Jack Pennington – Pignataro VW Pat Koenen – SLCC, Gary Neill – Renton Tech, Steve Lowry – Performance Kia, Carl Fender – ESD, Peter Smith - CSH
Subject: Welcome
Discussion: Smith welcomed members back for another school year
Subject: 2013/2014 Meeting schedule
Discussion: Group agreed to hold this years meetings on 2/25/2014, 5/20/2014.
Subject: NATEF report - Smith
Discussion: Smith reported that the NATEF recertification evaluation went very well and that the ETL (Fred Donaldson) stated he would recommend recertification to NATEF. Smith will receive notification in 6-8 weeks.
EVAL Team recommendations:
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Team recommended students purchase intern tool kits and Smith arrange visits from Matco, Snap-On and Mac tools.
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Team recommended equipment upgrades for brakes parts washer, Tire changer and balancer and upgrade aligner software.
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Team recommended shop improvements for yellow lines on floor and some signage for bathroom doors and fire extinguishers.
Smith has addressed and completed floor painting, bathroom signs and fire extinguisher issues.
Gary Neill is looking into a pump for the brake washer.
Pat Koenen is investigating software updates for aligner with Hunter
Jack and Steve are looking into updating their tire equipment and will consider donating used equipment to CHS if they do.
Smith will follow up with these issues.
Subject: Yearly Budget Report - Fender
Discussion: Fender reports budget is status quo. All requests go through him and Fender points out support of program through new LJ curriculum and on-going shop info system and safety training, all of which amount to several thousand dollars per year.
Subject: District Report – Fender
Discussion: Fender reports we are being audited again this year and doesn’t expect any issues. Suggests we be conservative with requests as budgets district wide are being tightened.
Subject: Floor - group
Discussion: Nothing to report or concerns, group moved we adjourn 6:30 PM