Governing Board Meeting

Dr. Kovach stated that the requirements for occupancy of the buildings were almost complete.  He stated the work should be done by early next week and the inspector should be out late next week to inspect the work. 

Jill Laker moved for approval to change the meeting time of the August 8, 2024, Governing Board Meeting to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the Dedication Ceremony of the new buildings. Kim Crawford seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach stated that Laura Showalter is currently working on updating all job descriptions.  He shared that we will be bringing them for approval over the next few months.  

Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Organization Chart and Job Descriptions.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach reminded the Board that at the April Board meeting the Board approved an increase from $1,850 per student to $2,350 per student for CERT students.  He explained that this is the agreement with the updated costs.  

Jill Laker moved for approval of the CERT Agreement.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach presented the 2024-2025 Operation/Education Budgets to the Board for approval.  

Becky Nelson moved for approval of the 2024-2025 Operation/Education Budgets.  Jill Laker seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the Property Casualty Insurance Plan.  He stated that he is asking approval of either option 1 or 2.  It was the consensus of the Board to go with Option 1 which is the $5,000 deductible with a $10,000 deductible for wind/hail damage.

Becky Nelson moved for approval of the Property Casualty Insurance Plan.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Cindy Payton requested approval to transfer appropriations within each fund as part of the fiscal year-end process.

Jill Laker moved for approval transfer appropriations within each fund as part fo the fiscal year-end process.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach stated that the State Board of Accounts requires us to get approval to transfer monies between funds but also request approval when the funds are being put back into the fund.  

Mike Metzger moved for approval to repay $100,000 to rainy day fund for reimbursement of security cameras from the City of Greenwood. Kim Crawford seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach shared that July 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., was the next Governing Board meeting.

Dr. Kovach shared Board Policy for a 1st reading.  He requested a Board Member to review the policy before July 11, 2024.  Mike Metzger volunteered to review the policy.

Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Report. 

Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Adult Education Report as presented.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval for a new ELL Career Navigator Position.  

Jill Laker moved for approval of the new ELL Career Navigator Position.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval to transfer Adult Education State Funds to Adult Education Federal Funds.  

A discussion was held regarding whether the transfer should also be allowed from Federal to State and State to Federal.  The motion was changed to reflect this proposal.  

Jill Laker moved for approval to transfer Adult Education State Funds to Federal Funds and also from Federal Funds to State Funds as needed.  Dawn Downer seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval to contract Paul Gabriel with Administrative Assistants to work with Adult Education to review and reconcile monthly and annual Adult Education Accounts.  Dr. Kovach shared that we are requesting 40 hours of work to rectify the Adult Education audit issues.  He explained that the hourly rate is $120. He also shared that the goal is to transition the contracted work to 10 hours per month for maintenance.

The Board requested that the contract be sent to legal counsel for review.  The Board requested that the contract be brought to the July Board meeting for approval. 

Greg Waltz moved for approval to move ahead with Administrative Assistants and upon approval of the contract at the July Board, it would be retro.  Mike Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Michelle Davis requested stipend pay for Professional Development Facilitators.  

Dawn Downer moved for approval of the stiped pay for Adult Education Professional Development Facilitators.  Mike Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Budgets for PY2024 for Board review.  

The Board requested that Michelle Davis present the Budget to the Board when it is finalized.

Michelle Davis shared the PY23 Budget Modification for Adult Education.  She shared that the amount that was originally approved may increase. 

After a discussion was held, it was the consensus of the Board to move this information item to an action item.  

Dawn Downer moved review and approve amendment 2 and amendment 3 through DWD.  Mike Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.