Governing Board Meeting

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. Public Comments

4. Items of Action - ACTION

4.1 Request Approval of Additional Appropriations of $62,519.00 for Certification Reimbursement received from the State
  • $50,519 for 26-27 Certifications out of the Education Fund
  • $6,000 out of the Education Fund into the Staff Activity Fund  
  • $6,000 out of the Education Fund into the ECA Student Hardship Fund

4.2 Request Approval to Donate Flatbed Printer

4.3 Request Approval of Board Policy - 2nd Reading

4.4 Request Approval of Pay Rate Increases for Certified Staff
  • Highly Effective 2% Increase
  • Effective 1.75% Increase
  • One-Time Stipend for Employees 0-9 Years of Service:  $1,250.00
  • One-Time Stipend for Employees 10 Years of Service or more:  $1,750.00

4.5 Request Approval of One-Time Stipend for Administration and Non Certified Staff
  • One-Time Stipend for Employees 0-9 Years of Service:  $1,250.00
  • One-Time Stipend for Employees 10 Years of Service or more:  $1,750.00

4.6 Request Approval of Harbor Freight Grant

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

5.1 Students of the Month

5.2 Upcoming Dates and Events
  • November 13, 2026 - E-Learning Day - Prospective Student Tour Day
  • November 25-27, 2026 - Thanksgiving Break
  • December 10, 2026 - Next Governing Board Meeting - Program Showcase:  HVAC

7. Adult Education Division Action Items

8. Adult Education Items of Information

8.1 Monthly Budget Update

8.2 Monthly Enrollment Update

8.3 AE Student and Business Partner Success Stories

9. Board Member Comments

10. Adjournment