Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

1. ROLL CALL
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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Royden Smith arrived late.

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member   

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

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member   

5. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF RE-APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member   

6. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW AND RE-APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

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Administered Oath of Office to Dennis Long, re-appointed Board member.

 


7. FINANCIAL REPORT
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

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Royden Smith arrived late - Administered Oath of Office to Mr. Smith - newly appointed Board member.

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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

8. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

9. EAP REPRESENTATIVE
David Such, EAP President

10. PUBLIC INPUT
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Section 0164


11. CORRESPONDENCE
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

12. REPORT ON 2015-2016 BOARD GOALS
Kris Kowalski, Director of Operations, High School

13. PRESENTATION
Jim Calhoon, Assistant Director, High School

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Senior Projects presented.


14. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

15. LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

16. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we move into Exectuive Session for the purpose  to consider the employment, promotion, or demotion of a public employee or official.

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Entered into Executive Session at 7:50 pm.  Returned to Regular Session at 7:56 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

18. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Approve Supplemental contracts of certificated personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts of certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Substitute instructors
  • Approve employment of Substitute classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education instructors.

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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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

19. APPROVE ANNUAL RALPH PHILLIPS BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR DINNER
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that expenses for Pioneer Board members, administrators and representatives to attend the Pioneer Career and Technology Center's Annual Ralph Phillips Business Partner of the Year Dinner meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in accordance with Section 3315.15 ORC, be approved.

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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

20. APPROVE ANNUAL ALL BOARD MEMBER/ADMINISTRATOR DINNER
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that expenses for Pioneer Board members, administrators and representatives to attend the Pioneer Career and Technology Center's Annual All Board Member/Administrator Dinner meeting, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in accordance with section 3315.15 ORC, be approved.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

21. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF RICHLAND COUNTY TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that Douglas Theaker be appointed to serve as the Pioneer representative on the Richland County Tax Incentive Review Council for 2016.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, Board Member   
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Vice President  X
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

22. APPROVE REVISION TO POLICY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the revision to Policy 6650 - Scholarship Funds be accepted to accept the additional scohlarship funds:

  • Glenna R. Cannon Excellence in Non-Traditional Field Scholarship fund
  • Gorman Family Scholarships fund

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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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

23. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Azdec, Inc., Cafe' on Main & Catering, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $200.  This donation will be used to support our Culinary Arts student at ProStart competition.
  • ArcelorMittal Tubular Products, Dane Smith, Plant Mgr., Randy Hiler, Plant 2 Superintendent & Jim Hipsher, Shelby; generous donation of two 4" x .250 x 20' tubing with a value of $60.  This tubing will be used for parking lot poles at Pioneer.
  • Mid Ohio Sports Car Club, Inc., Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $300. This generous donation will be deposited into the Principal's fund to help sponsor various student activities.
  • Dawn Wright-Smith Wells Fargo Community Support, St. Paul, MN; generous monetary donation of $70.  This donation will be deposited into the Pioneer Alumnni fund which is used for annual scholarships for a Pioneer senior.

 

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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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

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

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the following students be approved for student participation in competitive events:

BPA Region 7 Workplace Skills Awards Banquet, R & L Banquet, Mansfield, OH, February 2, 2016

STUDENTS:  JR IT SUPPORT STUDENTS:  Michael Barber, Wynford HS; Amanda Blaker, Ontario HS; Camron Blankenship, Plymouth HS; Aaron Blubaugh, Crestline HS; Andrea Faircloth, Galion HS; Ashley Fletcher, Plymouth HS; Josh Gilbert, Plymouth HS; Hunter Gray, Buckeye Central HS; Brandon Hancock, Galion HS; Jackson Hirschy, Bucyrus HS; Jean Horning, Galion HS; Jonathon Hufford, Buckeye Central HS; Maxwell Irons, Northmor HS; Dylan Jenny, Willard HS; Jake Kern, Galion HS; Devon Lilly, Northmor HS; Dominic Marino, Galion HS; Allison Melton, Plymouth HS; James Ogle, Galion HS; Josh Roberson-Schwemley, Bucyrus HS; Wesley Stewart, Buckeye Central HS; Noah Stima, Plymouth HS; Ian Stinehour, Galion HS; Joe Timko, Lexington HS.  SR IT SUPPORT STUDENTS:  Zachary Alfrey, Crestline HS; Bryce Boggs, Ontario HS; Peyton Borders, Galion HS; Kristen Brown, Lexington HS; Wesley Burson, Ontario HS; Seth Ellis, Galion HS; Andrew Estep, Willard HS; Martin Gottschling, Lexington HS; Thomas Hall, Ontario HS; Hunter Harris, Lucas HS; Marissa Marsillett, Plymouth HS; Wade Martin, Galion HS; Cory Myers, Ontario HS; Grant Nichols, Lexington HS; Cameron Ratliff, Plymouth HS; Austin Reyes, Galion HS; David Sabo, Bucyrus HS; Caleb Sand, Col. Crawford HS; Sean Spayde, Willard HS; Jericho Stigall, Shelby HS; Ethan Utz, Galion HS; Gavin Warner, Crestview HS; SR. MEDICAL OFFICE STUDENTS:  Alyssa Agin, Bucyrus HS; Amelia Frost, Madison HS; Taylor Hass, Plymouth HS; Alexis Ivy, Galion HS; Ashley Kidd, Plymouth HS; Hayle Lilly, Northmor HS; Victoria Marshall, Buckeye Central HS; Karis Means, Shelby HS; Jessica Palm, Crestline HS; Alexandria Pugh, Willard HS; Cheyenne Shelton, Northmor HS;  JR WEB PAGE DESIGN STUDENTS:  Zachary Barnhart, Galion HS; Gavin Brubach, Shelby HS; Chelsea Burton, Galion HS; Braedon Carter, Northmor HS; Logan Corder, Wynford HS; Chaylse French, Galion HS; Taylor Fry, Shelby HS; Andrew Hatfield, Buckeye Central HS; Victoria Keaton, Willard HS; Kane Kent, Lucas HS; Blake Prosser, Lexington HS; Brandon Reed, Lucas HS; Kevin Spradling, Lucas HS; Devin Stephens, Shelby HS; Noah Trease, Col. Crawford HS; Alec Vitcusky, Ontario HS; SR WEB PAGE DESIGN STUDENTS:   Erika Alspach, Bucyrus HS; Gavin Bosworth, Ontario HS; Katelyn Burnett, Plymouth HS; Josh Chance, Col. Crawford HS; Taylor Corder, Wynford HS; Quintin Gardner, Galion HS; Rodney Goodman, Northmor HS; Sarah Kelly, Willard HS; Elijah Kulka, Lexington HS; Ryan Mullins, Willard HS and Alexandria Taylor, Willard HS. CHAPERONES:  Dan Foss, IT Support Instructor; Pam Bell, Medical Office Instructor and Marianne Ritchie, Web Page Design Instructoor

Ohio HOSA Regional Leadership Conference, University of Toledo, February 5, 2016

STUDENTS:  Kailyn Bardroff, Health Assistant, Lexington HS; Rachel Bell, Dental Assisting, Bucyrus HS; Jaimie Blunt, Exercise Science, Shelby HS; Kevin Bowshier, Exercise Science, Galion HS; Samantha Brandt, Dental Assisting, Graphic Arts; Kaitlyn Bushey, Dental Assistant, Plymouth HS; Mackenzie Cass, Medical Technology, Northmor HS; Kavasea Garrett, Health Assistant, Shelby HS; Lindsey Gledhill, Medical Technology, Galion HS; Marissa Griefenstine, Medical Technology, Shelby HS; Alexis Hadamuscin, Exercise Science, Galion HS; Julia Harris, Dental Assistant, Galion HS; Katelyn Hawkins, Dental Assistant, Shelby HS; Amanda Horvath, Medical Technology, Shelby HS; Andrea Kline, Dental Assistant, Crestview HS; Kendra Linn, Exercise Science, Ontario HS; Austin Martin, Medical Technology, Shelby HS; Brooklyn Mayes, Dental Assistant, Northmor HS; Mikka Messmore, Exercise Science, Plymouth HS; Brandy Mizer, Exercise Science, Willard HS; Kaylee Morgan, Dental Assistant, Crestline HS; Lisbeth Olvera, Dental Assistant, Willard HS; Desiree' Risser, Medical Technology, Lucas HS; Danielle Rucki, Medical Technology, Ontario HS; Christopher Schafer, Exercise Science, Ontario HS; Alexis Sprague, Health Assistant, Ontario HS; Kierra Staton, Exercise Science, Galion HS; Hannah Stone, Exercise Science, Shelby HS; Hailey Swanger, Exercise Science, Shelby HS; Sarah Toy, Exercise Science, Crestline HS; and Nicole Tschanen, Exercise Science, Buckeye Central HS.  CHAPERONES:  Mike Millward, Exercise Science Instructor, Melissa Myers, Dental Assistant Instructor, Steve Raphael Instructor and Jolene Young, Supervisor.

2016 ProStart Invitational, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus, February 13 & 14, 2016

CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS:  Adelaide Cole, Ontario HS; Noah Kvochick, Ontario HS; Breanna Vining, Ontario HS; Kendyl Guinther, Col. Crawford HS; Cassandra Beck, Ontario HS; Samantha Back, Willard HS; Jeri Heintz, Buckeye Central HS; Shayda Rupe, Galion HS; Amber Fellows, Lexington HS; Alexis Richardson, Wynford HS.  CHAPERONE:  Seth Weibel, Culinary Arts Instructor; Jennifer Magers and Vicki Hunt.

Ohio DECA Career Development Conference, Columbus, OH, March 18 & 19, 2016

BUCYRUS HS MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS:  Taryn Ziegler, Mykal Smathers, Hannah Gulley, Earl Jefferson, Nick Ruckman, Kaetlyn Wilson, Ashley Keener, Jaret Pollock, Ashton Hawkins, Roni Markley, Zane Richardson, Briana Predieri, Keith Smith, Kaden Wilson, Carsen Pirnstil, Gavin Lewis and Loral Mollenkopf.   BUCYRUS HS MARKETING STUDENTS:  Brittany Purcell, Celina Kelley, Robert McComas, Jacob Meeks, Hadley French, Ashley Harper, Alyssa Musselman and Jacob Irwin.  CHAPERONES:  Ashley Severt, Media Communications Instructor and Jeff Funigiello, Marekting Instructor.

 

 

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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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  

25. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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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 Member   
Mr. Dennis Leader, 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  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX