JOINT BOARD OF CONTROL

JACKSON RIVER TECHNICAL CENTER

MINUTES

 

September 18, 2007

 

 

            The Joint Board of Control for Jackson River Technical Center held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in the Darnell Center of Jackson River Technical Center with the following members present:

 

                        David Halsey, Chairman                       Alleghany County

                        Joe Anderson                                       Alleghany County

            Joyce Persinger                                    Covington City

                        Danny Warlitner                                   Covington City

 

Also present were Dr. Robert P. Grimesey, Administrator; Mr. Eddie Graham, Superintendent of Covington City Schools; Mr. Tom Beirne, Director; Mr. Glenn Spangler, Assistant Director/ Apprenticeship Coordinator; and Mrs. Sue Wolfe, Clerk.

 

Mr. Halsey called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. and led in a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

            Mr. Halsey requested that Board members review the minutes of the August 21, 2007, meeting.  There being no corrections or additions, Mr. Halsey declared the minutes approved as read.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  (08-12):

            Projected Student Enrollment.  Mr. Spangler reviewed an enrollment report with the Board.  Currently there are 37 enrolled in Alternative Education.  There are 415 students enrolled in regular classes for first semester and 402 for second semester. 

 

            Dual Enrollment.  Mr. Beirne reported that dual enrollment classes with Dabney S. Lancaster Community College will be the same as last year and we are awaiting contracts from the College to get started on actual enrollment.  Mr. Beirne said he has also talked with Colin Ferguson at Patrick Henry Community College concerning dual enrollment for other classes.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

            Board Policy Updates  (08-13).  Mr. Beirne distributed copies of updates for Policy KBA-R, Requests for Information; Policy AF, Commitment to Accomplishment; Policy BF, Board Policy Manual; Policy BDDF, Voting Method; Policy KBC, Media Relations; Policy BDD, Electronic Participation in Meetings from Remote Locations; Policy GCL, Professional Staff Development; and Policy IGAD, Career and Technical Education.  He requested that Board members review the policies for approval at next month’s meeting.

           

            Emergency Management Plan  (08-14).  Mr. Beirne informed the Board that the State is now requiring JRTC to have on file an Emergency Management Plan that includes Lock Down, Fire Drills, etc., even though most of our Emergency Management Plan depends on the plan of the home school.  This plan must be reviewed and signed by Board Members.  Mr. Beirne said three of our members have already reviewed and signed the plan and that he needs the other four members to do the same.

 

            Approve Craft Committees  (08-15).  Mr. Beirne distributed copies of suggested members to Craft Committees for 2007-08.  He requested that they be approved.  Mr. Warlitner moved to approve craft committees as requested; Mrs. Persinger seconded the motion; and the Board unanimously voted aye for approval of the following:

 

CRAFT COMMITTEES

2007-2008

 

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Lisa Armentrout, CPA

Tina Dressler, Administrative Support Technology/Counseling, DSLCC

Brenda McCallister, Deputy Clerk, Alleghany County

Dr. Calvin McClinton, Proprietor, The Golden Arrow Plaza

Mary Anne Fitzgerald, Owner, Mary Anne’s Antiques and Things

 

MARKETING

Jennifer Bradley, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Gail Kitchen, YMCA

Calvin McClinton, McClinton Foundation

Roger Patterson, Court Street Restaurant

Mark Pifer, Virginian Review/Cliff View

Brenda Tyree, Virginia Employment Commission

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Pat Braden, Special Needs Teacher, Covington High School

Suzanne Rea, Social Worker, Alleghany County Social Services Department

Deanna Simpson, College Student, Member of VAECE Board of Directors

Joleen Feazell, Teacher, Mountain View Elementary School

Kathy Harris, YMCA

 

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

Susan Fey, RN, School Nurse, Alleghany High School

Rhonda Plumley, RN, Director of Nursing, Brian Center Long Term Care Facility

 

AUTO TECHNOLOGY

James Woodzell, Manager, NAPA Auto Parts

Jeff Hicks, Automotive Instructor, Mertz CTE Center

David Crawford, Owner/Operator, Forrest Park Truck & Equipment

Ashley Crawford, Automotive & Truck Technician, Forrest Park Truck & Equipment

Jody Welch, Maintenance Mechanic, JRTC

Grover Ford, Sales, Covington Honda-Nissan

Gary Allen Lodge, Technician, Covington Motor Co.

 

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Wayne Perkins, Maintenance Supervisor, Alleghany County Schools

David Oliver, Owner, Oliver Distributing

Mary O’Brien, Sales, State Electric Co.

 

 

CARPENTRY

Billy Wayne Jackson, Maintenance, Covington High School

Donald J. Tincher, Carpenter/Contractor, DIRFT Construction

Dewayne G. Broughman, Contractor Sales, Contractor Yard

Eric Walton, Owner, Town and Country Carpet and Cabinets

Michael Dabbs

 

CULINARY ARTS

Phil McManus, Culinary Arts Instructor, DSLCC

Ginger Elmore, Food Services Director, Alleghany County Public Schools

Bruce Proffitt, Owner, The Cat and Owl Restaurant

Billy Fix, Environmental Health Supervisor, Virginia Department of Health

Virgil Woodie, Food and Environmental Services, Alleghany Regional Hospital

 

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Kim Woodson, IT Director, City of Covington

Jeff Alleman, IT Director, Jackson River Technical Center

Sam Benke, IT Department Head, DSLCC

Mark Smith, CST/A+ Instructor, JRTC

James Mathias, IT Department, Jackson River Technical Center

 

WELDING

Mike Bryant, DSLCC

Bill Rhodes, Airgas

Shane Crawford, Gala Industries

Gary Blankenship, Arcet Welding Supply

Susan Carper, Old Dominion University

Roger Amos, AET

 

 

            Approve Child Care Aides  (08-16).  Mr. Beirne explained that every year the Board approves Early Childhood Education Aides to supervise preschoolers during naptime while the teacher has lunch.  These aides are paid a rate approved by the Board when the budget is approved.  He requested that the following be approved as Child Care Aides:

 

Tonya Boguess

Cassandra Crawford

Tyra Davis

Tanya Johnson

Rachel Lockhart

Katie Murray

Jennifer Roberts

 

Mrs. Persinger moved to approve Child Care Aides as requested; Mr. Anderson seconded the motion; and the motion carried unanimously with all members voting aye.

 

PAY BILLS  (08-11):

Mr. Warlitner moved to approve payment of bills in the amount of $20,593.06.  Mrs. Persinger seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously by aye vote.  In accordance with approved salary scales and fringe benefits, salaries were also paid in the amount of $52,486.44.

 

Mr. Anderson requested that Chef Tom and his class be commended for the excellent lunch.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.

 

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      Date Approved                                                                         Clerk

 

 

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                            Chairman