Meeting Details
December 12, 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 7:01 p.m. by President, Mr. Greg Waltz. Mr. Waltz welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Kimberly Crawford, representing Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation in the absence of Linda Polesel; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Alvin Bible, C9TA Representative; Andrea Perry, Assistant Superintendent NHJ; Family members of Greg Waltz; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; and Laura Showalter, Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant.
No additions/changes to the agenda were presented.
2.
Recognition of Board Members
Minutes
A recognition of service was held for 3 Central Nine Governing Board Members who will no longer be serving on the Central Nine Board. Greg Waltz, NHJ; Steve Johnson, Perry Township and Jill Laker, Beech Grove City Schools.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the consent agenda items as presented. Kimberly Crawford 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
Donation(s)
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of Overnight Travel
- Indiana Prostart Competition - February 27-28, 2025 - Muncie, Indiana
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of Overnight Travel for Chef Mendenhall and 6 students to attend the Indiana Prostart Competition - February 27-28, 2025 in Muncie, Indiana.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the Overnight Travel. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.2
Request Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar.
Mike Metzger moved for approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.3
Request Approval to Transfer Funds from Operating Cash Balance to the Construction Fund
- $88,073.05
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to transfer $88,073.05 from the Operating Cash Balance to the Construction Fund. Dr. Kovach shared that this will finish up the financial portion of the building project. The Board then requested that Dr. Kovach obtain a Substantial Completion Document From Pepper Construction.
Becky Nelson moved to approve the transfer of funds from the Operating Cash Balance to the Construction Fund. Kimberly Crawford seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
- Harbour Freight Recognition
- Quorum for January Meeting
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
5.1
December Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the December Students of the Month (attached).
5.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
December 20, 2024 - Last Day for Teachers/Students
December 23, 2024-January 2, 2025 - Winter Break
January 3, 2025 - Teacher In-Service
January 6, 2025 - Classes Resume
Next Governing Board Meeting - February 13, 2025- Program Showcase: Work Based Learning
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
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. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
7.2
Request Approval To Remove Non Active Employees from Adult Education Payroll
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval to remove non-active employees from the Adult Education payroll. She explained that removing the employees will make it more consistent in the future.
Mike Metzger moved for approval to remove the non-active employees from Adult Education Payroll. Dawn Downer seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
7.3
Request Approval of Stipend for Professional Development Facilitators
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval to pay a stipend to 2 adult education employees to facilitate professional development for the Adult Education staff.
Becky Nelson moved for approval of the stipend for professional development facilitators. Jill Laker seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
8.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
Laura Showalter thanked the 3 Board Members for their service to Central Nine Career Center.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
The Board thanked the 3 Board Members for their service to the staff and students of Central Nine Career Center and wished them well in the future.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Mike Metzger moved for adjournment at 7:33 p.m.
