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  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mary Jean Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mr. Mike Grady, Board MemberX  
Dr. Paul Johnson, Board MemberX  
Mr. Royden Smith, Board MemberX  
Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Bill Hope, Board MemberX  
Mr. 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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No discussion or questions.  Sent to vote.

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice President

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

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

4.2 APPROVE ASHLAND EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we approve the Educational Affiliation agreement with Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences for Pioneer to be a clinical site.


4.3 ACCEPT DONATIONS
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

  • Donations received for Art Barr Scholarship fund:
    • Early Childhood Education Staff, Pioneer; generous monetary donation of $45.
    • Kenneth & Sherry Berger, Mansfield OH; generous monetary donation of $100.
    • Jim & Ellen Huffman, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $50.
    • Sue & John Murray, Ashland, OH; generous monetary donation of $20.
    • Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OH ; generous monetary donation of $150.
    • Dena Kirby, Crestline, OH; generous monetary donation of $100.
    • John & Dixie Hart, Plymouth, OH; generous monetary donation of $20.
    • Carol Pry Family, Crestline, OH; generous monetary donation of $100.
    • Cathy Dodge, Shelby, OH; generous monetary donation of $25.
    • Mary Dixon, Lucas, OH; generous monetary donation of $20.
    • Alan & Joy Ross, Shelby, OH generous monetary donation of $25.
  • Geretha Barndollar, Shelby, OH; generous donation of various vases for our Horticulture program with an approximate value of $50.  These vases will be used in our Horticulture Career Tech program.
  • Broshco Fabricated Products, Mansfield, OH; generous donation of 2,450 lbs. of steel pieces and tubing with an approximate value of $122.50.  This donation will be used for many hours of welding practice for both our Adult Education and High School Welding students.  These pieces will also be used for practice in our Precision Machining Technology program as well.
  • Butler Area Merchants' Association, Butler, OH; generous monetary donation of $100 for the Performing Arts Program for providing entertainment at the Butler Apple Festival.  This generous donation will be used for student supplies and activities within the Performing Arts program.
  • Mr. Greg Dodge, Shelby, OH; generous donation of assorted tools and supplies with an approximate value of $100.  These tools will be used for educational purposes in the Home Remodeling Career Technical program.
  • Village of Crestline, David Sharrock, Crestline OH; generous monetary donatin of $100 for the Performing Arts Program for providing entertainment at the Crestline Harvest Festival.  This generous donation will be used for student supplies and activities within the Performing Arts program.
  • Dunlop Tires, Randy Pry, Shelby, OH; generous  monetary donation of $50.  This donation was for a pizza party for the Pioneer Masonry students for repairs done on the Dunlop building.
  • Donations received for Pioneer Penguin Fund to help students in need during Holiday Season:
    • Anonymous; generous monetary donation of $40
    • Kevin & Jolene Young, Lexington; generous monetary donation of $50
    • Ann Cooper, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $100.
    • Chad & Brandi Jensen, New Washington; generous monetary donation of $50.
  • Dawn Wright Smith, Des Moines, IA & Your Cause, LLC, Wells Fargo Community Support; generous monetary donation of $180 through the Your Cause LLC through Wells Fargo Community Support Program.  This donation will be deposited in the Alumni account to be used for student scholarships.
  • Paul's Drive-In, Shelby, OH; generous monetary donation of $25 to HOSA Cystic Fibrosis Awareness team.  This donation will be used for student activities for this HOSA team.
  • Stark State College, N. Canton, OH and Fallsway Equipment Co., Akron, OH; generous donation of a forklift with a value of $3,500 to be used for educational purposes in the Industrial Diesel program.  

