Meeting Details
June 24, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
2 hr
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mr. Clark ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Member | |||
| Benjamin Albright, Member | |||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Nate Clark, 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 were Dr. Dan Kaffenbarger, Kaylor Sines and Holly Jacobson.
5.
Report
Dr. Noeth will discuss the Strategic Plan and TRCC 50th Anniversary planning.
Minutes
Dr. Pam Noeth discussed the Strategic Plan and possibly having a work session prior to the meeting in August.
Dr. Pam Noeth shared the TRCC 50th Anniversary timeline.
6.
Motion to Amend Agenda
__________moved to approve the following addendum items.
9.3 Invoice from RAMTEC for Spring Machine Trades Class
9.9 Temporary Appropriations
10.4 To approve a donation from Rob and Tammi Cowell in the amount of $44.87 to cover delinquent student cafeteria accounts.
10.16 2026-2027 Student Handbook
__________seconded the motion.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mr. Clark ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Glenna Plotts, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Member | |||
| Benjamin Albright, Member | |||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Nate Clark, 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.
General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
Items 8, 9.1 - 9.9, 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:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mr. Clark ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. Park
Minutes
Sarah Stalter was removed from employment as a general substitute.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mick Landon, Member
Seconded: Keith Rogers, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Member | |||
| Benjamin Albright, Member | |||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Nate Clark, 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 |
8.
Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 20, 2026.
9.
Treasurer's Business and Report
9.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for May 2026.
9.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for May 2026.
9.3
Invoices to be Paid
- To approve paying an invoice to Cody Basinger in the amount of $8,400.00 for services provided to RAMTEC for Whirlpool Classes.
- To approve paying an invoice to Adena for concrete on Fabric Building Project, $268,013.00.
- Invoice from RAMTEC for Spring Machine Trades Class and PLC Class.
9.4
Letter of Engagement
To approve the letter of engagement with the Ohio Auditor of State.
9.5
FMLA Request
To approve a request from Karisah Patrick for FMLA beginning June 3, 2026 for up to 12 weeks.
9.6
Amended Revenue, Appropriations, Transfers and Cash Advances
Authorize the treasurer to bring into balance, amend appropriations (all funds) and advance monies to all funds with deficit balances on June 30, 2026. (Advances and changes will be reported at the next regular meeting, along with final appropriations and revenues, if necessary).*
9.7
New Funds
To approve new funds for 2025-2026 per Treasurer recommendation.
9.8
Southwestern Ohio EPC Renewal
To approve property, casualty, cybersecurity and liability insurance as recommended for the 2026-2027 school year. Due to claims history, this is a 10% increase over last year.
9.9
Temporary Appropriations
To approve the temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2027 at 50% of the fiscal year 2026 expenditures.
9.10
Discussion
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.
10.1
Employment
Public Hearing for the Retire/Rehire of Amy Pirnstill, Adult Education Enrollment Coordinator.
Certified for the 2026-2027 school year
- Set the salary step for Jessica Creamer, Science Teacher, Class I, Step 15.
Classified for the 2026-2027 school year
- Dwight Dix, Cafeteria Cashier, 2 year contract, Classified Salary Schedule E/I, Step 9.
- Jimmy Thiel, Electrician/Maintenance, salary $43.01 per hour.
Supplemental Pay for the 2025-2026 school year
- Paula Brazell, 2nd Semester, CCP/Akron $250.00
- Kristi Schirtzinger, 2nd Semester, CCP/Akron $250.00
Paid Conference Period for the 2026-2027 school year
To pay the following for conference time based on a per period rate times 177 days:
- Dave Greenich
Contract Corrections
- Emeline Kelly, PSS Coordinator Supplemental July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, $4,500.00.
- Amy Randolph, 5 extra days beginning in July 2025, paid at her 2025-2026 per diem in addition to her regular contracted days.
- Jennifer Sheridan, 5 extra days beginning in July 2025, paid at her 2025-2026 per diem in addition to her regular contracted days.
- Jasen Ferguson, 7 hours per day June - August 2026.
Additional Pay for May 16 & 17, 2026
- Scott Cameron to be paid May 16th and 17th for hours working on summer school preparation at a rate of $35.00 per hour.
Additional Pay for the 2026-2027 school year
- Heather Jenkins up to 3 days at her per diem develop curriculum for the new World History course she will be teaching.
- Sarah Nicewaner, 5 days of curriculum development at a rate of $35.00 per hour.
- Dawn Roberts, 5 days of curriculum development at a rate of $35.00 per hour.
Substitute for Summer 2026
- Hayley Brewster, Summer Office Assistant, $14.00 per hour, up to 25 hours per week.
Substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year
- Hayley Brewster, Full-Time Rotational
- Chrissy Matthews, Full-Time Rotational
- Lisa McCoy, Full-Time Rotational
- Bill Baker, General Substitute
- John Curtis, General Substitute
- Maria Edler, General Substitute
- Angela King, General Substitute
- Kaitlin Kirtley, General Substitute
- Bill Kovach, General Substitute
- Mike Lyons, General Substitute
- Keeley Mack, General Substitute
- Bob McFarland, General Substitute
- Michelle Rankin, General Substitute
- Mike Rankin, General Substitute
- Kora Augenstein, General, Custodian
- Mandy DeHaven, Cafeteria, Custodian
- Tamela Knight, Cafeteria
- Jerry Mitchell, Custodian
- Kylee Mosley, Administrative Assistant
- Cynda Brause, Health Services
- Daren Neuenschwander, Health Services
- Paul Nicolosi, Health Services
Summer Camp
- Kathleen Clemons-Keller 7 days at $300 per day
TRCC Students to be paid at $60 per day for days worked June 8 - 12, 2026:
- Alexis Begin
- Elias Bulkowski
- Richelle Carter
- Madison Carver
- Jillian Corsey
- Kyle Frost
- Daniel Wilson
Veterinary Science Students
To retroactively approve the following students as summer feeders, May - August 2026, in the Veterinary Science lab at the current hourly minimum wage:
- Kaylee Casteel
- Talynn Clark
- Erica Fout
- Kenna Venia
Adult Education
- Danielle Prater, Adult Education Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant, testing responsibilities for July and August 2026. Not to exceed 20 hours per week at a rate of $25.00 per hour. These hours will be worked outside of Danielle's regular contracted hours.
- Connie Altier, Adult Education Consulting Contract through December 31, 2026 at a rate of $75.00 per hour, including travel time.
- Lori Conte, Adult Education Nursing Instructor, Part-Time Nursing Instructor, up to 100 hours per month for June and July 2026, Part-Time Healthcare Instructor Salary Schedule, Class 3, Step 15.
- Jeff Reed, Part-Time CDL Instructor, 1 hour at his hourly rate for March 12, 2026, Harassment Training.
- Dennis Marsh 4 hours at his part-time hourly rate for traveling to Vantage Career Center on June 18, 2026 to view setup for inventory to be used in the CDL Training Classes.
Adult Education for the 2026-2027 school year
- To approve the attached list of part-time employees.
Minutes
There were no comments regarding the Retire/Rehire of Amy Pirnstill, Adult Education Enrollment Coordinator.
10.2
Resignation
To accept the letter of resignation from Lauren Casale, Math Teacher, effective June 30, 2026
10.3
Facilities Rental Fee Waivers
- To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Heart of Ohio Football Officials to hold meetings at Tri-Rivers on August 4th, September 1st and September 22nd, 2026.
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To approve waiving the facility rental fee, insurance liability and number of meeting restrictions for Artisans Guild to meet monthly in the Auditorium September 2026 - May 2027.
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To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Marion Historical Society to hold an event in the auditorium on October 22, 2026.
