Hamilton County Community School Corporation public meetings in 2022
39 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will consider removing a contract award for the HNHS Cafeteria Remodel Equipment and instead reject the proposal and re-advertise for bids. The board will also vote on new Lincoln Elementary logos, approve consent agenda items including donations and personnel changes, and discuss core values.
- Request to reject proposal for HNHS Cafeteria Remodel Equipment and re-advertise
- Approval of new Lincoln Elementary School logos
- Acceptance of donations totaling $15,517.22, including 16 classroom grants from Huntington County Community Foundation
- New classified employees and substitute teachers approved
- Approval of field trip requests for HNHS Show Choir and state/national competitions
Special Public Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a special public work session on December 16, 2022, at The Bowen Center. The agenda included a facility tour of the Huntington Bowen Center and standard procedural items. The board also took action to adjourn the meeting.
- Facility tour of The Huntington Bowen Center
- Meeting held at The Bowen Center, 2860 Northpark Ave., Huntington, IN
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. The agenda also includes a presentation on facilities by Terry Thornsbury and David Roan. This is a closed-door discussion, so no public decisions are expected.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
- Facilities presentation by Terry Thornsbury and David Roan
- Meeting at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on November 28, 2022, taking action on several items. The board approved seeking bids for a large mechanical replacement project at HNHS, changed the middle school swim team name, adjusted the school calendar for SAT testing, and approved multiple contracts and agreements. The meeting included routine consent agenda items such as minutes, resignations, and new hires.
- Approved seeking bids for HNHS Mechanical Replacement project in 2023
- Changed Middle School Swim team name from Blue RaCerS to Junior Vikes
- Approved 2022-23 calendar amendment making SAT testing day in-person for grades 9, 10, 12
- Approved Ivy Tech Community College dual credit MOU for 2022-23
- Approved contract with Alive & Well for mental health services at Riverview Middle School
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board approved the 2022-23 HCCSC/HCTA contract and compensation increases for classified, bus driver, and administrative employees, all with a 6% average raise. The board also approved several student-related agreements and consent agenda items, including new hires and resignations. A motion to remove a substitute teacher recommendation for Joan Abbott from the agenda was carried.
- Approved 2022-23 HCCSC/HCTA Contract with pay increases effective December 9, 16, and 23, 2022
- Approved 6% average increase for Classified Staff, Bus Drivers, and Administrative Employees
- Approved HCCSC and Huntington University Affiliation Agreement for student placement 2022-23
- Approved Partnership Commitment with Northeast Indiana Works and MOU with Ivy Tech for dual credit construction courses
- Approved consent agenda including new hires, resignations, and professional leave requests
Special Public Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a special public session on November 10, 2022, primarily to conduct a public hearing on the HCCSC/HCTA 2022-23 contract. The agenda also included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment. The meeting was held at the Huntington County Community Learning Center and ended at 6:40 pm.
- Public hearing on HCCSC/HCTA 2022-23 contract
- Roll call of board members
- Motion to adjourn, carried unanimously
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Board of Trustees will meet 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, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
- Meeting at Huntington County Community Learning Center, 2201 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will vote on the 2023 budget, bus replacement plan, and capital projects fund (CPF) plan, along with several other financial resolutions. They will also consider a substitute teacher pay proposal, a new GPA plan for Huntington North High School, and various consent agenda items including field trips and personnel changes.
- Adoption of 2023 Budget
- Adoption of 2023 Bus Replacement Plan
- Adoption of 2023 CPF Plan
- Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay Proposal
- HNHS GPA Plan approval
Special School Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a special meeting on October 6, 2022, where it approved a personnel recommendation placing an administrator on indefinite paid leave. The board also held a public hearing on the 2023 budget and heard public comments. The meeting was brief and largely procedural.
- Approved indefinite administrative paid leave (personnel item)
- Held 2023 budget hearing
- Public comment period
- Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting on September 26, 2022, taking action on several items. The board adopted a resolution committing to the state goal of 95% proficiency on the IREAD-3 assessment by 2027, approved the 2022-23 school improvement plans, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel, field trips, donations, and financial items. They also discussed the HNHS GPA/Distinguished Scholars program and approved a grant application for a pavilion at Roanoke Elementary.
