Meeting Details
May 8, 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
Becky Nelson, Secretary, welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others in attendance: Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Alvin Bible, C9TA Representative; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant.
Dr. Kovach requested a revision to item 2.1 High School Personnel Report. He stated that we received a resignation today from Kaylie Dowell, Medical Assisting Instructor.
Scott Alexander moved for approval to amend the High School Personnel Report. Brian Downard seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Ed Harvey moved for approval of the consent agenda items with the correction to the high school personnel report.. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
2.3
Minutes for Approval
2.4
Donations
3.
Items of Action - ACTION
3.1
Request Approval for Out of State Travel
- Andrice Tucker, Auto Service Instructor to attend the Region 3 Conference, Joiliet, Chicago, June 8-11, 2025
- 2 staff members and 4 students to attend the SkillsUSA National Conference and Competition, Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-28, 2025.
- 1 staff member and 1 student to attend the HOSA International Leadership Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 17-22, 2025
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval for 3 different out of state travel requests (attached).
Ed Harvey moved for approval of the out of state travel requests. Chris Lewis seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
3.2
Request Approval of Teacher Evaluation Tool
Minutes
Mike Quaranta requested approval of the Teacher Evaluation Tool. He explained that a committee of teachers and administrators worked together to revise the tool.
Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Teacher Evaluation Tool. Brian Downard seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
4.1
Upcoming Dates and Events
May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29, 2025 - End of 4th Quarter/Last Day for Students
March 30, 2025 - 1/2 Teacher Records Day
Next Governing Board Meeting - June 12, 2025- Program Showcase: Adult Education
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).
4.2
1st Reading of the 25-26 Education and Operation Budgets
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the 1st reading of the 25-26 Education and Operation Budgets. He explained that he had met with the Superintendents and shared the proposed budget with them. He also shared that a second reading and request for approval would be brought to the June 12, 2025, Governing Board Meeting.
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.
Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Chris Lewis seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
7.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update. She also shared that she would be presenting a more in depth overview of how Adult Education programs work at the June 12, 2025, Governing Board Meeting.
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 6:41 p.m.
