Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

2. Pledge to the Flag
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

3. Moment of Silence
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

4. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

5. Financial Report
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

6. Recognition of Guests
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

7. EAP Representative
Stephen Raphael, EAP President

8. Public Input
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Manual Section 0164


9. Correspondence
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

10. Report on 2014-2015 Board Goals
Kris Kowalski, Director of Operations, High School

11. Presentation
Kris Kowalski, Director of Operations, High School

SENIOR PROJECTS

Autumn Swartz - Graphic Arts - Bucyrus HS

Logan Spohn - Carpentry - Lucas HS


13. Legislative Liason Report
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

14. Superintendent's Report
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

15. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following personnel recommendations be approved:

  • Approve employment of Administrative personnel.
  • Accept retirement resignation of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Certificated / Classified personnel - contracts/salary notices for 2015-2016.
  • Approve employment of part-time Certificated personnel.
  • Approve supplemental contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of substitute instructors.
  • Approve employment of VLA Instructors
  • Approve Bus Driver Inservice stipends.
  • Approve employment of substitute Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education instructors
  • Approve non-renewal of substitute part-time classified staff.
  • Approve employment of Student Worker

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

16. APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO CRAWFORD COUNTY TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation that Gregory D. Nickoli be appointed the representative for the Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council for 2015.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

17. APPROVE MAKE-UP DAYS/HOURS FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Thomas Showman, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

18. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION OF BYRON CARMEAN AWARD WINNER
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

19. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR JOYCE LEIMBACH DONATION TO LEIMBACH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

20. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

21. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PARTNER SCHOOL LEVY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

22. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE AND AUTHORIZE METROPOLITAN EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL (MEC) TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR SCHOOL VAN
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Thomas Showman, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

23. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli tha tthe following donations be accepted:

  • Ann Cooper, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $25 to the Robert Janca Scholarship fund. This generous donation will help provide scholarships.
  • Crystal Escalera; Willard; generous monetary donation of $250 to Francisco M. Fabela Scholarship awarded annually to a Pioneer senior.
  • Joyce Leimbach, Sandusky; generous monetary donation of $5,500 to the Dr. Gale J. Leimbach scholarship fund.  this generous donation will be used for scholarships awarded annually to a Pioneer senior.
  • PR Machine Works, Jerry Schwall/Steve Fensch, Mansfield; generous donation of three (3) 5-gallon buckets of coolant with an approximate value of $210.  This coolant will be used in our Precision Machining Technologies lab.
  • Donita Perry, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $50 to the Robert Janca Scholarship fund.  
  • Judy Alfano, Tractor Supply Co., Mansfield; generous donation of tools valued at approximately $3,000.  These tools will be used in various Career Technical labs for educational purposes.
  • Judy Alfano, Tractor Supply Co., Mansfield; generous donation of various items with an approximate retail value of $140 to be used in our Power Equipment Mechanics Career Technical lab.
  • Pat Weaver, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $20 to the Robert Janca Scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded annualy to a Pioneer senior.
  • Dawn Wright-Smith, Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, Princeton, NJ; generous monetary donation of $44.94. This donation will be deposited in the Alumni fund for student scholarships.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

24. APPROVE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the follow students be approved for participation in competitive events:

DECA State Contest, Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH; March 13-14, 2015

  • BUCYRUS HS Marketing Students:  Alyssa Musselman, Haley Fetters, Jacob Irwin and Cole Hollis.  CHAPERONE:  Ashley Severt, Instructor
  • BUCYRUS HS Media Students:  DJ Dagher, Dalon King, Tommy Schluter, Ashton Hawkins, Shaylee Campbell, Jessica Campbell, Michelle Ford, Jesse Heinle, Mark Musick, Sam VanVoorhis, Taylor Bayless, Roni Markley, Jaret Pollock, Susie Frizzell, Megan Flaherty, Kaetlyn Wilson, Hobie Cotsamire, Paul Holdcraft and Ashley Keener.  CHAPERONE:  Jeff Funigiello, Instructor.

FCCLA State Convention, Columbus, OH, April 23-24, 2015

  • SHELBY HS STUDENTS:  Cassidy Stidam, Olivia Jimenez, Karli Ingle, Hannah Shepherd and Audrey Diesk.  CHAPERONE:  Tami Baumberger, Instructor
  • WYNFORD HS STUDENTS:  Emily Ritzler & Taylor Baumberger.  CHAPERONE:  Crystal Jennings

DECA National Contest, Orange County Convention Center, Hilton Orlando - April 25-29, 2015

  • BUCYRUS HS Media Students:  Jesse Heinle, Michelle Ford, Roni Markley and Tommy Schluter.  CHAPERONES:  Ashley Severt and Jeff Funigiello, Instructors

State FFA Convention, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH April 30 - May 1, 2015

  • COL. CRAWFORD FFA STUDENTS:Taylor Lutz, Kyle Hudson, Adam Widman, Alex Brause, Jenna Siegel, Lori Millenbaugh, Elaina Sellman, Jessica Brocwell, Ethan Strouse, Bronwyn Leonhardt and Dylan Scott.  CHAPERONE:  Joshua Schieber, Instructor
  • LUCAS FFA STUDENTS:  Jacob Robertson, Celeste Weisman, Greg Spoerr, Isaac Selvey, Alex Purdy, Paige Sauder, Christina Tilton, Jacob Edwards, Lauren Paige, Taylor Zody, Alexis Swainhart and Anna Westfield.  CHAPERONES: Jacque Tilton , Parent and Ken Wolf, Instructor.
  • WYNFORD HS FFA STUDENTS:  Luke Scott, Tara Zinser, Kenzie Kent, Aryn Copeland, Madelyn Assenheimer, Ethan Stuckey, Aaron Hand, Brooklyn Gebhardt, Kylee Brown, Issac Greenick, Loagan Neal, Annika Gerlach, Lena Stiles and Lynae Rausch.  CHAPERONE;  Tessa Martin and Mike Hoffman, Instructor

National BPA Competition, Anaheim, CA, May 5-9, 2015

  • STUDENT:   Wesley Burson, IT Support, Ontario HS; Joshua Chance, Web Page Design, Col. Crawford HS; Cameron Ratliff, IT Support, Col. Crawford.  CHAPERONE:  Mr. Dan Foss, Instructor 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Thomas Showman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

25. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATES ON THE NEGOTIATIONS.
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we move into Executive Session for the purpose of updating the Board on negotiations.

Minutes

Entered into Executive Session at 8:07 pm

Returned to Regular Session at 8:22 pm

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

26. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board MemberX  
Mr. Thomas Showman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX