Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

Mr. Hope asked how the Breakfast Program works for schools and Mr. Nickoli explained.  No further discussion. Sent to vote.

Highlights from the Financial Report given by Treasurer Linda Schumacher are as follows:

1.  The Jefferson Health Plan reserve balance is back to where it is expected to be.  Treasurer Schumacher warned that Pioneer could have some large claims coming again this fiscal year.  She also informed the Board that ties with the Oswald company have been severed due to lack of production by Oswald. Pioneer administration had expected more assistance with negotiations on offering choices for health plans and administration also expected a change in TPA's to occur.  Neither of these happened and so the choice was made to end the contract with Oswald.

2.  It is expected that Star Ohio will be paying over 2% in August.  Interest received from Star Ohio for July was $9,907.  The CDAR at Richland Bank that comes due in August will be rolled over into a new 13 week CDAR at 1.9%.  Richland Bank's 26 week CDAR was also offered at 1.9%.  With the rising interest rates, Treasurer Schumacher chose to invest in the 13 week and see how interest rates perform.

3.  Treasurer Schumacher reminded board members that funds in the 002 - Bond Retirement Fund will begin to be used to pay down the COPS debt beginning in FY2020.

4.  Inventory in the Distribution Department is up due to the start of a new school year.

5.  The entire HVAC renovation is completely encumbered in august and should come in just under $2M.

6.  The pending severance payment to a retiree is still on hold until the proof of payment from STRS is received in the Board office.

Superintendent Nickoli presented current news releases.

Board Member Mike Grady discussed SB216, a "deregulation" bill affecting teacher evaluations.

Superintendent Nickoli reported that the school year began this morning with only Juniors reporting today.  All students report tomorrow.  New Teachers reported to school on Thursday, August 16 and all teachers reported for school on Friday, August 17. 

Board Goals which were developed by Board Members and Administration for the 2018-2019 school year were presented in the consent agenda and approved.

A tour of the building was conducted by Mr. Nickoli with 6 Board Members participating.  they spoke with 2 of the contractors working on the HVAC renovation.  Mr. Nickoli reported that the entire project should be up and running by the first part of October.  Pipefitters and sheet metal workers will be finished by September with all other contractors being finished in October.

Board Members were asked to sign up for OSBA Central Region meeting in September and OSBA Capital Conference in November.

Superintendent Nickoli explained the two MOU's which he has recommended that the Board approve.  One concerns a teacher who failed to finish the required continuing education and, therefore, was unable to get his license renewed and the other MOU concerns the severance pay for a retired teacher. Other personnel matters included a teacher aide taking the bus driver/distribution center part-time position, and a new Adult Education full-time Secretary.  A new education aide will be hired in the September meeting.  All other personnel matters are common for this time of year.

No further discussion.  Sent to vote.

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No further discussion.  Sent to vote.