Meeting Details
May 14, 2026
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.
Those in attendance:
Jack Russell, representing Center Grove Community School Corporation in the absence of Scott Alexander; Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Michelle Davis, Adult Education Director; and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant.
Dawn Downer stated that Item 3.2, High School Personnel Report, included a request for the summer mowing crew.
Ed Harvey moved to approve the addition to the High School Personnel Report. Jack Russell seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.
Program Showcase
Minutes
Mrs. Hope Bell, PLTW Biomedical Instructor, introduced her three students who competed in the State HOSA Anatomoge. She was excited to report that they came in 1st place in the competition and qualified to compete in the nationals in San Jose, California. The students demonstrated how the anatomage table works to the Governing Board.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Consent Agenda Items.
Brian Downard moved for the approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
3.1
Financial Report and Claims
3.2
Personnel Recommendations
3.3
Minutes for Approval
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of Teacher Professional Growth and Evaluation Program
Minutes
Mke Quaranta presented the new Teacher Professional Growth and Evaluation Program for approval. He explained that the teacher evaluation committee consisted of the administration and several teachers. The team decided to totally revamp the evaluation tool this year. He shared that the growth plan focuses on teacher goals more than observations.
Jack Russell moved for approval of the Teacher Professional Growth and Evaluation Program. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.2
Request Approval of Revised 2026-2027 School Calendar
Minutes
Mike Quaranta presented a request for a revision to the previously approved 2026-2027 School Calendar. He explained that he had worked with a group of teachers to come up with an alternative to an evening prospective student tour. He explained that there will be a full day where we open up the campus to all the partner schools, where we will have several sessions throughout the day for prospective students.
Linda Polesel moved for approval of the Revised 2026-2027 School Calendar. Ed Harvey seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.3
Request Approval of Out of State Travel
- Hope Bell, PLTW Instructor, and 4 students to attend the Anatomage Nationals in San Jose, California, 5/28/26-5/30/26
- Steve Owen, Automotive Technology Instructor, to attend Instructor Training at Sinclair College, Dayton, Ohio, 6/17/26-6/18/26
- Dr. Kovach, Executive Director, to tour/visit Kalamazoo Career Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 6/3/26-6/4/26
- 6 Instructors and 9 students to attend the SkillsUSA Nationals, Atlanta, Georgia, 6/01/26-6/05/26
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval for Out of State Travel (listed above).
Brian Downard moved for approval of the Out of State Travel. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
4.4
Request Approval of Overnight Travel
- Cindy Payton, and Laura Showalter to the Annual IACTED Conference in French Lick, Indiana, June 8-9, 2026.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach requested approval of overnight travel for Cindy Payton and Laura Showalter to attend the Annual IACTED Conference in French Lick. He was proud to announce that Cindy Payton would be receiving the Administrator of the Year for the IACTED Association.
Ed Harvey moved for approval of the overnight travel. Jack Russell seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
Student recognition was a great success. Hundreds of students were recognized for the achievements at C9.
Programs are administering finals as some schools are ending for summer next week.
Nineovations will be scheduled for June 9th-12th. About 60 8-9 grade students signed up at this point.
Minutes
Dr. Kovach shared the Director's Comments and Items of Information (listed above).
5.1
Proposed 2026-2027 Budgets - 1st Reading
Minutes
Dr. Kovach presented the 2026-2027 Budgets for a 1st reading. He shared that he had met with the Superintendents and shared his proposal. He stated that Cindy Payton has worked very hard to keep the budgets with minimal increase. He explained it would be brought to the Board for approval at the June 11, 2026 meeting.
Dawn Downer encouraged the Board members to reach out to their Superintendent for feedback on the budget.
5.2
Upcoming Dates and Events
- Memorial Day - May 25, 2026 - No School
- Last Day for Students - May 28, 2026
- 1/2 Teacher Records Day - May 29, 2026
- Next Governing Board Meeting - June 11, 2026
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 (attached).
7.
Adult Education Division Action Items
7.1
Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.
Brian Downard moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Becky Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
8.
Adult Education Items of Information
8.1
Monthly Budget Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Budget Update (attached).
8.2
Monthly Enrollment Update
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Monthly Enrollment Update (attached).
8.3
Adult Education Success Story
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Success Story (attached).
9.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
The Board inquired about how the annual Plant Sale and Car Show went this year. Dr. Kovach shared that it seemed to be even bigger than last year.
Linda Polesel shared that she attended the Food Truck Fight events, and it went extremely well.
11.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Ed Harvey moved for adjournment at 7:02 p.m.
