Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President Pro Tem

Minutes

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

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

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

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

5. Financial Report
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

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
Mr. Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

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

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

12. APPROVE TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2015-2016
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the temporary appropriations as presented by Treasurer Linda Schumacher, be approved.

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 MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

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

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

  • Approve employment of retiree rehire certificated personnel.
  • Approve maternity leave of certificated personnel.
  • Approve In-service Education Workshop stipend contracts for certificated personnel.
  • Approve Supplemental contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Prep Day pay for certificated personnel.
  • Approve Professional Development/Extended Service contracts for certificated personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education instructors
  • Approve employment of Summer Custodial workers
  • Approve employment of seasonal student workers.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

14. APPROVE REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF)
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 MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

15. APPROVE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE RATES
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

16. APPROVE LIABILITY, FLEET AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

17. APPROVE REVISIONS, DELETIONS AND ADOPT NEW POLICY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following policy revision, deletions be approved and new policy adopted:

  • Revision to 1619.02 - Administration - Privacy Protection of fully insured Group Health Plans
  • Deletion of 2423 - PROGRAM - School to Work Program
  • NEW Policy 2430.02 - PROGRAM - Participation of Community /Stem School Students in Extra curricular Activities
  • Revision to 2430 - PROGRAM - District Sponsored Clubs and Activities
  • Revision to 3419.02 - PROFESSIONAL STAFF - Privacy Protection of Fully Insured Group Health Plans
  • Revision to 4419.02 - CLASSIFIED STAFF - Privacy Protection of Fully insured Group Health Plans
  • NEW POLICY 5330.02 - STUDENTS - Procurement and Use of Epinephrine Auto Injectors in Emergency Situations.
  • NEW POLICY 5336 - STUDENTS - Care of Students with Diabetes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Thomas Showman, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

18. APPROVE UPDATE TO HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the changes to the Hourly Pay Schedule for employees not covered by Master Agreement be approved.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

19. APPROVE LIST OF EVALUATORS FOR OHIO TEACHER'S EVALUATION SYSTEM (OTES)
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following administrators be approved as Evaluators for Ohio Teacher's Evaluation System (OTES) for the 2015-2016 school year, upon successful copmletion of the required OTES refresher course.

  • Kris Kowalski
  • Jim Calhoon
  • Martin Dzugan
  • Dena Kirby
  • Matt Parr
  • Don Paullin
  • Jolene Young

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

20. APPROVE EVALUATOR FOR OHIO PRINCIPAL'S EVALUATION SYSTEM (OPES)
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Approve Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent, as evaluator for the 2015-2016 school year fo the Ohio Principal's Evaluation System (OPES).

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

21. APPROVE CONTRACTED SERVICES
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the tollowing contracted services for  the 2015-2016 school year be approved:

  • Dena Kirby as Supervisor through Mid-Ohio Educaion Service Center
  • Alan Kilgore as Technology Coordinator through NCOCC
  • Luke Brenneman as Field Technician through NCOCC.
  • Donita Perry as a Technology Integrator through NCOCC

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Thomas Showman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

22. APPROVE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

23. APPROVE PARTICIPATION AWARDS FOR INVOLVEMENT IN CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following students be approved for $100 Participation Award for their involvement in the Career Exploration Event.

STUDENTS: Leah Allen, Jacob Lewis, John Smith, Samuel Reed, Sierra Wyrick, Shannon Yetzer, Casey Barker, Katelynn Shepherd, Jakob Mason, Derek Swank, Dustin Shupp, Adelaide Cole, Shayde Rupe, Cristin Bruner, Jacob James, Jessica Ruhl, Brayden Burkhalter, Noah Hall, Toree Lehnhart, Ryan Adkins, Emily Roub, Shelsea Mayorga, Alex Fowler, Ryan Shepherd, Noah Kvochick, Samantha Back and Augustin Ramierez.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

24. APPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE FEE POLICY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Early Childhood Education Preschool and Child Care Fee Policy (attached) be approved.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

25. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following donations be accepted:

  • Advanced Auto Parts, John Ritchey, Shelby; geneorus donation of auto care products for prizes for the Pioneer Student Car show.
  • Auto Zone, Dave McClenathan, Mansfield; generous donation of auto care products and miscellaneous products for prizes for the Pioneer Student Car Show.
  • Steven Hoeppner, Mansfield; generous donation of a 2002 Cadillac STS with an approximate value of $1200.  This vehicle will be used for educational purposes for our students in our Automotive Technology Career Technical program.
  • NAPA, Mark Lewis, Mansfield; generous donation of wall clock and hooded sweatshirt for prizes for the Pioneer Student Car show.
  • Phillips Mfg. & Tower Co., Shelby; generous monetary donation of $300.  This generous donation was used for the lettering on the SkillsUSA trailer.
  • Linda Schumacher, Shelby; generous donation of Zuma Black Chrome Rocking chair with an estimated value of $119.70.
  • Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program, St. Paul, MN; generous monetary donation of $60.  This generous donation will be deposited into the Alumni fund which is used for student scholarships.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

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

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following students be approved to compete in student competitions as outlined below:

FFA Summer Camp Muskingum, Carrollton, OH, June 22-26, 2015

  • LUCAS HS STUDENTS: Kennedy Paige, Alex Purdy, Jacob Edwards, Noah Krupa, Isaac Selvey, Ashley Roberson, Lexi Swainhart, Anna Westfield, Brooke Sauder, Melvin McKenna.  CHAPERONE:  Ken Wolf, Instructor

FCCLA National Leadership Conference, Washington DC, July 4-10, 2015

  • SHELBY HS STUDENTS:  Cassidy Stidam and Olivia Jimenez.  CHAPERONE:  Tami Baumberger, FCS Instructor.
  • CRESTLINE HS STUDENT:  Blake Miller.  CHAPERONE:  Kris Bruce, FCS Instructor

SkillsUSA Summer Leadership Camp, Hocking College, Nelsonville; July 13-17, 2015

  • STUDENTS: Cristin Bruner, Homeland Security, Shelby HS; Dakota Essick, Homeland Security, Madison HS; Dustin McBride, Industrial Electricity, Plymouth HS; and Jacob Walker, Homeland Security, Northmor HS.  CHAPERONES:  Rob Flannery, Industructor/SkillsUSA Leadership Advisor & Stephanie Gwin, Instructor and SkillsUSA Lead Advisor.

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

27. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AND TREASURER; AND SELF-EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of evaluation of the Superintendent, Treasurer and self-evaluation of the Board.

Minutes

Entered into Executive Session at 7:43 pm

Returned to Regular Session at 8:06 pm

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   

28. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
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 Member   
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member