Meeting Details
December 11, 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 6:00 p.m. by President, Mrs. Dawn Downer. Mrs. Downer welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Others in attendance: Jack Russell representing Central Grove Community School Corporation in the absence of Scott Alexander; Alvin Bible, C9TA Representative; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant/Benefits Coordinator.
No additions/corrections to the agenda were presented.
Becky Nelson arrived at 6:08 p.m.
2.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Chris Lewis moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Sheila Martin seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
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 of Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Greenwood Village South
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Greenwood Village South. He explained that this is a new clinical affiliation site with Greenwood Village South. He stated that legal counsel has reviewed the agreement.
Sheila Martin moved for approval of the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Greenwood Village South. Jack Russell seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
3.2
Request Approval of Aviation Technology Instructional Services Agreement
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Aviation Technology Instructional Services Agreement with Vincennes University. He stated that legal counsel has reviewed the agreement.
Linda Polesel moved for approval of the Aviation Technology Instructional Agreement. Chris Lewis seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
3.3
Request Approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar. He explained that Central Nine waited until all districts had approved their 2026-2027 school calendar in order to make sure that we align accordingly.
Sheila Martin moved for approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
4.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
4.1
Students of the Month
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the December Students of the Month (attached).
4.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
- End of 1st Quarter - December 19, 2025
- Winter Break Begins - December 22, 2025
- Teacher In-Service Day - January 2, 2026
- Classes Resume - January 5, 2026
- Next Governing Board Meeting - January 8, 2026 - Program Showcase: Welding Technology
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
- No Adult Education Personnel Report
6.2
Request Approval for Expenditures to be Moved from Fund to Fund
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval for expenditures to be moved from fund to fund.
Jack Russell moved for approval for expenditures to be moved from fund to fund. Chris Lewis seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
7.
Adult Education Monthly Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis presented the Adult Education Monthly Update (attached).
8.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
9.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
Chris Lewis shared that at his place of employment downtown, he recently had the opportunity to check out the STEM Aviation Conference. He stated that we may be contacted by a representative from the conference to discuss a possible collaboration.
10.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Sheila Martin moved for adjournment at 6:24 p.m.
