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 Member   
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

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 Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

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

5. FINANCIAL REPORT
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

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

6. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Guests in attendance included:

New Teachers under Personnel recommended for employment:

  • Bruce Weirich, Industrial Engineering Tech, Crestline HS Satellite program
  • Kerra Carpenter, Medical Office Instructor

Also in attendance was Noreen Mullens, Superintendent, Crestline HS


7. EAP REPRESENTATIVE
David Such, EAP President

8. PUBLIC INPUT
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Section 0164


9. CORRESPONDENCE
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

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

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

12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

13. APPROVE TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2016-2017
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the temporary appropriations as presented by Treasurer Linda Schumacher, be approved.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

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

14. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Accept resignation of Certficated personnel.
  • Approve employment of retiree rehire Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve supplemental contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Prep Day Pay for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Professional Development /New Technology Extended Service.
  • Approve stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education Instructors
  • Approve employment of Summer Workers

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

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

15. APPROVE REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF)
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

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

16. APPROVE LIABILITY, FLEET AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

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

17. APPROVE REVISIONS AND ADOPT NEW POLICY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following policy revisions be approved and new policy be adopted:

  • Revision to 1130 - Administration - Conflict of Interest
  • NEW Policy 2452 - Program - Disclosure of Security Policy and Crime Statistics
  • NEW Policy 2460.03 - Program - Independent Educational Evaluations
  • Revision to 3113 - Professional Staff - Conflict of Interest
  • Revision to 4113 - Classified Staff - Conflict of Interest
  • Revision to 4162 - Classified Staff - Drug & Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders
  • Revision to 5200 - Students - Attendance
  • Revision to 5223 - Program - Released Time for Religious Instruction
  • Revision to 5320 - Students - Immunization
  • Revision to 6110 - Finances - Grant Funds
  • NEW Policy 6111 - Finances - Internal Controls
  • NEW Policy 6112 - Finances - Cash Management of Grants
  • NEW Policy 6114 - Finances - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
  • NEW Policy 6116 - Finances - Time and Effort Reporting
  • NEW Policy 6325  - Finances - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
  • Revision to 6550 - Finances - Travel Payment & Reimbursement
  • Revision to 7300 - Property - Disposition of Real Property/Personal Property
  • Revision to 7310 - Property - Disposition of Surplus Property
  • Revision to 7450 - Property - Property Inventory
  • Revision to 8500 - Operation - Food Services

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

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

18. APPROVE LIST OF EVALUATORS FOR OHIO TEACHER'S EVALUATION SYSTEM (OTES)
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the following administrators be approved as Evaluators for Ohio teacher's Evaluation System (OTES) for the 2016-2017 school year, upon successful completion of the required OTES refresher course.

  • Kris Kowalski
  • Jim Calhoon
  • Martin Dzugan
  • Dena Kirby
  • Matt Parr
  • Don Paullin
  • Jolene Young

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

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

19. APPROVE EVALUATOR FOR OHIO PRINCIPAL'S EVALUATION SYSTEM (OPES)
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Approve Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent, as evaluator for the 2016-2017 school year for the Ohio Principal's Evaluation System (OPES).

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

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

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

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the following contracted services for the 2016-2017 school year be approved:

  • Dena Kirby as Supervisor through Mid-Ohio Education Service Center
  • Luke Brenneman as Technology Coordinator through NCOCC
  • Rodney Lewis as Field Technician through NCOCC
  • Donita Perry as a Technology Integrator through NCOCC

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

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

21. APPROVE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

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

22. APPROVE SPARC AGREEMENT 2016.2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Sparc agreement be approved for the 2016-2017 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

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

23. ACCEPT GRANT
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • HSTW/MMGW Summer Conference Literacy Mini Grant - $2,500

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 Member   
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Howard Koons, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Dennis Long, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member   
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member   
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

24. APPROVE PARTICIPATION AWARDS FOR INVOLVEMENT IN CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D Nickoli that the following students be approved for $100 Participation Award for their involvement in the Migrant Career Exploration Event.

