Meeting Details
August 19, 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
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."
5.
Report
6.
Motion to Amend Agenda
__________moved to approve the following addendum items.
__________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
7.
General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
Items 8, 9.1 - 9.4, 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
8.
Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 22, 2026.
9.
Treasurer's Business and Report
9.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for July 2026.
9.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for July 2026.
9.3
Invoices to be Paid
- To approve paying invoice #6566 to Allerton Hill Communications.
9.4
Financial Forecast
To approve the FY27 Required August Submission of the Tri-Rivers Financial Forecast as prepared and presented by the Superintendent and Treasurer and required by ODEW.
9.5
Discussion
Commercial Paper Investment Report
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
Administration
- To approve paying Dr. Pam Noeth, Superintendent for 1 unused personal day at her per diem.
Substitute
- Trina Rose, General Substitute
- Tina Swihart, Cafeteria
Supplemental Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year
- Abby Phillians, Co-PBIS Coordinator
- Hope Losh, Co-PBIS Coordinator
- Jeff Young, $12,000 for 2026-2027 for additional duties serving as the Adult Education Technical Coordinator.
Extended Service Days for the 2026-2027 school year
- Kathleen Wren, up to 3 days at her per diem to develop curriculum for the new Physical Science course she will be teaching
Additional Pay
- Michelle Rawlins, 1 hour at $35.00 per hour for a student fair project visit.
- Angela Branam, 4 hours at her hourly rate or Free and Reduced Lunch Training.
- To approve the additional pay to staff members for attendance at the AI Training on August 12, 2026. Signed sheets are attached.
Supplemental Contract Correction
- Emeline Kelly, PSS begins August 1, 2026 and runs through December 31, 2026.
Adult Education
- Amy Pirnstill, Enrollment and Student Success Coordinator, 1 year contract beginning September 1, 2026, pro-rated from August 1, Class 3, Step 10 on the Full-Time Non-Healthcare Certified Salary Schedule, 225-day contract. *
- To correct the 2026-2027 contract for Jack Holliday, Program Administrator-EMS/Public Safety, one year contract beginning August 1, 2026, $35.00 per hour, 8 hours per day, 240-day contract.
*Denotes Retired/Rehired Employee
10.2
Interactive Media
To approve Jerzy Drozd as a teaching artist in the Interactive Media Program for the 2026-2027 school year. He will be responsible for Graphic Storytelling Applied Throughout Media lessons and his salary in the amount of $17,500 will be paid completely through monies from the Ohio Arts Council.
10.3
Facilities Rental Fee Waivers
- To approve waiving the room rental fee for MCBDD to hold a Halloween Dance in the Auditorium on October 30, 2026.
10.4
Out of State Conference Requests
- To approve Cody Hawkins, Drone Instructor, to attend the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 1-2, 2026.
- To approve Kaylor Sines, Adult Education Director, to attend the COE 2026 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, November 10-12, 2026.
10.5
Donations
- To approve a donation from United Way in the amount of $5,000 for the 2027 Expect to Be Amazing Summer Camp.
- To approve a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Ray and Charlotte Baldauf Fund for the Drug Free, Hire Me Program.
- To approve a donation from the WM. Kay Davis Foundation in the amount of $2,000 to be used at the discretion of the school counselors to assist students with program needs, personal needs and/or family needs of the students as deemed appropriate.
10.6
Disposal of Items
To approve the disposal of the attached obsolete items through auction.
10.7
MOU with RFS Behavioral Health
To approve an MOU with RFS to provide services for the 2026-2027 school year.
10.8
Affiliation Agreement with Avita
To approve an affiliation agreement with Avita Health System for Health Career Academy students.
10.9
Certification Attainment
To support an additional twenty percent (20%) tuition reimbursement for coursework taken in the 2026-2027 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.
10.10
Van/Suburban Drivers
To approve the following as Certified Van/Suburban Drivers for the 2026-2027 school year, pending verification of all requirements:
Paula Brazell
Scott Cameron
Jason Campbell
Kathleen Clemons-Keller
Kylee Crager
Josh Gallagan
Brett Gentkowski
Nick Goodwin
Tonya Gruel-Wright
Sheila Hamm
Angie Horvath
Corey Kuba
Angela Lavery
Megan Looney
Hope Losh
Dave Mack
Dennis Marsh
John Moneyhon
Kelly Murphy
Michelle Myers
Sarah Nicewaner
Michelle Rawlins
Dawn Roberts
Mark Robinson
Rebecca Salyer
Allison Schuster
Karen Seckel
Josh Spore
Scott Waters
Sheri Wells
David Willey
10.11
Job Descriptions
To approve the attached Adult Education Job Descriptions.
10.12
Adult Education Robotics Program Cost List
To approve the attached cost list for Adult Education Robotics Program.
10.13
Adult Education Agreement with Whirlpool Corporation
To approve the agreement with Whirlpool Corporation.
10.14
Safety Guidelines
To approve the attached Safety Guidelines for 2026-2027.
10.15
MOU with Elite Driving School
To approve an MOU partnering with Elite Driving School for Drivers's Education.
10.16
Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding
To approve the Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding Based on Urgent Necessity and Authorizing an Agreement with All Temp Refrigeration, Inc. for the Kitchen Hoods Replacement Project.
11.
Discussion
Strategic Planning Session
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 __________.
13.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at __________.
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 September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
