Meeting Details
October 21, 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
Teammates of the Month/Quarter presentations.
Dr. Dan Kaffenbarger
Molly Clapper, Amy Randolph and LeRoy Smith will share results of the Student Strategic Plan Session.
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 - 9.3, 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 September 16, 2026 regular board meeting.
9.
Treasurer's Business and Report
9.1
Financial Report
To approve the financial report for September 2026.
9.2
Paid Bills
To approve the list of paid bills for September 2026.
9.3
Invoice to be Paid
To approve paying an invoice dated September 3, 2026, from Bricker Graydon Wyatt.
9.4
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
Substitutes
- Sierra Johnson, Cafeteria. $12.50 per hour, effective October 5, 2026
- Sierra Johnson, Custodian, $14.00 per hour
- Kimberly Campbell, Cafeteria, $12.50 per hour
Contract Change
- Steven Stooksbury, Step 13 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Additional Pay
- To retroactively pay Jeff Arthur, CTA Aide, 1 hour at his overtime rate for work done on Saturday, September 19, 2026 helping to plant trees at Tri-Rivers.
- To retroactively pay Chrissy Matthews, Full-Time Rotational Substitute, 1 additional hour at a rate of $21.42 per hour to attend medication training on September 17, 2026.
- To pay the attached list of employees for their time working the 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Certified staff $35.00/hour and Classified staff at their hourly/overtime rate.
- To pay Sheila Hamm one hour of extended time each week at a rate of $35.00 to plan and meet for coordination of events, restaurant operations and coffee shop logistics. A weekly timesheet will be completed.
- To pay Lance Stalnaker one hour of extended time each week at a rate of $35.00 to plan and meet for coordination of events, restaurant operations and coffee shop logistics. A weekly timesheet will be completed.
Professional Development Committee for 2026-2027/ $35.00 per hour up to 10 hours, 4 meetings per year, including 2 planning meetings.
- Lucas Bledsoe
- Heather Jenkins
- Kristi Schirtzinger
- Roy Schweinfurth
Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 - all positions will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year
- Brett Gentkowski, CTSO Liaison
- Sheri Wells, CTSO Liaison
- Tonya Gruel-Wright, CTSO Liaison/HOSA
- Chloe Willison, CTSO Liaison/BPA
- Josh Gallagan, CTSO Group Leader/BPA/Volunteer
- Dennis Marsh, Co-CTSO Liaison/FFA (splitting with Karen Seckel)
- Karen Seckel, Co-CTSO Liaison/FFA (splitting with Dennis Marsh)
- Paula Brazell, CTSO Group Leader
- Cody Hawkins, CTSO Group Leader
- Dave Mack, CTSO Group Leader
- Michelle Rawlins, CTSO Group Leader
- Tonya Gruel-Wright, Co-NTHS Advisor (splitting with Hannah Wilson)
- Hannah Wilson, Co-NTHS Advisor (splitting with Tonya Gruel-Wright)
- David Willey, Job Site Coordinator
- Sarah Nicewaner, Job Site Coordinator
- Dawn Roberts, Job Site Coordinator
- Tonya Gruel-Wright, 1st Semester Gym and Fitness Coordinator
- Lucas Bledsoe, Building and Grounds Maintenance
- Jason Campbell, Building and Grounds Maintenance
- Jason Campbell, Equipment Maintenance
- Sheila Hamm, Catering
- Lance Stalnaker, Catering
Adult Education for 2026-2027 school year
- Shawnta Dyer, Part-Time Healthcare Clinical Instructor, Part-Time Certified Healthcare Salary Schedule, Class 3, Step 0.
- Joseph Hickman, Part-Time CDL Instructor, Part-Time Customized Instructor Salary Schedule, $38.42 per hour.
- Keith Shetler, Part-Time Hobby Instructor, $25.00 per hour.
- Hayley Brewster, Part-Time Hobby Instructor, $25.00 per hour.
- Colin Hart, Part-Time EMS Instructor, $27.14 per hour.
- Kyle Johnson, Part-Time CPR Instructor, $35.00 per hour.
- Rich Meyers, Part-Time CPR Instructor, $35.00 per hour.
- Daren Neuenschwander, Part-Time CPR Instructor, $35.00 per hour.
- Paul Nicolosi, Part-Time CPR Instructor, $35.00 per hour.
