Meeting Details
August 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 President, Mr. Greg Waltz. Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others in attendance: Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Frank Wormann (in at 7:09 p.m.) Construction Trades Instructor; and Laura Showalter, Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant.
Mr. Waltz asked if there were any additions/changes to the agenda. Dr. Kovach wanted to make note that we are bringing the minutes from the June 11, 2020 meeting back to the Board for approval. He explained that there was an error when it came to the effective vs. highly effective percentage the correct percentage should have been 2.25%.
Aaron moved for approval of the correction to the June 11, 2020 minutes. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Joe Hubbard moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
2.3
Minutes for Approval
2.4
Contract/Agreement Renewals
- Pinnacle Agreement
- Paul Mitchell The School Agreement
2.5
Donations
3.
Old Business
3.1
Review and Approval of the of COVID-19 Re-Entry Plan
- Change in guidelines: Now 24-hour fever-free and symptom-free upon returning to work and/or school (previously 72 hours)
Minutes
Dr. Kovach stated that we agreed at last month's board meeting to review our COVID 19 plan on a monthly basis. Based upon guidance from the Johnson County Health Dept. On the 5th page of our guidance, we changed fever free and sympton-free for 24 hours before returning to school/work.
Aaron Lamb
Discussion was held regarding approving the changes retroactively any implementation needs to be communicated to the Board
Dr. Kovach needs to check on how this affects the Marion County students since the guidance came from the Johnson County Health Department.
Dr. Kovach said that we have been in constance contact with our partner schools.
7-0
4.
New Business
4.1
Request to Revise Central Nine Operating Agreement
Minutes
Ryan Waggoner requested approval to amend the Central Nine Operating Agreement to allow Superintendents or Assistant Superintendent to serve on the Board in the absence of the regular Board Member.
Ryan Waggoner moved for approval to amend the Central Nine Operating Agreement. Aaron Lamb seconded the motion.
A discussion began with a statement that at one time there was a group of Superintendents that wanted to take over the Central Ning Governing Board. At that time, there was only one individual from the Central Nine Governing Board in favor of the movement and it never happened. A discussion was held on how allowing a Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to sit on the Board as an alternate would affect the dynamics of the Board.
Mr. Waltz explained that we had a first and a second motion for approval of the revision to the Central Nine Operating Agreement. A vote was taken. Motion failed 2-5.
Mr. Waltz encouraged the Board to think of an alternate plan for alternates for the Central Nine Governing Board.
A discussion was then held regarding the Superintendents meetings and what the participation was from the partner school Superintendents. Dr. Kovach explained that he has 2 Superintendents that do not attend. The Board requested that Dr. Kovach contact them individually to let them know if their Superintendent has poor attendance or has never attended a Central Nine Superintendents Meeting.
| 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, Franklin Township Community School Corporation | X |
5.
Items of Action - ACTION
5.1
Request Approval of Insurance Memorandum of Understanding
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Insurance Memorandum to the Board for approval. He stated that the Memorandum Of Understanding was necessary due to the increase in insurance premiums effective November 1, 2020.
Brian Bair moved for approval of the Insurance Memorandum of Understanding. Joe Hubbard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
5.2
Request Approval of 2020-2021 School Billings
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with the 2020-2021 School Billings. He explained that the first quarterly payment is based upon their Corporations Assessed Value and their Pre-Enrollment Numbers. The remainder of the quarterly payments will be adjusted after Count Day on September 18, 2020.
Joe Hubbard moved for approval of the 2020-2021 School Billings. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
5.3
Request Approval for changes Technology Assistant Position
- Change job title from Technology Assistant to Technology Specialist
- Increase from 16.00 per hour to $41,000 annual salary ($20.00 per hour)
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to reorganize the technology department after the CTE Innovations Coach resigned. He stated that he is requesting to change the title of Technology Assistant to Technology Specialists. Allow for an increase from $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour at a salaried rate. He stated that Adult Education would pick up 40% of this position's salary to help Adult Education as well as the High School Division. This would be an increase in duties and responsibilities.
Aaron Lamb moved for approval of the changes in the Technology Assistant Position. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
5.4
Request Approval of Organizational Chart
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with the updated organizational chart for approval. He stated that he is requesting to move the CTE Innovations Coach under the Supervision of the Assistant Director and move the Media Communications Specialist under the supervision of the Director. It was noted that the chart was wrong regarding where the placement of the CTE Innovations Coach was put.
Aaron Lamb made a motion for approval of the Organizational Chart with the stipulation that the chart was corrected. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
6.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
-Performance Services will present their facilities study in September. I am looking at the morning or afternoons of either September 22nd or 24th. We are attempting to have it in person at the Franklin Armory in order to accommodate all in attendance and observe social distancing. More to come soon.
-We normally start program showcases in September. We are recommending we hold off until further notice based on COVID-19.
-Next month we want to have a first reading on the updated board policies. Greg handled reading through them last time. Will he do that again or someone else in order to have the first reading in September?
-Central Nine has started off well. As of Tuesday (when this is written) all staff members are present and at work. Students are doing very well to start off they school year. They may not say it, but they seem very glad to be back at school. The year has actually started off well.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information with the Board. (Listed Above)
A discussion was held regarding Program Showcases. It was the consensus of the Board that they would like to see some form of a Program Showcase. Dr. Kovach stated that he will work with our Media Communications Specialist to have a video of a program at the next Governing Board Meeting.
Dr. Kovach shared that we are building a training house on campus and they break ground on Friday, August 13, 2020.
Dr. Kovach gave an update on the new School Resource Officer, Derrick Hartman. He has been coming in to help with dismissal and is a great addition to our staff.
6.1
Superintendent Meeting Notes
The superintendents reported how their years have started off or what their plans are to start the year.
The schools on a hybrid schedule are sending Central Nine students every day. The buses are getting here on time in general. Our parent pick-up is very crowded both morning and afternoon.
We shared strategies for handling current and potential COVID-19 cases for both staff and student situations.
If Central Nine does go to a hybrid schedule at some point this year we will have to choose one, but all schools are on different schedules at this point. We won't match up. The superintendents understood.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Superintendent Meeting Notes (listed above).
Dr. Kovach updated the Board that currently, all staff is at work and healthy. The cases of students who are quarantined have not actually been to Central Nine.
6.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
August 18, 2020 - Virtual Meet The Teacher Night
September 7, 2020 - Labor Day - No School
Next Governing Board Meeting: September 10, 2020
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events with the Board (listed above).
7.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta presented the Board with the High School Division Monthly Update (attached).
8.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
8.1
Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report. She then requested approval of Robert Taylor as the Technology Specialist (approved in Item 5.3) at $18.00 per hour as a salaried position.
Aaron Lamb moved to approve the Adult Education Personnel Report with the above-mentioned addition. Joe Hubbard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
8.2
Request Approval of Adult Education Pay Increase Effective 9/6/2020
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Pay Increase of 2.5% effective 9/6/20.
Aaron Lamb moved for approval of the Adult Education Pay Increase. Joe Hubbard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
9.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis presented the Board with the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
10.
Public Comments
Minutes
Frank Wormann stated he is willing to present as the program showcase. He also shared that his students are extremely excited about the new program with the Carpenters Union partnership.
11.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
Joe Hubbard the plaque is still on hold for Andrew St. John Memorial Dedication.
12.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Aaron moved for adjournment at 8:15 p.m.
