Meeting Details
May 14, 2020
7:00pm
Virtual Meeting Due to COVID-19
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 virtual meeting was held on Google Hangout/Meet due to the COVID-19 Virus Social Distancing protocol. The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Greg Waltz, President. Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Waltz then reminded everyone that all motions would require everyone to individually do a roll call vote.
Those in physical attendance: Greg Waltz, Bill Kovach and Laura Showalter
Those in virtual attendance: Cindy Payton, Ray Basile, Michelle Davis, Michael Metzger, Aaron Lamb, Brian Bair, Dawn Downer, Steve Johnson, Joe Hubbard, Mike Quaranta, Eddie Small, Steve Owen. The meeting was also broadcasted on Facebook Live for the public to view.
Mr. Waltz asked if there were any additions or changes to the agenda. Dr. Kovach stated that he was requested that Item 4.3 Student Handbook be removed from the agenda for additional changes to be made. The student handbook would be brought back to the June 4, 2020 Governing Board meeting for approval.
Brian Bair moved to remove Item 4.3 Student Handbook from the agenda. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Motioned: Mr. Brian Bair, Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation
Seconded: Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Greg Waltz, Nineveh Hensley Jackson United School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Metzger, Greenwood Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Bair, Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Ryan Waggoner, Franklin Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools | X | ||
| Dawn Downer | X |
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Steve Johnson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items. Aaron Lamb seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Motioned: Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools
Seconded: Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Greg Waltz, Nineveh Hensley Jackson United School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Metzger, Greenwood Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Bair, Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Ryan Waggoner, Franklin Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools | X | ||
| Dawn Downer | X |
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
2.3
Minutes for Approval
3.
Old Business
Minutes
Joe Hubbard gave an update on the Andrew St. John memorial project. Mr. Hubbard stated that the plaque should be in place by next week. The actual dedication ceremony will not be held until after school reopens
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of Position Changes
- Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant
- School Resource Officer
- Media Communications Specialist
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of changes to the following positions:
Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant - The addition of Executive Assistant to the title and the position move from a 220-day work calendar to a 260-day work calendar.
School Safety Specialist - The change in title to School Resouce Officer. The position moves from an hourly to a salaried position of $42,000 per year with a 185-day work calendar. This position would also receive a uniform allowance of $185.00 per year.
Media Specialist - The change would be from an hourly position to a salaried position. This would not be any increase in salary but will allow more flexibility for the position.
Aaron Lamb moved for approval of the position changes. Joe Hubbard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Motioned: Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools
Seconded: Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Greg Waltz, Nineveh Hensley Jackson United School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Metzger, Greenwood Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Bair, Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Ryan Waggoner, Franklin Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools | X | ||
| Dawn Downer | X |
4.2
Request Approval of Data Specialist Position
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of a full-time Data Specialist position. He explained that a career center of this size needs this position to maintain dual credit, completions, graduation pathways data.
Aaron Lamb moved for approval of the Data Specialist Position. Joe Hubbard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Motioned: Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools
Seconded: Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Greg Waltz, Nineveh Hensley Jackson United School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Metzger, Greenwood Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Bair, Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Ryan Waggoner, Franklin Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools | X | ||
| Dawn Downer | X |
4.3
Request Approval of Student Handbook
Minutes
Item removed from the agenda.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
-eLearning has been going very well. We finish the semester tomorrow, May 15th. Teachers and students have become very adept at using Canvas as their learning management system. With the support of Mike Quaranta and Eddie Small, the teachers have taken the situation and made it work well for the students to complete the semester and also earn certifications and college credits.
-We plan on allowing staff to come on campus this next week to complete the process of getting their rooms and labs ready for summer. We will have a sign-up sheet (virtual) to continue social distancing. We will also have a plan for allowing students to return items as well as pick up any of their property from school soon.
-We are still in the process of getting a final date for the closing of the construction trades house. I will share as soon as we know.
-Due to our current state with COVID-19 our addition of aviation flight will have to be delayed one year to start fall of 2021.
-Our next board meeting was moved to June 4th due to the PLC conference eight of us were attending. That conference has been moved to October. I will plan on keeping the June 4th date unless the board wishes to move the date back to the original.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above). A discussion was held regarding how each school is handling the student pick up/drop off process.
5.1
Superintendent Meeting Notes
-Discussed the possible changes to the start of the school year for fall. Many of the Johnson County superintendents were a part of a discussion with two legislators (Representative Young and Senator Walker) today. I hope to get that information from them.
-Discussed plans to allow employees back in buildings to work. Discussed plans for allowing staff and students in the buildings to finish the year.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Superintendent Meeting Notes (listed above).
5.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
Next Governing Board Meeting: June 11, 2020
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared that the next Governing Board meeting will be held on June 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
6.
High School Division Update
Minutes
The High School Division Update was given in the Director's Comments and Items of Information.
7.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
7.1
Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.
Aaron Lamb moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Motioned: Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools
Seconded: Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Greg Waltz, Nineveh Hensley Jackson United School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Michael Metzger, Greenwood Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Johnson, Perry Township Schools | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Bair, Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Ryan Waggoner, Franklin Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Joe Hubbard, Center Grove Community School Corporation | X | ||
| Mr. Aaron Lamb, Beech Grove City Schools | X | ||
| Dawn Downer | X |
8.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis stated that she has been meeting weekly with her leadership team and staff. She shared how they are dealing with the High School Equivalency students and the English Language Learners. She stated she is working with different individuals around the State on how to best serve the Adult Education students.
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
No public comment.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
It was requested from the Board that Greg Waltz follow up on the attendance of the Franklin Community Governing Board Member. He stated that he would be in contact with Board Member and the President of the Franklin Community School Board and express the Board's concern.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Joe Hubbard moved for adjournment at 7:48 p.m.
