Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
Summary of the November 2005 Board of Directors Meeting
Technology Conference Center
New Associate Recognition
Associates who have joined the Great Oaks team since November 2004 were introduced to the Board of Directors.
Alternative School Report
Jon Quatman reported on the successes and lessons learned from the Alternative Center, one of two components of the Achievement Academy. The purpose of the Center is to provide an opportunity for students who have been suspended or expelled to make up assignments, change inappropriate behaviors, and successfully transition back into the classroom. Last year, 95% of the 400 students, who were referred, successfully completed their work and returned to classes. Eighty-two percent of the students were referred only once. This model is being studied to continue making improvements and replicating the lessons learned elsewhere.
Records Commission
The Board of Directors approved the recommendations of the Great Oaks Records Commission, which met on November 3, and reviewed the selection of records to be disposed of in accordance with the required guidelines.
Approval of Occupancy/Use Agreements
The Board of Directors approved the renewal of Occupancy/Use Agreements for one year with the Cincinnati Sports Car Club and Cincinnati Corvette Club to utilize parking lot areas at Scarlet Oaks as scheduled with the campus administration.
Facility Update
Associates are beginning to move into the newly renovated wing at Scarlet Oaks. New signage to make the Scarlet Oaks campus more accessible is being installed. Studies to optimize facility usage are continuing at all campuses.
Class of 2005 Placement Report
An interim report indicates that 94.5% of the Great Oaks graduates of the Class of 2005 are working, studying or in the military. 68.2% are working in their field of training and 36.2% are continuing their education.
America’s Career Resource Network Implementation Grant
The Board of Directors approved participating in a grant from the Ohio Department of Education to determine whether the Individual Academic Plan and the Kudor System are effective tools in impacting career decisions and academic performance. The grant amount is $10,000.
Ohio K-12 Network Grant
The Board of Directors approved participating in a grant from the K–12 Network to offset the costs of participating in the network. The grant amount is $21,000.
Articulation Agreement
The Board of Directors approved an articulation agreement with the Greater Cincinnati Bricklayers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. This permits students to access credits for work mastered in our secondary career programs.
Policy Revision
The Board of Directors revised the following policy:
1100.1 Responsibility and Position
First Quarter Attendance Report
The first quarter attendance rate district-wide for students was 94%. Several programs are at 97% or above.
Enrollment Report
At the four campuses and satellite locations, 2,715 students are enrolled in workforce development programs.
In addition, 3,718 students are currently being served through programs and services provided by Great Oaks at several affiliated schools. It is projected that 5,891 students will be served in these offerings throughout the school year.
Enrollment Analysis by School District
For the 2005-06 school year, 15.72% of the juniors enrolled in the 36 affiliated school districts are enrolled in a Great Oaks career preparation program.
Report of the Chairman
Dr. Kathryn Lorenz reported the following:
Appointments to the Board of Directors
Affiliated boards of education have been asked to provide Great Oaks with the name of their representative for 2006 as soon as possible.
Report of the President/CEO
Dr. Robin White reported the following:
Great Oaks Participation in OSBA’s Capital Conference
Great Oaks associates are presenting two workshops during Capital Conference on initiatives to improve student achievement and our leadership academy. Our partnership with Hocking College to offer postsecondary options was selected for the Student Achievement Fair. We are also organizing the Breakfast Meeting of the Ohio Association of Joint Vocational Schools.
Great Oaks Students Meet Lieutenant Governor, Bruce Johnson
Lieutenant Governor Bruce Johnson recently spoke to the Clermont Chamber of Commerce. After his presentation, he participated in a lively discussion with Live Oaks students who were there as guests of the Chamber. Matt Van Sant, the new Chamber President, has been active on the Live Oaks Business Partnership Council.
KnowledgeWorks Foundation Promotes Value of Career-Technical Education
KnowledgeWorks is facilitating meetings between career-technical secondary administrators and Community College presidents to develop seamless career paths for students. Because they understand the importance of career planning for postsecondary success, we are included in other initiatives of the Foundation.
Collaboration with University of Cincinnati Economics Center
Dr. White, as a member of the Center Board of Trustees, is working on a business and education initiative to better explain school funding to Ohio voters.
Community Policing Award
The Tri-State Regional Community Policing Institute received an award for training community partners at the First Community Problem Oriented Policing Awards Banquet.
Dedication of Adult Workforce Development Wing at Scarlet Oaks
On December 14th, Great Oaks will cut the ribbon to the newly renovated wing at Scarlet Oaks. Both adult and secondary programs will utilize this space. The project is the culmination of planning involving staff and community to ensure that the facilities are meeting the educational needs of our stakeholders.
