March 14, 2024
Record of Proceedings Held on March 14, 2024
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
HELD
March 14, 2024
The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meetings on March 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.
Treasurer Joseph Crone administered the oath of office to new member:
Jesse Roush – three-year term/Warren Local School District (3/24 to 12/26)
Vice President Mr. Lauer started the meeting.
Roll Call: Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye;
Mr. Roush, Aye.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Mr. Lauer gave the opening prayer.
Introduction of Guests – Tim Kilpatrick, Evan Schaad, Michelle Dillon (Reporter), and Natalie Greathouse (and parents Richard and Angela).
Recognition of March Students of the Month Natalie Greathouse and James Shuster.
Election of President due to resignation of Debbie West at the February 2024 meeting:
President: Nomination(s): Mr. Arnold by Mr. Lauer.
Moved by Mr. Booth that nominations be closed.
Roll Call: Mr. Arnold, Abstain; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye;
Mr. Roush, Aye.
Vote on the Nomination(s) of Mr. Arnold for President
Roll Call: Mr. Arnold, Abstain; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye;
Mr. Roush, Aye.
Treasurer’s Report and Business
1. Report
a. Awarding of CTE Equipment Grant
b. County Budget Commission Meeting for Amounts and Rates
Resolution #16-24
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 February 8, 2024.
b. Approve the Financial Report by the fund/special cost center, check register, bank reconciliation, and record of cash and investments for February 2024.
c. Authorize the Treasurer to establish the CTE Equipment Grant Fund (499-924E) for the 2023-2024 school year; increase and approve revenue and appropriations in the amount of $2,500,000.
d. Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with the Auditor of the State’s Local Government Service (LGS) to compile the general-purpose financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Services will be performed at an anticipated cost, not to exceed $18,000.
e. Adopt amounts and rates set by the county budget commission for 2023-2024 below:
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
SCHEDULE A
SUMMARY OF AMOUNTS REQUESTED FROM GENERAL PROPERTY TAX APPROVED BY BUDGET COMMISSION, AND COUNTY AUDITOR’S ESTIMATED TAX RATES
FUND |
Amounts to be Derived from Levies Inside 10 Mill Limitation |
Amounts to be Derived from Levies Outside 10 Mill Limitation * | County Auditor’s Estimate of Rate to be Levied – Inside 10 Mill Limit | County Auditor’s Estimate of Rate to be Levied – Outside 10 Mill Limit |
Sinking Fund |
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Bond Retirement Fund |
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Classroom Facilities |
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General Fund |
| 3,328,650 |
| 1.80 |
Emergency Fund |
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Total |
| 3,328,650 |
| 1.80 |
SCHEDULE B
LEVIES OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMITATION, EXCLUSIVE OF DEBT LEVIES
FUND
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Maximum Rate Authorized to be Levied | County Auditor’s Estimate of Yield of Levy (Carry to Schedule A, Column II)* |
Current Expense levy authorized by voter on 12/09/69 for not to exceed continuing years | .40 | 739,700 |
Current Expense levy authorized by voter on 11/06/73 for not to exceed continuing years | .90 | 1,664,325 |
Current Expense levy authorized by voter on 11/04/80 for not to exceed continuing years | .50 | 924,625 |
Superintendent’s Report and Business:
1. Report
a. Renovations 400 Hallway
b. Medical Renovations
c. CTE Equipment Grant approved for $2.5 (HS Medical Programs & Welding)
d. Roof Restoration Project – Phase 2 Quote information $1.55 Million
e. High School Enrollment Information
f. Vision Van has been a success
g. ACCSC Accreditation was approved for 5 Years
h. Senior Only Credentials Articulation Agreement with WSCO
Resolution #17-24
Moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following consent agenda items:
a. Accept the following donation:
1. Jay Houser, 423 Henderson Avenue, Williamstown, WV 26187 donated 1987 Buick LeSabre to the Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing program.
b. Employ the following part-time Adult Technical Training instructors for the year ending June 30, 2024:
Name | Area | Rate/Hr. | Effective |
Charles “Brad” Griffin | Fiber Optics | $31.00 | January 25, 2024 |
*Stacy Jarvis | Medical Billing Specialist | $24.40 | March 18, 2024 |
*Elizabeth Phelps | Surgical Technologist | $22.80 | March 14, 2024 |
Linda Wilson | ASPIRE Instructor | $23.00 | March 18, 2024 |
*Pending BCI/FBI background checks, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce license, and new hire paperwork.
c. Approve the Aspire/Ohio Options Instructor job description.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Resolution #18-24 – Employ Surgical Technologist Coordinator
Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Reed to approve the following resolution:
Employ Megan Ludwig as a full-time Surgical Technologist Coordinator, Adult Technical Training begins April 1, 2024.
