Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Thomas Showman absent - arrived late at 7:13 pm

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 Member   
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: 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 Member   
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: Mr. Mike Grady, 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 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
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.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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

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 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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.

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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

16. APPROVE NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR CAFETERIA FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

18. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION GROUP RATING PROGRAM
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Thomas Showman, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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

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 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

21. ADOPT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETING DATES FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
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 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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

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 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 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 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.

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 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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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.

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

25. ADJOURN MEETING
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 MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX