April 2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Pioneer CTC Board of Education Conference Room
Monday, April 17, 2023 - 7:00pm

    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 March 20, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    4.2 Approve Appointment to Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation that Gregory D. Nickoli, Superintendent be appointed to the Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council for 2023.


    4.3 Approve Agreement with Richland Public Health for School Nurse
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the agreement with RIchland Public Health for School Nurse services for the 2023-2024 school year be approved.


    4.4 Adopt Resolution for Staff Appreciation Week

    4.5 Adopt Resolution for Recogntion of Byron Carmean Award Winner

    4.6 Accept Donations
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

    • Angie Bowling, Lexington; generous donation of clothing items for Pioneer's Sharing Closet.  These items will be used for students in need.
    • Officer Brian D. Evans Memorial Scholarship; generous monetary donation of $2,000 for the Officer Brian D. Evans Memorial Scholarship awarded annually to a Pioneer senior. 
    • Sam's Club, Ontario; generous donation of two pallets of water with a value of $918.  This water will be used for the Community Service Day project for our student and staff workers.
    • Dawn Wright-Smith, Blackbaud Giving Fund; generous monetary donation of $30.  This donation will be deposited into the Alumni Endowment fund and used for annual student scholarships.

    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 competitive events:

    • FCCLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, Ohio Expo Center & Fairgrounds, April 26-28, 2023
      • CRESTLINE HS FCS STUDENTS:  Alyssa Cottrell, Kylie Kelly, Addi Hill, Nevaeh Hill, Jocelyn Noblit and Jaelyn Tesso. CHAPERONE:  Kris Bruce, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor; and parent.
      • SHELBY HS FCS STUDENTS:  Sarah Hubbard, Timbrie Justice, Justice Clever, Haylie Gustard, Ava Hoskins, Brissani Stidam, Emma Erwin and Ava Myer.  CHAPERONE:  Kelly Jung, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor
      • WYNFORD HS FCS STUDENTS:  Linnea Gerlach, Cassandra Kurek and Marlie Hosey.  CHAPERONE:  Crystal Jennings, FCS Instructor/FCCLA Advisor
    • FFA STATE CONVENTION, Ohio Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Columbus, May 2-5, 2023
      • LUCAS HS STUDENTS:  Leah Burley, Alaina Stone, Hadley Williams, Teagan Stevens, Jordan Tedrow, Zac Janeczek, Allison Arnold and Katie Griffey.  CHAPERONES:  Brandie Strine, parent/volunteer; Matt Dotson, Ag Science Instructor/FFA Advisor.

    5. FINANCIAL REPORT
    Linda Schumacher, Treasurer

    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
    Jolene Young, Asst. Director, High School

    State Winners from BPA, DECA, HOSA, FCCLA, FFA and SkillsUSA


    12. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT
    Mrs. Robyn Almanson, Board Member

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

    14. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
    Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

    15. PERSONNEL REPORT
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

    • Approve employment of Certificated/Classified Personnel contracts and salary notices for the 2023-2024 school year
    • Accept retirement resignation of Certificated personnel.
    • Approve employment of Certificated personnel.
    • Approve supplemental contracts of Certificated personnel.
    • Approve stipend contracts of Certificated personnel.
    • Approve employment of Substitute Instructors
    • Approve Leave Without Pay for Classified personnel.
    • Accept resignation of Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of Summer 2023 Custodial Help
    • Approve Non-renewal of Part-time Substitute Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of Part-time Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of Substitute Classified personnel.
    • Approve employment of Adult Education personnel.

    16. APPROVE SUPPORT OF SEEKING FUNDS FOR BUILDING / RENOVATION PROJECTS
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that we ask the Board's support of seeking funding through the State for  building and/or renovation projects.


    17. ADJOURN MEETING
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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