Governing Board Meeting

Dr. Kovach reported that the Welding building is progressing.  He then shared that the multi purpose room has been delayed due to the foundation not aligning with the new pre constructed building.  It has to be adjusted to fit the foundation.  Dr. Kovach stated that Pepper Construction. believes they will be constructing the building by the end of June.

Rob Taylor presented his recommendation for the replacement of copier/printer service bids.  Mr. Taylor recommended that we go with Van Ausdall &: Farrar.  

Jill Laker moved for approval of the recommendation of Van Ausdall & Farrar service bid for the copiers/printers.  Gary Robinson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the updated 2023-2024 Education/Operation Budgets with the Governing Board.  He shared that the proposed budget was a comprise between the first budget presented that the one being recommended for approval.  He stated that this proposed budget had been shared with the Superintendents.  He thanked Cindy Payton for her hard work in preparing the budget.  

Dawn Downer moved for approval of the 2023-2024 Education/Operation Budgets.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the annual renewal of the Property Casualty Insurance Plan.  Cindy Payton stated that they had met with the agent to get the best possible coverage.  She stated that the increase is approximately $14,000.

Dawn Downer moved for approval of the Property Casualty Insurance Plan.  Steve Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach explained that we have worked with the teacher's association to review the Teacher Evaluation Tool.  He noted the changes to the evaluation tool:  Item 2.3 CTE Student Organizations and Item 4.1 Student Learning Goal.  The teacher will now have the option to create their student Learning Goals. 

Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Teacher Evaluation Tool.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Cindy Payton requested permission to transfer appropriations within each fund to balance out the fiscal year-end.  This process is done annually.  No transfers are made from fund to fund, only within each fund.

Jill Laker moved for approval to Transfer Appropriations Within Each Fund as Part of Fiscal Year-End Process.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach explained that our current system for payroll and accounting is an older version.  He is suggesting that we move to the cloud based version.  He shared that legal counsel had reviewed the contract.  

Steve Johnson moved for approval of the Boyce Systems Master Software Subscription Agreement.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).

Mr. Waltz shared the evaluation documents that will be used for Dr. Kovach's evaluation.  He asked how the Survey should be incorporated into the evaluation.  The Board will have an opportunity to review the packet and give input on how the evaluation should be conducted.  

Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.

Dawn Downer moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval for Stipend pay for the Adult Education Professional Development Facilitators. 

Linda Polesel moved for approval of the Stipend Pay for the Adult Education Professional Development Facilitators.  Gary Robinson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.