April 11, 2024

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

April 11, 2024

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meetings on April 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.

Roll Call:        Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent;

                        Mr. Arnold, Aye;

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Mr. Booth gave the opening prayer.

Introduction of Guests – Tim Kilpatrick, Victoria Barton (and Parents), Janessa Ross (and family), Elias Amash (and Family) and Emma Brooker (and Parents)   

Recognition of April Students of the Month Victoria Barton & Charles T. Feltner.

Resolution #21-24

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, The Washington County Joint Vocational School District the Board of Education commends the following students and their teachers for their participation in the following contests for the 2023-2024 school year while representing the Career Center:

Recognize State Business Professionals of America (BPA) Contest Winners

National Competition Qualifiers - *Student to Nationals

Roll Call:        Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent;

                        Mr. Arnold, Aye; President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.

Treasurer’s Report and Business

      1.  Report

a.       Finance Committee – May 9 @ 5:15 PM

Resolution #22-24

Moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following consent agenda items:

a.       Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 14, 2024.

b.      Approve the Financial Report by the fund/special cost center, check register, bank reconciliation, and record of cash and investments for March 2024.

c.       Approve the transfer of $1,600,000 from the General Fund (001) to the Permanent Improvement Fund (003-0000) for Building, Facilities, and Grounds Improvement.

d.      Authorize the Treasurer to increase revenue and appropriations for the Super RAPIDS Fund (499-924R) for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $52,710.

e.       Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with META for software and network services and support for the 2024-2025 school year at $20.25 per student enrolled:

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.

Superintendent’s Report and Business:

1.      Report

a.       Honor Roll – 3rd Nine Weeks

Directly Enrolled –

Jordan Harlow – 3.675, Travis Morris – 4.0 Sophia Thibault – 3.667

b.      400 Hallway Renovations

c.       Medical Renovations

d.      CTE Equipment Grant

e.       Roof Restoration

f.        Revised Job Description – Transition/Placement Coordinator to Placement and Student Success Coordinator

g.      Auto Mechanic Instructor

h.      Neola Policies

i.        School Calendar 2024-2025

Resolution #23-24 – Recognize SkillsUSA State Competition Qualifier

Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Lang to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, The Washington County Joint Vocational School District Board of Education commends the following students and their teachers for their participation in the following contests for the 2023-2024 school year while representing the Career Center:

Roll Call:        Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted

Resolution #24-24

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following consent agenda items:

a.       Employ the following part-time Adult Technical Training non-instructors for the year ending June 30, 2024:

*Pending BCI/FBI background checks and new hire paperwork.

b.      Authorize the Superintendent to notify Staff regarding possible reductions.

c.       Approve Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company for Student Accident Insurance for 2023-2024.

d.      Recognize Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – May 6-10, 2024.

e.       Approve overnight trip for BPA student to participate in the national competition event in Chicago, IL on May 10-14, 2024.

f.        Approve Transition/Placement Coordinator to Placement and Student Success Coordinator job description, amended from Board Resolution #30-23.

g.      Approve Student Supply Costs for 2024-2025.

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #25-24 – Employ Auto Mechanics Instructor

Moved by Mr. Reed and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following resolution:

Employ:           Quinton Toncray

Program:          Auto Mechanics

Beginning:       August 19, 2024

Salary Step:     C-2

            5 Extended Days beginning on August 12, 2024                                          

Note: Pending Receipt of BCI/FBI background checks with no record, new hire Paperwork and Ohio Department of Education license.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That under the provisions of ORC 3319.08, such employee shall be directed and assigned.

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #26-24 – Approve Neola Policies:

Moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Booth to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, the board approves the following policy changes (new, replacement, rescind, revised) as set forth below:

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #27-24 – Approve School Calendar for 2024-2025 School Year

Moved by Mr. Reed and seconded by Mr. Lyons to approve the School Calendar for Teachers and Students for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to adjourn.

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

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                          President                                                                    Treasurer