Governing Board Meeting

Dr. Kovach shared that the Greenwood Inspector would be here to do his final inspection on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.  Dr. Kovach stated that he is hopeful to get occupancy at that time.  He said he will share the results with the Board as soon as he knows.  

Dr. Kovach requested approval for 8 staff members to attend the ACTE National Conference in San Antonio, TX, December 4-7, 2024.

Jill Laker moved for approval of the out-of-state travel.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Non-Curricular Student Fees for the 2024-2025 school year.  He stated that the cost would be $10.00 per student.

Linda Polesel moved to approve the Non-Curricular Student Fees for the 2024-2025 School Year.  Jill Laker seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Mike Quaranta shared the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook and requested approval.  

Steve Johnson moved for approval of the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook.  Mike Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the 2024-2025 Student Handbook.  He explained that the main changes to the student handbook involved state legislation regarding cell phone usage in the classroom.  

Steve Johnson moved for approval of the 2024-2025 Student Handbook.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the Insurance Memorandum of Understanding.  He explained that this year the South Central Indiana School Trust was able to keep the medical/dental rates to a 3.6% increase.  He stated that Central Nine will pick up the entire 3.6%.

Greg Waltz moved to approve the Insurance Memorandum of Understanding.  Steve Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach requested pay rate increases for administration and non-certified employees.  He requested a 1% increase for highly effective employees and .75% increase for effective employees.

Jill Laker moved for approval of the pay rate increases for the administration and non-certified employees.  Steve Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the school billings and explained that this billing is based on each corporation's pre-enrollment numbers and assessed valuation.  He stated that at the October Board meeting the revised billing based on actual count day will be brought for approval.

Mike Metzger moved for approval of the School Billings.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Mike Metzer shared that he had reviewed the proposed policies.

Mike Metzger moved for approval of the 2nd reading of the Board Policy Revisions.  Jill Laker seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval to move forward with the purchase of a tiny home kit for the Construction Trades Program.  

A discussion was held regarding the purchase.  It was asked if any permits would need to be secured before building the tiny home on campus.  Dr. Kovach stated that Mr. Wormann had checked and no permits are required.  The Board asked if subcontractors would be used as they have been in past home projects.  Dr. Kovach stated that Mr. Wormann would not be using any subcontractors for the building of the mini home.  It was asked about the cost of the tiny house kit.  Dr. Kovach shared a PowerPoint presentation that was created by Mr. Wormann that shows the cost of the home (including the trailer that it sets on) would be $75,000 and the projected sell price would be $95,000.  Dr. Kovach stated that Mr. Wormann assured him that we would have no trouble selling the house for $95,000.   The Board suggested that Dr. Kovach work with Mr. Wormann on a construction schedule to ensure that the house gets done in the one school year period.   

Greg Waltz moved for approval of the purchase of the tiny home kit.  Mike Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval to move the Construction Trades Instructor to 5 days instead of 10 due to the change in the structure of the program.

Steve Johnson moved for approval to reduce the Construction Trades Instructor's extra contract days from 10 days to 5 days.  Mike Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach requested that Michelle Davis' contract days be reduced from 240 days to 230 days for her to participate in her duties as a State Representative.

Mike Metzger moved to reduce Michelle Davis' contract days from 240 days to 230 days.  Jill Laker seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval to transfer $33,140.29 from the operating cash balance to the construction fund.  

Linda Polesel moved for approval to transfer funds from the operating cash balance to the construction fund.  Mke Metzger seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

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

Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.

Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval of the Service Agreement with Administrator Assistance.  She reminded the Board that this is the company hired to help her with correcting the Adult Education financial issues from the recent State Board of Accounts Audit.

Jill Laker moved for approval of the Service Agreement with Administrator Assistance.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval to transfer revenue between funds.  

Mike Metzger moved for approval to transfer revenue between funds.  Jill Laker seconded the motion.  Motion passed 6-0.