September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Pioneer Technology Center Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order
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2. Roll call and establish a quorum
Discussion:
Also in attendance were Traci Thorpe, Ryan Burkett, Kendra Knight, Kahle Goff, Stacey Rush, Molly Kyler, Mike Orr, Terri Busch, Aimee Snyder and Kellie Johnson.
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3. Flag salute and moment of silence
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4. Reports and Presentations:
E-Sports Presentation — Zac Ladner — IT Instructor; Kevin Bell — Network Administrator
Discussion:
Zac Ladner stated that he and Kevin Bell are the coaches for E-Sports and then Troy Buller is in charge of live-streaming, also known as shout-casting. Kevin Bell stated that this year they have had 43 students enrolled in E-sports this year. He also stated that they are live-streaming on the PTC YouTube channel. Troy said that there are communication skills, academic content, etc. that are all learned in thief E-Sports programs. Some of the kids also diagnose computers and fix anything that is going on with the streaming. We create graphics, and we learn to read social media analytics. We promote programs through shout-casting, and they advertise PTC in the waiting rooms. Mr. Ladner stated that E-Sports gives students the opportunity to join a campus group. We play E-Sports at the high school level, and we have advocated starting a post-secondary tech center league with 4 other tech centers that have joined. E-Sports allow students to engage with attendance and grades.
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5. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the Minutes of the August 12, 2025, regular Board of Education meeting
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion, review and vote to approve or not approve the Financial Reports; Activity Fund Report; and Encumbrances & Change Order Lists (General Fund #60454-60652 in the amount of $179,852.35; Building Fund #60024-60027 in the amount of $24,870.67).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Administrative Reports and Anticipated Discussion by the Board and Staff regarding facilities, district policy issues, community issues and/or personnel or student needs
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7.A. Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO
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7.B. Molly Kyler, Executive Director, Business & Industry Services
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8. Discussion and Review of the potential use for the ADPC building
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9. Discussion, review and vote to approve or not approve the changes to the following policies: CHB-Credit/Purchasing Cards, DEAB- Fringe Benefits, DEE-In and Out-of-State Travel, DEEC-Financial Sponsorship of Student Activities, DNB-Personnel Files, FL- Student Records, FL-R- Compliance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the OATC membership dues in the amount of $5,700 for 2025-26
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve the FY25 Financial Statements & FY26 Estimate of Needs
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve purchases over $10,000 as listed on Appendix A.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve individuals on part-time and temporary employment contracts, and addenda to contracts as listed on Appendix B.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Discussion and vote to approve or not approve hiring of a Safety Instructor
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. New Business
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16. Board Comment
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17. Adjournment
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