Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

Board Office Conference Room
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 7:00pm

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

    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

    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.


    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.

    14. APPROVE REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF)
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

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

    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

    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.


    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

     


    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).


    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

    22. APPROVE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

    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.


    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.


    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.

    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.

     


    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.


    28. ADJOURN MEETING
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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