December 14, 2023

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

December 14, 2023

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meeting on December 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Foor Technology Center.

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

                              Mrs. West, Aye.

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

RECESS FOR BOARD APPRECIATION DINNER

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer that the meeting is recessed for a Board Appreciation Dinner with the guest to reconvene in the DCB Conference Room following the dinner.

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

RECONVENE MEETING

President Mrs. West declared the meeting back in session at 7:25 PM.

Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott, Evan Schaad, Tim Killpatrick, Lieutenant Eric Hunter, Mya Miller and Family, and Brayden Meeks and Family.

Recognition of December Students of the Month – Mya Miller and Brayden Meeks.

Treasurer’s Report and Business

a.       Audit Report

Resolution #63-23

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 November 9, 2023.

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

c.       Authorize the Treasurer to establish Ohio Reach Fund (019-924R) for the 2023-2024 School Year, increase and approve revenue and appropriations in the amount of $3,000.

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

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

Superintendent’s Report and Business

a.       Special Thanks to Ms. Adams Hall for 6 years of service

b.      Board Appointed Committees

c.       Renovations in 400 Hallway

d.      Super RAPIDS, Talent Ready, and Work Ready Grant Awards

e.       Meeting with Ohio Representatives Jones and Edwards – ACGP & Capital Budget

f.        Special Mention of Vince Elder for 21 Years of Service

Resolution #64-23

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

a.       Accept the following donations:

1.      Julie Worstell, 13574 State Route 550, Fleming, OH, donated Onion bulbs for planting to the Landscape Construction & Turf Management program.

2.      Byron Butts, 1237 River Lane, Marietta, donated a 1999 Mazda to the Auto Mechanics Program.

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

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

c.       Approve memorandum of understanding for College Credit Courses and Data Sharing Agreement between Zane State College and Washington County Career Center for the 2024-2025 academic year.

d.      Approve memorandum of understanding between Hocking College with Buckeye Hills Regional Council, and Washington County Career Center, Appalachian Community Grant Program.

e.       Approve overnight trip for Masonry students to participate in a training event in Batavia, OH on December 6-7, 2023.

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

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

Resolution #65-23 – Appointment of Pro-Tempe for Organizational Meeting

Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Arnold to Appoint Mrs. West as President Pro-Tempe for Organizational Meeting to be held on January 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

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

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

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Laur to recess into Executive Session to evaluate the Superintendent and Treasurer as permitted by the Ohio Sunshine Law at 7:57 PM.

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

                        Mrs. West, Aye.

President Mrs. West declared the meeting back in session at 8:09 PM.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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

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

Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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                      President                                                                       Treasurer