October 2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. ROLL CALL

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

4.1 Approve September 19, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Attachments

September_2022_Reg_Board_Mtg_minutes.pdf

4.2 Accept Grants

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

Carl D. Perkins - $316,219.06
High Schools That Work - $4,000
Public School Preschool - $96,000
Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) - $4,320.76
Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund II (GEER II) - $235,288

4.3 Approve Revisions to Policy

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following revisions to policy be approved:

PO 1439 - Holidays / Administration
PO 1616 - Staff Dress & Grooming/Administration
PO 2271 - College Credit Plus Program
PO 2370-01 - Blended Learning
PO 3216 - Staff Dress & Grooming / Prof. Staff
PO 4216 - Staff Dress & Grooming / Classified Staff
PO 4439 - Holidays / Classfied
PO 5511 - Dress & Grooming / Students
PO 5772 - Weapons / Students
PO 6110 - Grant Funds
PO 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
PO 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
PO 6423 - Use of Credit Cards
PO 7217 - Weapons / Property
PO 8500 - Food Services

Attachments

NEOLA_policy_updates_Oct._board_approval_2022.pdf

4.4 Accept Donations

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

Donations received in memory of Ron Eddleblute; Ind. Diesel Alumnus, memorial donations for the Industrial Diesel program received from:
- Mr. Ken Berger, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $100;
- Jeff & Laura Burrer, Shiloh; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Donald Clark, Galion; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Robert & Linda Eyerly, Ontario; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Ronald & Brenda Eyerly, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $100;
- Thomas & Jennifer Fenton, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Tracy & Patty Flemng, Ontario; generous monetary donation of $75;
- Brian & Michelle Gates, Crestline; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Matthew & Kristine Geer, Stingel 1st grade staff; generous monetary donation of $90;
- Deborah Grove, Ontario; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Donald & Joan Hipsher, Ontario; generous monetary donation of $200;
- Lampert Fam Live Trust, Douglas Lampert, Johnstown, OH; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Dee Mosier, Munice IN; generous monetary donation of $25;
- Jeanette Ohl, Crestline; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Ontario HS Boosters Club, Ontario; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Ronald & Alice Seifley, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $25;
- Donald & Vicky Varvel, Mansfield; generous monetary donation of $50;
- Doris Will, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $50;
Donations for Pioneer Penguin fund used to help students in need during the Holidays:
- Karen Donahue - $50
- Julie Eldridge - $100
- Crystal Escalera - $50
- Anne Kurtzman - $35
- Don & Melissa Paullin - $50
- Kathy Sabourin - $30
- Justin Tuttle - $50
- Nita Walsh - $50
Mr. Greg Dodge, Shelby; donation of construction tools with an approximate value of $180 consisting of 4 pairs of safety glasses, six all-purpose paint brushes, two magnetic pickup lights, two universal socket sets, one Craftsman stud finder and one GFI receptacle tester. These items will be used by the students in our Construction Trades programs.
Karl Milliron, Milliron Auto Parts, Mansfield; generous donation of 12 hood panels valued at $504. This donation will be used for student projects in our Collision Repair Career Tech Program.
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Turner, Shelby; generous donation of several dress clothing items with an approximate value of $500. These items will be used in our Sharing Closet for student use.
Village of Crestline; generous monetary donation of $400 for performances at the Crestline Harvest Festival by students from our Performing Arts Program.. This donation will be used for educational supplies for our Performing Arts program.
Dawn Wright-Smith, Blackbaud Giving Fund, Charleston, SC; generous monetary donation of $30. This amount will be deposited into the Alumni Endowment fund and used for annual student scholarships.

4.5 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 at competitive events as follows:

FCCLA Fall Leadership Training, Heartland Conference Retreat Center, October 10-11, 2022, Marengo

CRESTLINE HS FCCLA STUDENTS: Nevaeh Chucci, Kylie Kelly, Laura Quail, Jaelyn Tesso, Ariah Zellner. CHAPERONE: Kris Bruce, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor.

