May 9, 2024
Record of Proceedings Held on May 9, 2024
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
HELD
May 9, 2024
The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meetings on May 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the DCB Commons.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye;
Mr. Arnold, Aye;
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Mr. Reed gave the opening prayer.
Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott, Evan Schaad, Tina Duff, Angela Lang, Tim Kilpatrick, Penny Jenkins, Casey Strahler, Heather Klintworth, Robin Wright, Dan Dailey, Evan Williamson, Kasey Lang, Talise Billiter, Bethany Dye, Sydnee Cline, Caroline Myers, Braxton Lang, Nathan Goings, Nevaeh Moten, Sophia Thibault, Hayden Horton, Nevaeh Rush, and William “Dale” Wells
Recognition of May Students of the Month Stephen Anderson & Kasey Lang.
Resolution #28-24
Moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Reed to approve the following resolution:
Recognize 2023-2024 Outstanding Student from each Home School:
HOME SCHOOL | NAME | PROGRAM |
Belpre | Evan Williamson | Graphic Design & Video Production |
Fort Frye | Kasey Lang | Sports Medicine & Exercise Science |
Frontier | Talise Billiter | Welding |
Marietta | Bethany Dye | Digital Marketing |
Warren | MaKenna Long | Pre-Nursing |
Waterford | Sydnee Cline | Pre-Nursing |
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye;
Mr. Arnold, Aye; President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Resolution #29-24 – Recognize 2023-2024 State SkillsUSA Contest Winners
Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Lauer to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, The Washington County Joint Vocational School District
The Board of Education commends the following students and their teachers for their participation in the following contests for the 2023-2024 school year while representing the Career Center.
National Competition Qualifiers
NAME | PLACEMENT | CONTEST |
Ethan Zwick | 7th Place | Automotive Service Technology |
Caroline Myers | 8th Place | Basic Health Care Skills |
Wade Brooker | 7th Place | Electrical Construction Wiring |
Zoe Riley | 4th Place | First Aid – CPR |
Braxton Lang | 4th Place | Heavy Equipment Operations |
Nathan Goings | 2nd Place | Masonry |
Emma Jones | 9th Place | Medical Terminology |
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Marguerite Harris | 8th Place | Health Knowledge Bowl |
Nevaeh Moten | 8th Place | Health Knowledge Bowl |
Sophia Thibault | 8th Place | Health Knowledge Bowl |
Natalie Vincent | 8th Place | Health Knowledge Bowl |
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye;
Mr. Arnold, Aye; President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Resolution #30-24 – Alumni Hall of Fame Award Winner
Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Roush to approve the following resolution:
Alumni Hall of Fame Winner
Mrs. Angela (Davis) Lang, Accounting Program, Class of 1988 – Nominated by:
Mrs. Mary Lou Moegling.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye;
Mr. Arnold, Aye; President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Treasurer’s Report and Business
1. Report
a. Finance Committee held at 5:15 PM
b. Report -Five-Year Financial Forecast
Resolution #31-24
Moved by Mr. Lyons 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 April 11, 2024.
b. Approve the Financial Report by the fund/special cost center, check register, bank reconciliation, and record of cash and investments for April 2024.
c. Amend Five-Year Forecast.
d. Approve transfer of $10,000 to the Student C & B account (200) from General Fund (001).

Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Superintendent’s Report and Business:
1. Report
a. Senior Awards Assembly – Tuesday, May 21, 2024, @ 9:30 AM – Marietta College – Dyson Baudo Recreation Center
b. Staff Appreciation Breakfast – Friday, May 24, 2024, @ 8:30 AM
c. 2024 Career Camp – June 3-7, 2024
d. July Board Meeting – moved to Tuesday, June 25, 2024
e. Enrollment for next school year continues to trend to 500+ students
f. Construction Projects for summer are currently under contract
Resolution #32-24
Moved by Mr. Lauer and seconded by Mr. Booth to approve the following consent agenda items:
a. Accept the following donations:
1. Schott’s Repair Service Inc., 5503 State Route 821, Whipple, donated $200 to the diesel program toolbox giveaway in the Diesel Truck Mechanics program.
2. Elks 477 Charity Fund Inc., 414 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH donated $200 to Emma Brooker – BPA State competition winner to go to BPA Nationals in Chicago, IL.
b. Renew Certificated Staff Contracts beginning August 19, 2024:
Name | Contract | Classification/Step |
Canterbury, Jeff | 4 Year | B-25 |
Dailey, Daniel | 4 Year | B2-16 |
Elfline, Shari | 4 Year | A-13 |
Garner, Shayne | 4 Year | B2-25 |
Hukill, Kristi | 1 Year | AAA-11 |
Jarrell, Amy | 2 Year | A-13 |
Klintworth, Heather | 1 Year | B2-12 |
Lang, Carter | 1 Year | B-5 |
Moore, Danielle | 1 Year | C-11 |
Porter, Christopher | Continuing | AAA-12 |
Porter, Darcie | 1 Year | AA-12 |
Schramm, Betsy | 1 Year | B-8 |
Stacy, Tyler | 2 Year | B-6 |
c. Renew Classified Staff Contracts beginning July 1, 2024:
Name | Contract | Classification/Step |
Bradford, Stacy | 2 Year | B-10 |
Canfield, Mike | 2 Year | C-6 |
Chidester, Erica | 2 Year | K-6 |
Fouss, Alexa | 2 Year | B-4 |
Heiss, Aaron | 2 Year | K-6 |
Heiss, Rachel | 2 Year | B-6 |
Name | Contract | Classification/Step |
Ketelsen, Wendy | Continuing | E-10 |
Rogers, Joseph | 2 Year | C-6 |
Sauls, Eric | 2 Year | D-6 |
Sauls, Sara | 2 Year | F-6 |
d. Approve agreement with Holzer Health Systems and Washington County Career Center – Adult Technical Training for medical programs beginning August 1, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2025.
e. Approve classified calendars for the 2024-2025 school year.
f. Approve Bilateral Articulation Agreement between Washington County Career Center and Hocking College effective for the graduation class of 2024-2026 valid for 1 year following graduation.
g. Approve job description/title change from Transitions & Placement Coordinator/School Counselor to School Counselor for Anastasia (Stacy) Elliott at her current Step AAA-22. Resolution #49-16.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the resolution adopted.
Resolution #33-24 – Nonrenewal of classified employee
Moved by Mr. Roush and seconded by Mr. Booth to approve the following resolution:
The Superintendent recommends that the Washington County Career Center Board of Education nonrenew the limited contract of classified employee Rebecca L. Hilverding and issue a written notice to such employee of its intention not to re-employ her at the expiration of her current contract. The Treasurer is further directed to prepare and deliver such written notice to the employee on or before June 1, 2024.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; 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. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Reed to adjourn.
Roll Call: Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lang, Absent; Mr. Lauer, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye; Mr. Reed, Aye; Mr. Roush, Aye. Mr. Arnold, Aye. President Arnold declared the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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President Treasurer