January 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. ROLL CALL
Board President

2. CONSENT AGENDA
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2.1 Approve December 15, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
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2.2 Approve Membership in Professional Related Organizations
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2.3 Adopt Resolution 01-25 for Approval of Purchase of Meals/Amenities to Further the Interests of the District
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2.4 Approve Affiliation Agreement with Avita Health System
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Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the Education Affiliation Agreement between Pioneer CTC and Avita Health System for Students of the Medical Technologies Program be approved.


2.5 Approve MOU with the Ohio Department of Higher Education
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Recommendation of Superintendent, Gregory D. Nickoli that the MOU between the Ohio Department of Higher Education and Pioneer CTC Adult Education for CTX Funds be approved.


2.6 Accept Donations
Board President

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

Kimberly and David Chapman, Columbus; generous monetary donation of $100 to be deposited in the Rene' Burtscher Memorial Scholarship fund.

Carl and Rhonda Ridenour, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $100 to be deposited in the Rene' Burtscher Memorial Scholarship fund.


4. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

5. EAP REPRESENTATIVE
Colton Penwell, EAP President

6. PUBLIC INPUT
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

Board Policy Section 0164


7. CORRESPONDENCE
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

8. REPORT ON 2025-2026 BOARD GOALS
Clay Frye, Director of Operations

9. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT
Board Member

10. LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT
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11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Gregory Nickoli, Superintendent

12. PERSONNEL REPORT
Board President

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

  • Accept resignation of certificated personnel.
  • Approve unpaid leave request for certificated personnel.
  • Approve supplemental contracts for certificated personnel.
  • Approve stipend contracts for certificated personnel.
  • Approve employment of substitute instructor.
  • Accept resignation of classified personnel.
  • Approve dock time request for classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of classified personnel.
  • Approve supplemental contract for classified personnel.
  • Approve employment of part time personnel.
  • Approve employment of substitute classified personnel.
  • Approve van driver for 2025-26 school year and $40 van driver stipend.
  • Approve employment of part time certificated Adult Education personnel.
  • Approve employment of student workers.

13. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Board President

Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the agreement between Akron Children's Hospital and Pioneer CTC Adult Education be approved.


14. ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.


15. ADJOURN MEETING
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