Meeting Details
February 10, 2022
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: To engage, support, and empower students by providing active, career-based learning in an experiential environment.
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Board President, Mr. Joe Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others in attendance: Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Rob Taylor, Technology Coordinator; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant/Benefits Coordinator.
Mr. Hubbard asked if there were any revisions/additions to the agenda. Dr. Kovach stated that Item 6.2 Personnel Report had been revised, Item 6.4 Donation had been added; Item 11.1 Adult Education Personnel Report had been revised; and Item 12 Adult Education Monthly Update had been added.
Jill Laker moved for the revisions/additions to the agenda. Mike Metzger seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
2.
Board Reorganization
- Board President - Joe Hubbard
- Board Vice President - Dawn Downer
- Board Secretary - Mike Metzger
- Corporation Treasurer - Cindy Payton
- School Attorney - Ray Basile
Minutes
Mr. Hubbard recommend retaining the current Governing Board Officers: Board President - Joe Hubbard; Board Vice President - Dawn Downer; Board Secretary - Mike Metzger; Corporation Treasurer - Cindy Payton; and School Attorney - Ray Basile.
Dawn Downer moved to retain the current Governing Board Officers as listed above. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
3.
Appointment of Board of Finance Officers
Minutes
Mr. Hubbard, 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. Beck Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
4.
Approval of Governing Board Meeting Dates and Times
Minutes
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Governing Board Meeting dates and times. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
5.
E-Rate Internet Bandwidth Presentation
Minutes
Rob Taylor, Technology Coordinator, gave an evaluation of E-Rate Proposals for Internet Service. Mr. Taylor stated currently the internet connection to our campus is provided by Education Networks of America (ENA) at a speed of 1 Gbps with a cost of $15,336 per year. He stated that a Request for Proposal (RFP) had been sent out to vendors and we received bids from eight different vendors. Mr. Taylor stated that after reviewing the bids, he is recommending that we switch to MetroNet because they are able to offer us 5 times the speed along with a more robust managed firewall solution.
6.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
6.1
Financial Report and Claims
6.2
Personnel Recommendations
6.3
Minutes for Approval
6.4
Donation(s)
7.
Old Business
7.1
Update on COVID Guidance
Minutes
Dr. Kovach explained that Central Nine moved from mandated masking to masking optional as of February 7, 2022.
7.2
Update on Building Project
Minutes
Dr. Kovach explained that on February 15 Lancer + Beebe assured us that they will have construction documents and ready for bid. He stated that Pepper Construction will run the bid process.
8.
Items of Action - ACTION
8.1
Request Approval to Change Internet Provider from ENA to Metronet
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to change Internet provider from ENA to MetroNet based on our Technology Director's recommendation.
Dawn Downer moved for approval to change Internet provider from ENA to MetroNet. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
8.2
Request Approval of Grant Applications
- Perkins Reserve Grant Application
- AWS Grant Application
- Johnson County Community Foundation Grant Application
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to pursue three grants that are currently available. Perkins Reserve Grant; AWS Grant and the Johnson County Community Foundation Grant. Dr. Kovach explained that as we are expanding the welding program, we wanted to enhance the equipment above what is purchased by Central Nine and that getting awarded the grants would help with that goal.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the grant applications. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
9.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
February 11th, 12:00-1:45 Valentine's themed lunch at "To the Nines" restaurant. Sign up on our website for a reservation.
February 23rd, at 6:30 PM, NTHS induction at Greenwood HS
Next month we will host "Taste of C9" before our school board meeting on March 10th.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
9.1
February Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with the February Students of the Month (attached).
9.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
February 21, 2022 - Presidents' Day - No School
February 23, 2022 - NTHS Induction Ceremony - 6:30 p.m., Greenwood Community High School
February 24, 2022 - Career Day
March 4, 2022 - End of Third Quarter
March 10, 2022 - Next Governing Board Meeting & Taste of Central Nine
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).
10.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta 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.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
12.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
13.
Public Comments
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Governing Board Roster. He requested that each district review its contact information for any changes.
He also requested that a Board member volunteer to review the changes to policy. It would then go to the March meeting for a 1st reading. Joe Hubbard volunteered to review the policy.
14.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
Mike Metzger shared that he would be the keynote speaker for Aspire Johnson County - Discover Your Career Pathway Forum on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
15.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Mike Metzger moved for adjournment at 7:38 p.m.