- John Rider, Part-Time CPR Instructor, $35.00 per hour.
Students for 2026-2027 school year - to be paid at the current minimum wage rate for assistance on the school website and social media not to exceed 40 hours per week in total
- Selah Coen
- Aadelyn Cook
- Kadyn Crosthwaite
- Neftatli Feliciano
- Alexis Johnson
- Lily Knutson
- Emma Lockman
- Dillon McCreary
- Gavin Stone
- Mallory Taylor
- LaMareea Waddell
10.2
Retirement
- To accept the letter of retirement from Rebecca Salyer, Cosmetology/Esthetics Instructor, effective at the conclusion of her current contract.
10.3
Alternative Administrative Specialist License for Holly Jacobson
To approve the attached resolution for Holly Jacobson, Communications Coordinator to apply for an Alternative Administrative Specialist License.
10.4
Reimbursement to Certified Van Drivers
To reimburse van drivers certified through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for random drug and alcohol testing as required by Board Policy 4162.01 and Administrative Guideline 4162.A at a rate of $35.00 per hour, retroactive to October 12, 2026. The random process is managed by OhioHealth.
10.5
Overnight Field Trip Requests
- To approve approximately 35 SkillsUSA students and 4 advisors to attend the SkillsUSA Fall Conference at the Columbus Convention Center November 12-13, 2026.
- To approve 21 students and 3 advisors to attend the FFA State Convention in Columbus on May 6-7, 2027.
10.6
Out of State Conferences
- To approve Jennifer Sheridan, Student Services Coordinator, to attend the OACTE Shoemaker Institute. There are events beginning October 21, 2026 and ending May 20, 2027. Attached is a list of where the sessions are held, dates and approximate costs associated with the sessions. Only one session is out of state and it is March 7-10, 2027 at the ACTE National Policy Seminar in Arlington, Virginia.
- To approve Chris Solis, Principal, to attend the OACTE Shoemaker Institute. There are events beginning October 21, 2026 and ending May 20, 2027. Attached is a list of where the sessions are held, dates and approximate costs associated with the sessions. Only one session is out of state and it is March 7-10, 2027 at the ACTE National Policy Seminar in Arlington, Virginia.
10.7
Items for Disposal
To approve the attached items for disposal, trade or auction.
10.8
Donations
- To retroactively accept the donation of a horse from Cassie Baird to our Veterinary Science Program in accordance with Board Policy 7230-Gifts, Grants and Donations. The horse has been on Tri-Rivers property since the 2025-2026 school year.
- To accept a donation from the Marion County Fish & Game in the amount of $1,000 to be used in our Construction Trades Academy.
- To accept a donation from the Marion Community Foundation/Chief Jack Holliday Memorial Fund in the amount of $496 to support the paramedic training program.
- To accept a donation of electrical supplies and materials from Area Electric. The materials are valued at $3,500.00.
- To accept a donation of paint/painting supplies from Timberlane Finish Solutions. The materials are valued at $4,371.23.
10.9
LPDC Operations Handbook
To approve the LPDC Operations Handbook for 2026-2027.
10.10
Vehicle Sharing Agreement
To approve a Vehicle Sharing Agreement with Elgin Local School District. This agreement is retroactive to October 1, 2026.
10.11
Agreement with Avita Health System
To approve an ongoing agreement with Avita Health Systems to provide clinical and non-clinical observation experiences to our Health Careers Academy students.
10.12
Hearing Officer
To approve Jeff Holbrook from North Central Ohio ESC as the Hearing Officer on an as needed basis for student expulsion.
10.13
Thanksgiving Meal
To approve providing a free Thanksgiving Lunch for all students and staff on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. After reimbursements, cost of the meals will not exceed $2,000.00.
10.14
Adult Education Clery Report
To approve the 2026 Safety and Security/Clery Report for Adult Education.
10.15
Clinical Agreement with Mary Rutan Hospital
To approve an agreement with Mary Rutan Hospital to provide clinical experience for Adult Education Healthcare students.
10.16
Kitchen Hoods Replacement Project
To approve a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 with All Temp Refrigeration, Inc.
11.
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 changes in Compliance Officers.
12.
Discussion
Associate School Information/Data Sheet.
13.
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 __________.
14.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at __________.
15.
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 November 18, 2026.
