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 President   
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. Dennis Long, 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 President   
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member  X
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

5. Financial Report and Five Year Forecast
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 President   
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
David Such, EAP President

8. Public Input
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Manual Section 0164


9. Correspondence
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

10. PRESENTATION
Donald Paullin, Supervisor

Lynette Moritz, Media Communications Instructor; Media Communications Students - Karlie Kilgore, Townsend Academy and Sydnie Baker, Lexington HS - "Pioneer Rocks"


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
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

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

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

  • Approve employment of Administrative personnel.
  • Approve Supplemental contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Substitute instructors.
  • Approve employment of Substitute classified staff.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education instructors
  • Approve mileage reimbursement of Adult Education instructors.
  • Approve employment of student workers.

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

16. ACCEPT GRANTS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the follow grants be accepted:

  • Carl D. Perkins - $303,145.53
  • Improving Teacher Quality - $2,609.14
  • High Schools That Work - $4,000
  • Public School Preschool - $88,000

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, 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 President   
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

17. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS OF SUPPORT FOR PARTNER SCHOOL TAX LEVY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that Resolution 20-15 be adopted in support of Galion City School district tax renewal levy.

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

18. ADOPT RESOLUTION OPPOSING STATE ISSUE 3 FOR NOVEMBER 2015 VOTE
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Supeirntendent Gregory D. Nickoli that Resolution 21-15 in Opposition of State Issue 3 be adopted.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, 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 President   
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  

19. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS OF ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that Resolution 22-15  and 23-15 be adopted.

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

20. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Dr. Terry Bartholomew II, The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Mansfield; generous donation of a Planmeca panoramic x-ray unit with digiatal sensor valued at $5,750 for educational use in our Dental Assisting program. 
  • Mr. Sonny Gee, Fleet Mgr., Mid-Ohio Driving School & Ms. Loretta Gamboa, Motorsports PR Administrator, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; generous donation of two 2010 Honda Acura TSX vehicles with a value of $36,660.  These vehicles will be used for educational purposes in our Automotive Technology Career Technical program.
  • Mr. Karl Milliron, Milliron Auto Parts; generous donation of 11 hood panels valued at $462.  These hood panels will be used for educational purposes in our Collision Repair Career Technical program.

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

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

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following student participation at Conventions be approved:

FCCLA Fall Leadership Training , Heartland Retreat Center, Marengo - October 12-13, 2015

  • CRESTLINE FCCLA STUDENTS:  Cameron Brlan, Leah Bruce, Alli Eisnaugle, Liana Jenkins, Kinsey Kenison, Erin McKenna, Levi Miller, Summer Mowry, Katlyn Stull, Kennedie Winkler and Kevin Winkler.  CHAPERONES:  Kris Bruce, Instructor; Vickie Purvis, Instructor and Matt Parr, Supervisor.

National FFA Convention, Louisville, KY, October 28-31, 2015

  • COLONEL CRAWFORD FFA STUDENTS:  Lori Millenbaugh, Madison Rinehart, Bronwyn Leonhardt, Megan Daubenspeck, Ashlie Hatcher, Harley Shaum, Ethan Strouse, Dylan Scott, Tyson Russell and Jarrett Balliet   CHAPERONE:  Joshua Schieber, Instructor
  • WYNFORD FFA STUDENTS:   Lynae Rausch, Kylie Brown, Emily Rudd, Kelsie Williams, Olivia Grove, Chynna Rose, Caleb, Rausch, Kyle Koons, Zoltan Feldman, Gunner Christman, Joel Griffin, Patrick Fast and Jon Miller.  CHAPERONE:  Mike Hofman, Instructor

SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference, Convention Center, Columbus, October 29-30, 2015

  • STUDENTS: Casey Barker, Engineering Design Technologies, Galion HS; Jessica Beamer, Precision Machining Technologies, Willard HS; Cristin Bruner Homeland Security, Shelby HS; Kasey Burton, Criminal Justice, Galion HS; Mackenzie Carroll, Engineering Design Technologies, Shelby HS; Josh Caudill, Industrial Electricity, Plymouth HS; Dakota Essick, Homeland Security, Madison HS; Karlie Kilgore, Media Communications, Townesend; Ellisa Lewis, Cosmetology, Ontario HS; Deia Lozier, Homeland Security, Galion HS; Dustin McBride, Industrial Electricity, Plymouth HS; Sabrina Oney, Graphic Arts, Plymouth HS; Skylar Osborne, Engineering Design Technologies, Ontario HS; Kaitlin Tolliver, Industrial Diesel, Lucas HS; and Jacob Walker, Homeland Security, Northmor HS.  CHAPERONES:  Bill Dichtl, Leadership Advisor; Bobbi Eggeman, Advisor; Nicole Gregory, Advisor and Stephanie Gwin, Lead Advisor.

National FCCLA Cluster Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 20-22, 2015

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

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

22. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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