JOINT BOARD OF CONTROL

JACKSON RIVER TECHNICAL CENTER

MINUTES

 

October 20, 2009

 

 

            The Joint Board of Control for Jackson River Technical Center held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Conference Room A of Jackson River Technical Center with the following members present:

 

                        Cindy Bryant, Chairman                        Covington City

            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 12:20 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.  There were no questions or corrections to be made.  Mr. Tucker moved to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2009, as submitted;  Mrs. Stacey Bryant seconded the motion; and the Board unanimously voted aye for approval.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  (10-16):

Dual Enrollment.  Mr. Spangler presented the Board with a report comparing dual enrollment from 2008 to dual enrollment for 2009. At this time there are 23 more dual enrollment classes being taken this year with the possibility of more being added later in the year.  Mr. Spangler thanked Covington School system for paying the cost of dual enrollment for their students.  Alleghany Schools agreed to pay the cost of dual enrollment for their students several years ago. 

 

Credentialing/Certification Report.  Mr. Spangler compared the results of our credentialing/certification tests from last year to the state averages as follows:

 

    State                                      JRTC

Early Childhood Education                      63.18%                                  63.6%

Welding                                                  50.36%                                  93%

Culinary Arts                                          52.65%                                  76.6%

A+ Depot Technician                              96.7%                                   100% (last 2 years)

A+ Essentials                                          42.74%                                  28.6%

Nurse Aide                                             77.46%                                 100% (last 2 years)

 

This year the state requires that 66% of all JRTC completers must be tested and 50% of those tested must pass.  Next year JRTC will be required to test 100% of all completers.  It is possible for some special education students to opt out.  Mr. Spangler told members that he is trying to get information about that.

 

Adult Education Classes. Mr. Spangler reported that we are currently offering a 20-hour Welding class, a MicroSoft Publisher class, and a CNA class.

 

Educator Advisory Committee.  Mr. Spangler reviewed the minutes of the Educator Advisory Committee meeting.  They discussed:  Attendance percentages for first six-weeks; possible new Marketing Certificate Program Requirements; dual enrollment numbers; credentialing at JRTC; hosting the District VII Skills USA Competition; communication between the schools; the economics and personal finance requirement; a problem with the state changing Welding and CST to two year programs; power school training; offering a CNA class; and adult high school.

 

MONTHLY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Joint Craft Committee Meeting.  Mr. Spangler told the Board that the craft committees held a joint meeting here at the Center.  The entire group ate a meal prepared by the Culinary Arts class and then separated into individual committees to discuss program needs.

Skills USA.  Mr. Spangler informed the Board that JRTC will be hosting the District Skills USA Competition.  Competitions of skills not taught at JRTC will be held at different locations; however, competitions of skills taught at JRTC and leadership skills competitions will be held here at JRTC.   He added that he will be asking for help in judging the competitions as soon as he knows the exact competitions and requirements for each.          

 

NEW BUSINESS:    

Approve Changes in Marketing Certificate Program. (10-17).  As per the recommendation of the Educator Advisory Committee, Mr. Spangler requested that the Marketing Certificate Program Requirement be changed to:

 

“A student would be required to take a level one marketing course along with the corresponding advanced.  A student would also be required to take a third marketing course or the co-op portion of the course.”

 

He explained that this would give marketing students the option of completing a third marketing course or working in the co-op portion of the course.  They would be required to take the level one marketing course along with the corresponding advanced course as usual.  After a lengthy discussion, Mrs. Stacey Bryant moved to approve the changes as recommended.  Mr. Halsey seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously with aye vote.

             

PAY BILLS  (10-18):

Mrs. Stacey Bryant reviewed the bills before the meeting started.  She moved that bills in the amount of $32,632.99 be approved for payment.  Mr. Halsey seconded the motion and questions were answered concerning bills.  The Board unanimously approved payment by aye vote.

 

Salaries and benefits in the amount of $120,820.23 for the September payroll were paid in accordance with approved salary scales and fringe benefits.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

            Mrs. Stacey Bryant moved to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Tucker seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

 

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      Date Approved                                                                                Clerk

 

 

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                                  Chairman