Hamilton County Community School Corporation public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a closed session, and no decisions or public actions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on Dec. 13, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included accepting $96,076.06 in donations, hiring new certified and classified employees, and approving the 2022-2023 meeting calendar. The board also received a COVID-19 update and discussed core values.
- Accepted donations totaling $96,076.06, including $70,000 from Kimmel Financial Services for sponsorship at Huntington North High School.
- Approved new certified employees: Allison Cherry (Grade 4, Horace Mann), Rachel Terpstra (Counselor, Andrews), Delaney Williams (Grade 4, Salamonie).
- Approved new classified employees including custodians, paraprofessionals, and food service staff at multiple schools.
- Approved field trips: HNHS FFA to State Crops Judging Contest (Dec. 10-11, 2021) and elementary schools to Shrine Circus (Jan. 28, 2022).
- Approved the July 2022-June 2023 school board meeting calendar.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on technology safety and COVID-19, and will vote on consent agenda items including personnel changes and a coat donation. The board also approved a letter of intent for the Erie Rail Trail expansion project.
- Approved letter of intent for Erie Rail Trail expansion as presented by Mayor Richard Strick
- Accepted donation of 17 coats valued at approximately $595 from Midwest America Federal Credit Union
- Approved new certified employee Sarah Gressley for Grade 6 English/Language Arts at Riverview
- Approved resignations including Stefni Childs (Social Studies, HNHS) and Ted Williams (Bus Driver, ASC)
- Approved accounts payable and payroll voucher registers
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss the job performance of individual employees. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 pm at Salamonie Elementary School.
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board met to discuss core values and receive a COVID-19 update from the Superintendent. The Board voted to approve a resolution to maintain existing trustee voting districts.
- Resolution to Retain Current Board of School Trustee Districts approved
- COVID-19 update presentation by Superintendent Chad Daugherty
- Acceptance of $1,875.00 in various donations for schools
- Approval of several new certified and classified employee hires
- Approval of HNHS cross country team field trip to State Finals
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in a closed session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss personnel matters involving individuals under the board's jurisdiction.
- Receive information concerning alleged misconduct of an individual
- Discuss the status of a physician or school bus driver before a determination is made
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2021, at 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update, a core values discussion, and a consent agenda with multiple personnel and financial items. The board will also consider adopting the 2022 Bus Replacement Plan and hear public comments.
- Approval of HCCSC/HCTA 2021-2022 Contract, including teacher evaluation data (189 Highly Effective, 123 Effective, 1 Needs Improvement)
- Adoption of 2022 Bus Replacement Plan
- Approval of compensation recommendations for classified, administrative, and substitute employees
- Approval of field trip for HNHS FFA to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oct 27-29, 2021
- Approval of multiple employee resignations, new hires, and retirements
Special Board Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a special work session on October 4, 2021, at Salamonie Elementary School. The main item was a public hearing on the 2021-2022 HCCSC/HCTA contract, followed by a motion to adjourn, which passed. The agenda was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2022 HCCSC/HCTA contract
- Meeting held at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. The session is closed to the public and does not include salary, compensation, or benefits discussions during the budget process.
- Executive session at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a regular meeting with procedural items, presentations, and several action items. The board approved the 2021-22 School Improvement Plans, a consent agenda including personnel changes and donations totaling $2,094.31, and a $25,000 baseball field sponsorship agreement with Novae Corporation. Presentations covered summer professional development funded by ESSER III and new teacher onboarding.
- Approved 2021-22 School Improvement Plans for all HCCSC schools
- Approved $25,000 sponsorship and advertising agreement with Novae Corporation for HNHS baseball field
- Accepted donations totaling $2,094.31 for various schools, including $300.31 from DonorsChoose.org to Flint Springs Elementary
- Approved new classified employees including Jennifer Covey, Laura Hursey, Teresa Kinley, Nicole Layne, Dena Shenefield, and Rose Stanley
- Approved new ECA employees including Colton Hasty as 8th grade head football coach at Riverview
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will hold public hearings on the 2022 budget and teacher compensation, and will consider several contracts and agreements. The agenda also includes presentations on special education, student data, and COVID-19, plus routine consent items.
- 2022 Budget Hearing
- Collective Bargaining Public Hearing on teacher compensation
- Stadium Entrance Sponsorship and Advertising Agreement with First Federal Savings Bank
- 2021-2022 HCCSC/IMPACT Institute Memorandum of Understanding
- Yellow Folder contract 2021-2022
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board met to approve a memorandum of understanding with Indiana Wesleyan University for clinical nursing. The Board also authorized the advertisement of the 2022 budget and reviewed various personnel changes and donations.
