Governing Board Meeting

Dr. Hagen presented in the absence of Ms. Donaldson. He explained that new programs offerings had to be submitted to the Indiana Department of Education but needed approval from the Board. He requested approval for four new Information Technology program offerings for Central Nine Career Center. He also stated that any new programs offered at our sending home schools would also need to be approved through Central Nine's Governing Board.

Dr. Hagen requested approval to attend the Education Leadership Symposium sponsored by Blackboard. He shared that the symposium will be held in New York City, NY on April 11-12, 2011. He explained that the event is an opportunity for district leaders to gather in an intimate setting to discuss trends in online learning and mobile technology and their impact on student success. He informed the Board that travel and accomodations would be completely paid for by Blackboard.

Dr. Hagen explained that this is a renewal of the Surety Bond that Rhonda Glover currently holds as Extra Curricular Treasurer.

Dr. Hagen explained that this is an addition to the original agenda. He requested approval for Jodi Traub, Culinary Arts Instructor to visit Johnson and Wales University in Denver, Colorado. He shared that all expenses except for the hiring of a substitute for one day would be paid by Johnson and Wales University. Dr. Hagen informed the Board that the visit would be from Friday, April 15, 2011 until Sunday, April 17, 2011. He expressed that this visit will give Mrs. Traub the opportunity to learn more about the culinary programs at Johnson and Wales University.

The Board was presented with the March Students of the Month.

Dr. Hagen referred to the email from Eric Fredbeck, Central Nine's School Attorney. He said that the email was a legal response to the Board's inquiry on the suspension of a meeting so that students, parents, and instructors who attend to present during the Student Success portion of the meeting are not kept waiting while the Board is in Executive Session. After reviewing the open door law opinion submitted by Mr. Fredbeck, a discussion was held. It was the consensus of the Board that at subsequent meetings the Executive Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will temporarily adjourn at 7:30 p.m. if business is not concluded. The regular session of the Board meeting will be called to order at that time. If there is additional business to conduct, the Executive Session will reconvene after the adjournment of the Regular Session of the Board meeting.

Dr. Hagen presented the Board with the 2009-2010 Student Performance Results in Career and Technical Education. He was pleased to share that results show that students in Career and Technical Education are more likely to graduate than the rest of the student body in a high school. He shared that Career and Technical education is doing great things for students.

Mr. Strader reviewed the information contained in his report. He then thanked the Board for all of their support and giving him the opportunity to be Principal for the last eight years.