Cybersecurity career program will be at Pioneer in the fall
PCTC’S December board meeting last week started with President Doug Theaker urging members and guests to sing “Jingle Bells.” There were no takers on the suggestion, however, board member, Marge Prater, and others had surprise goodies for everyone.
Moving forward, Theaker accepted the resignations of Mary Dixon (12 years of BOE service) and John Kime (2 years of BOE service). The BOE and Superintendent Greg Nickoli had high praise for both members of the BOE. Karen Davis, (Intervention Specialist) is also retiring after working for PCTC for 16 years. Nickoli said the school will miss Davis.
The cybersecurity program was approved by the board because technology is changing faster than ever and cybersecurity analysts are in high demand. Students will learn to recognize specific threats and how to protect hardware, software, and data from attacks. They will design, develop, implement and test secure information technology systems.
Pioneer received many donations during the month of November, amounting to over $2,200. Many staff members donate money several times a year to the Alumni Endowment fund to be used for annual student scholarships, and the Pioneer Penguin Fund that is used to help students in need during the Holiday season.
Mary Lee Barr gave $1,000 to the Art Barr Scholarship
Fund.
Treasurer, Linda Schumacher, reported the state is still working on the audit, and the state formula has not been announced. Schumacher also praised Jason Fortman for ingenuity with his effort to make ends meet.
It was announced that Dennis Leder (a former Pioneer BOE member and county commissioner) passed away.
A discussion was held regarding students who have their high school diploma, 5 years of experience or a number of hours can earn an Associate Degree.
Mary Jean Theaker announced the following PCTC Juniors in Culinary