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

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

  • National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 25 - Friday, October 26, 2018
    • STUDENTS:  Claudia Caudill, Criminal Justice, Plymouth HS; Gunner Christman, Precision Machining, Wynford HS; Ethan Martin, Precision Machining, Buckeye Central HS; Owen Wallace, Engineering Design Technology, Shelby HS and Eric Workman, Home Remodeling, Shelby HS.  CHAPERONE:  Randy Eisenhauer, Shelby FFA Advisor, Ag Science Instructor/Shelby HS.
  • SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH, November 8-9, 2018
    • STUDENTS:  Ecco Bosworth, Graphic Arts, Galion HS; Gianna Cannavaro, Graphic Arts, Plymouth HS; Alivia Channing, Graphic Arts, Plymouth HS; Emily Chavatzas, Criminal Justice, Bucyrus HS; Michael Collins, Graphic Arts, Plymouth HS; Timothy Crawford, Media Communications, Galion HS; Brendan Damron, Homeland Security, Galion HS; Margaret Goble, Graphic Arts, Ashland HS; Mirka Lopez-Andrade, Graphic Arts, Willard HS; Autumn Pilo, Graphic Arts, Col. Crawford HS; Stacy Reyes, Graphic Arts, Willard HS; Hannah Snyder, Graphic Arts, Galion HS; Matthew Stevens, Graphic Arts, Crestview HS; Cheyenne Tackett Graphic Arts, Willard HS;  and Nethaniel White, Graphic Arts, Lexington HS.  CHAPERONES:  Bill Dichtl, Graphic Arts Instructor/Skills USA Co-Advisor; Stephanie Gwin, Soc. Studies Instructor/Skills USA Advisor; Meghan Niswander, Math Instructor; and Matt Parr, Supervisor.

5. FINANCIAL REPORT
Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

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Treasurer Schumacher discussed the agreement with the new consulting firm of Grady Enterprises.  They are a consulting firm who will assist Pioneer and its staff in managing and understanding the employee benefits at Pioneer. 

A CDAR will be due on November 23, 2018 and will be rolled into another CDAR for 13 weeks at 2.19%.

Treasurer Schumacher reported that she and several area Treasurers met with Mike Sobul of Public Finance Resources to discuss the impact of the Rover Pipeline on tax revenue income.  Final valuations will be posted by the State in mid-December and then we can get a better picture of tax revenues.  It has been reported that Rover Pipeline will not be appealing the valuations by the State.

Treasurer Schumacher also reported that the Fiscal Year 2018 audit is complete and filed with the State.  Only one Management Letter comment will be issued in reference to Student Absences being recorded as Personal Leave.  The audit for Fiscal Year 2018 is reported as a "clean audit".

No more questions or comments.  Sent to vote.

 

Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

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

10. REPORT ON 2018-2019 BOARD GOALS
Kowalski Kris, Director of Operations, High School

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Mr. Kowlaski reported on the activities taking place at Pioneer in order to fulfill the current Board Goals.


11. PRESENTATION
Jim Calhoon, Assistant Director, High School

Karrie Davisson, Library/Media Specialist - Pioneer GEMS 

Pioneer GEMS Students attending:  Janell Clark, Ontario HS, Maycie Creveling, Plymouth HS; Candace Tackett, Willard HS, and Cloey Albright, Willard HS.


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

14. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

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Superintendent Nickoli reported that the OSBA Capital conference was a success and very informative for Pioneer's administrative staff and several Board members. 

Mr. Nickoli suggested that the Board consider scheduling the January, 2019 Board of Education meeting for January 9, 2019.  This will be discussed further and a decision will be made at the December, 2018 Board meeting.

A Veteran's Day Recognition Assembly was held Friday November 19, 2018 with the keynote speech given by Board President Doug Theaker.  It was reported that all in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the program.

Calendar dates were discussed including the Thanksgiving luncheon for students, staff and board members on November 20, the MOESC All-Board dinner on December 3 and the Holiday Open House on December 21.

Superintendent Nickoli announced the Retirements of long-time employees, Mike Schroeder (Maintenance Tech) and Ann Cooper (Secretary). He also presented the resignation of Bruce Weirich (Industrial Technology, Crestline),

 


15. PERSONNEL REPORT
Mr. Douglas Theaker Board President

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

  • Approve Resignation of Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Continuing contract for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Supplemental contracts for Certificated personnel.
  • Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel
  • Approve Retirement resignation of Classified personnel.
  • Approve Employment of Substitute Classified personnel.
  • Approve Employment of Adult Education personnel.

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No questions or discussion.  Sent to vote.

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice President

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

16. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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Motioned: Mr. Richard Prater, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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