Her employment classification will be Classification F, Step 1 (7 ½ hours per day) – (224 days a year) at $11,520.60 (pro-rated salary for 56 days) – 6 pays for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Resolution #19-24 – Adult Technical Training Tuition Increase
Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Lyons to approve the following resolution:
Adult Technical Training to have a tuition increase beginning on or after July 1, 2024.
Tuition chart below:
Proposed Programs and Tuition Costs |
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Program | Hours | Current Tuition Costs | Actual $ increase | New Tuition Costs |
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Adv HVAC-R | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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Adv Welding | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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BOSS | 176 | $2,785.00 | $ - | $2,785.00 |
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Chemical Operator | 200 | $1,890.00 | $275.00 | $2,165.00 |
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Chemical Technician | 600 | $5,675.00 | $815.00 | $6,490.00 |
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HVAC-R | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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I&E | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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Industrial Lab Technician | 200 | $1,890.00 | $275.00 | $2,165.00 |
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Intro to Industrial Maintenance | 200 | $1,890.00 | $150.00 | $2,040.00 |
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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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Medical Assistant | 900 | $6,910.00 | $1,000.00 | $7,910.00 |
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Medical Billing & Coding | 600 | $5,675.00 | $ - | $5,675.00 |
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Phlebotomy | 172 | $2,005.00 | $ - | $2,005.00 |
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Pipe Welding | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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STNA | 80 | $700.00 | $ - | $700.00 |
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Surgical Technology | 900 | $8,010.00 | $1,200.00 | $9,210.00 |
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Welding | 720 | $7,790.00 | $ - | $7,790.00 |
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CDL + Hazmat | 170 | $5,020.00 | $ - | $5,020.00 |
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EMT Basic | 208 | $1,600.00 | $ - | $1,600.00 |
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**Proposed rates would be effective with courses beginning on or after 7/1/2024 |
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Resolution #20-24 – DCB Roof Restoration Project
Motion by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to adopt the following resolution:
The Superintendent recommends contracting with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTO, a subsidiary of Tremco Incorporated, for the Washington County Career Center DCB Building Restoration Project (Project), based upon WTl's vendor contract with Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC), under the authority of ORC Section 167.081.
Rationale:
1. The Building A - Roofs 1-4 located at Washington County Career Center requires remediation.
2. Ohio Schools Council (OSC) is a member of OCEPC. WTI has a master contract with OCEPC (Contract KPN/AEPA IFB #021-D) for purchase and installation of Roofing and Building Envelope Services. The district’s membership in OSC provides it with access to OCEPC master contracts.
3. ORC Section 167.081 provides the specific authority for a regional council to enter into a contract when the underlying contract is based upon unit prices, is not for new construction, and is awarded under one of its member's competitive bidding processes. A recent Ohio Attorney General's Opinion called into question the purchase of construction services through joint purchasing program contracts under ORC Section 9.48 but recognized the ability to purchase construction services under the authority of ORC Section 167.081.
4. The WTI contract pricing is based upon RS Means Pricing, is not for new construction, and was competitively bid by OCEPC. Purchases by the Board based upon OCEPC master contracts are exempt from statutory competitive bidding requirements.
5. The Project includes pressure washing and installing restoration roofing system. The proposed cost for the Project is $1,550,618.56.
6. The Superintendent recommends contracting with WTI under the authority of ORC Section 167.081 in an amount not to exceed $1,550,618.56.
The Washington County Career Center Board of Education resolves as follows:
The Board approves a contract with WTI, based upon its master contract with OCEPC and the authority of ORC Section 167.081 for the Washington County Career Center Building A Restoration Project, for the total amount of $1,550,618.56. ($15.16 per square foot)
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mr. Reed and seconded by Mr. Booth to adjourn.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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President Treasurer