1965

• April - A Vocational Education Community Survey was completed which emphatically pointed out that large educational chasm existed between what schools were able to provide in the way of skill development programs, and what many area students would need to compete successfully in the job market.  A committee formed by Dr. Kenneth Crim, then Montgomery County school superintendent, considered the matter further.

1966

• August - The Montgomery County Board of Education employed a supervisor of vocational education to provide leadership in the development of a more comprehensive vocational program.

1967

• February - Superintendents from 13 school districts began regular meetings to discuss and further identify vocational education needs.
• April - Representatives from the Dayton area business and industrial community and one lay member from each participating school district formed an advisory committee to provide a lay dimension to the JVS planning district.
• August - The Joint Vocational School Plan was completed and submitted to the State Board of Education.
• September - The JVS plan was approved by the State Board of Education.

1968

• March - The architectural firm of Van Buren and Firestone was employed.
• June - The two-mill, five-year, multi-purpose levy was passed by only 40 votes.
• August - Carlisle and Miami East School Districts become part of the Joint Vocational School District.
• October - The 200-acre JVS site was purchased on Hoke Road.

1969

• May - Groundbreaking ceremonies were held.
• Summer - Supervisory staff members were employed.
• December - Northmont became a part of the JVS district.

1970

• November - Eaton, Preble Shawnee, and Twin Valley South became a part of the JVS District.

1971

• March - The JVS was opened for adult education classes.
• August - East and West Buildings were completed.
• September - High school classes began with an enrollment of 1,200 students and 102 employees.