Governing Board Meeting

1. Pledge and Welcome
Greg Waltz, Board President

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 6:04 p.m. by President Greg Waltz.  Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in attendance:  Laura Showalter, Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant.

No additions or corrections to the agenda were presented.


2. Items of Action - ACTION

2.1 Request Approval of 2020-2021 Education/Operation Budgets

Minutes

Dr. Kovach presented the Board with the 2020-2021 Education/Operation Budgets.  He explained that this is a 2.55 % increase from last year's budget.  Dr. Kovach presented the Board with a document outlining the budget by line item.  A large part of the increase is in the direct result of when we adjusted our salary schedule for teacher's which was an average increase of 8.7%.  The Perkins Grant that we applied for did get approved which means a number of salaries needed to be transferred back to the education fund.  Dr. Kovach then explained that we are anticipating a 6% increase in insurance premiums.  It is budged for a 5% increase which means that Central Nine will pick up the 5% and the staff will pick up the 1%.

A discussion was held regarding the need for additional employees due to increased enrollment.  Dr. Kovach shared that we will be staying status quo with the number of employees for the 2020-2021 school year.  

The Board then went through various line items on the budget and requested clarification on those items.  Dr. Kovach explained each item.  It was the consensus of the Board that a timeline should be established for next year allowing the Board to have a work session allowing time to review budget prior to approval.

Brian Bair moved for approval of the 2021-2021 Education/Operation Budgets.  Steve Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.


2.2 Request Approval of Pay Rate Increases (Non-Cert & Administration)

Minutes

Dr. Kovach requested approval of a pay rate increase for Non-Certified and Administration staff.  He stated that the budget that was just approved does include a pay rate increase of 3% for highly effective employees and 2.25% for effective employees.   

Aaron Lamb moved for approval of the pay rate increase for Non-Certified and Administration.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0

 


3. Public Comments

Minutes

None presented.


4. Board Member Comments

Minutes

Brian Bair requested a summary of the teacher evaluation process, level of experience on teaching in staff.  Also, looking at roles of the evaluators.  They agreed that it could be shared in the Friday Board notes.  

Mike Metzger and the Board publicly thanked Cindy Payton's efforts creating the 2020-2021 budget.

The Board requested final figures on the Construction Trades home.  Cindy Payton stated that she will have the final figures at the July 9, 2020 board meeting.

Greg Waltz passed out copies of the evaluation tool that is being used at Indian Creek to evaluate their Superintendent. He requested that the Board complete the evaluation of the Director and return it to him by July 1, 2020 to be acted on at the July 9, 2020 Governing Board Meeting.  


5. Adjournment

Minutes

With no further business, Brian Bair moved for adjournment at 7:09 p.m.