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BLOOMINGDALE -- Marcy Thompson is joining the staff at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School after being named treasurer on Tuesday.
Thompson, currently treasurer for Wellsville City Schools, was approved during the regular JVS Board of Education meeting and received a three-year contract that will run from Aug. 1 to July 31, 2026. She will succeed longtime treasurer Karen Spoonemore, who plans to retire this summer after 31 years of service.
A Wellsville resident and Harrison County native, Thompson is a graduate of Cadiz High School and attended Belmont Technical College before receiving her bachelor's degree in accounting from Ashford University in Arizona. She gained certifications from the University of Phoenix and worked for the Harrison Hills City School District for 22 years, where she was assistant treasurer before heading to Wellsville in 2022.
She is looking forward to being part of the JVS and said she enjoys the family like atmosphere it provides.
"I enjoyed Wellsville and the JVS is a wonderful place to work," she said. "I'm meeting people and this will definitely be a learning experience for me, but I'm looking forward to that."
She was welcomed by the board and said she was eager to begin her new position.
"I look forward to working with Marcy. She has experience and knowledge that should benefit the JVS," said Superintendent Todd Phillipson.
Meanwhile, Phillipson informed the board that the school's 0.5-mill levy for operations and permanent improvements will be up for renewal and officials need to put it back on the ballot this fall. Further discussion and action are set for meetings in June and July.
"The levy is on the agenda for the June meeting," he said. "It's up in 2024 and the first time we can put it on the ballot is this November."
Among other matters, the board:
— Heard from Supervisor/Assistant Principal Gabrielle Wilson about the updated student handbook and plans for senior recognition. The handbook was later approved;
— Learned auto collision technology instructor Russ Achhammer planned to attend the 3M Collision Repair Academy;
— Approved the substitute teacher and classified sub lists for the 2023-24 school year;
— Approved one-year contracts with the Jefferson County Educational Service Center for mental health professional Don Ogden and shared time with public relations coordinator for Amy Gareis beginning Aug. 1 and ending July 31, 2024;
— Approved a contract with CHANGE Inc. for in-school nursing services for the 2023-24 school year;
— Approved Ron Sismondo as a volunteer to accompany students to the HOSA Future Health Professionals National Conference in Dallas, and Beth Rupert Warren and Michael Warren to accompany student Karlee Warren to the FCCLA National Competition in Denver;
— Approved the employment of Jamie Spencer on a one-year limited contract for the 2023-24 school year;
— Approved the revised five-year forecast.
— Accepted the 2023 Community Award Grant from Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority for $1,000;
— Approved the asphalting of four areas from Davis Enterprise for nearly $39,425;
— Approved the purchase of forks for skid steer from Columbus Equipment Co.;
— Announced the OACTS meeting June 20-22;
— Announced National Technical Honor Society inductions;
— Announced that school officials will be recognized for years of service, with office secretary Robin McGlone at 15 years and Karen Spoonemore at 31 years; and
— Set the next regular meeting for 5 p.m. June 20.