February 8, 2024

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

February 8, 2024

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meetings on February 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.

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

                              Mrs. West, Aye.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Mrs. West gave the opening prayer.

Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott, Tim Kilpatrick, Evan Schaad, Rebecca Hilverding, Clara Noelle (Reporter), Dylan Barth (and family), Breanna Rowan (and family, and Mike Brill (and Family).

Recognition of January Students of the Month Dylan Barth and Breanna Rowan.

Resolution #8-24 – Outstanding Contributor to Career & Technical Education

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Booth to recognize the following outstanding contributors to Career & Technical Education:

Mike Brill, Maintenance Manager, Orion Engineered Carbon; Nominated by

Aaron Heiss, Industrial & Customized Training Manager

Brittany Corbitt, Human Resources, Belpre Landing Skilled Nursing &

Rehabilitation Center; Nominated by Rebecca Hilverding, Transitions/Placement

Coordinator

Candy Gillespie, Workforce Development Manager, WVU Medicine Camden

Clark; Nominated by Erica Chidester, Medical Programs Manager

Angela Neiswanger, Recruitment Support Associate, WVU Medicine Camden

Clark; Nominated by Erica Chidester, Medical Programs Manager

Debbie West, Board of Education President, The Washington County Career

Center; Nominated by Anthony Huffman, Ed.D., Superintendent

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

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

Treasurer’s Report and Business

      1.  Report

a.       Depository Agreement

b.      County Auditor REA Fund Refund

Resolution #9-24

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

a.       Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 2024.

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

c.       Approve removal of stale dated checks:

d.      Authorize the Treasurer to establish Super RAPIDS Fund (499-924R) for the 2023-2024 school year, increase and approve revenue and appropriations in the amount of $696,430.

e.       Authorize the Treasurer to establish Driver’s Ed (CODE) Fund (499-924D) for the 2023-2024 school year, increase and approve revenue and appropriations in the amount of $146,150.

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

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

Resolution #10-24 – Approval of Depository Agreement

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

WHEREAS Ohio Revised Code 135.01 through 135.21 constituting “The Uniform 

Depository Act”, govern the deposit of all public monies; and

WHEREAS the present depository designations of this Board of Education expires on February 29, 2024, and the Treasurer requested proposals from the following qualified financial institutions to serve as a depository of school district funds:

      The Citizens Bank Company

      Chase Bank

      Peoples Bank N.A.

      Settlers Bank

      Wesbanco

And WHEREAS, Memorandum Agreements have been submitted to the Board of  Education by the following depositories:

      Peoples Bank N.A.

      Wesbanco

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is estimated that the probable amount of

deposits of public money to be deposited in and amount the eligible public depositories at     the beginning of the period of designation will be $3,000,000 for active and that the probable maximum amount of deposits of public monies, active and interim, subject to deposit therein at any time during this period of designation will be $8,000,000; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the review

committee of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District Board of Education awards Peoples Bank N.A. to serve as a Public Depository from March 1,

2024, through February 28, 2029, inclusive.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for interim public fund amounts shall be awarded to the depository offering the highest and best rate of interest at the time the investment is being made. Each bank shall respectively become the depository for monies of said district for a period of five (5) years beginning March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029, inclusive.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and Treasurer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Board of Education such a Memorandum Agreements as required under the provisions of Ohio Revised Code 135.01 for the time period designated.

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

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

Superintendent’s Report and Business:

1.      Report

a.       Sophomore Visits – February 6-7, 2024

b.      Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting, Monday, March 4th @ Marietta College – Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center

c.       Renovations 400 Hallway

d.      Medical Renovations

e.       Grants – Appalachian Community Grant Program and CTE Equipment Grant

f.        Roof Restoration Project – Phase 2 Quote information

g.      Practical Nursing Program

Resolution #11-24

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

1.      Accept the following donation:

1. Parker Corporation, PO Box 129, Tuppers Plains, OH donated $400.00 to the toolbox giveaway in the Diesel Truck Mechanics program.

2.      Employ the following part-time Adult Technical Training instructor for the year ending June 30, 2024:

*Pending Ohio Department of Education – Adult Education permit.

3.      Approve an overnight trip for BPA students to participate in the state competition in Columbus, OH on March 7-8, 2024.

4.      Approve an overnight trip for SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment students to participate in the state competition in Miamisburg, OH on March 22-23, 2024.

5.      Approve an overnight trip for SkillsUSA students to participate in the state competition in Columbus, OH on April 9-10, 2024.

6.      Approve the Surgical Technologist Coordinator job description.

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

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

Resolution #12-24 – Accept Retirement of Dave Everson, Auto Mechanics Instructor

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

WHEREAS Dave Everson Auto Mechanics Instructor with 22 years of service at the Career Center has requested to be released from his contract of employment for retirement purposes by way of his letter of retirement effective May 24, 2024; and,

BE IT RESOLVED That severance pay be provided under the provisions of his contract; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Board of Education commends him for his public service rendered, commitment to students, and loyalty to the school and the community; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this retirement is accepted with deep regret, but with best wishes and sincere appreciation.

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

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

Letter of Resignation submitted by Debbie West effective 2/8/2024 at 11:59 PM to allow her to assume the duties of the Southeast Region OSBA Liaison.

Recess into Executive Session

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lyons to recess into Executive Session to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning official concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment at 6:42 p.m.

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

                              Mrs. West, Aye.

President Mrs. West declared the meeting back in session at 8:55 p.m.

Resolution #13-24 – Treasurer Salary

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

BE IT RESOLVED, To grant an increase of $16,732 effective March 1, 2024, and an increase of 3.75% effective August 1, 2024, for Joseph O. Crone, Treasurer. The new salary effective March 1, 2024, is $120,300.

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

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

Resolution #14-24 – Reappointment of Treasurer

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

WHEREAS The Washington County Joint Vocational School District Board of Education must elect a Treasurer of the Board of Education (ORC 3313.22); and

WHEREAS Joseph O. Crone’s contract as Treasurer expires on July 31, 2024, therefore;

BE IT RESOLVED That Mr. Crone be reappointed as Treasurer for the period beginning August 1, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2029.

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

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

Resolution #15-24 – Reappointment of Superintendent

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

WHEREAS The Washington County Joint Vocational School District Board of Education must appoint a Superintendent of the Board of Education (ORC 3319.01); and

WHEREAS Anthony M. Huffman’s contract as Superintendent expires on July 31, 2024; therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED That Dr. Huffman be reappointed as Superintendent for the period beginning August 1, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2029.

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

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

                              Mrs. West, Aye.  President West declared the meeting adjourned

                              at 9:08 p.m.

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                          President                                                                    Treasurer