- Approved 2021-2022 Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing and HCCSC Memorandum of Understanding
- Authorized advertisement for the 2022 HCCSC Budget
- Accepted $13,642.00 in total donations, including $11,020 in hand sanitizer from Huntington Kroger
- Approved various new ECA and classified employee hires
- Approved field trip requests for HNHS JROTC competitions
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to conduct job performance evaluations for individual employees.
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met Aug. 9, 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, including new certified and classified employees, resignations, and long-term substitutes, plus agreements for Naviance and the Bowen Center. The board also approved revisions to the agenda and discussed core values.
- Approved 2021-2022 Naviance, Inc. Agreement
- Approved 2021-2022 Bowen Center / HCCSC Service Agreement
- Approved consent agenda with new hires, resignations, and long-term substitutes
- Approved classified position title change from Administrative Clerk to Receptionist
- Discussed HCCSC core values
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its regular meeting, approving the 2021-22 re-entry plan, an Apex Learning subscription, and a consent agenda covering personnel changes. The board also approved the HNHS band and choir to fundraise for a March 2022 trip to Walt Disney World.
- Approved 2021-22 HCCSC Re-entry Plan
- Approved 2021-22 Apex Learning Subscription
- Approved HNHS Band and Choir fundraising for March 2022 Walt Disney World trip
- Approved consent agenda including multiple employee resignations, retirements, and new hires
- Added new administrator Josh Troyer as Assistant Principal at Lincoln
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in an executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met on June 28, 2021, and approved several action items, including a contract with Bayada Home Health Care for one-on-one nursing services for two students in the 2021-2022 school year, with fees not exceeding $80,000 per nurse. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with Huntington University for the ABLE program, a renewal contract for a Creating Positive Relationships associate, and a consent agenda covering personnel changes, field trips, donations, and financial registers. The meeting included public comment and a discussion of core values.
- Approved Bayada Home Health Care nursing contract for 2021-22, up to $80,000 per nurse for two students
- Approved 2021-22 ABLE Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington University
- Approved Creating Positive Relationships Associate Renewal Contract for 2021-22
- Accepted resignations including Athletic Director Kristine Teusch and several certified/classified staff
- Approved donations totaling $790 for Salamonie Elementary girls' basketball uniforms
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on June 14, 2021, taking action on student programs, personnel changes, and financial items. The board approved the Extended School Year 2020-2021, the Seamless Summer Option 2021-22, new elementary report cards, a remediation plan adding three interventionists, and a new computer science course. The consent agenda included approvals of resignations, new hires, donations, and payroll registers.
- Approved 2021-22 Remediation Plan with 3 additional interventionists
- Approved new course: 5252 Computer Science III: Special Topics at HNHS
- Accepted $200 donation from Todd and Tayna Latta for Crestview Middle School band and choir
- Approved resignations including Principal Brady McClure (Lincoln Elementary) and teacher Toni Anderson (HNHS)
- Approved new hires including 9 certified and 4 classified employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on May 24, 2021, where they approved a resolution making masks optional for the 2021-2022 school year starting June 1, 2021. They also approved a 5-year literacy plan, several consent agenda items including personnel changes and donations, and finance items related to ESSER funding. The meeting included public comment, a core values discussion, and special presentations.
- Approved mask-optional re-entry plan for 2021-22 school year
- Approved 5-year literacy plan and phonics material quote
- Accepted $124,405.65 grant from Don Wood Foundation for HNHS machine shop modernization
- Approved ESSER II funding of $116,484.62 for professional development and stipends
- Approved new administrators Lynn Brown (Dean of Students, HNHS) and Jaymee Wappes (Assistant Principal, Riverview)
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a closed session, and no decisions or public actions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
- Meeting at Salamonie Elementary, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on May 10, 2021, taking action on several items. They approved a quarterly grading system and 12-point scale for Huntington North High School, a vocational cosmetology agreement with Creations Beauty School, and a consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations, and other routine matters. The board also discussed COVID-19 updates and core values.
- Approved quarterly grading system and 12-point scale for Huntington North High School starting 2021-2022
- Approved Vocational Cosmetology Agreement 2021-2023 with Creations Beauty School
- Accepted donations totaling $79,165.98, including $50,000 for Horace Mann accessible playground
- Approved new certified position for Speech Language Pathologist
- Approved coaching contract renewals for head girls' basketball, boys' basketball, and football
Special Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a special session to approve recommended low bidders for a construction project, totaling $4,622,327. The board also discussed items raised by members and adjourned.
- Approved low bidders with base bids totaling $4,593,627
- Approved Alternate No. 04 for $15,200
- Approved Alternate No. 10 for $13,500
- Total recommended cost approved: $4,622,327
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its regular meeting on April 19, 2021, covering routine business. The board approved the consent agenda (items E.1 through E.15), which included minutes, personnel changes, field trips, and donations. They also received a COVID-19 update and discussed core values.
