Meeting Details
March 10, 2022
6:00pm
Learning Lane
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 6:02 p.m by President, Mr. Joe Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Brian Ford representing Greenwood Community School Corporation in the absence of Mike Metzger; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Derrick Hartman, School Resource Officer, Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director, and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant/Benefits Coordinator.
Dr. Kovach shared that Items 2.2 and 6.0 both were added to the agenda after it was posted. Greg Waltz moved for approval of the additions to the agenda. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Jill Laker moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Dave Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
2.3
Minutes for Approval
2.4
Donations
3.
Old Business
3.1
Update on Building Project
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared that the bidding process is open and all bids are due by March 15, 2022. The estimated date of the start of construction is the beginning of August, 2022 and completion date of April, 2023.
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of the Indiana Agriculture and Technology School Operating Agreement
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Indiana Agriculture and Technology School Operating Agreement. Dr. Kovach reviewed the agreement as written and it was reviewed by legal counsel. These students will only be allowed admittance as long as all students from our partner schools have had the chance for enrollment in the program of their choosing.
A discussion was held on past experience with the Indiana Agriculture and Technology School. It was stated that they have been in trouble with the State Board of Accounts in the past. It was the concensus of the board to not enter into an agreement with the school until Dr. Kovach has reached out to the Superintendents to get their opinion. Dr. Kovach requested that this action item be tabled until further information can be obtained.
Greg Waltz moved to table the approval of the Indiana Agriculture and Technology School Operating Agreement. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion to table passed 6-0.
4.2
Request Approval of Out Of State Travel for the Executive Director to attend the National Policy Seminar in Washington, DC
- March 20-23, 2022
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to attend the National Policy Seminar in Washington, DC, March 20-23, 2022. He explained that the trip would be fully funded by IACTED.
Jill Laker moved for approval of the Out of State Travel for the Executive Director. Dave Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.3
Request Approval of Overnight Travel for School Resource Officer
- INSROA Conference - Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, IN - June 19-24, 2022
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval for the School Resource Officer to attend the INSROA Conference, June 19-24, 2022.
Dave Thompson moved for approval of the overnight travel for the School Resource Officer. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Brian Mendenhall, second year culinary arts instructor, was honored this past Monday at the ProStart competition with the ProStart instructor of the year award for the state of Indiana in 2022. He took two teams to compete. Both teams earned gold honors, and the blue team received the knife skills award. Central Nine was well represented.
Over 30 students will be competing at our state Skills USA competition on April 8th and 9th at the state fairgrounds.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information with the Board (listed above).
5.1
1st Reading of Board Policy Revision - Vol. 33 No. 2
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with Vol. 33 No. 2 Board policy revisions for a 1st reading. He stated that he would bring them back at the April Governing Board Meeting for approval.
5.2
1st Reading of Board Policy Revision - Vol. 34 No. 1
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the Board with Vol. 34 No. 1 Board policy revisions for a 1st reading. He stated that he would bring them back at the April Governing Board Meeting for approval.
5.3
March Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the March Students of the Month.
5.4
Upcoming Dates and Events
March 21-April 1, 2022 - Spring Break
April 4, 2022 - Classes Resume
April 13, 2022- Career Day (rescheduled)
May 5, 2022 - Awards Day
Next Governing Board Meeting - April 14, 2022 - Program Showcase: Early Childhood
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Upcoming Dates and Events (listed above).
6.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta presented the Board with the High School Division Update (attached).
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.
Jill Laker moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Greg Waltz seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
7.2
Request Approval of ABE and IELCE Grant Assurances Program Year 2022
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the ABE and IELCE Grant Assurances for Program Year 2022.
Greg Waltz moved for approval of the ABE and IELCE Grant Assurances. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
8.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis presented the Board with the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
Mr. Hubbard shared with the Board documents relating to the renewal of Dr. Kovach's contract. He asked the Board to review the packet.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Jill Laker moved for adjournment at 6:42 p.m.
