Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

Board Office Conference Room
Monday, August 17, 2015 - 7:00pm

    1. Roll Call
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

    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

    5. Financial Report
    Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

    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. Presentation
    Director, Assistant Director & Supervisors

    Updates on 2015-2016 Handbooks -

    • Adult Education Student Handbook - Martin Dzugan, Supervisor
    • Employee Handbook - Kris Kowalski, Director, High School
    • Student Handbook - Kris Kowalski, Director, High School
    • Student Services Plan - Dena Kirby, Supervisor
    • Early Childhood Education Infant/Toddler Room Handbook - Kris Kowalski, Director, High School
    • Early Childhood Education Preschool Handbook - Kris Kowalski, Director, High School
    • Emergency Action Plan - Jim Calhoon, Assistant Director of High School
    • Explanation of Nutrition Standards & USDA Guidlines for 2015-2016 School year - Jason Fortman, Food Service Mgr.

     


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

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

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

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

    • Approve stipend contracts of Administrative personnel.
    • Approve conference period pay of Certificated personnel.
    • Approve Supplemental contracts of Certificated personnel.
    • Approve Supplemental contracts for payment of unused personal leave from 2014-2015
    • Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
    • Approve employment of Substitute Instructors
    • Accept resignation of Part-time Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of Part-time Classified personnel.
    • Approve Supplmental contracts of Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of bus drivers.
    • Approve employment of Adult Education instructors
    • Approve employment of Substitute Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of student workers.

    14. ADOPT 2015-2016 BOARD GOALS
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

    15. APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast program for the 2015-2016 school year.


    16. APPROVE NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR CAFETERIA FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

    17. ADOPT HANDBOOKS FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

    Adopt Adult Education Student Handbook; Employee Handbok; Student Handbook, Student Services Plan; Early Childhood Education Infant/Toddler Room Handbook; Early Childhood Education Preschool Handbook and Emergency Action Plan.


    18. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION GROUP RATING PROGRAM

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

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that  the following contracted services be approved as follows:

    • Bradley Ream - Work Evaluation Testing

    20. APPROVE SCHEDULE OF College Credit Plus (CCP) CLASSES FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that approval be given for College Credit Plus classes as listed to be taught at Pioneer during the 2015-2016 school year.

     North Central State College

    • Math 1110 College Algebra
    • Math 1150 - Calculus I
    • Math 1130 - Trigonometry
    • Math 1151 - Calculus 2
    • BIOL 1101 - Nutrition
    • CRMJ1110 - Criminal Investigation 1
    • ENRD2150 - Computer Aided Design 1
    • MFGT1010- Industrial Blueprint Reading
    • MFGT 1120 - Advanced Machining
    • MECT1300 - Welding & Welding Equipment
    • MFGT 2640 - Computer Aided Manufacturing
    • ELET1710 - Introduction to Robotics
    • ITEC 1820 - Writing Web Pages using HTML & CSS
    • ITEC 2810 - Visual Basic Net Programming

    Marion Technical College

    • ALH1110 - Medical Terminology
    • SOC1200 - Sociology
    • PSY1100 - General Psychology
    • PSY2100 - Human Growth and Development
    • ENG1400 - Oral Communications

    21. ADOPT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETING DATES FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

    22. ACCEPT GRANTS
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

    • HSTW Mini Grant - $2,000

    23. ACCEPT DONATIONS
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

    • Dawn Wright, Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, St. Paul, MN; generous monetary donation of $60.  This donation will be deposited in the Alumni fund to be used for annual student scholarships.

    24. APPROVE CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR SEPTEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the Regular September Board meeting be held at the Kehoe Center beginning at 7 pm.


    25. ADJOURN MEETING
    Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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