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 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 Member   
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 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

5. Financial Report
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson, 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

6. Recognition of Guests
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

7. EAP Representative
David Such, EAP President

8. Public Input
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Manual Section 0164


9. Correspondence
Mr. Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

10. Presentation
Martin Dzugan, Supervisor
  • Mr. Robert Flannery, Industrial Engineering Technology Instructor - tour of RAMTEC facility with John and JJ Burkhart at the Kehoe Center.
  • Ms, Darcy Carns, CollegeNOW Engineering Technology Instructor - CollegeNOW Student trip to Malawi, Africa

11. Report on 2015-2016 Board Goals
Kris Kowalski, Director of Operations, High School

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

 

 

 


14. Superintendent's Report

15. APPROVE FINAL FY16 APPROPRIATIONS
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

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 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

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

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

  • Accept resignation of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Salary adjustments of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Continuing contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Conference Period pay for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve voluntary transfer of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Supplemental Contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of substitute instructors.
  • Approve employment of Part-time Classified staff.
  • Approve employment of Substitute Classified staff.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education instructors
  • Approve employment of student workers.

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

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

Recommendation of Supeirntendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the contracted services for 2015-2016 school year as outlined below be approved:

  • Dr. Michael Patton- Social Worker

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

18. APPROVE REVISIONS AND ABOLISHMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following updates to job descriptions be approved:

  • Career Technical Program - Teacher Aide
  • Payroll and General Office Clerk
  • Food Service Manager
  • Food Service Employee
  • Part-Time Cafeteria/Banquet worker
  • Family & Civic Engagement Coordinator
  • Job Training Coordinator
  • Technology Coordinator
  • Part-time Parts Pickup / Bus Driver
  • Secretary - Adult Education
  • Secretary - Attendance Office
  • Support Secretary
  • Secretary, Supervisor / Welcome Center - ABOLISH

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 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

19. ADOPT STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND PURPOSES AND BUDGETS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

20. APPROVE ACTIVITY REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR CLUB ADVISORS FOR 2015-2016
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson, 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

21. APPROVE TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR CLUB ADVISORS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

22. APPROVE CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS TO COURSES
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that Career Technical Programs be moved to Courses per the directives of the Ohio Department of Education as outlined on attached document.

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

23. APPROVE ADDITIONAL COLLEGE CREDIT (CCP) COURSES FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the following courses be approved as College Credit Plus (CCP) courses for the 2015-2016 school year:

North Central State College - 

  • ITEC1820 HTML and CSS
  • ITEC2810 Visual Basic NET Programming

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

24. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO OSBA AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 70
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

25. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR RED RIBBON WEEK
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

26. APPROVE SPARC COUNCIL / U-CAN ADVISOR AGREEMENT OF SERVICES CONTRACT
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the attached Sparc/U-CAN Advisor Agreement of Services contract be approved.

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson, 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

27. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL RELATED ORGANIZATION
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that approval of membership in Shelby Area Kiwanis be approved with annual dues of $100.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson, 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

28. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Albright, Dino Perrella, Wooster, OH; generous donation of condiments with a value of $27.75 for the Career-Tech Student Organization cookout.
  • Dawn Wright, Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program, St. Paul, MN; generous monetary donation of  $60.  This generous donation will be deposited in the Alumni fund which is used for annual student scholarships.
  • Galloway Brothers, Doug Galloway, Sandusky; generous donation of hotdog buns with a value of $70 for use for the Career-Tech Student Organization cookout.
  • Gorman Rupp Co., 600 S. Airport Rd., Mansfield; generous monetary dontation of $350.  This generous donation will be deposted in the Principal's fund and used for student activities.
  • OE Myers, Todd Garver, Galion; generous donation of hot dogs and chips with a value of $261 for the Career-Tech Student Organization cookout.
  • Tramec-Sloan, Carolina Hartsockm, Galion; generous donation of bottle water with a value of $89 for the Career-Tech Student Organization cookout.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, 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 Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

29. APPROVE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN CLUB AND CLASS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the following student field trip be approved:

Regional Dairy Products FFA CDE Invitational, September 28-30, 2015,  Madison, WI

  • LUCAS HS FFA STUDENTS:  Celeste Weisman, Gregg Spoerr, Wyatt Alt, Jacob Edwards, Issac Selvey, Brooke Sauder, and Jack Gottel.  CHAPERONE:   Ken Wolf, Instructor; and Lynn Spoerr.

FCCLA Leadership Camp, October 12-13, 2015, Heartland Retreat Center, Marengo, OH

  • LUCAS HS STUDENTS:  Tori Fanello, Ashley Robertson, Brook Niswander, Abby Miller, Blis Carroll, Kaleigh Kerr, Abbie Johnson, Breanna Flannigan, Dylan Purdy, Bryce Hall and Noah Krupka.  CHAPERONES: Maleesa Warner, Instructor.

FCCLA Cluster Convention, November 20-22, 2015, Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, IN

  • LUCAS HS STUDENTS:  Tori Fanello, Ashley Robertston, Brook Niswander, Abby Miller, Emily Niswander, Cassie Baker, Michelle Flannigan, Bliss Carroll, Frankie Depue, Kaleigh Kerr, Abbie Johnson, Breanna Flannigan, Dylan Purdy, Bryce Hall and Noah Krupa.  CHAPERONES:  Maleesa Warner, Instructor and Barb Neal.

CollegeNOW Engineering Trip to Malawi, Africa, December 28, 2015 - January 9, 2016

  • STUDENTS: Trevor Reed, Buckeye Central HS; Carter Bishop, Buckeye Central HS; Justin Leach, Clearfork HS.  CHAPERONE:  Ken Ekegren, CollegeNOW Instructor

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

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