JOINT BOARD OF CONTROL
JACKSON RIVER TECHNICAL CENTER
MINUTES
November 20, 2007
The Joint Board of Control for Jackson River Technical Center held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, in the Darnell Center of Jackson River Technical Center with the following members present:
David Halsey,
Chairman Alleghany County
Randy Tucker
Alleghany County
Cindy Bryant
Covington City
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/ Appren- ticeship Coordinator; Mrs. Sue Wolfe, Clerk; and Mr. Jeff Alleman, Educational Technology Center Coordinator.
Mr. Halsey called the meeting to order at 12:17 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 October 23, 2007, meeting. Since there were no corrections or additions, Mr. Halsey declared the minutes approved as read.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (08-23):
Educational Technology Center. Mr. Alleman gave a review of 17 major activities that the ETC has completed for Alleghany and Covington Schools and JRTC. He reported that they have completed 472 work orders and 92 technical emergencies.
Alternative Education Update. Mr. Beirne presented Board members with a break down of the Alternative Placement Program at JRTC. Total enrollment at this time is 38 with 12 from Covington and 26 from Alleghany. He noted that only three students had to return to home schools for poor attendance which is an improvement from past performance. One 18 year old dropped out and one quit to take the GED test.
Educator Advisory Committee. Mr. Beirne reviewed the minutes of the November 1, 2007, Educator Advisory Committee meeting. One of the discussions concerned NCLB and what CTE can do to help. The Committee discussed the possibility of adding CTE classes at the middle school level. They suggested that middle school principals be invited to the Center to see the programs we offer and then invite them back to an EAC meeting for discussion.
OLTI Report. Mr. Spangler reported that Chef Tom Hamelman, Culinary Arts teacher, and two students, Ethan Berry and Walter McCoy, attended the Virginia Skills USA Officer Leadership Training Institute this year at Leesburg. Walter McCoy won first place in the public speaking competition and Ethan Berry won first place in the employment project and the statesman award.
Joint Board Policy Revisions. Mr. Beirne presented the Board with revisions to Policy EB, School Crisis and Emergency Management Plan, and Policy BBFA, Joint Board Members Conflict of Interest, for review.
Attendance Report. Mr. Spangler reviewed an enrollment report for the second six-weeks with the Board. He noted that percentage of attendance for the first and second blocks are up to 92.5% from 90% at the same time last year. The third block went from 89.5% last year to 90.5% this year. Alternative Education attendance is down a little. He then explained all entries and withdrawals.
NEW BUSINESS:
Health Assistant Clinical (08-24). Mr. Beirne explained that State regulations requires that a supervisor is required for every ten students in a clinical setting at the nursing home. There are more than ten students in the Health Assistant Class III this year, and he suggested that the Board hire a registered nurse to supervise the additional students for the 30 hours of clinical participation. There were no objections, and Mr. Beirne was instructed to advertise for the position.
PAY BILLS (08-25):
Mrs. Bryant moved to approve payment of bills in the amount of $19,299.64. The motion carried unanimously by aye vote. In accordance with approved salary scales and fringe benefits, salaries were also paid in the amount of $120,820.79.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
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Date Approved Clerk
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Chairman