JOINT BOARD OF CONTROL

JACKSON RIVER TECHNICAL CENTER

MINUTES

 

December 15, 2009

 

 

            The Joint Board of Control for Jackson River Technical Center held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in Conference Room A of Jackson River Technical Center with the following members present:

 

                        Cindy Bryant, Chairman                       Covington City

                        Ron Morrissette                                   Covington City

                        Danny Warlitner                                   Covington City

                        Troy Barbour                                       Alleghany County  

Stacey Bryant                                      Alleghany County

            David Halsey                                       Alleghany County

            Randy Tucker                                      Alleghany County

           

Also present were Mr. Tom Long, Administrator; Dr. Sarah Campbell, Superintendent of Alleghany County Schools; Mr. Glenn Spangler, Director; and Mrs. Sue Wolfe, Clerk.

 

Mrs. Cindy Bryant called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. and led members in a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

            Mrs. Cindy Bryant requested that everyone read the minutes to check for additions or corrections.  Mr. Tucker moved that the minutes of the November 17, 2009, meeting be approved as read, Mrs. Stacey Bryant seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  (10-21):

            Skills Advisory Council.  Mr. Spangler reviewed the minutes of the November 20, 2009, Skills Advisory Council meeting with the Board.  Mr. David Kleppinger was elected chairman and Mr. Earl Dodrill was elected vice-chairman.  Mr. Spangler distributed copies of a handout from VACTE with four issues that they plan to push with the state legislators this year.  He explained each issue.  Mr. Spangler shared another handout that the Council received outlining the new requirements for advanced and standard diplomas.  The Council discussed ways to get information concerning local employers’ needs and how JRTC is doing with those needs.  The Council also was informed that JRTC will be hosting the District Skills USA Competition this year with Mr. Richard Dickson, Auto Technology Instructor, as the coordinator of the project.

 

MONTHLY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Christmas Projects.  Mr. Spangler reported that faculty and students in the building had been busy and had raised over $1,000 in materials for Christmas projects.  They have donated to the Christmas mother; participated in ringing bells, supplying food, and buying toys for the Angel Tree for the Salvation Army; donated food to the food pantry; and written letters to servicemen.

 

House Project.  Mr. Spangler said that he had toured the house with Stacey Bryant.  He says they are moving right along.  They still need to complete the lighting, floors, and cabinetwork.  They plan to put the house up for sealed bid at the end of the year. 

  

NEW BUSINESS:

            Approve Welding Craft Committee Member  (10-22).  Mr. Tucker moved to approve Codie Woodson as a member of the Welding Craft Committee as recommended by Mr. Spangler.  Mr. Halsey seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

 

            Personnel:  Approve Child Care Aide  (10-23).  On motion by Mrs. Stacey Bryant, seconded by Mr. Barbour, the Board unanimously approved Amanda Howard as Child Care Aide as recommended by Mr. Spangler and Ms. Cosgrove.

 

            Personnel:  Approve Nurse Clinical Instructor  (10-24).  As recommended by Mr. Spangler, the Board unanimously approved Mary Holley as a nurse clinical instructor for the Health Occupations III clinical sessions in January.  This action was taken after a motion by Mr. Morrissette and a second by Mr. Halsey for her approval.

 

PAY BILLS  (10-24):

Mrs. Bryant reviewed the bills before the meeting.  She moved for approval of payment in the amount of $16,000.55.  Mr. Tucker seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved payment by aye vote.

 

Salaries and benefits in the amount of $117,418.44 for the November payroll were paid in accordance with approved salary scales and fringe benefits.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

            The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

 

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      Date Approved                                                                               Clerk

 

 

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                            Chairman