Meeting Details
August 13, 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, Dawn Downer. Mrs. Downer welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Those in attendance: Mike Quaranta, Assistant Director; Michelle Davis, Adult Education and Laura Showalter, Executive Assistant/Benefits Coordinator.
Dr. Kovach requested the following agenda items to be added to the agenda: 3.2, 4.1, and 6.
Scott Alexander moved to approve the additions to the agenda. Sheila Martin seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
2.
Public Comments
Minutes
None presented.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Minutes
Sheila Martin moved for approval of the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Ed Harvey seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
3.1
Financial Report and Claims
3.2
Personnel Recommendations
3.3
Minutes for Approval
3.4
Donations
4.
Items of Action - ACTION
4.1
Request Approval of the Revised Pay Rate Increases for Non Certified Employees
Minutes
Dr. Kovach explained that this was brought to the Board for approval in August, 2026; however, there was an error listing the Facility Advisor as making $65,000.00 annually, but it should have been $55,000.00 annually. He also shared that the new Facilities Director was added to the document.
Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Revised Pay Rate Increases for Non-Certified Employees. Linda Polesel seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
5.
Director's Comments and Items of Information
5.1
Upcoming Dates and Events
- August 13, 2026 - Meet the Instructor Night - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- September 7, 2026 - Labor Day - No School
- September 10, 2026 - Next Governing Board Meeting - Program Showcase: Veterinary Careers
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.
Scott Alexander moved for approval of the Adult Education Personnel Report as presented. Sheila Martin seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
7.2
Request Approval to Transfer Expenditures from Fund to Fund
Minutes
Michelle Daviss requested approval to Transfer Expenditures from Fund to Fund.
Ed Harvey moved for approval to transfer Adult Education Expenditures from Fund to Fund. Brian Downard seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
7.3
Request Approval of Pay Increases 2026-2027
Minutes
Michelle Davis requested approval of a 5% pay rate increase for the Adult Education Employees for the 2026-2027 program year.
Ed Harvey moved for approval of the Adult Education pay rate increases. Shelia Martin seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
8.
Adult Education Items of Information
8.1
Monthly Budget Update
- No Update
Minutes
- No Monthly Budget Update presented.
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 Student Success Story (attached).
8.4
Program of Excellence
Minutes
Michelle Davis shared that Central Nine Adult Education received the Program of Excellence Award.
9.
Board Member Comments
Minutes
None presented.
10.
Adjournment
Minutes
With no further business, Scott Alexander moved for adjournment at 6:32 p.m.
