Meeting Details
April 10, 2025
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 6:05 p.m. by Mike Metzger, President. Mr. Metzger welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Alvin Bible, C9TA Representative; and Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director.
No additions/changes to the agenda were presented.
2.
Program Showcase - Early Childhood
Minutes
Mrs. Carrie Lamb, Early Childhood Instructor, introduced her students. The students shared where they are currently working through the Early Childhood Program. The students shared what they are learning and how the program will benefit them in the future.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Consent Agenda Items.
Chris Lewis moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
3.1
Financial Report and Claims
3.2
Personnel Recommendations
3.3
Minutes for Approval
3.4
Donations
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of Overnight Travel
- Dr. Kovach to attend the IACTED Summer Conference, Brown County, Indiana, June 9-11, 2025
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval to attend the IACTED Summer Conference in Brown County, Indiana, June 9-11, 2025.
Ed Harvey moved for approval of the overnight travel for Dr. Kovach. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
By the May board meeting Cindy Payton and I will have an operating budget proposal prepared for a first reading. I will meet with superintendents the day before to present to them. I am hopeful we learn more about both state funding and Perkins funding by then to gain a better understanding of what level of funding we will be able to work with.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
5.1
April Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the April Students of the Month (attached).
5.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
April 17, 2025 - College & Career Day
May 8, 2025 - Awards Day
Next Governing Board Meeting - May 8, 2025
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 for April (attached).
7.
Adult Education Division Action and Items of Information
7.1
Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
Minutes
Michelle Davis stated that Adult Education did not have a Personnel Report for April.
8.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
Mike Metzger suggested that Adult Education present a showcase at the June or July Board Meeting to give the new board members more knowledge of how the Adult Education program operates. It was decided that Adult Education would be the showcase at the June 12, 2025, Board Meeting.
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
None presented.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Scott Alexander moved for adjournment at 6:44 p.m.
