Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board of Education Meeting

1. ROLL CALL
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

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

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

4. CONSENT AGENDA

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

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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

4.1 Approval of July Regular 2018 Minutes
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.2 ADOPT 2018-2019 BOARD GOALS
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the 2018-2019 Board Goals be adopted.


4.3 ADOPT HANDBOOKS FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following handbooks be adopted:

  • Adult Education Student Handbook
  • Employee Handbook
  • Student Handbook
  • Student Services Handbook
  • Early Childhood Education Infant/Toddler Room Handbook
  • Early Childhood Education Preschool Handbook
  • Emergency Action Plan

4.4 APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintedent Gregory D. Nickoli that we participate in the Nation School Lunch and Breakfast program for the 2018-2019 school year.


4.5 APPROVE NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR CAFETERIA FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Nutrition Standards be approved for the 2018-2019 school year.


4.6 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION GROUP RATING PROGRAM

4.7 APPROVE SCHEDULE OF COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP) CLASSES FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that approval be given for College Credit Plus (CCP) classes to be taught at Pioneer during the 2018-2019 school year.


4.8 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETING DATES FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

4.9 APPROVE NCCER CURRICULUM SPONSOR AGREEMENT WITH ABC CENTRAL OHIO
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the NCCER Curriculum Sponsor Agreement with ABC Central Ohio be approved.


4.10 APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MFD. CITY SCHOOLS, MID-OH ASPIRE & WORKFORCE EDUCATION/GED PROGRAM
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Memorandum of Understanding between Mansfield City Schools, Mid-Ohio Aspire & Workforce Education /GED Program and Pioneer Adult Education be approved.


4.11 ACCEPT GRANT
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

  • National Technical Honor Society - $1,390.43

4.12 ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

  • Anonymous, generous monetary donation of $500.  This generous donation is to be deposited into the Student Hardship fund to help students with tool and uniform cost.
  • Mr. Greg Dodge, Shelby; generous donation of safety glasses, rulers, dust masks and gloves valued at approximately $50.  This donation will be used in our Welding Career Technical program.
  • Dawn Wright-Smith, Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign; generous monetary donation $249. This donation will be deposited into the Alumni Association fund and used for student scholarships for Pioneer students.
  • William Koerner, Controller, K & P Trucking Co., Willard; generous donation of 1988 Dorsey 48' Van Trailer with an estimated value of $1,000; This trailer will be used for educational training in our Industrial Diesel Career Technical program.

5. FINANCIAL REPORT
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

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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.

 

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

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

6. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

7. EAP REPRESENTATIVE
Colton Penwell, EAP President

8. PUBLIC INPUT
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Section 0164


9. CORRESPONDENCE
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

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Superintendent Nickoli presented current news releases.


10. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board Member

11. LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT
Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

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


12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

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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.


13. PERSONNEL REPORT
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

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

  • Approve stipend contracts for Administrative personnel.
  • Approve employment of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Conference Period pay of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Supplemental contracts of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve unused Personal Leave pay of Certificated and Classified personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of Substitute Instructors.
  • Accept resignation of Part-time Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Classified personnel..
  • Approve Supplemental contracts for Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Pioneer Bus Drivers
  • Approve employment of Substitute Classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of Adult Education personnel.

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No further discussion.  Sent to vote.

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

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

14. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PIONEER CTC BOARD OF EDUCATION, EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER AND JOSHUA SCHIEBER
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Pioneer CTC Board of Education, Education Association of Pioneer and Joshua Schieber be approved.

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No further discussion.  Sent to vote.

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Royden Smith, Board Member

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

15. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PIONEER CTC BOARD OF EDUCATION, JANE KNIGHT AND THE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Pioneer CTC Board of Education, Jane Knight and the Education Association of Pioneer; authorizing and ordering Treasurer Linda Schumacher to pay severance to Jane Knight in accordance with Section 811 of the negotiated agreement between the Pioneer Board of Education and Pioneer Education Association of Pioneer.

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No further discussion.  Sent to vote.

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Royden Smith, Board Member

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

16. APPROVE CHANGE OF PROGRAM NAME FOR CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the change of program name be approved for the following Career Technical program beginning with the 2018-2019 school year:

  • Medical Office TO Medical Assisting

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No further discussion.  Sent to vote.

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mary Dixon, Board Member

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

17. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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Motioned: Royden Smith, Board Member

Seconded: Dennis Long, Board Member

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