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  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
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: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
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. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

6. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

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. PRESENTATION
Jolene Young, Supervisor

Tyler Sipes, Crestline HS Senior in Exercise Science will present.


11. REPORT ON 2016-2017 BOARD GOALS
Kris Kowalski, Director of Operations, High School

12. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

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

14. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

15. APPROVE FINAL FY17 APPROPRIATIONS
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

16. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Approve Salary adjustments of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Continuing contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Maternity leave of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Supplemental contracts for Certficated personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Increase in mileage of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Substitute Instructors.
  • Approve reimbursement of unused Personal Leave pay.
  • Accept resignation of part-time Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of part-time Classified personnel.
  • Approve supplemental contract for Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Substitute Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education personnel.

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  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

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

Recommendaton of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the contracted services for 2016-2017 school year as outlined below be approved:

  • Dr. Michael Patton - Social Worker

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

18. ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. NIckoli that the New Board policy be adopted as following:

  • Professional Staff -  3223 - Standard - Based School Counselor Evaluation 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

19. APPROVE REVISIONS OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • Supervisor, Satellite Programs
  • Supervisor, Adult Education
  • Career Development / HSTW Coordinator
  • Career Technical Program Instructor
  • Job Leads Coordinator
  • EMIS Coordinator
  • In School Detention Coordinator
  • Secretary, Adult Education Admissions/Accounts Receivable

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

21. APPROVE ACTIVITY REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR CLUB ADVISORS FOR 2016-2017
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

23. 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. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

24. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR RED RIBBON WEEK
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 MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

25. ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GORMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DONATION
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

26. ACCEPT GRANTS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Recommendational of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following Grant be accepted:

  • ASM Foundation Teacher Grant - $500

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

27. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

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

  • American Honda Motor Co., Sarah Smith, Admin., Troy; generous donation of Heavy Duty Metal Bench for student locker room with an approximate value of $550; Two (2) Snap-On Tool Boards with an approximate value of $400/ea; and 20 sets of Honda car floor mats and Automotive A/C test equipment  with an approximate value of $1,000.  This generous donation will be used for educational purposes in our Auto Technology and Auto Technology Level One Career Technical programs.
  • Ms. Teresa Eilenfeld, Mansfield; generous donation of used washer and dryer set with an approximate value of $500.  This washer and dryer will be used in our Auto Technology Level One Career Technical program.
  • Ms. Patricia Halper, Ohio Restaurant Assoc., Columbus; generous monetary donation of $2,237.45.  This donation will be deposited into the FCCLA account for registration fees for Culinary Arts students for competitions.
  • Kokosing Construction, J.J. Spradling, Midsize Equip. Coordinator, Fredericktown; generous donation of Hydra-Cutters 40K Custom with John Deere 4045DF 150 Engine, with an approximate value of $5,000; CH & E Pump with Perkins 578712400/2400 Engine with an approximate value of $1,500; Kubota V 1305-E Engine with an approximate value of $250;  Cummins 4BT3.9-G3 Engine 4580-1927 with an approximate value of $1,900 and a Kawasaki 2KASX 74521A Engine with an approximate value of $100.  These engines will be used for educational purposes by our students in the Industrial Diesel Career Technical program.
  • Mr. John Sharp, Bucyrus; generous donation of automotive and building supplies with an approximate value of $250.  These supplies will be used for educational purposes in our Automotive Technology and Home Remodeling Career Technical programs.
  • Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program, Dawn Wright-Smith; St. Paul, MN; generous monetary donation of $70 to the PIoneer Alumni fund.  This fund is used for annual student scholarships awarded to Pioneer seniors.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Tom Clutter, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Royden Smith, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

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

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

Richland County Soil Judging Contest, Malabar Farm, Mansfield; September 13, 2016

STUDENTS:  Aaron Ball, Food Science, Shelby HS; Josh Campbell, Precision Machining, Shelby HS; Joshua Caudill, Industrial Electricity, Plymouth HS; Becca Gregg, Media Communications, Ontario HS; Melvin McKenna, Food Science, Lucas HS.  CHAPERONE:  Randy Eisenhauer, Vo-Ag Instructor, Shelby HS.

FFA National Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 19-21, 2016

FOOD SCIENCE STUDENTS:  Maria Harstine, Wynford HS; Colten Felver, South Central; Colt Johnson, Col. Crawford and Carter Kessler, Shelby HS.  CHAPERONE:  Phil Johnson, Food Science Instructor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX  

29. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Howard Koons, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board Vice PresidentX