Meeting Details
March 16, 2026
6:00pm
0 min
Pioneer CTC Board of Education Conference Room
Purpose
Pioneer Career & Technology Center Board of Education Meeting Pioneer CTC Board of Education Conference Room Monday, March 16, 2026
1.
ROLL CALL
2.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RECENTLY RETIRED STAFF
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1
Approve February 16, 2026 Board of Education Meeting Minutes
5.2
Adopt Resolution Accepting Tax Amounts and Rates and Authorizing Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying them to the County Auditor
5.3
Adopt 2026-2027 School Calendars
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the attached calendars be adopted for the 2026-2027 school year.
Pioneer CTC High School Calendar
Pioneer CTC Preschool Calendar and Fee Schedule
Pioneer CTC Adult Education Calendar
5.4
Approve Online Learning Plan for 2026-27 School Year
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the attached Online Learning Plan be approved for the 2025-26 school year.
5.5
Approve Revisions to Existing Policy
The Board considers the following Policies to be Revised:
- PO 3440 - Job-Related Expenses
- PO 4440 - Job-Related Expenses
5.6
Accept Donations
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following donations be accepted:
Ellen Huffman, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $100 to be deposited into the Rene' Burtscher Scholarship Fund.
Ann Kleilein, Delaware, OH; generous monetary donation of $500 to be deposited into the Art Barr Scholarship fund and used for annual student scholarships.
Mr. Jeff Fanello, Ohio Valley Manufacturing, Inc, Mansfield, OH; generous monetary donation of $2,000 to be used for student robotics competition.
Mike Thompson, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $60 to be deposited into the Bob Janca Scholarship Fund.
Ellen Huffman, Shelby; generous monetary donation of $100 to be deposited into the Bob Janca Scholarship Fund.
5.7
Approve Student Participation in Competitive Events
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following students be approved for participation in competitive events:
HOSA State Leadership Conference, Glass City Center, Toledo, OH; April 16-17, 2026
STUDENTS: Exercise Science - Grady Crim, Grace Holzmiller; Dental Assisting - Cheyenne Faulkner, Lily Cook, Naima Llamas, Cami Ganes; Medical Technologies - Aaliyah Gonzalez, Ruby Conn, Joslyn Lykins, Bryley Bryden CHAPERONES: Melissa Myers, Mike Millward, HOSA Advisors, Karrie Davisson
FCCLA State Leadership Conference, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH; April 15-17, 2026
CRESTLINE STUDENTS: Alyssa Cottrell, Arabella Foltz, Liam Foltz, Chloe Heefner, Calvin Iacobucci, Lucas Lemery, Gabby Schmidt, Ella Stumpf, Josslyn Tabor, Jaelyn Tesso, Marcus Wilson, Hailey Seymour CHAPERONE: Kris Bruce, Crestline FCCLA Advisor;
LUCAS STUDENTS: Ava Williams, Chelsea Sweet, Danica Gayheart, Brooklynn Francis, Avah Carroll, Katie Cuthbertson, Kenzie Dech, Molly McGugin, Brooklyn Williams, Madison Owen, Jaelyn Ramsey, Kenley Brenner, Maverik Warner, Owen Culler, Olivia Strassell CHAPERONE: Maleesa Warner, Lucas FCCLA Advisor
SHELBY MS STUDENTS: Sydney Gunder, Tatum Dewald, Karlie Bowman, Audrey King, Audrie Murphy, Paysen Sensmeier CHAPERONE: Gwen Schwemley, Shelby MS FCCLA Advisor
SHELBY HS STUDENTS: Olivia Byrd, Sophie Penn, Erica Thompson, Sky Titchelle, Sharon Frost, Allyson Temple CHAPERONE: Kelly Jung, Shelby HS FCCLA Advisor
State Agricultural Diagnostics Contest, UNOH, Lima, OH; March 5-6, 2026
WYNFORD STUDENTS: Clay Lusk, Logan Wright CHAPERONE: Tessa Martin, Wynford FFA Advisor
DECA International Career Development Conference, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA, April 25-29, 2026 BUCYRUS STUDENTS: Paten Deskins, Ethan Guerrero, Autymn Robson, McKenzie Rowland, Layla Swerlein CHAPERONES: Jody Tackett & Jeff Funigiello, Bucyrus DECA Advisors
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT
7.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
8.
EAP REPRESENTATIVE
9.
PUBLIC INPUT
Board Policy Section 0164
10.
CORRESPONDENCE
11.
PRESENTATION
12.
REPORT ON 2025-2026 BOARD GOALS
13.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT
14.
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPORT
15.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
16.
PERSONNEL REPORT
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that the following personnel recommendations be approved:
- Approve employment of administrative personnel
- Accept retirement resignation of certified personnel
- Approve employment of certificated personnel
- Approve supplemental contracts of certificated personnel
- Approve stipend contracts for certified personnel
- Approve employment of part-time classified personnel
- Approve employment of student worker
- Approve employment of part-time Adult Education certificated personnel
17.
ADOPT NEW POLICY
The Board considers the following Policies for Adoption:
- PO 4162.01 - Drug and alcohol testing of employees without CDL licenses who transport students in alternative vehicles (Non-DOT Testing)
- PO 6425 - Use of District Tax Exempt Certificate
- PO 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence ("AI")
18.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-26 APPRECIATION OF DONATION
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that Resolution 02-26 be adopted in appreciation of the generous monetary donation of $10,000 from Arcelor Mittal Tubular Products Shelby, LLC for Pioneer Career & Technology's Community Service Day.
19.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 03-26 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE STUDENT DINING EXPANSION PROJECT
Recommendation of Superintendent Gregory D. Nickoli that Resolution 03-26 rejecting all bids for the student dining expansion project be adopted.
20.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 an employee or official.
21.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-26 FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
22.
ADJOURN MEETING