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To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Boy Scouts of America to hold an event in the auditorium on April 15, 2027.
10.4
Donations
- To approve a donation of meals for Summer Camp students and staff from House of Hunan in the amount of $960.00.
- To approve a donation of a John Deere riding mower from Larry Kelly, a member of the Knights of Columbus to assist with maintaining worksites for Construction Trades Academy, valued at $800.00.
- To accept a donation from Marion Community Foundation in the amount of $234.00 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 $239.00 from the Vince Reed Memorial Fund to provide tuition or assistance for school related needs to students attending TRCC.
- To approve a donation from Rob and Tammi Cowell in the amount of $44.87 to cover delinquent student cafeteria accounts.
10.5
Disposal of Items
To approve the disposal of the attached obsolete items through recycling.
10.6
Cafeteria Meal Prices for 2026-2027
To approve the following meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year:
Student Lunch - $3.25
Adult Lunch - $4.85
Adult Breakfast - $2.85
10.7
Contracts with NCOESC
- To approve NCOESC paying Chris Solis the 2nd Semester of the 2025-2026 school year Attendance Bonus, $400 plus agency fee.
- To approve NCOESC paying Chris Solis for 12.5 unused vacation days from the 2025-2026 school year at his per diem.
- To set the salary schedule for Chris Solis for the 2026-2027 school year at Administrator Salary Schedule, Class III, Step 15.
- To set the salary schedule for Abby Phillians for the 2026-2027 school year at Classified Salary Schedule F, Class III, Step 18 with 10 extended days.
10.8
Agreement for Attendance Services
To approve the contract with Steve Helbert to provide attendance services September 1, 2026- May 31, 2027.A
10.9
Recommendation for Kitchen Ventilation Hood & HVAC Replacement Project Resolution
To approve the attached Resolution.
10.10
MOU with the TREA
To approve a Memorandum of understanding with the Tri-Rivers Education Association. with regard to member evaluations.
10.11
Program 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
10.12
Neola Licensing Agreement
To approve the License Agreement with Neola, Inc.
10.13
Adult Education Student Handbook
10.14
Cybersecurity Committee
To approve the following as members of the Cybersecurity Committee per HB 96.
- Mike Wellin
- Pam Noeth
- Tammi Cowell
- Kaylor Sines
- Jeff Young
- Randy Hamrick
- Alexis Manning
- LeRoy Smith
- Marcie Whited
- Corey Jackson
10.15
New and Aspiring Superintendents Academy
To approve Angela Horvath's, Career Development Director, enrollment in N.A.S.A. for the 2026-2027 school year. This includes out of state and in state travel expenses. The cost of the cohort for member districts is $3,500.00.
10.16
2026-2027 Student Handbook
To approve the 2026-2027 Student Handbook.
11.
Discussion
Minutes
Tara Dyer discussed the Welcome/Meet and Greet held for Dr. Pam Noeth. She had concerns regarding invitations, advertising, attendance and location.
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:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mr. Clark ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. Park
The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.
Minutes
The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. for the purpose of #1.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member
Seconded: Gary Sims, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Member | |||
| Benjamin Albright, Member | |||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Nate Clark, 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 |
13.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at __________.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 6:44 p.m.
14.
Adjourn
Roll Call:
___ Mr. Albright ___ Mrs. Ehret ___ Mrs. Plotts
___ Mr. Choina ___ Mrs. Good ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mr. Clark ___ Mr. Landon ___ Mr. Sims
___ Mrs. Dyer ___ Mr. McFarland ___ Mr. McKinniss
___ Mrs. Pinney ___ Mr. Park
Meeting declared adjourned at _________p.m.
Next meeting is July 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes
The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jim McFarland, Member
Seconded: Mick Landon, Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Choina, Member | |||
| Benjamin Albright, Member | |||
| Keith Rogers, Member | X | ||
| Nate Clark, 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 |
