Meeting Details
October 5, 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 7:02 p.m. by Vice President, Dawn Downer. Mrs. Downer welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Alvin BIble, representing the C9TA; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant. Corrina Vonderwell; Student Service Coordinator in at 7:13 p.m.
Dr. Kovach stated that there were two additions to the agenda. He explained that the attachments were added to items 5.3 and 5.5.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the additions to the agenda. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
2.
Program Showcase: CERT- EMS/Fire Science
Minutes
Mr. Jared Clark, CERT Instructor outlined the EMS and Fire Science Programs. The EMS and Fire Science students performed a scenario where the students had to save a downed fire fighter.
3.
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 5-0.
3.1
Financial Report and Claims
3.2
Personnel Recommendations
- No High School Personnel
3.3
Minutes for Approval
4.
Old Business
4.1
Update on Building Project
5.
Items of Action - ACTION
5.1
Request Approval to pay any invoices due before the next Governing Board Meeting as pre-written checks so that we do not accrue any late charges or finance fees.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to pay any invoices due before the next Governing Board Meeting as pre-written checks so that we do not accrue any late charges or finance fees.
Becky Nelson moved for approval to pay any invoices due before the next Governing Board Meeting as pre-written checks so not to accure any late charges or finance fees. Steve Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
5.2
Request Approval for Central Nine FFA Chapter
Minutes
Dr. Kovach explained that we have had an FFA Chapter in past but with the change in teachers that went away. He stated that the new instructor is requesting to reinstate the chapter. Approval by the Board is needed for the chapter to begin.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Central Nine FFA Chapter. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
5.3
Request Approval to Widen Concrete Area in Front of Welding Building
- $6,000
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to widen the concrete area in front of the new welding building for a cost of $6,000. Dr. Kovach explained that the cost would come from the original $4.75 million building project funds.
5.4
Request Approval of Board Policy Revisions
Minutes
Mike Metzger shared that he reviewed the proposed policy and did not see anything concerning. The Board thanked Mike Metzger for reviewing the policy. This was the second reading of the policy.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Board Policy as presented. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
5.5
Request Approval of Revised School Billings
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the revised school billings for approval. He stated that this billing is based on actual count day totals.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Revised School Billings. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
5.6
Request Approval for Out of State Travel
- Steve Owen, Auto Service Instructor to attend the ASE Accreditation Update Workshop in Louisville, Kentucky - October 19, 2023
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval for out of state travel for Steve Owen, Auto Service Instructor to attend the ASE Accreditation Update Workshop in Louisville, Kentucky.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Out of State Travel. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
6.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Minutes
None presented.
6.1
October Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the October Students of the Month (attached).
6.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
- October 2-6, 2023 - Required E-Learning for students not attending when in session
- October 6, 2023 - End of First Quarter
- October 9-13, 2023 - Fall Break
- October 16, 2023 - Classes Resume
- Next Governing Board Meeting - November 9, 2023 - Program Showcase: PLTW Biomedical Science
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events with the Governing Board (listed above).
7.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta shared the High School Division Update (attached).
8.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
8.1
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 Report as presented. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
9.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
10.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
11.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
The Board congratulated Dr. Kovach on being names Indiana ACTE 2023 Administrator of the Year.
12.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Mike Metzger moved for adjournment at 7:41 p.m.
