Meeting Details
October 9, 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
Before the meeting was called to order, a public hearing was held to take public comment regarding the ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. No public comment was received.
The meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m. by Governing Board President, Dawn Downer. Mrs. Downer welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Alvin Bible, C9TA Representative; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; and Laura Showalter, Benefits Coordinator/Executive Assistant.
No additions/changes to the agenda were presented.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Becky Nelson moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Brian Downard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
2.1
Financial Report and Claims
2.2
Personnel Recommendations
- No High School Personnel
2.3
Minutes for Approval
2.4
Donations
3.
Items of Action - ACTION
3.1
Request Approval of Revised School Billings
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the revised school billings based on Count Day enrollment numbers.
Scott Alexander moved for approval of the revised school billings based on Count Day enrollment numbers. Ed Harvey seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
3.2
Request Approval of Statement of Work with Vincennes University
Minutes
Dr. Kovach explained that it has been 3-4 years since this Memorandum of Understanding for the Early Child Program has been approved by the Board. Dr. Kovach explained that legal counsel did review this document last time it was approved by the Board but he did not have it reviewed again because the only changes made were dates. There was a question regarding the contract requiring Central Nine to carry cyber insurance. Dr. Kovach assured the Board that we do in fact carry the required cyber insurance.
Brian Downard moved for approval of the Statement of Work with Vincennes University. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
3.3
Request Approval of Revised CERT Contract
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the revised CERT Contract based on count day enrollment. He explained that the CERT program dropped 2 students since it was brought to the Board earlier this year.
Ed Harvey moved for approval of the Revised CERT Contract. Scott Alexander seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
3.4
Request Approval of Cummins Diesel Engine Module Donation
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared that after review of the donation document, there were several pages that were not readable. He stated that if the Board would like to table this item, he would work with Cummins to get a readable version of the donation form and bring it back for Board consideration at the November 13, 2025 meeting.
Scott Alexander moved to table the Cummins Diesel Engine Module Donation until next month. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion tabled 7-0.
4.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Met with the superintendents last week and shared the C9 24-25 data on retention, attendance, dual credit, certifications, etc. They got to see overall data and specific high school data. We had a great discussion and generated ideas for data to capture in the future.
We plan on offering Smart manufacturing for the 2026-2027 school year. we already have the equipment we purchased with a Perkins reserve grant a couple of years ago. We can hire an instructor by paying that person with Perkins funds for the first three years. Year one is full compensation, year two is half, etc. We also have an advisory board that includes people from Endress+Hauser, former board member Mike Metzger, and a retired Smart manufacturing teacher.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above). The Board requested a presentation on Smart Manufacturing be sent to them in the Friday Board Notes in order to understand the program in more depth.
4.1
Board Policy Review - 1st Reading
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Board Policy Review for a 1st reading. Dawn Downer volunteered to review the policy on behalf of the Governing Board.
4.2
Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the October Students of the Month (attached).
4.3
Upcoming Dates and Events
- October 20, 2025 - Classes Resume from Fall Break
- Next Governing Board Meeting - November 13, 2025 - Program Showcase: Aviation
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the upcoming dates and events (listed above).
5.
High School Division Update
5.1
ECA Risk Assessment Report
Minutes
Mike Quaranta shared the annual ECA Risk Assessment Report with the Board.
5.2
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. Ed Harvey seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
6.2
Request Approval that Expenditures be moved from Fund to Fund
Minutes
MIchelle Davis requested approval to move expenditures from fund to fund.
Brian Downward moved for approval of expenditures to be moved from fund to fund. Scott Alexander seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Linda Polesel left 6:35 p.m. to attend another meeting.
7.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached). The Board requested that the success stories be posted on the Adult Education website.
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 6:56 p.m.
