JOINT BOARD OF CONTROL
JACKSON RIVER TECHNICAL CENTER
MINUTES
September 15, 2009
The Joint Board of Control for Jackson River Technical Center held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 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
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. Christy Craft, Deputy Clerk.
Mrs. Cindy Bryant called the meeting to order at 12:28 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.
Mrs. Cindy Bryant requested a motion for approval of minutes. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the minutes as submitted, Mr. Warlitner seconded the motion, and the Board unanimously voted aye for approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (10-10):
Enrollment Report. Mr. Spangler reported an enrollment of 355 students. Enrollments are up slightly this year in comparison to numbers at this time last year. He noted that last year’s level one enrollments were particularly low, and that this will affect the enrollment count for the next few years, as those same level one students will be with us for two more years. The level one enrollments for this year are up 61 students from what they were at this time last year.
Adult Education Classes. Mr. Spangler presented the board with the adult education schedule for this semester. He reviewed the courses offered, and noted that registration for the classes is currently underway, and that enrollment is slow this quarter. Mr.Spangler also mentioned that we are looking to expand course offerings to include CNA classes and possibly an OSHA training class.
Mr. Tom Long asked if there is a minimum enrollment needed for classes to go. Mr. Spangler responded that generally 10 students is considered a full class, because this pays for the class to operate, however in recent years we have let classes go with about half that (5 minimum) because the state will reimburse 25% of the costs of the classes. This helps to get classes going by limiting frustration from individuals who attempt to take a class multiple times, only for it to be cancelled each time due to low enrollments.
Biennial Plan. Mr. Spangler reviewed and reported on two goals from the Biennial plan on which JRTC instructors are working. He mentioned that last month’s goals were each instructor doing a brochure about their program and stressing workplace readiness.
The first goal this month is developing the workforce for the 21st century. The increased internet capacity, which was made possible by Alleghany County Public Schools, has significantly helped in accomplishing this goal. One example is the CDX program that the Auto class is doing. They were unable to do it before the internet capacity was increased. It will also help other classes that use computers heavily such as the Computer Systems Technology.
The other goal is to redesign the JRTC website. The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation plans to help with this financially. They are having the Timmons group design their web page, and they plan on having them help with setting up the JRTC website to be a resource for both the daytime and evening programs offered here. The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation hopes to use the JRTC website to help sell the area to potential employers interested in this area.
NEW BUSINESS:
Approve Skills Advisory Council for 2009-2010 school year. (10-11). Mr. Danny Warlitner moved to approve the Skills Advisory Council (listed below), Mr. Randy Tucker seconded the motion, and the motion carried by unanimous aye vote.
Skills Advisory Council:
Ms. Kathy Bryant, Highlands Community Bank
Ms. Ione Callender, First Citizen’s Bank
Mr. Earl Doddrill, Coordinator of Continuing Education & Workforce Services, DSLCC
Mr. Corky Downer, Retired, Downer Hardware
Mr. Grover Ford, Covington Honda Nissan
Ms. Teresa Hammond, Executive Director, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Kathy Holcomb, Manager, VEC Workforce Center
Ms. Clara Moseley, Retired, Alleghany County Schools
Ms. Melinda Snead-Johnson, Director, Special Ed/Pupil Personnel, Covington City Schools
Ms. Tamyra Ross, Home School Coordinator, Alleghany County Schools
Mr. Michael Strand, Marketing/Business Education Instructor, JRTC
Mr. David Kleppinger, AHEDC, Executive Director
Approve Craft Committees for the 2009-2010 school year. (10-12). Mr. Danny Warlitner moved to approve the committees (as listed below), Mr. Troy Barbour seconded the motion, and the motion carried by unanimous aye vote.
Automotive
Technology
James Woodzell
Jeff Hicks
David Crawford
Ashley Crawford
Jody Welch
Grover Ford
Mark Baker
Allen Lodge
Kenny Higgins
Daryl Burkholder
Marty O’Brien
Craig McCue
Lisa Armentrout
Tina Dressler
Brenda McCallister
John Morris
Sam Jennings
Amanda Breeden
Billy Wayne Jackson
Donald Tincher
Dewayne Broughman
Eric Walton
Michael Dabbs
Kim Woodson
Jeff Alleman
James Mathias
Sam Benke
David Bauer
Jamie Helms
Phil McManus
Michele Neutlings
Billy Fix
Michael Trani
Pat Braden
Kathy Harris
Betty Lowen
Michelle Via
Jessica Crance
Beverly Simpson
Susan Fey
Ann May
Teresa Hammond
Karen Graham
Tammy Scruggs
Marisa Reed
Mike Bryant
Charlie Carper
Shane Crawford
Jason Ross
Brian Craft
PERSONNEL:
Approve Child Care Aides. (10-13). Mr. Randy Tucker moved to approve the Child Care Aides (as listed below), Mrs. Stacey Bryant seconded the motion, and the motion carried by unanimous aye votes.
Laura Hoke
Chasity Humphries
Cassidy Lee
Whitney Pleasant
Brittany Rickett
Haley Shreve
Courtney Simpson
Courtney Smith
Marie Wolfe
Approve Adult Evening Instructor (10-14). Mr. Spangler informed the Board that Mary Holley, RN who is a Registered Nurse at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, was interested in teaching the CNA courses for the adult evening class programs. Mr. Spangler has spoken with her references, including Ms. Wanzer, and says that she comes highly recommended. He asked that the Board approve her for this position. Mr. Danny Warlitner made a motion to approve Mary Holly as the CNA program instructor; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Stacey Bryant, and the motion passed unanimously by aye vote.
PAY BILLS (10-15):
Mr. Warlitner reviewed the bills before the meeting started. He moved that bills in the amount of $18,331.04 be approved for payment. Questions were answered concerning bills. Mr. Ron Morrissette seconded the motion for payment and the Board unanimously approved payment by aye vote.
Salaries and
benefits in the amount of $47,744.94 for the August payroll were paid in
accordance with approved salary scales and fringe benefits.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Tucker moved to adjourn the meeting; Mrs. Stacey Bryant seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
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Date Approved Clerk
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Chairman