Meeting Details
February 13, 2020
7:00pm
James Hixson Board Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
Pledge and Welcome
This meeting is a meeting of the Governing Board in public for the purpose of conducting the Career Center's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There will be time for public participation as indicated by a specified agenda item.
Mission Statement: Central Nine exists to engage and empower students by providing career-based instruction in an innovative learning environment. We make an IMPACT on our students' personal and professional SKILLS, which enables them to succeed in post-secondary and career opportunities.
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President, Joe Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others in attendance: Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Laura Showalter, Benefits Coordinator; Jenn Gaulin, Work-Based Learning Instructor; Jan Tunis, Dental Careers Instructor, Amanda Wilkerson, Computer Programming Instructor and Frank Wormann, Construction Trades Instructor.
No additions or corrections to the agenda were presented.
2.
Program Showcase - Dental Careers
Minutes
Mrs. Tunis, Dental Careers Instructor introduced her students:
Bree Estes, Whiteland High School; Gabrille Allen, Whiteland High School; Brooke Mendoza, Whiteland High School; Maycn Charlesworth, Franklin Central High School
Each student outlined a portion of what they learn in Dental Careers and demonstrated the techniques for the Governing Board.
3.
Board Reorganization
Minutes
In the absence of Greg Waltz, President, Joe Hubbard, Vice President requested nominations for the following positions: Board President, Board Vice President, Board Secretary, and Corporation Treasurer.
Dawn Downer moved to retain the current officers to their appointed positions. Greg Waltz, President; Joe Hubbard, Vice President; Brian Bair, Secretary and Cindy Payton, Corporation Treasurer. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
4.
Appointment of Board of Finance Officers
Minutes
Mr. Hubbard, Vice President, requested a motion to elect the Board of Finance Officers. Mike Metzger moved to elect the appointed President, Vice President and Secretary to the offices of the Board of Finance. Brian Bair seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
5.
Approval of Governing Board Meeting Dates and Times
Minutes
Mike Metzger moved to approve the Governing Board Meeting Dates and Times for 2020-2021. Brian Bair seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
6.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Brian Bair moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Mike Metzger seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
6.1
Financial Report and Claims
6.2
Personnel Recommendations
- No Personnel Report
6.3
Minutes for Approval
6.4
Donations
7.
Old Business
Minutes
Mr. Hubbard updated the Board on the Andrew St. John remembrance project. He stated that he is waiting to receive the rendering of the memorial back from design company and hopefully will have an additional update at the March Governing Board meeting.
8.
Items of Action - ACTION
8.1
Request Approval to Remove Fixed Asset from Inventory
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to remove an older tire machine from the Automotive Service program that does not fit the requirements of our certification program. He explained that they have a new machine that they use and would like to donate the other one to Blue River Career Center.
Steve Johnson moved to remove the fixed asset from the inventory. Brian Bair seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
8.2
Request Approval of Out of State Travel
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested the approval of out of state travel for Eddie Small, Innovations Coach to attend the Canvas LMS Media & Training Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 24-25. 2020. He explained that the entire cost of the conference would be paid for by Canvas.
Steve Johnson moved for approval of the Out of State Travel. Brian Bair seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
9.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
-Cummins $1 million update: Mark Myers is coming to learn about our five-year plan to spend the money next Wednesday
-Our instructors are preparing for spring break eLearning for the students who are on spring break the week of March 16-20th. We are also training instructors to be ready for weather related eLearning days in the future. C9 should be ready for this by the 2020-2021 school year.
-C9 is working with participating schools who are changing their start times this fall. We want to make sure the students experience the full session each day they are here. We already have multiple dismissal times in the morning due to various schools' daily schedules. We want to minimize this so students don't miss out on important instruction.
-Performance services is continuing their interviews with program instructors. They should finish by mid-March. In April or May we should be able to host a work session to present findings and results of this process.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach explained that he combined the Superintendents' Meeting notes and the Director's Comments and Items of Information. (see above notes).
Amanda Wilkerson, Computer Science Instructor, gave the Board an update on the Cummins project.
A discussion was held regarding changing start and end times for the 2020-2021 school year.
9.1
Superintendent Meeting Notes
-All notes are included in the director's comments.
9.2
February Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with February Students of the Month.
9.3
Upcoming Dates and Events
February 17, 2020 - President's Day - No School
February 28, 2020 - Career Day
Next Governing Board Meeting: March 12, 2020 - Tech Tour and Taste of Central Nine - Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. - Tech Tour & Taste begins at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events with the Board (listed above).
10.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with the High School Division Update (attached).
11.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
11.1
Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Brian Bair seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
12.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis presented the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
13.
Public Comments
Minutes
Frank Wormann expressed his concern regarding the school's possibility of leaving early on a daily basis. He stated that it created a hardship on his program because it did not leave enough time on the job site.
14.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
Mike Metzger questioned the policy regarding the use of rainy day funds. Dr. Kovach explained that no purchases would be made with rainy day funds without the approval of the Governing Board.
15.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Dawn Downer moved for adjournment at 7:56 p.m.