STUDENTS:   Hannah Stone, Ellen Dailey, Mia Barton, Bryce Barnhart, Cassandra Beck, Rachel Bell, Mackenzie Carroll, Rhianna Clark, Kendyl Guinther, Haley Handshoe, Hunter Handshoe, Devin HIll, Joshua Hilliard, Alexandria Hurst, Austin Jackson, Raven Jones, Parker Kennard, Genesis Matos, Tristan Mills, Raven Shepherd, Laney Snyder, Tobias Waldbauer, 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

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

25. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • ArcelorMittal Tubular Products, Shelby LLC, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $1,000 for participation costs for Shelby HS FCCLA trip to National FCCLA Conference.
  • Auto Zone, Mansfield; generous donation of 4 1/2 angle grinder, 35 pc Rotary tool set, 3/8" metric tool set and 3/8" US standard set valued at appximately $150.  These items were used as prizes at our student car show during Student Appreciation Day.
  • Cindy Bodkin, Shelby; generous donation of various car items including Megular's Car Wash Kit, JEGS t-shirts, Ford Truck hat, Ford F150 t-shirt, and a ARRIS Nascar Autographed hat; with an approximate value of $190.  These items wer used for prizes for our student car show held on Student Appreciation Day.
  • Darlene Daugherty, Crestline; generous donation of books to Schuman Library Media Center with a value of $50.  
  • Mr. Mike Hanley, Ontario; generous donation of equipment including:  1 Snapper snow blower; 1 White lawn edger; 1 Sears bench grinder; 1 Snapper riding lawn mower and 2 garden hoses.  These items will be used for educational purposes in our Power Equipment Mechanics Career Technical program.
  • Mid Ohio Sports Car Course Drive School, Sonny Gee, Mansfield; generous donation of the Mid-Ohio Teen Driving School Certificate with a value of $375 which was used for a prize at our student car show held on Student Appreciation Day.
  • Midway, 220 Sandusky St., Monroeville, OH; generous monetary donation of $100.  This donation will be used for the purchase of hard hats for our Industrial Diesel Career Technical program.
  • Robert & Ann Monnett, II, Galion; generous donation of 1997 Chevrolet S10 Truck with a value of $2,715.  This truck will be used for educaitonal purposes for the students in the Automotive Technology Career Technical program.
  • Shelby Memorial Association; generous monetary donation of $50 to the Pioneer Penguin fund for 2016-2017 school year.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Gary Stroup, Mansfield; generous donation of two bundles of shingles with an approximate value of $20.  This donation will be used for educational purposes in our Carpentry Career Technical program.
  • Target, Minneapolis, MN; generous monetary donation of $83.46.  This generous donation will be deposited into the Principal's fund and used for student activities.
  • Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program, Dawn Wright-Smith, St Paul, MN; generous monetary donation of $60 to the Pioneer Alumni Association to be used for annual student scholarships.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

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

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

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following student competitive events be approved:

HOSA International Leadership Conference 2016, Nashville, TN, June 21-26, 2016

  • STUDENTS: Brandy Mizer, Exercise Science, Willard HS; Katelyn Hawkins, Dental Asst., Shelby HS; Andrea Kline, Dental Asst., Crestview HS; Marissa Griefenstine, Medical Technologies, Shelby HS; Danielle Rucki, Medical Technologies, Ontario HS.  CHAPERONES:  Mike Millward, HOSA Advisor & Dawn Roberts, Medical Technologies Instructor

FFA Summer Camp, Muskingum, Carrollton, OH; June 27-July 1, 2016

  • LUCAS HS FFA STUDENTS:  Chase Webb, Chelsie Kegley and Carissa Grillo.  CHAPERONE:  Ken Wolf, Ag Instructor

National FCCLA Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA, July 2-8, 2016

  • CRESTLINE HS FCCLA STUDENTS:  Cameron Brlan and Leah Bruce.  CHAPERONE:  Kris Bruce, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

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

27. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AND TREASURER; AND SELF-EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Entered into Executive Session at 7:44 pm.  Returned to Regular Session at 8:09 pm.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

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

28. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

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