February 13, 2025

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

February 13, 2025

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meetings on February 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Foor Technology Center.

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

Mr. Arnold, Aye;

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

Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott, Evan Schaad, Tim Kilpatrick and Gabe Tingle  

Resolution #10-25 – Outstanding Contributor to Career & Technical Education  

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

Paula Brown, Director of Nursing, Waterview Pointe; Nominated by

Amy Jarrell, Pre-Nursing Instructor.

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

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

Treasurer’s Report and Business

a.       Presentation of Auditor of State Award

Resolution #11-25

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 January 9, 2025.

b.      Approve the Financial Report by the fund/special cost center, check register, bank reconciliation, and record of cash and investments for January 2025.

c.       Authorize the Treasurer to amend the Carl Perkins – Secondary Grant (Fund 524-925S) for the 2024-2025 school year; to amend the revenue and appropriations in the amount of $9,093.62.

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

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

Superintendent’s Report and Business:

Report

a.       Sophomore Visits – February 4-5, 2025

b.      Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting, Monday, March 10th @ Marietta College – Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center

c.       Renovations 100 Hallway

d.      Battelle for Education Grant still pending

e.       EMT/Fire Instructor

f.        STAR Award presented to Hugh Arnold from OSBA

g.      Morgan County LSD CTE program discussion

Resolution #12-25

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

a.       Accepted the following donations:

1.      Factory Motor Parts, 121 Tennis Center Drive, Marietta, OH donated a pallet of oil dry to the Auto Mechanics and Diesel Truck Mechanics programs.

2.      Mid-Ohio Valley Bulk Transport, Inc., PO Box 734, Marietta, OH donated $400.00 to the toolbox giveaway in the Diesel Truck Mechanics program.

3.      Marietta Community Foundation, PO Box 77, Marietta, OH donated $2,100.00 for the Simple Solutions Grant.

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

5.      Marietta Transfer Company, Inc., PO Box 36, Marietta, OH donated $200.00 to the toolbox giveaway in the Diesel Truck Mechanics program.

b.      Employed the following part-time Adult Technical Training instructors for the year ending June 30, 2025:

*Pending new hire paperwork, background checks, and Ohio Department of

Education permit.

c.       Approve an overnight trip for BPA students to participate in the state competition in Columbus, OH on March 9-10, 2025.

d.      Approve an overnight trip for SkillsUSA students to participate in the state competition in Columbus, OH on March 18-19, 2025.

e.       Approve an overnight trip for SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment students to participate in the state competition in Miamisburg, OH on March 7-8, 2025.

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

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

Resolution #13-25 – Recognize Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Competition Qualifiers

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer 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 2024-2025 school year while representing the Career Center:

Business Professionals of America

State Competition Qualifiers

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

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

Resolution #14-25– Recognize SkillsUSA State Competition Qualifier

Moved by Mr. Lang and seconded by Mr. Lauer 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 2024-2025 school year while representing the Career Center:

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

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

Resolution #15-25 - Employ EMT/Fire Instructor

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

Employ: Gwynette Mayer

Program: Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Instructor

Beginning: August 18, 2025

Salary Step: AAA-10

5 Extended Days beginning on August 11, 2025                                          

Note: Pending receipt of BCI/FBI background checks with no record and new hire            paperwork.

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, Absent; Mr. Roush, Absent;

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

Resolution #16-25 Approve Agreement with Ohio Valley Educational Service Center for Opportunity School Alternative to Suspension Classroom

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

WHEREAS, The Boad of Education previously approved Resolution #42-24, authorizing the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Ohio Valley Educational Service Center for space at the Opportunity School Alternative to Suspension Classroom, effective July 1, 2024, and to expire June 30, 2025, for behavior health services utilizing the Student and Wellness and Success Funds in the amount not to exceed $83,000; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education recognizes the need to increase the allocated funding for this service to ensure continued support for student wellness and behavioral health initiatives;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approve and authorize the Treasurer to increase the total funding amount by $67,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $150,000, to be utilized for behavioral health services and opportunity school alternative to suspension program through the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center.

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

Roll Call:              Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Absent; Mr. Roush, Absent. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

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                          President                                                                    Treasurer