Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

1. ROLL CALL
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  

2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  

4.1 Approval of February 2017 Minutes
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.2 Adopt Change To Board Policy
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following policy be changed:

  • Policy 0165.1  - Meetings - E.  Consent Agenda

4.3 Adopt Resolution Accepting Amounts and Rates of Taxes
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.4 Accept Additional Grant Monies
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that additional grant monies as listed below be accepted:

  • Carl D. Perkins Grant - $4,730.85

4.5 ADOPT 2017-2018 HIGH SCHOOL, ADULT EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CALENDARS AND FEE SCHEDULE
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Calendars for 2017-2018 High School, Adult Education and Early Childhood Education Preschool and fee schedule be adopted.


4.6 ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

  • Mr. Travis Porter, Gorman Rupp Company, Mansfield; generous donation of 813 square foot of 11 gauge aluminum sheets with an approximate value of $2,317; and a donation of 1/3 of 55 gallon barrell of .045 metal cored FCAW wire for our MIG welders with an approximate value of $300.  This donation will be used for educational purposes in our High School and Adult Ed Welding and Precision Machining Technology programs.
  • Dawn Wright-Smith,Wells-Fargo Matching Gift Program; generous monetary donation of $70 to the Pioneer Alumni fund.  This donation will be used for annual student schoalrships. 

4.7 APPROVE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

WYNFORD FFA AG DIAGNOSTICS CONTEST, UNOH, LIMA, OH, March 2-3, 2017

  • WYNFORD HS FFA STUDENTS:  Luke Scott and Aaron Hand.  CHAPERONE:  Mike Hoffman, Ag Instructor, Wynford HS

FCCLA REGIONAL COMPETITION, PENTA CAREER CENTER , March 11, 2017

  • CRESTLINE HS FCS STUDENTS:  Desi Naveja, Desi Hunt, leah Bruce, Cameron Brian and Erin McKenna.  CHAPERONE:  Kris Bruce, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor.
  • SHELBY HS FCS STUDENTS:  Brianna Caudill, Jennier Coleman, Alexis Eldridge Karli Ingle, Ellie Korbas, Brittany Parrish and Hannah Shepherd.  CHAPERONE:  Tami Baumburger, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor.

BPA STATE COMPETITION, HYATT REGENCY, COLUMBUS, OH; March 15, 2017

  • JR IT SUPPORT STUDENTS:  Brandon Hall, Ontario HS; Bryce Hall, Lucas HS; Jeff Howell, Ontario HS; and Ryan Schroemer, Ontario HS.
  • SR IT SUPPORT STUDENTS:  Michael Barber, Wynford HS; Jade Faircloth, Galion HS; Jackson Hirschy, Bucyrus HS; Stephen Horning, Galion HS; Dylan Jenny, Willard HS; Jordann Keller, Lexington HS; Dominic Marino, Galion HS; Allison Melton, Plymouth HS; Noah Stima, Plymouth HS; and Joseph Timko, Lexington HS.
  • JR WEB PAGE DESIGN STUDENTS:  Joe Dye, Buckeye Central; Caleb Hacker, Buckeye Central; Hannah Hawkins, Shelby HS; Chris Landon, Northmor HS; Alex Moore, Shelby HS; Katelyn Philbrick, Buckeye Central HS; and Ashley Verax, Ontario HS.
  • SR WEB PAGE DESIGN STUDENT:  Chaylse French, Galion HS.
  • CHAPERONES:  Dan Foss, IT Support Instructor; Marianne Ritche, Web Page Design Instructor, John Yohe, Science Instructor;  Mike Smith, Instructor/Bus Driver and Don Paullin, Supervisor.

SkillsUSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - March 18 - April 12, 2017 - Various Locations including:  Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua; Shadowbox Live, Columbus, OH; Power Sports Institute, Cleveland, OH; Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH; Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH.

  • SR COLLISION REPAIR STUDENT:  Dakota Shafer, Madison HS
  • JR COSMETOLOGY STUDENT:  Alejandra Metcalf, Willard HS; 
  • SR COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS:  Mariah Blankenship, Bucyrus HS; Genesis Matos, Willard HS;
  • SR CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS:  Kasey Burton, Galion HS; Dusty Thomas, Galion HS
  • JR ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS:  Drake Delong, Col. Crawford HS; Harrison Shoup, Crestview HS;
  • JR HOMELAND SECURITY STUDENTS:  Zachary Frey, Lucas HS; Garrett Nedrow, Ontario HS; 
  • SR INDUSTRIAL DIESEL STUDENT:  Michael Kitts, Ontario HS;
  • SR MASONRY STUDENT:  Trevor Ritz, Shelby HS
  • JR PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS:  Haley Clingman, Bucyrus HS; Olivia Dowell, Crestline HS; Evangeline Dunn, Ontario HS; Brenden Hughes, Bucyrus HS; Sadie Kurtzman, Crestline HS; Ben Oswalt, Lucas HS; Millie See, Buckeye Central HS; LeLu Vandenberg, Ontario HS; Destiny Whitmer, Ontario HS
  • SR PERFORMING ARTS STUDENT:  Morgan Woetko, Wynford HS;
  • JR PREC. MACHINING STUDENTS:  William Barber, Crestview HS; Trent Twining, Crestview HS;
  • SR PREC. MACHINING STUDENTS:  Jessica Beamer, Willard HS; Jacob Landis, Crestview HS; 
  • JR MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS:  Becca Gregg, Ontario HS; Kyle Shoup-Williams, Galion HS
  • SR MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS:  Shyanna Blevins, Col. Crawford HS; Xiola Polak Yocum, Bucyrus HS; Logan Poole, Willard HS;
  • JR POWER EQUIPMENT STUDENT:   Robert Owen, Northmor HS;
  • SR POWER EQUIPMENT STUDENTS:  Jerry Clark, III, Crestline HS; Parker Kennard, Plymouth HS; Marcus Ricker, Bucyrus HS;
  • SR WELDING STUDENT:  Dillon James, Crestview HS;
  • CHAPERONES:  Bill Dichtl, Graphic Arts Instructor; Anne Kurtzman, Performing Arts Instructor; Rick Harvey, Power Equip. Mechanics Instructor; Chris Karl, Precision Machining Technology Instructor and Stephanie Gwin, Lead SkillUSA Advisor/ Soc. Studies Instructor 

ASHLAND INVITATIONAL/DISTRICT MEAT JUDGING CONTEST, ASHLAND HS & TURK BROTHERS MEAT, March 18, 2017

  • FOOD SCIENCE STUDENTS:  Elias Snyder, Northmor HS; Austin Harriman, Crestview HS; Melvin McKenna, Lucas HS; Ethan Strouse, Colonel Crawford HS; Aaron Ball, Shelby HS; Luke Frazier, Crestview HS and Colten Felver, South Central HS.  CHAPERONE:  Phil Johnson, Food Science Instructor

MASONRY CONTEST, SCIOTO COUNTY CTC, March 31, 2017

  • JR MASONRY STUDENTS:  Tristan Starr,  Shelby, HS and Cameron Hamilton, Shelby HS
  • SR MASONRY STUDENTS:  Dane Calame, Lucas HS and Trevor Ritz, Shelby HS
  • CHAPERONE:  Grant Brocwell, Masonry Instructor 

PIONEER INVITATIONAL, SHELBY; April 19, 2017

  • FOOD SCIENCE STUDENTS:  Elias Snyder, Northmor HS; Austin Harriman, Crestview HS; Melvin McKenna, Lucas HS; Ethan Strouse, Colonel Crawford HS; Aaron Ball, Shelby HS; Luke Frazier, Crestview HS and Colten Felver, South Central HS.  CHAPERONE:  Phil Johnson, Food Science Instructor. 

STATE FFA MEAT JUDGING CONTEST, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, ANIMAL SCIENCE BLDG., COLUMBUS, OH; April 29, 2017

  • FOOD SCIENCE STUDENTS:  Elias Snyder, Northmor HA; Austin Harriman, Crestview HS; Melvin McKenna, Lucas HS; Ethan Strouse, Colonel Crawford HS; Aaron Ball, Shelby HS; Luke Frazier, Crestview HS and Colten Felver, South Central HS.  CHAPERONE:  Phil Johnson, Food Science Instructor.