National FFA Convention, October 26-29, 2022; Indianapolis, IN

COL. CRAWFORD FFA STUDENTS: Bobby Collins, Dustyn Estep, Antonio Restelli, Hunter Church, Grayson, Putman, Alaina Stone, Brevin Shaffer, Trent Gallaway, Kevin Wilburn, Maddie Boyer, Logan Bright, Elisabeth Rollison, Jordan Tedrow, Zac Janeczek, Hadley Williams, JT Fogerty. CHAPERONES: Joshua Schieber, Ag Science Instructor/FFA Advisor, and Belinda Boyer, parent/FFA Alumni.
LUCAS HS FFA STUDENTS: Bobby Collins, Dustyn Estep, Antonio Restelli, Hunter Church, Grayson Putman, Alaina Stone, Brevis Shaffer, Trent Gallaway, Kevin Wilburn, Maddie Boyer, Logan Bright, Elisabeth Rollison, Jordan Tedrow, Zac Janeczek, Hadley Williams and JT Fogarty. CHAPERONES: Matt Dotson, AG Instructor/FFA Advisor; Belenda Boyer, Parent.
WYNFORD FFA STUDENTS: Addison Lust, Seth Pope, Mallorie Williams, Wesley Houpt, Nate Schiefer, Marty Schuster, Colton Worden, Jaxon Vance, Evan Wolfe, Levi Hartschuh, Jacob Wagner, Addison Sebring, Marlie Hosey and Clay Lusk. CHAPERONES: Mike Hoffman, Ag Science Instructor/FFA Advisor and Tessa Martin, Ag Science Instructor/FFA Advisor.

National FCCLA Fall Conference, November 11-13, 2022; Hyatt Regency Center, Columbus

LUCAS FCCLA STUDENTS: Issabell Iceman, Alyssa Shay, Emma Hamm, Jalana Lawhun, Madi Krupa, Devyn McGugin, Rebekah Case, Kailyn Caugherty, Katie Reznik and Jacob Gribben. CHAPERONES: Maleesa Warner, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor and Barb Neal.
SHELBY HS FCCLA STUDENTS: Haylie Gushard, Annabelle Snipes, Maggie Bogner, Maryn Lantz, Kendall Lantz, Olivia HIcks and Grace Garrett. CHAPERONES: Kelly Jung, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor and Lindsay Lantz.

National SkillsUSA Convention, November 11-13, 2022; Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus

STUDENTS: TBD. CHAPERONES: TBD.

5. FINANCIAL REPORT

Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

Attachments

Sept._2022_Financial_Report.pdf

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 2022-2023 BOARD GOALS

Clay Frye, Director of Operations

11. PRESENTATION

Shannon Sprang, Supervisor

12. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

Mrs. Robyn Almanson, Board Member

Attachments

Oct._2022_Student_Achievement_Report.pdf

13. LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT

Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member

14. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

Attachments

October_2022_Supt_report.pdf

15. PERSONNEL REPORT

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

Acccept retirement resignation of Certificated personnel.
Approve Dock Days for Certificated personnel.
Approve Supplemental contracts for Certificated personnel.
Approve Stipend contracts for Certificated personnel.
Approve employment of Classified personnel.
Approve mileage allowance for Classified personnel.
Approve employment of Adult Education personnel.
Approve employment of Student Worker

Attachments

October_2022_Personnel.pdf

16. ACCEPT RETIREMENT RESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Request of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli to accept his retirement resignation as Superintendent, Chief Executive Officer of the Pioneer Career and Technology Center: A Joint Vocational School District, effective October 31, 2022.

17. ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-22 RE-EMPLOYMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

18. ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-22 REDUCTION IN FORCE

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that Resolution 23-22 concerning Reduction in Force be adopted.

Attachments

Resolution_23.22_RIF.pdf

19. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS DETAILS RELATIVE TO THE SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we enter into Executive Session to discuss detail relative to the security arrangements and emergency respnse protocols for the Board of Education.

20. ADJOURN MEETING

Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President