The Vantage Board of Education held the February Regular Board meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the District Conference room. During the Board meeting, Minutes from the January 10, 2019 regular Board meeting were approved along with financial statements for the month of December, 2018.
Superintendent Rick Turner began the meeting welcoming guests Scott Truxell (The VWIndependent) and Kirsten Barnhart (The Times Bulletin). He also welcomed Tony Unverferth, High School Director, Missy McClurg, OTC Director, Maria Diltz, OTC Enrollment Coordinator, and Miriam Owens, Community Relations Coordinator.
Superintendent Rick Turner updated the Board that the legislative seminar attended a few weeks ago was a success. Meetings were held with each legislator and considerable time was given with two of them. Topics discussed were: support in the new biennium budget for both general fund and adult education and also support for the career technical education deregulation bill. The team also spoke in regards to the positive things happening at Vantage. Those items included: 807 industry recognized credentials issued last year, Class A CDL program for high school students, a lab only option for associate school seniors to obtain a credential, middle school exploration camp, the contract with General Dynamics Land Systems and our newly obtained firefighting charter.
High School Director Tony Unverferth updated the Board on the Step Into Your Future event that occurred on January 26. During this program many middle-school girls explored programs that would be considered “non-traditional” for them according to our state and federal guidelines. He also spoke about Sophomore Day which occurred on February 6. Over 700 sophomores from all of our home-school districts visited Vantage to learn about the programs offered if they were to attend Vantage for the 2019-2020 school year.
Ohio Technical Center Director Missy McClurg updated the Board on General Dynamics partnership as the OTC is close to finalizing the Statement of Work proposals with Jobs Ohio. The OTC is also working with Jobs Ohio to create a proposal for CNC and Welding funding for adult programs. Thanks was given to Vancrest for their donation of 2 medical carts for the Practical Nursing Program. PNP students are in phase 3 of the program having completed their skills lab check offs and are now on the floor providing clinical care 2 days per week. Applications are being accepted for next year’s Practical Nursing Program; there are spots for 24 students. The firefighter 1 class will hold orientation mid-February and will begin with 10 students. Other program updates were given including EMT, STNA and Basic Welding which all began during the past month. The OTC will be offering a summer teacher connections camp linking educators in the county with local businesses and industries. This will provide 15-20 teachers with 3 credit hours through Ashland University. Mrs. McClurg also introduced the OTC’s new enrollment coordinator Maria Diltz.
In new business, the Board:
Employed the following Ohio Technical Center Instructors: Jennifer Warnecke, Medical Assistant Instructor; Angela Wolford, Practical Nursing Program Instructor; Jean Sullivan, Licensed Practical Nurse Administrator/Instructor
Employed the following supplemental contracts for the Step Into Your Future event: Debra Richardson
Approved an out of state field trip for Auto Body and Auto Technology to attend the Autorama Car Show in Detroit, MI on March 1, 2019.
Approved an out of state field trip for Construction Equipment Technology and Electricity to attend the Construction World Expo in Fort Wayne, IN on February 20, 2019.
Final reading and approved of NEOLA revised policy. 2271 – College Credit Plus Program
Approved an overnight field trip to Columbus, Ohio for State BPA competition from March 14-15, 2019.
Approved an overnight stay for Culinary Arts FCCLA Regional contestants in Dayton, Ohio (Sinclair Community College) from February 15-16, 2019.
Accepted the donation of various cylinders and forklift parts, valued at $3,316.00, to the Ag and Industrial Power program from CROWN Equipment, Celina, Ohio. Special thanks goes out to Derek Waterman (CROWN) for lining up the donation.
Resolution to waive the 45-day notice and approve the Fort Jennings Village Residential Community Reinvestment Area Agreement between Mary Von Lehmden and the Blue Spruce 47 LLC of 175 Champion Drive, Fort Jennings, OH 45844 and Vantage Career Center.
Resolution to waive the 45-day notice and approve the City of Van Wert Residential Community Reinvestment Area Agreement between CMS Holdings and Rentals, LLC of 529 South Vine Street, Van Wert, OH and Vantage Career Center.
End of Superintendent’s Consent Agenda Items Outside of Consent Agenda Items
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(5), the Superintendent hereby requests that the Board adjourn into executive session to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by Federal or State law.
Resolution to act upon the Board of Education designee’s recommendation regarding a student expulsion.
Adjournment – at the call of the President and at the pleasure of the Vantage Career Center Board of Education
Next meeting – Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in District Conference Room; Regular March Board Meeting.
