October 12, 2023

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

October 12, 2023

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meeting on October 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Board Room.

Roll Call:              Ms. Adams Hall, Aye; Mr. Arnold, Aye; Mr. Booth, Aye; Mr. Lauer, Aye; 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 – Evan Schaad, Tim Kirkpatrick, Sophie Huck, Barbara Huck, Cole Wheeler and Beth Wheeler.

Recognition of Student of the Month for October – Sophie Huck and Cole Wheeler

Treasurer’s Report and Business

a.       Finance Committee – November 9, 2023, at 5:15 PM

Resolution #55-23

Moved by Mr. Arnold 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 September 14, 2023.

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

c.       Authorize the Treasurer to reimburse each participating school district one-half of the expenses for members attending the Capital Conference, November 12-14, 2023.

d.      Approve the transfer of $400,000.00 from the General Fund (001) to the Permanent Improvement Fund (003-0000) for Building, Facility, and Grounds Improvement.

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

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

Superintendent’s Report and Business

Report

a.       Attendance Efforts being done Mr. Kilpatrick

b.      400 Hall Reconstruction

c.       Report Card – 5-Star Celebration being held October 20 from 5-7.

d.      Online Delivery of Instruction Plan

e.       ART MOU

f.        Advisory Committee Meetings, Friday, October 20

g.      Common Professional Development Day, Friday, October 27

h.      CTE Expansion Money

i.        RAPIDS

j.        House Bill 187 – Property Valuation – 20 Mill Floor Rate

k.      Senate Bill 1: DEW/ODE

Resolution #56-23

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

a.       Accept the following donations:

1. Don Williams, 104 W. 9th Street, Williamstown donated EMS supplies to the Adult Tech EMS program.

2.  Warren Volunteer Fire Department, 17305 State Route 550, Marietta donated EMS supplies and bags to the Adult Tech EMS program.

3. Fluke donated 3 Fluke 1555 FC 10KV insulation tester kits and 2 Fluke 771 milliamp clamp meters to the Instrumentation & Electricity program.

b.      Employ the following part-time Adult Technical Education non-instructor for the year ending June 30, 2024:

c.       Employ the following substitute teacher for the 2023-2024 school year: Madison Webb at a rate of $150.00/per day. Pending Ohio Department of Education license.

d.      Approve MOU between Washington County Career Center (WCCC) Board of Education and WCCC Teachers’ Association per Article 11.02 WCCC Salary Index – Alternative Recognition of Training/Professional Development/CEUs of Program Teachers (ART) for Consideration of Salary Schedule Advancement.

e.       Approve a Secure Test Administration Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.

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

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

Resolution #57-23 – Approve Ohio Valley Educational Service Center Agreement

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

Recommend approval of an agreement with Ohio Valley Educational Service Center Opportunity School to participate in alternative educational service for the 2023-2024 school year.

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

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

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

Mrs. West, Aye. President West declared the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

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                      President                                                                       Treasurer