HOSA STATE COMPETITION, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO; April 19-20, 2017

  • JR. DENTAL ASSISTING STUDENTS: Logan Ballash, Lexington HS; Brandie Bogner, Ashland HS; Chelsie Kegley, Lucas HS; Autumn Parr, Lexington HS; Alexia Prichard, Shelby HS;   Hannah Quibell, Northmor HS and Stephanie Stacklin, Lexington HS.
  • SR. DENTAL ASSISTING STUDENTS: Rachel Bell, Bucyrus HS; Kaitlyn Bushey, Plymouth HS; Courtney Harris, Lucas HS; Paige Mazor, Buckeye Central HS; Haley Handshoe, Willard HS; Madison Lawson, Galion HS and Kaylee Morgan, Crestline HS. 
  • JR EXERCISE SCIENCE STUDENTS:  Dalton Daniel, Ontario HS; Brooke Gallant, Galion HS; Tyler Keller, Buckeye Central HS;  Noah Krupa, Lucas HS; Ivy Monastiro, Crestline HS and Jessica Porter, Plymouth HS.
  • SR. EXERCISE SCIENCE STUDENTS:   Jaimie Blunt, Shelby HS; Jenna Dunn, Northmor HS; Alexis Hadamuscin, Galion HS; Kendra Linn, Ontario HS; Danny Montgomery, Willard HS; Chris Schafer, Ontario HS; Brenna Shade, Col. Crawford HS and Samantha Wilhite, Crestline HS
  • JR HEALTH ASSISTANT STUDENTS:  Alicia Francisco, Willard HS; Hope Dye, Willard HS and Hannah Hughes, Shelby HS.
  • JR MEDICAL OFFICE:  Kristina Diller, Lucas HS
  • JR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS:  Mikaila Bardroff, Lexington HS and Katherine Isaac, Willard HS.
  • SR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS:  Lindsey Christini, Galion HS; Hannah Evans, Galion HS; Itzel Francisco, Willard HS;  Alicia Heintz, Buckeye Central HS; Brittney Nolen, Col. Crawford HS; Sydney Vaughn, Buckeye Central HS and Olivia Viers, Northmor HS.
  • CHAPERONES:  Mike Millward, Ex. Science Instructor/HOSA Advisor; Melissa Myers, Dental Assisting Instructor/HOSA Advisor; Dawn Roberts, Medical Technology Instructor; Katie Fiske, English Instructor; Lindsay Neumann, English Instructor; Karrie Davisson, Library/Media Specialist; Mike Smith, Bus Driver/Instructor and Donald Paullin, Supervisor

FCCLA STATE LEADER CONFERENCE - CAREER DEVELOPMENT, OHIO STATE FAIRGROUNDS, COLUMBUS, OH - April 27-28, 2017

  • CRESTLINE FCS STUDENTS:  Destinee Hunt, Desiree Naveja, Leah Bruce, Cameron Brian and Erin McKenna.
  • CHAPERONE:  Kris Bruce, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor

5. FINANCIAL REPORT
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Hope, 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. 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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  

6. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

7. PRESENTATION
Jim Calhoon, Assistant Director, High School

Career Tech Service Organizations (CTSO) Representatives

  • FFA - Macy Pry, Sr. Horticulture, Shelby HS
  • FCCLA - Hannah Barber, Sr. Culinary Arts, Plymouth HS and Tristan Bailey, Sr. Culinary Arts, Shelby HS
  • SkillsUSA - Ellisa Lewis, Sr. Cosmetology, Ontario HS and Jessica Beamer, Sr. Precision Machining Technology, Willard HS
  • HOSA - Paige Mazor, Sr. Dental Assisting, Buckeye Central and Rachel Bell, Sr. Dental Assisting, Bucyrus HS
  • BPA - Amanda Blaker, Sr. IT Support, Ontario HS

 


8. EAP REPRESENTATIVE
Ms. Sandra Grau, EAP President

9. PUBLIC INPUT
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Section 0164


10. CORRESPONDENCE
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

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
Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent

15. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROMOTION OR DEMOTION OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR OFFICIAL.
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of employment, promotion or demotion of a public employee or official.

Minutes

Entered into Executive session at 8:29 pm.

Returned to Regular session at 8:59 pm.

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  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  

16. PERSONNEL REPORT
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

  • Approve employment of Administrative personnel.
  • Accept retirement resignation of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve supplemental contract of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve stipend contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Substitute instructors.
  • Accept retirement resignation of Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education Instructors.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Tom Clutter, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  

17. APPROVE TRANSFER OF REMAINING BALANCE TO GENERAL FUND
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the remaining balance in the 019 Fund be transferred to the General Fund.

  • The purpose for funds in the 019 Other Grant Fund have been fulfilled and all remaining balances are not necessary to fulfill any other obligations.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Margie Prater, 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. 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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  

18. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Margie Prater, 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. 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  
Margie Prater, Board memberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX