November 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Pioneer CTC Board of Education Conference Room
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 6:00pm

    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 October 20, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
    4.2 Approve Revised Policy
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    The Board considers the following Policy Revision for approval:

    PO 5223 - Released Time for Religious Instruction during the School Day

    Attachments
    PO_5223_-_NOV_2025_ADOPTION.pdf
    PO_5223_-_NOV_2025_ADOPTION.pdf
    4.3 Accept Donations
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

    • Mr. Ron Hockenberry, Mansfield; generous donation of various drafting items with an approximate value of $150 to be used in the Engineering Design Technology program.
    • Mr. Christopher Lane, Galion; generous donation of steel with a value of $280 for a welding table to be used in our Welding program.
    • Ms. MaryAnn Moyer, Mansfield; generous donation of a green screen with an approximate vaule of $200 to be used in our Media Communication program.
    • Mr. & Mrs. Walter Burtscher, Dover; generous donation of $100 to be deposited into the Rene' Burtscher Scholarship Fund.
    • Mr. Kevin Vargyas, Willard; generous donation of $202 to be deposited into the Rene' Burtscher Scholarship Fund.
    • Mr. Carl Medley, Virginia Beach; generous donation of $75 to be deposited into the Art Barr Scholarship Fund.
    • Generous donations to the Pioneer Penguin Fund to be used to assist students in need during the holiday season - See Attached List

     

    Attachments
    Penguin_Donation_List_2025-2026.pdf
    Penguin_Donation_List_2025-2026.pdf
    4.4 Approve Student Participation in Competitive Events
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following student participation be appvoed:
    SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference, November 20-21, 2025; Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
    SEE ATTACHED LIST

    Attachments
    2025_Skills_Leadership_Conference.pdf
    2025_Skills_Leadership_Conference.pdf
    5. FINANCIAL REPORT
    Gavyn Bazley, Treasurer
    Attachments
    October__25_Financial_Report.pdf
    October__25_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 2025-2026 BOARD GOALS
    Clay Frye, Director of Operations
    11. PRESENTATION
    Jeremiah Howe, Supervisor
    12. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT
    Mrs. Robyn Almanson, Board Member
    Attachments
    Student_Achievement_-_Nov.pdf
    Student_Achievement_-_Nov.pdf
    13. LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT
    Mr. Mike Grady, Board Member
    14. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
    Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent
    Attachments
    Supt_Report_-_Nov.pdf
    Supt_Report_-_Nov.pdf
    15. PERSONNEL REPORT
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

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

    • Accept resignation of certified personnel
    • Approve voluntary transfers of positions+
    • Approve maternity/leave of absence request
    • Approve conference period pay for certified personnel
    • Approve updated supplemental contract for certificated personnel
    • Approve stipend contract for certificated personnel
    • Approve employment of certified substitute instructor
    • Accept resignation of part time classified personnel
    • Approve employment of part time classified personnel
    • Approve employment of part time substitute personnel
    • Approve employment of student workers
    • Accept resignation of part time Adult Education certified personnel
    Attachments
    11-2025_Personnel_Report_-_FINAL.pdf
    11-2025_Personnel_Report_-_FINAL.pdf
    16. APPROVE CLINICAL AGREEMENT WITH SHELBY POINTE
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the clinical agreement with Shelby Pointe be approved.

    Attachments
    Shelby_Pointe_Agreement.pdf
    Shelby_Pointe_Agreement.pdf
    17. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MID-OHIO EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the agreement with Mid-Ohio Service Center for an as needed Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the 2025-26 school year be approved.

    Attachments
    Mid-Ohio_Agreement.pdf
    Mid-Ohio_Agreement.pdf
    18. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President

    Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Board enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official.

    19. ADJOURN MEETING
    Mr. Douglas Theaker, Board President
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