Governing Board Meeting

1. Pledge and Welcome
Joe Hubbard, 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:  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

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
Dr. Kovach, Director

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

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

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.