May 11, 2023

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

May 11, 2023

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meeting on May 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.

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

                              Mrs. West, Aye.

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

Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott, Tim Kilpatrick, Evan Schaad, Evan Vowls & family, Wyatt Erb & family, Eric McPeek, Kiera Starcher & family, Gracie Cartmell & family, Sam Casto & family, Chase Sloan & family, Emma Bauerbach & family, Kelly Prim & family, BayLee Hollingsworth & family, Rebecca Safko & family, Mandy Holman & family, Amanda Warren & family, Pat Love, Lori Smith, Daniel Dailey, Robin Wright, Ken Gebhart, & Penny Jenkins.

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Resolution #26-23 – Recognize State SkillsUSA Contest Winners

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

National Competition Qualifiers - *Student to Nationals

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

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

Resolution #27-23 – 2022-2023 Outstanding Student

Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Booth to recognize 2022-2022 Outstanding Students from each Home School:

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

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

Resolution #28-23 – Alumni Hall of Fame Award Winner

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

Alumni Hall of Fame Winner

Mrs. Rebecca (Fulton) Safko, Cooperative Office Education Program, Class of

1988 – Nominated by: Mrs. Lori Smith

Mrs. Amanda “Mandy” (Lipscomb) Holman, Diversified Cooperative Health

Occupation Program, Class of 1998 – Nominated by: Ms. Pat Love

Mrs. Amanda (Carpenter) Warren, Health Academy-Health Program, Class of

2003 – Nominated by: Ms. Pat Love

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

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

Treasurer’s Report and Business

a.       Finance Committee met at 5:15 PM

b.      Presentation of Updated Five-Year Financial Forecast

Resolution #29-23

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

a.       Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 2023.

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

c.       Amend Five-Year Forecast.

d.      Authorize the Treasurer to increase the Career Exploration ODJFS (Fund 599-922T) for the 2022-2023 school year; approve revenue and appropriations in the amount of $83,187.

e.       Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with META for software and network services and support for the 2023-2024 school year at $16.75 per student enrolled:

f.        Approve transfer of $10,000 to Student C&B account (200) from General Fund (001).

g.      Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. for a period of November 2023 through November 2025 at a fixed price of $4.24 per DTH for natural gas.

h.      Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with GeoStar Communications, Medina, OH for the local and long-distance telephone service for three (3) years, (7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026), not to exceed a base rate of $575.00/month.

i.        Authorize the Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Vertical Communications for three (3) years, (4/15/2023 to 6/30/2026) at a maintenance cost of $9,280.

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

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

Superintendent’s Report and Business

a.       Senior Awards Assembly – Tuesday, May 23, 2023, @ 9:30 AM – Marietta College – Dyson Baudo Recreation Center

b.      Staff Appreciation Breakfast – Friday, May 26, 2023, @ 8:30 AM – DCB Commons

c.       Career Camp – June 5-9, 2023

d.      Transition/Placement Coordinator Job Description

e.       July Board Meeting – moved to Tuesday, June 27, 2023

f.        400 Hallway Renovation plans are almost ready to send out to bid

g.      Auto Collision Paint Booth will be rebuilt

Resolution #30-23

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

a.       Employ the following part-time Adult Technical Training instructor for the year ending June 30, 2023:

*Pending BCI/FBI background checks, adult tech permit, & new hire paperwork.

b.      Renew Administration Contract beginning July 1, 2023:

c.       Renew Certificated Staff Contracts beginning August 21, 2023:

d.      Renew Classified Staff Contracts beginning July 1, 2023:

e.       Approve agreement with Holzer Health Systems and Washington County Career Center – Adult Technical Training for medical programs beginning August 1, 2023, and ending on July 31, 2024.

f.        Approve Accounts Payable/Inventory Specialist part-time job description

g.      Approve Transition/Placement Coordinator job description, amended from Board Resolution #27-21.

h.      Amend Transition/Placement Coordinator contract from 219 to 200 workdays for the 2023-2024 school year, Board Resolution #30-22.

i.        Approve classified calendars for the 2023-2024 school year.

j.        Approve agreement with Learn & Hostetler LLC Consulting and Washington County Career Center in the amount of $10,000 beginning May 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.

k.      Approve EMS Training Affiliation Agreement between Warren Township Volunteer Fire Department and Washington County Career Center – Adult Technical Training beginning May 15, 2023, until terminated.

l.        Approve placement for the part-time Program Administrator of Practical Nursing position at Class K on the part-time/as-needed contract employee pay scale.

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

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

Resolution #31-23 – Approve Biennium Construction Budget

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

WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposed biennium (FY24 and FY25) budget includes $200 million to support construction projects that establish or expand career-technical education programs.

WHEREAS, if approved as proposed, the funds will be distributed to joint vocational school districts (JVSD) and city, local, and exempted village school districts designated as the lead district of a career-technical planning district (CTPD), according to guidelines established by OFCC, in consultation with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT) and the Department of Education (ODE).

WHEREAS, the Governor’s Office requested that the Ohio Association for Career Technical Education, the Ohio Association of Career Technical Superintendents, and the Ohio Association of Comprehensive and Compact Career Technical Education establish a committee with representation from JVSD’s, compacts, and comprehensive districts and develop a funding application and review process in consultation with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC).

WHEREAS, the application and proposed guidance document were released on April 10, 2023, with an application due date of May 5, 2023. 

WHEREAS, the application requires evidence of local Board of Education Support, such as a resolution.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  That the Board of Education of Washington County Joint Vocational School District a.k.a. Washington County Career Center officially supports the Superintendent and Treasurer pursuing this funding with the submission of an application requesting funding to expand practical nursing, EMT, and electricity/instrumentation, and HVAC

and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of Washington County Joint Vocational School District supports the Superintendent and Treasurer taking steps necessary to assemble a design team and explore local funding mechanisms.

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

                              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, Absent; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye;

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

Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

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                      President                                                                       Treasurer