Penta Career Center student fees have been waived for items such as workbooks, notebooks, safety glasses and other supplies that will be used during 2021-22.
The decision was made by the Penta board of education at a June 30 meeting.
According to treasurer Carrie Herringshaw, the cost is estimated at $242,177.
The board also approved waiving $105,000 in student uniform T-shirts.
After the meeting, Monica Dansack, public relations coordinator, said this year the school is providing uniform T-shirts for students instead of full uniforms of polo shirts, pants, etc.
“We did the same last year with just providing uniform T-shirts,” she explained. “This is because we did not want the uniform companies to measure each student in person for shirts and pants due to the pandemic.”
Penta plans to return to the normal uniform ordering and measuring procedures for 2022-23.
In a related matter, the board approved the transfer of $323,022 to the student enrichment fund to pay for student and staff expenses at local, state and national competitions including transportation, lodging, meals and registration.
According to Mrs. Herringshaw, the principle in the fund, managed by the Toledo Community Foundation, remains untouched while the interest is used each year for expenses.
Other Business
In other business, the board:
•Approved year-end transfers, advances and appropriation adjustments as recommended by Mrs. Herringshaw.
•Set temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2021 until the September board meeting when final appropriations will be approved.
The temporary fund amounts are: general, $31,773,025; permanent improvement, $4,726,088; food service, $598,903; trust, $47,000; customer service, $301,500; adult education, $494,864; local funds, $150,000; student activities, $25,000; student success/wellness, $50,000.
•Approved the retirement of Pat Weindel, math instructor, at the end of 2021-22; and resignations of Christopher Kerns, welding instructor, effective June 25; Bill Fisher, career-based intervention instructor, effective at the end of 2020-21; Kelly Pool, referral coordinator, at the end of 2020-21.
•Authorized employment of Melissa Lang, secretary, effective July 1; Amanda Hubaker, secretary, effective July 12; Hortencia Perez, preschool technician for 2021-22; Lila Croley, cafeteria worker for 2021-22.
•Authorized employment of Scott Carpenter, High Schools That Work coordinator, $300 per day as needed for 2021-22; Branden May, Christine May and Christie Westenkirchner, 2021 STEM camp, $30 per hour; Joe Stefanelli, adult education Aspire instructor, Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, part-time, $25 per hour through June 30, 2022; Denny Saldusky and Steven Van Etten, adult education Aspire instructors, parttime, $25 per hour, through June 30, 2022; Mr. Van Etten, career-based intervention instructor, one-year contract for 2021-22; Deborah Winters, one additional extended service day for 2021-22; Tonya Kessinger, modify current administrative contract to reflect assignment and title change: assistant director, effective July 1.
•Approved updates to the administrative salary schedule classifications at the previously established rates for supervisor of operations, supervisor of IT, assistant treasurer, assistant supervisor 195 days, supervisor of data accountability (change from supervisor for EMIS) and HR/payroll coordinator.
•Scheduled the next meeting for Thursday, August 5, at 7:30 a.m., in the board meeting room of Penta Career Center, 9301 Buck Road, and is open to the public.
–Beth Church
