June 27, 2023

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

June 27, 2023

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Special meeting on June 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.

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

                              Mrs. West, Aye.

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

Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott

Treasurer’s Report and Business

a.       Finances

b.      Temporary Appropriations

Resolution #37-23

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

a.       Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 2023.

b.      Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with the Auditor of State to perform a Financial Audit for the fiscal year 2022-2023 school year, not to exceed $35,000.

c.       Approve renewal of service agreement for software with Johnson Controls for the fiscal year 2023-2024 for $7,926 year 2 of 2.

d.      Approve removal of stale dated checks:

e.       Approve amended revenue and appropriations.

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

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

Resolution #38-23 – Adopt Temporary Appropriations for FY 24

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

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District, Washington County, Ohio, accepts the temporary appropriations as recommended by the Superintendent to provide for current expenses and other expenditures of said Board of Education for the 2023-2024 school year until an amended certificate is received from the County Auditor.

The following sums are hereby set aside and appropriated for the several purposes for which expenditures are to be made for and during the said period subject to revisions or amendments in accordance with Section 5705.40 of the Ohio Revised Code; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the business procedure for the fiscal year 2023-2024 be as follows: that the Board of Education dispense with the adoption of resolutions authorizing the purchase or sale of property except real estate, the employment of part-time employees except as otherwise provided by law, the payment of debts, claims, and the salaries of all employees if provision; therefore, are made in such annual appropriations resolution or approving warrants for the payment of any claim from school funds if the expenditure for which such warrant is issued and provided for in the yearly appropriations resolution; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the superintendent be authorized to approve purchasing, appointing the part-time employees, and expenditures provided for in the appropriations, including meals for advisory committee meetings and mailings to promote public relations with business and industry in the Mid-Ohio Valley area. All expenditures are to be made in compliance with Section 5705.41of the Ohio Revised Code. (Noted Below)

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

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

Resolution #39-23 – Student Activity Accounts

Moved by Mr. Lang and seconded by Mr. Lyons to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Board has Board Policy 6610 – Student Activity Funds established for the collection and disbursement of various State and Local Clubs and Organizations for which students are involved.

WHEREAS, the Cosmetology Program and club account is being dissolved as of June 30, 2023, as a result of the High School Cosmetology Program ending.

WHEREAS, the Students Solving Problems (SSP) was created in 2021 to encourage and influence all youth in Washington County and to spread awareness about various mental health issues, preventing substance abuse, and promoting healthy behaviors.

WHEREAS the Washington County Health Department provided funds for a Tobacco cessation program.

BE IT RESOLVED, funds remaining in the Cosmetology Program club account be used as the opening budget amount to create an SSP Account within the student activity (200) fund. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, funds received from the Washington County Health Department be used as an opening budget to create a Tobacco & Drug Cessation account within the student activity (200) fund. 

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

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

Superintendent’s Report and Business

a.       Summer Projects – Roof Work still progressing and 400 Hallway Bids advertised this week.

b.      Staff Changes – Math and English

c.       State Budget in Committee – to be adopted on June 30, 2023

d.      Grants applications submitted and waiting approval.

Resolution #40-23

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

a.       Accept the following donations:

1.  Paul Beardmore, 104 Doris Avenue, Marietta, OH donated welding and automotive books and tools to the programs of Auto Mechanics, Welding, and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics.

2. Chuck Ditchendorf, 331 5th Street, Marietta, OH donated a Lenovo computer docking station and six canvas tote bags to the IT and Graphic Design & Video Production program.

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

         *Pending Ohio Department of Education license.

       **Pending BCI/FBI background check and Ohio Department of Education license.

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

d.      Employ the following part-time High School non-instructors for the year ending June 30, 2024:

e.       Approve agreement with Muskingum Valley Health Centers and Washington County Career Center beginning June 27, 2023, until terminated.

f.        Amend Carter Lang, Math Instructor from C-4 to B-3 resolution #36-23 effective August 21, 2023.

g.      Approve 2023-2024 Student, Substitute, and Teacher handbooks for the Washington County Career Center. 

h.      Approve addendum “Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement Surgical Technician Students” with Marietta Memorial Hospital and Washington County Career Center effective May 22, 2023, until terminated.

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

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

Resolution #41-23 – Approve Neola Policy

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Arnold 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:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Absent; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

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

Resolution #42-23 – Accept Retirement of Vincent Elder, Math Instructor

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Ms. Adams Hall to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS Vincent Elder Math Instructor with 21 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 December 31, 2023; 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:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Absent; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

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

Resolution #43-23 – Employ Math Instructor

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

Employ:           Danielle Moore

Academic:       Math

Beginning:       August 21, 2023

Salary Step:     C-10

5 Extended Days beginning on August 14, 2023.

Note: Pending receipt of BCI/FBI background checks with no record and teaching

                      license.

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

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

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

Resolution #44-23 – Approve Agreement with Ohio Valley Educational Service Center

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

Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Ohio Valley Education Service Center, effective July 1, 2023, and to expire June 30, 2024, for behavior health services utilizing the Student and Wellness and Success Funds in the amount not to exceed $80,000.

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

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

Resolution #45-23 – School Resource Officer Agreement Contract

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Ms. Adams Hall to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office agrees to maintain a regularly

scheduled School Resource Officer assigned to the Washington County Career Center.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 331.29, 505.43, and 3313.37 of the Ohio Revised

Code, the County Sheriff may enter into a contract with the Washington County Career Center, to render any police services.

THEREFORE, authorize the Treasurer to enter into a School Resource Officer agreement between the Washington County Career Center and Washington County Sheriff’s Office for up to 184 school days per academic calendar year.

BE IT RESOLVED, this contract shall begin on August 21, 2023, through May 24, 2024, for the 2023-2024 school year not to exceed $78,213.42.

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

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

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

Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

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                      President                                                                       Treasurer