September 14, 2023

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

HELD

September 14, 2023

The Board of Education of the Washington County Joint Vocational School District met for the Regular meeting on September 14, 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 Mr. Arnold gave the opening prayer.

Introduction of Guests – Mike Elliott, Evan Schaad, Tim Kirkpatrick, Gretchen Dowler (Parkersburg News and Sentinel). Rebecca Hilverding, Webb Hall, MaKenna & Krista Long.

Recognition of Student of the Month for September – Webb Hall and MaKenna Long

Public Participation:  Rebecca Hilverding addressed the Board of Education regarding her recent suspension without pay on August 21 and 22.  She was surprised and doesn’t know why it was given.  She further explained the situation and would like the Board to reconsider the suspension and reprimand.

Treasurer’s Report and Business

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

b.      Records Commission met at 5:15 prior to today’s meeting.

Resolution #51-23

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

a.       Waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 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 August 2023.

c.       Approve Final Appropriations for the 2023-2024 school year. (See below)

d.      Approve transfer of $115,284.64 to Capital Acquisition and Maintenance Reserve (set aside) fund per the requirement of H.B. 4122 and H.B. 345 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.

Superintendent’s Report and Business

Report

a.       State Report Card was released and the Career Center received 5 Stars out of 5

b.      Enrollment continues to hold steady

c.       Sophomores

d.      Online Delivery of Instruction Plan

e.       Southeast Region Fall Conference, Thursday, September 28 @ 5:30 PM – Alexander High School

f.        400 Hall Renovation Project will start September 18

g.      Annex Roof Resurfacing is in its final stages.

h.      2023 Clery Act Report/2022 Data

Resolution #52-23

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

a.       Accept the following donations:

1.      Chuck Ditchendorf, 331 5th Street, Marietta, OH donated routers and docking stations to the IT department.

2.      Marietta City Health Department, Becky Jones, 304 Putnam Street, Marietta donated medical supplies to the high school and adult technical training medical programs.

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

        *Pending Ohio Department of Education permit and background checks.

c.       Employ the following part-time Washington County Career Center non-instructor for the year ending June 30, 2024:

        *Pending new hire paperwork and background checks.

d.      Employ the following substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year: Brenda Garletts, Jarod Kiggans, and Donna Matheny at a rate of $150.00/per day. Pending Ohio Department of Education license.

e.       Employ Lloyd D. Dennis, M.D. as a consulting physician for the 2023-2024 school year. He is to be paid the sum of $1.00 for his services.

f.        Approve Online Delivery of Instruction 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 #53-23 – Approve Neola Policy

Moved by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Ms. Adams Hall 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, Aye; Mr. Lang, Aye; Mr. Lyons, Aye;

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

Recess into Executive Session

Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr. Arnold to recess into Executive Session to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes at 6:39 p.m.

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.

President Mrs. West declared the meeting back in session at 7:03 p.m.

Resolution #54-23 – Ratification of Classified Employee Contract

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

WHEREAS Rebecca Hilverding received a letter of reprimand on July 28, 2023,

which included suspension of pay for improper ordering of material and staff ethics.

WHEREAS Mrs. Hilverding be without pay for August 21 and 22, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED, her limited contract be ratified to remove August 21 and 22 as workdays from her 2023-2024 Work Calendar.

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. Arnold 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 7:05 p.m.

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                      President                                                                       Treasurer