April 2025 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 March 17, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.2 Approve Agreement with NEOnet
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the agreement with NEOnet be approved.


4.3 Adopt Resolution for Staff Appreciation Week
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.4 Adopt Resolution for Recognition of Byron Carmean Award Winner
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.5 Adopt Resolution for Approval of Student Insurance Rates for 2025-2026 School Year
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

4.6 Accept Grant
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the grant in the amount of $2,500 from the Richland County Foundation for the Lights, Camera, Action, and Explore program be accepted.


4.7 Accept Donations
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

  • Alumni Association of Pioneer; generous monetary donation of $1,000 to the Pioneer Alumni Endowment fund in memory of Rebecca Stacklin.
  • Ms. Kim Beveridge, Bellville; generous donation of various material, sewing machines, and thread with an approximate value of $7,500 to our Performing Arts program.
  • Ms. Morgan Ganzhorn, Shelby; generous donation of various cosmetology items with an approximate value of $189.25 for our Cosmetology program.
  • Mr. Steve Johnson, Tavens, Mansfield; generous donation of an additional two crates of cardboard sheets with an approximate value of $5,000 used for the Cardboard Boat Regatta.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Norris, Ontario; generous monetary donation of $100 to be deposited into the Summer Kennard Scholarship fund.
  • Mr. Kenny Owen, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $150 to be deposited into the Art Barr Scholarship fund.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Ritz, Willard; generous monetary donation of $100 to be deposited into the Summer Kennard Scholarship fund.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Steven Schmidt, Encourager's Sunday School, Rincon, GA; generous monetary donation of $50 to be deposited into the Summer Kennard Scholarship fund.
  • Ms. Angela Sullivan, Shelby; generous donation of prom dresses for the Pioneer Sharing Closet.
  • Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wenzen, Mansfield; generous donation of $50 to be deposited into the Summer Kennard Scholarship fund.

4.8 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:

DECA National Competition, Convention Center, Orlando, FL; April 27 - May 1
BUCYRUS HS STUDENTS: Jenna Ashley, Mckenzie Rowland, Aysiz Wade, and Grace Jackson.  CHAPERONES:Jeff Funigiello, Jody Tackett, DECA Advisors.

FFA State Convention, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus, OH; May 1 - 2.
LUCAS HS STUDENTS: Leah Burley, Jordan Tedrow, Allyson Arnold, Katie Griffey, Colton Still, and Dallas Smith.CHAPERONES:Matt Dotson, Lucas FFA Advisor
WYNFORD HS STUDENTS:  Joey Tuck, Emi Schuster, Josh Rindfuss, Addison Sebring, Ben Klamfoth, Marlie Hosey, Noah Goldfuss, Erin Wolfe, Bradley Emler, Alivia Ritzler, Chase Smith, Mallory Brause, Jordan Shealy, Eleora Keeton.  CHAPERONES:Tessa Martin, Wynford FFA Advisor, Matt Parr, Supervisor


5. FINANCIAL REPORT

6. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

7. EAP REPRESENTATIVE
Sandy Grau, EAP President

8. PUBLIC INPUT
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Section 0164


9. CORRESPONDENCE
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

10. REPORT ON 2024-2025 BOARD GOALS
Clay Frye, Director of Operations

11. PRESENTATION
Mr. Dan Slaughter, Career Tech Supervisor

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:

  • Accept resignation of administrative personnel
  • Accept retirement resignation of certificated personnel
  • Accept resignation of certificated personnel
  • Approve employment of certificated/classified personnel contracts/salary notices for the 2025-26 school year
  • Approve voluntary transfer of position
  • Approve employment of certificated personnel
  • Approve dock days for certificated personnel
  • Approve supplemental contracts of certificated personnel
  • Approve stipend contracts for certificated personnel
  • Approve employment of classified personnel
  • Approve employment of summer custodial workers
  • Approve non-renewal of substitute classified personnel

 


16. ADOPT NEW POLICY
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

The Board considers the following Policy Additions for approval:

  • PO 5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights
  • PO 7421 - Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Shower Rooms, and Changing Rooms

17. ADJOURN MEETING
Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President