Meeting Details
January 9, 2025
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 7:00 p.m. by Vice President, Mr. Mike Metzer. Mr. Metzger welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Emily Hartman, Representing Perry Township Schools; Ed Harvey, representing Nineveh Hensley Jackson United School Corporation; Alvin Bible, representing the Central Nine Teacher's Association; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director and Laura Showalter, Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant.
No changes/additions to the agenda were presented.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Dr. Kovach informed the Board that the January VISA bill had not come in the mail. Dr. Kovach requested that future VISA payments be allowed to be paid when the invoice arrives to avoid late fees and finance charges.
Dawn Downer moved to approve the consent agenda with the addition that in the future, the VISA claim can be paid when it is received in order to avoid late fees and finance charges. Ed Harvey seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
- No High School Personnel Report
2.3
Minutes for Approval
3.
Items of Action - ACTION
3.1
Request Approval of Amendment to Central Nine Operating Agreement
Minutes
Dr. Kovach reminded the Board that previously the Board wishes were to only allow students to attend Central Nine for a half-day CTE program if the student was enrolled in one of our partner schools at least on a part-time basis. He explained that the language in the Central Nine Operating Agreement needed to be updated to reflect that stance.
A discussion was held regarding different ways that students could attend Central Nine if not enrolled in a partner school. It was the consensus of the Board to have a 1st reading of the Amendment to the Central Nine Operating Agreement and to bring it back in February for the 2nd reading.
Dawn Downer moved for the amendment to the Central Nine Operating Agreement as a 1st reading. Linda Polesel seconded the motion for approval of the Central Nine Operating Agreement as a 1st reading. Motion passed 6-0.
4.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Februray 13th will be C9 reorganization with multiple new members. An executive session will be necessary.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
4.1
January Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the January Students of the Month (attached).
4.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 29, 2025 - Central Nine Framework Meeting 9:00 a.m.
January 30, 2025 - Prospective Student Open House - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Next Governing Board Meeting - February 13, 2025 - Program Showcase: Work-Based Learning
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).
5.
High School Division Update
Minutes
Mike Quaranta shared the high school division update (attached).
6.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
6.1
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. Emily Hartman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
6.2
Request Approval of Out of State Travel
- Coalition of Adult Basic Education Conference, March 29-April 2, 2025, Dallas, Texas
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of out of state travel to the Coalition of Adult Basic Education Conference, March 29-April 2, 2025, Dallas, Texas.
Linda Polesel moved for approval of the out of state travel to the ABE Conference. Ed Harvey seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
7.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
8.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
9.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Ed Harvey moved for adjournment at 7:38 p.m.
