, 2 Year Contract
- Nicole Fagan, Main Office Manager, 2 Year Contract
- Jasen Ferguson, Custodian, 2 Year Contract
- Breanna Gould, Cafeteria Cook, 2 Year Contract
- Olivia Hinkson, Custodian, 2 Year Contract
- Holly Jacobson, Communications Coordinator, 2 Year Contract
- Alexis Manning, Technology Assistant, 2 Year Contract
- Audrey Moore, Career Coach, 2 Year Contract
- Abby Phillians, Social Worker, 2 Year Contract
- Jodi Rogers, Administrative Assistant, 1 Year Contract *
- Brian Schaadt, Custodian, 2 Year Contract
- Gary Tallman, Custodian, 2 Year Contract
- Michelle Taylor, Nurse, 2 Year Contract
- Jimmy Thiel, Electrician/Maintenance, 2 Year Contract
- Erin Timmons, Fiscal Specialist, 2 Year Contract
- Eric Walters, Grounds/Maintenance, 2 Year Contract
- Marcie Whited, Executive Assistant, Continuing Contract
- Mariann Wright, Administrative Assistant, 2 Year Contract
- Jeff Young, Instructional Technology, Continuing Contract
*Retired/Rehired Employee
Substitute
- To retroactively approve Obra Horn, Welding Instructor, April 6 - May 22, 2026 at a rate of $464.55 per day.
Summer School
- Scott Cameron, Summer School Instructor, May 26 - July 9, 2026, Monday - Thursday, $35.00 per hour, 4 hours per day.
- Heather Jenkins, Summer School Instructor, May 26 - July 9, 2026, Monday - Thursday, $35.00 per hour, 4 hours per day.
- Hope Losh, Summer School Instructor, May 26 - July 9, 2026, Monday - Thursday, $35.00 per hour, 4 hours per day.
- Kelly Murphy, Summer School Aide, May 26 - July 9, 2026, Monday - Thursday, $26.11 per hour, 4 hours per day.
Extended Service
- Josh Gallagan, 6 days (new employee)
Additional Pay
- Cody Hawkins, 16 hours for December 6th and 7th, 2025 at a rate of $35 per hour while at a professional conference not regular workdays.
Summer Camp June 8 - June 12, 2026 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
- To approve the staff, community members and students on the attached list.
- Staff, instructors and community members will be compensated at a rate of $300 per day.
- TRCC/OSU Marion students will be compensated at a rate of $60 per day.
12.2
Resignation
- To accept the letter of resignation from Aaron Stewart, Director of Adult Education/Assistant Superintendent, last day will be April 10, 2026.
- To accept the letter of resignation from Alexandria Harris, Adult Education Part-Time Nursing Instructor, effective March 30, 2026.
- To accept the letter of resignation from Mike Starlin, Adult Education Part-Time Instructor, effective April 15, 2026.
12.3
Out of State Conferences
- To retroactively approve Kathleen Clemons-Keller to travel to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with Grant Middle School March 17-20, 2026.
- To approve Lance Stalnaker, Culinary Instructor, to attend the ACF Monte Dolce Classic in Buffalo, NY, April 24-26, 2026.
- To approve Wes Gast, RAMTEC Instructor, to attend the Automate Show in Chicago, Illinois, June 21-23, 2026.
- To approve Mark Robinson, Engineering Instructor, to attend the Automate Show in Chicago, Illinois, June 21-23, 2026.
- To approve Heather Jenkins, Social Studies Teacher, to attend InstructureCon 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, July 21-23, 2026. Overnight accommodations will include July 20, 2026.
- To approve Kristi Schirtzinger, English Teacher, to attend InstructureCon 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, July 21-23, 2026. Overnight accommodations will include July 20, 2026
12.4
Overnight Field Trip Request and Out of State Field Trip Request
- To approve 32 SkillsUSA members and 5 advisors/staff members to attend SkillsUSA State Championships at the Columbus Convention Center, May 4 - 6, 2026.
- To approve 2 HOSA students and 1 advisor to attend the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana June 16-21, 2026
12.5
Donation
- To accept a donation from Marion Noon Kiwanis in the amount of $1,500 to be used for "Be Amazing Camp".
12.6
Disposal of Items
To approve the disposal of the attached obsolete items through recycling.
12.7
Job Descriptions
To approve the attached job descriptions.
12.8
Governance Plan
To approve the Resolution to Amend and Restate the Governance Plan.
12.9
Agreements with META Solutions
To approve the attached Agreements with META Solutions for the 2026-2027 school year.
12.10
Adult Education Program Pricing for FY27
To approve the 2026-2027 Program Pricing for Adult Education as attached.
12.11
Training Agreement
To approve the Training Agreement with Vantage Career Center.
12.12
Agreement with Wyandot County EMS
To approve an agreement with Wyandot County EMS to provide clinical training to Adult Education students.
13.
New/Revised/Rescinded Board Policies
First Reading of the attached new/revised/rescinded Board Policies as recommended by NEOLA. This list includes attached amended policies regarding Food Services, AI, Qualifications and Terms of Office and rescinding a policy regarding Term of Office for board members.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member
Seconded: Mick Landon, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| Benjamin Albright, Board Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
14.
Discussion
Minutes
Senior Recognition, May 14, 2026 at the Coliseum and Adult Education Nursing Graduation, June 19, 2026 at the Marion Palace Theater.
15.
Adjourn
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mr. Park
Meeting declared adjourned at _________p.m.
Next meeting is May 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Minutes
The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Benjamin Albright, Board Member
Seconded: Tara Dyer, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Board Member | X | ||
| Benjamin Albright, Board Member | X | ||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Tara Dyer, Member | X | ||
| Shelly Ehret, Member | X | ||
| Debbie Good, Member | X | ||
| Mick Landon, Member | X | ||
| Jim McFarland, Member | X | ||
| Ted McKinniss, Member | X | ||
| Eric Park, President | X | ||
| Pam Pinney, Member | X | ||
| Glenna Plotts, Member | X | ||
| Gary Sims, Member | X |
