April 13, 2023

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

April 13, 2023

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meeting on April 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye.

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

Introduction of Guests – Sam Casto & Family, Haddon Lockyer & Family, Lauralynn Austin & Family, Makynsie Richards & Family, Mya O’Brien & Family, Chris Porter, Stacy Elliott, Ben Schenkel, Mike Elliott, Tim Kilpatrick, and Evan Schaad  

Resolution #18-23 – State Business Professionals of America (BPA) Contest Winners

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Lyons to recognize State Business Professionals of America (BPA) Contest Winners

National Competition Qualifiers - *Student to Nationals

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Treasurer’s Report and Business

a.       Financial Committee – May 11 @ 5:15 PM

Resolution #19-23

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

a.       Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 2023.

b.      Approve the Financial Report by the fund/special cost center, check register, bank reconciliation, and record of cash and investments for March 2023.

c.       Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with the Auditor of the State’s Local Government Service (LGS) for the purpose of compiling the general-purpose financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Services will be performed at an anticipated cost, not to exceed $15,000.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Superintendent’s Report and Business

a.       Honor Roll – 3rd Nine Weeks - Directly Enrolled – Sophia Thibault – 4.0

b.   School Calendar 2023-2024

c.       Senior Awards Assembly – Tuesday, May 23 @ 9:30 a.m.

d.      Guidance Counselor

e.       Other topics included enrollment, sophomore academy, Career Camp, and Restroom Renovations

Resolution #20-23Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following resolution:

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #21-23

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

a.       Accept the following donations:

1.      Home Builders Association of Washington County, PO Box 1048, Marietta, OH donated $50. The memory of Robert “Bob” George Heiss to the Building Technology program.

2.      Marietta Transfer Company, Inc. PO Box 36, Marietta, OH donated $100 for the toolbox giveaway of the Diesel Truck Mechanics program.

3.      Double D Trucking, 1090 Jett Hill Road, Reno, OH donated $100.00 for the toolbox giveaway of the Diesel Truck Mechanics program.

4.      Jan & Nick Kratsas, 29th Street, Parkersburg, WV donated a 2000 Cadillac to the Auto Mechanics program.

5.      Momentive Performance Materials – John Whitacre, 10851 Energy Highway, Friendly, WV 26146 donated a Bridgeport mill w/Acu-Rite DRO to the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic program.

6.      Elks 477 Charity Fund Inc., 414 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH donated $300 to Taylor Bowers – BPA State competition winner to go to BPA Nationals in Anaheim, CA.

b.      Employ the following part-time Adult Technical Training Instructors for the year ending June 30, 2023

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

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

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

e.       Recognize Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – May 1-5, 2023.

f.        Approve overnight trip for SkillsUSA students to participate in the state competition events in Columbus, OH on April 25-26, 2023.

g.      Approve overnight trip for BPA student to participate in national competition event in Anaheim, California on April 26-30, 2023.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #22-23 – School Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the School Calendar for Teachers and Students for the 2023-2024 School Year.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #23-23 – Accept Resignation of English Instructor

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Booth to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Chelsea Warren, English Instructor, has submitted a letter of resignation; therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That the resignation of Chelsea Warren be accepted effective August 10, 2023.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #24-23 – Employ Guidance Counselor

Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Arnold to adopt the following resolution:

Employ:                 Benjamin Schenkel

Academic:             School Counselor

Beginning:             August 21, 2023

Salary Step:           AAA-22

**Pending Ohio Department of Education 5-Year Pupil Services License and MOA requirements Resolution #25-23 in the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

Resolution #25-23 – Memorandum of Agreement between WCCC Teachers Association and WCCC Board of Education

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Lauer to adopt the following resolution:

Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Washington County Teachers’ Association and WCCC Board of Education per Article 5 Vacancies, Transfers, and Promotions.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

                              Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the resolution adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye;

                              Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

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                      President                                                                       Treasurer