Meeting Details
May 11, 2023
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 7:05 p.m. by President, Mr. Greg Waltz. Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others in attendance: Due to an illness, Dr. Kovach attended the meeting virtually; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director and Corinna Vonderwell, Student Services Coordinator.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
2.3
Minutes for Approval
2.4
Donations
3.
Old Business
Minutes
Dr. Kovach reported that a water line had been hit during construction. He stated that it had been repaired. He stated that progress is being made on both buildings.
3.1
Update on Building Project
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of Out of State Travel
- Skills USA National Competition
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of Out of State Travel for the Skills USA National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, June 19-24, 2023. Dr. Kovach stated that 2 Advisors and 8 students would be attending the competition.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Out of State Travel. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Saturday, May 13th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Annual Spring Flower Sale (also culinary will host a bake sale)
Saturday, May 13th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Central Nine Car Show
Don Wood Foundation just notified us that we have been approved for our grant request to purchase a next generation manufacturing system valued at $256,600 for our new advanced manufacturing program to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. We will be able to use it in precision machining this coming year until the welding lab is completed.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
5.1
1st Reading of the 23-24 Education and Operation Budgets
Minutes
The proposed 23-24 Education and Operation Budgets were shared with the Board. Mr. Waltz stated that a work session was held with a couple of Superintendents and Board Members. Cindy Payton shared that the main reason for the increase is to raise the salary matrix for our instructors. She then explained that regarding Perkins monies, some of our positions that are currently paid with the Perkins Grant money are now being required to be phased out of Perkins over a three year period. Mrs. Payton explained that this includes the Instructional Assistants and a Special Education Instructor. She shared that this includes their salaries and benefits. A discussion was held regarding the funding for special education.
Mrs. Payton requested guidance on the increase percentage of the budget. She stated that if she eliminated the salary matrix increase for instructors and the $31,000 increase for non certified employee raises, that would take the budget increase down to 9.57%. She reminded the Board that the Superintendents only wants a 6% increase to the budget. The Board requested that Mrs. Payton and Dr. Kovach rework the budget to come to a happy medium regarding the difference in percentage from the 6% the Superintendents would support and the 11.49% that is being requested. Additional guidance regarding the salary matrix was given. It was the concensus of the Board to drop the salary matrix for instructors to the starting level to $42,000 and cut the supply monies. The Board requested that after cuts are made and the percentage is lowered that it be shared with the Governing Board Members and Superintendents for additional review and support.
5.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
May 25, 2023 - End of 4th Quarter/Last Day for Students
May 26, 2024 - 1/2 Teachers Record Day
Next Governing Board Meeting - June 8, 2023
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).
6.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta shared 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.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
8.
Adult Education Monthly Update
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
None presented.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Mike Metzger moved for adjournment at 8:07 p.m.
