Meeting Details
August 8, 2024
6:00pm
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 6:00 p.m. by Mr. Greg Waltz, President. Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Alvin Bible, C9TA Representative; Caleb Elliott, School Resource Officer; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant/Benefits Coordinator.
Dr. Kovach shared that there was an addition to the agenda. He stated that Item 2.2 added the recommendation to hire the new Pre-Nursing Instructor.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the addition to the agenda. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
2.3
Minutes for Approval
2.4
Donations
3.
Old Business
3.1
Update on Building Project
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared that the completion of the building should be done after a few punch items are taken care of. He shared that we are still holding the final payment to Pepper Construction until the punch list is completed.
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Based on the current versions of the graduation proposals currently at the state level, the Department of Education and the Commission for Higher Education want to meet with a few members of IACTED. I am planning on attending both meetings to discuss our perspective and thoughts (CTE director). We have a document we have created as an association to present to the parties involved.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
5.1
Upcoming Dates and Events
August 15, 2024 - Meet The Teacher Night - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
September 2, 2024 - Labor Day- No School
Next Governing Board Meeting - September 12, 2024- Program Showcase: Criminal Justice
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).
6.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta shared the High School Division Update (attached).
7.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
7.1
Request Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
Minutes
Michelle Davis moved for approval of the Adult Education Report.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0
7.2
Request Approval for 4 Adult Education Employees to attend the the IAACE Conference
- IAACE (Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education ) Conference, Belterra Casino Resort, Florence, Indiana - October 2-4, 2024.
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval for 4 adult education employees to attend the IAACE Conference in Florence, Indiana - October 2-4, 2024.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the overnight travel. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
7.3
Request Approval of the MOU for CDA (Child Development Associate) Class
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Child Development Associate Class. She shared that the MOU had been reviewed by legal counsel.
Dawn Downer moved for approval of the MOU for the CDA class. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
7.4
Request Approval to Transfer Expenditures Between Funds
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval to transfer expenditures between funds. She stated that she has been working closely with Paul Gabriel, Administrator Assistance.
Mike Metzger moved for approval to transfer expenditures between funds. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
7.5
Request Approval to accept the Administrator Assistance Contract for 60 hours for Paul Gabriel
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval to accept the Administrator Assistance Contract for an additional 60 hours for Paul Gabriel to continue to work on cleaning up the adult education funds.
Jill Laker moved for approval to accept the contract with Administrator Assistance for an additional 60 hours. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
8.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
None presented.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Mike Metzger moved for adjournment at 6:25 p.m.
