Governing Board Meeting

This item was struck from the agenda.  

Mike Quaranta presented the Board with the 2026-2027 Staff Handbook.  Mike Quaranta explained that the main change was stronger language regarding social media. 

Ed Harvey moved for approval of the 2026-2027 Staff Handbook.  Brian Downard seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Joe Preda presented the Board with the 2026-2027 Student Handbook.  He explained that the new cell phone usage policies are included in the handbook.  

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook.  Brian Downard seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the Pay Rate Increases for Administration and Non-Certified Employees.  He stated that Highly Effective Employees will receive a 2% increase if approved.

Sheila Martin moved for approval of the Pay Rate Increases for Administration and Non-Certified Employees.  Scott Alexander seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach requested approval of the School Billings.  He explained that this initial billing is based upon pre-enrollment.  The remainder of the billings will be adjusted after count day.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the School Billings.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the South Central Indiana School Trust Insurance Rates for 2026-2027.  He explained that this year there is a 9 percent increase in premiums.  He stated that 4% was built into this year's budget, leaving the other 5% to be passed on to the employees.  He did share that the employees have not had an increase in their premiums for the last five years.

Linda Polesel moved for approval of the Insurance Rates for 2026-2027.  Ed Harvey seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

In the process of using Grant Money to purchase a paint booth, we have found that there are other costs involved in getting the old paint booth removed and the new one installed, including mechanical, electrical, and fire safety protocols.  The original paint booth we were looking at was compatible with our domestic water line; however, we moved to a more complicated booth and found out that we needed to have a riser installed for fire suppression.  We have been working with P.I.P.E. Inc. to have the riser installed.  Dr. Kovach stated that this is the cause for this request to pay P.I.P.E, Inc. $85,870.00. Dr. Kovach then requested to be able to use the cash balance to pay for the invoice.  

A  discussion was held regarding the cost originally presented to the Board versus the current cost.  Dr. Kovach explained it was due to the upgrading of the paint booth, which also has a mixing room attached.  He explained that the actual grant covers the paint booth but not all of the additional costs associated with that booth.

Scott Alexander moved for the approval of the additional appropriations.  Sheila Martin seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Kovach shared the Upcoming Dates and Events.

Michelle Davis requested approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report.

Ed Harvey moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented.  Scott Alexander seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval of Expenditures that had been moved in June from Fund to Fund.

Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Expenditures moved from fund to fund.  Sheila Martin seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval to change the Adult Education Coordinator Contract Days from 240 to 220 days.  She explained that this was the request from the employee. 

Scott Alexander moved for approval to change the Adult Education Continuing Education Coordinator contract days from 240 to 220.   Ed Harvey seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval of overnight travel for 4 Adult Education employees to attend the IAACE Conference at Belterra Convention Center, Florence, Indiana, September 30 - October 2, 2026. 

Linda Polesel moved for approval of the overnight travel.  Brian Downard seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Michelle Davis requested approval for 2 Adult Education employees to attend the HISET Roadshow Conference, Wojcik Conference Center, Chicago, Illinois, October 7-9, 2026. 

Ed Harvey moved for approval of the Out-of-State Travel.  Linda Polesel seconded the motion.  Motion passed 8-0.

Michelle Davis presented the Board with the Adult Education Monthly Update.  

Michelle Davis presented the Board with the monthly Adult Education enrollment update.

Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Success Story.

Michelle Davis shared the Adult Education Allocations from the Department of Workforce Development for 2026-2027.