- Approved consent agenda including donations totaling $3,125 (e.g., $1,000 from Community Foundation of Wabash County for Riverview golf, $500 from Delta Dental for Crestview, $100 from Sigma Phi Gamma for Horace Mann, $1,000 grant to Roanoke teacher, $125 from student Vera Wolfe, and $400 in McDonald's coupons)
- Approved field trips: HNHS baseball to Joe Heath Classic (Apr 9-10), JROTC Raider Challenge (Apr 16-17), FFA State Small Engines (Apr 23-25)
- Accepted resignations: certified teacher Bethany Hapner (Grade 1, Andrews) effective 5-27-21; classified staff including bus driver Curry Vanover (6-1-21) and custodian Shawn Tyree (3-19-21)
- Approved new hires: Stephanie Shady (Health Services Instructor, HNHS), four technology summer help, and three ECA coaches (baseball, golf, cheer)
- Approved retirements: five certified (e.g., Martha Goings, Julie Hoffman) and four classified (e.g., Elaine Carroll, Vicky Gordon)
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in an executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a closed session, so no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
- Meeting at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved several actions, including a $33,495 bus wash machine, amended 2021-2022 and new 2022-2023 school calendars, and student handbook changes. They also granted permission to seek bids for a multi-purpose facility and accepted donations and grants totaling over $27,000. The meeting included a COVID-19 update and public comment period.
- Approved purchase of Model 626 EZ bus wash machine from Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing for $33,495
- Granted permission to seek bids for multi-purpose facility
- Approved amended 2021-2022 and new 2022-2023 school calendars
- Accepted donations: $200 from Harbor Freight Tools, $20,997.07 from Don Wood Foundation, $4,999 from AWS Foundation, and $1,200 in bedtime boxes
- Approved 2021-2022 student handbook changes
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved multiple summer school programs, accepted donations, and authorized reductions in force for up to five certified positions. They also adopted a resolution opposing education scholarship accounts and the expansion of Indiana's school choice program. The meeting included routine consent agenda items and informational updates on COVID-19 and a learning center expansion.
- Approved 2021 Summer School, Summer Band, EL Classes, Migrant Classes, and Kinder Kamp programs
- Authorized reductions in force for up to five certified positions for 2021-2022
- Adopted resolution opposing Education Scholarship Accounts and expansion of Indiana School Choice Scholarship Program (HB1005, SB 412)
- Approved $750 CPR training stipend to Holly Harris
- Accepted donations including Science Central kits valued at $730 and $680, and $100 from Mr. & Mrs. Michael Slagel
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and presentations on the Lincoln Elementary School Improvement Plan and HNHS graduation/prom plans. The board voted to approve the 2021 Summer Food Service program, accept a $10,000 donation from Huntington First Church of the Nazarene for unpaid curricular fees, and approved consent agenda items including personnel changes and financial registers.
- Approved 2021 Summer Food Service program
- Accepted $10,000 donation from Huntington First Church of the Nazarene for unpaid curricular fees
- Approved Food2Schools Interlocal Agreement and contract renewals for 2021-2022
- Approved new employees: Adam Haneline (Head Custodian, Flint Springs), Sarah Smith and Taylor Starr (Paraprofessionals, Horace Mann)
- Approved resignations: Andrea Heller (English Learner, Elementary) and Adam Haneline (Custodian, HNHS)
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in an executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. This is a closed session, so no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
- Meeting at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on February 8, 2021, taking action on several items. The board approved a bid for a secure entrance renovation at Riverview Middle School, purchased a new mower, and accepted various donations. They also approved consent agenda items including personnel changes and routine financial matters.
- Approved $98,500 bid from Shawnee Construction for Riverview Middle School secure entrance, plus $4,700 alternate for sliding window
- Approved purchase of Toro Groundmaster 4100-D mower from Kenny Machinery for $67,234.21
- Accepted donations totaling $3,885.16, including grants from CF Industries and anonymous donations
- Approved new classified employee Brandi Denman as paraprofessional at Lincoln
- Approved pay increase for Von Obenour, Food Service Manager at HNHS
Organizational School Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its organizational meeting, re-electing Matt Roth as President, Brian Warpup as Vice President, and Gary McClellan as Secretary. The board also appointed Edette Eckert as Treasurer, set 2021 board compensation at $2,000 annually plus $62 for special meetings, and approved 2021-2022 curricular material fees. Several consent agenda items were approved, including employee resignations, new hires, and donations.
- Re-elected Matt Roth as President, Brian Warpup as Vice President, Gary McClellan as Secretary
- Appointed Edette Eckert as Corporation Treasurer
- Set 2021 board compensation at $2,000 annual salary and $62 for special/executive sessions
- Approved 2021-2022 curricular material fees
- Accepted donations including $1,000 from Mettaloid and $100 from Sigma Phi Gamma for student winter items