Governing Board Meeting

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the revision to the 2025-2026 school calendar.  He explained that the Student Open House in December needed to be moved to December 4, 2025 in order for some staff members to attend the ACTE National Conference.  

Brian Downard moved for approval of the revision to the 2025-2026 School Calendar.  Scott Alexander seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach reminded the Board that legislation changed 2 years ago that only allows schools to collect non-curricular fees.  Mike Quaranta shared that this fee supports Awards Day and any student activity plans such as CTSO's.   

Ed Harvey moved for approval of the Non-Curricular Student Fees for the 2025-2026 School Year.  Brian Downard seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Mike Quaranta presented the 2025-2026 staff handbook for approval.  He shared that minimal changes were made to the 2025-2026 Staff Handbook.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the 2025-2026 Staff Handbook.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Mr. Joe Preda and Mr. Caleb Elliott presented the 2025-2026 Student Handbook for approval.  They stated that a committee of teachers and administrators worked together to update the handbook.  Mr. Preda shared that the main change in the handbook is related to steps taken for different discipline issues.  

Ed Harvey moved for approval of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Insurance Rates for 2025-2026.  He shared that this year's increase is 3% which was budgeted; therefore, there is no increase is passed on to the employee.  Dr. Kovach stated that if the increase is higher than 5%, Central Nine and the employee split the increase of the cost.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Insurance Rates for 2025-2026.  Ed Harvey seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach shared that in July, we present the administration and non certified employees for a rate increase.  Dr. Kovach requested a 2% increase for the administration and non certified staff.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the pay rate increase for administration and non certified employees.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the school billings.  He shared that this billing is based on pre enrollment numbers.  In October after the official count day, the billings are revised based on actual count day numbers.

Ed Harvey moved for approval of the school billings.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dawn Downer shared that changes to the contract requested by the Board have been made and reviewed by counsel.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Executive Director's Contract.  Sheila Martin seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach reminded the Board that the OrthoIndy Affiliation Agreement had been tabled last month because of questions regarding malpractice insurance.  Dr. Kovach stated that we now have malpractice insurance for $715 per year.  He requested approval of the OrthoIndy Affiliation Agreement.

Brian Downard moved for approval of the OrthoIndy Affiliation Agreement.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach explained that every few years we have some outdated technology equipment that needs to be removed.  He shared that no cost is associated with the removal.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the removal of outdated technology equipment.  Ed Harvey seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events.

Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.

Linda Polesel moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented.  Brian Downard seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval of the stipend pay for 3 adult education employees to be professional development facilitators.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Stipend Pay for Professional Development Facilitators.  Becky Nelson seconded the motion.  Motion passed 7-0.

Michelle Davis shared that this is the third different money allocation from DWD.  She stated that last year's budget was 1.4 million and this year Adult Education is only receiving $819,000.  She is hoping to receive additional money but at this point Adult Education will only be running 11 classes until funding is determined.  After much discussion, it was suggested that due to course of business that the Adult Education Budget also be approved by the Governing Board.