Governing Board Meeting

James Hixson Board Room
Thursday, September 10 - 6:00pm

    1. Pledge and Welcome
    Dawn Downer, President

    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.


    2. Program Showcase
    Veterinary Careers - Jessica Smith

    3. Public Comments

    5. Items of Action - ACTION

    5.1 Request Approval of Technology Disposal

    5.2 Request Approval of Service Agreement with Administrator Assistance

    5.3 Request Approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Use of Imitation Firearms for the Criminal Justice Program

    5.4 Request Approval to Donate Firetruck to United Firefighter Training Network

    5.5 Request Approval of the University of Southern Indiana Memorandum of Understanding

    6. Director's Comments and Items of Information
    Dr. Kovach, Director

    Last Thursday Administrator Lefler and Senator Banks visited the career center.  We had multiple students discuss their experiences as a student and in some cases a small business owner and various instructors also shared about their programs.  About ten program were seen.  Linda Polesel was able to be a part of the experience.


    6.1 Students of the Month

    6.2 Upcoming Dates and Events
    • October 9, 2026 - End of First Quarter
    • October 12-16, 2026 - Fall Break
    • October 19, 2026 - Classes Resume
    • October 8, 2026 - Next Governing Board Meeting - Program Showcase:  Medical Assistant

    6.3 Board Policy Review - 1st Reading

    8. Adult Education Division Action Items

    8.1 Approval of Adult Education Personnel Report
    • No Adult Education Personnel Report

    8.2 Request Approval to Transfer Expenditures from Fund to Fund

    9. Adult Education Items of Information

    9.1 Monthly Budget Update
    • No Adult Education Monthly Budget Update

    9.2 Monthly Enrollment Update

    9.3 AE Fast Facts

    9.4 AE Student and Business Partner Success Stories

    9.5 2026-2027 Adult Education Goals

    10. Board Member Comments

    11. Adjournment

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