Meeting Details
April 11, 2024
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 7:10 p.m. by President, Mr. Greg Waltz. Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance: Alvin Bible, HVAC Instructor; Jared Clark, Fire Science Instructor; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant/Benefits Coordinator.
Dr. Kovach requested an addition and correction to the agenda. He stated that we received a $2,500 donation from Community Surgical Center South for the ProStart Competition and the donation form for Tractor Supply had missing information when originally posted.
Mike Metzger moved for the additions/corrections to the agenda. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.
Program Showcase - HVAC
Minutes
Mr. Bible shared a PowerPoint Presentation outlining his program curriculum. Mr. Bible introduced 2 former students and one current student. Each student shared how Central Nine has been beneficial in preparing them for their future in the HVAC field.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Linda Polsel seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
3.1
Financial Report and Claims
3.2
Personnel Recommendations
- No High School Personnel Report
3.3
Minutes for Approval
3.4
Donations
4.
Old Business
4.1
Update on Building Project
Minutes
Dr. Kovach gave an update on the welding facility ADA accessibility issues. He stated that the Lancer architech is working with the City of Greenwood on drawings to correct the problem.
5.
Items of Action - ACTION
5.1
Request Approval of Overnight Travel
- Dr. Kovach to attend the IACTED Summer Conference, Brown County, Indiana
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to attend the annual IACTED Summer Conference in Brown County on June 9-11, 2024.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the overnight travel. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0
5.2
Request Approval FY2025 Perkins Grant
- $801,188 (Based on 2024 Perkins Funding. 2025 Perkins budget will be approved once the federal budget is approved.)
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the FY2025 Perkins Grant. He explained that the allocations have not been released as of today. He stated that the allocations of $801,188 is last years amount. He stated he would share the actual amount at the May meeting.
Jill Laker moved for approval of the FY2025 Perkins Grant. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
5.3
Request Approval of Affiliation Agreement
- Community Health Network
Minutes
Dr. Kovach reminded the Board that this affiliation agreement was brought to the Board for approval last month but was tabled in order to be reviewed by the school attorney. Dr. Kovach stated that Michelle Cooper, legal counsel has reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding.
Linda Polesel moved for approval of the Affiliation Agreement with Community Hospital. Gary Robinson seconded the seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
5.4
Request to increase per student cost for CERT program
- An increase from $1,850 per student to $2,350 per student
Minutes
Jared Clark, CERT Instructor, requested that the Board increase the amount of money that Central Nine pays the CERT program to run the Fire Science and EMS classes for the high school division. He explained that that the current cost per student is $1,850 and proposed increase would be $2,350 per student. He explained that currently he is running on a very tight budget and this increase would give his staff an hourly increase. He stated that it would also allow him to increase the total program amount to a maximum of 116 students. He also shared that with this increase, Central Nine would no longer be responsible for purchasing equipment, repairing equipment, purchasing textbooks or any classroom needs for the program.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the increase from $1,850 per student to $2,350 per student. Gary Robinson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
5.5
Request Approval of Updated SRO Memorandum of Understanding
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the SRO Memorandum of Understanding. He shared that the original MOU was created over 5 years ago. He explained that our legal counsel worked with the Sheriff's Department legal counsel to come to an agreement.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the SRO memorandum of understanding as presented. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
6.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Dedication Ceremony - August 8, 2024
Construction Trades Financial Update
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
A discussion was held regarding the plans for the Construction Trades program for the future. Dr. Kovach shared that due to the fact that land is hard to find close to the school they would be building a tiny home next year. He also shared that Mr. Wormann had been speaking with Habitat for Humanity for a possible collaboration.
6.1
April Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the April Students of the Month (attached).
6.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
April 25, 2024 - Career Day
May 1, 2024 - NTHS Induction Ceremony - Greenwood High School Auditorium - 6:30 p.m.
May 9, 2024 - Awards Day
Next Governing Board Meeting - May 9, 2024- Program Showcase: Diesel Technology
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (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.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Mike Metzger seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
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
None presented.
12.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Mike Metzger moved for adjournment at 8:24 p.m.