- Adopted resolution committing to 95% IREAD-3 proficiency by 2027
- Approved 2022-23 School Improvement Plans
- Approved consent agenda including donations totaling $9,380 (e.g., $5,000 dispatch console from Huntington County Dispatch)
- Approved grant application for Roanoke Elementary pavilion construction
- Approved disposal of obsolete equipment from Huntington County Community Learning Center
Public Hearing on Teacher Compensation
This is a public hearing to gather testimony on teacher compensation, as required by Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(a). The school board is not making decisions at this meeting; it is only accepting public input, which can be given in person or by email.
- Public testimony on teacher compensation
- Electronic testimony via [email protected]
- Meeting at 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in executive session on September 12, 2022, at Salamonie Elementary School. The closed session is for discussing school safety and security measures, negotiations with economic development prospects, and matters concerning alleged misconduct of an individual under the board's jurisdiction. No public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects
- Discussion of alleged misconduct of an individual under board jurisdiction
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting on September 12, 2022, taking action on several items. They approved contracts for student support services and a health affiliation agreement, and accepted a consent agenda covering personnel changes, field trips, and donations. The board also heard presentations on the HNHS mechanical and controls replacement project and the summer school final report.
- Approved Creating Positive Relationships and Alive & Well contracts for 2022-23
- Approved Parkview Health Systems affiliation agreement 2022-2027
- Accepted donations totaling $4,657.85
- Approved new classified and ECA employees, resignations, and a transfer
- Tabled Long-Term Substitute Teacher Pay Guidelines
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting on August 22, 2022, taking action on several items. They approved changes to the HNHS Senior Graduation Program, including honoring valedictorian and salutatorian, the top 25 of each class, and the Viking Distinguished Graduate Program. The board also approved the 2022-23 School Police and Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with the City of Huntington, the 2023 Budget Adoption Calendar, and granted permission to advertise the 2023 Budget. A consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations, and financial reports was approved.
- Approved changes to HNHS Senior Graduation Program (Viking Distinguished Graduate Program, valedictorian/salutatorian, top 25)
- Approved 2022-23 School Police and Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with City of Huntington
- Approved 2023 Budget Adoption Calendar and permission to advertise 2023 Budget
- Approved consent agenda including donations totaling $9,931.40 (e.g., $6,600 benches from Scott Husband and Huntington County Solid Waste Management District)
- Approved new administrative position of Assistant Director of Technology
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session on August 22, 2022, at 6:00 pm in Warren, Indiana. The sole agenda item is interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects, as permitted under Indiana law. This is a closed session, so no public decisions or discussions are expected.
- Executive session at 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
- Interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included new hires, resignations, and administrative changes. The board also approved a proposal for K-12 virtual Spanish and German instruction. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings.
- Approved K-12 Virtual Spanish and German instruction via Elevate K12 proposal
- Approved 11 new certified employees and 6 new classified employees
- Approved 9 new ECA (extracurricular) employees
- Approved 5 long-term substitutes
- Approved restructure of Central Office Administrators and Administrator Handbook changes
Special Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a special session to approve personnel actions, including certified and ECA employee resignations, new certified and classified employees, and the superintendent's contract for 2022-25. All items were approved as part of the consent agenda. The meeting was brief, lasting about 12 minutes.
- Approved resignations of 5 certified employees, including Chad Andrews (Grade 8 History, Riverview) and Michelle Batchelder (Grade 7 ELA, Riverview)
- Approved ECA resignation of Mallory Hammel (Elementary Girls' Basketball, Flint Springs)
- Approved 4 new certified employees, including Abigail Allred (Family and Consumer Science, HNHS) and Aaron Bagley (Counselor, Riverview)
- Approved 4 new classified employees, including Vickie Griffiths (Bus Driver, ASC) and Brandi Putman (Paraprofessional, HNHS)
- Approved superintendent contract for 2022-25
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the purchase or lease of real property. The session is closed to the public and is scheduled for July 18, 2022, at Salamonie Elementary School.
- Executive session to discuss real property purchase or lease strategy
- 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 with a public hearing on the superintendent's 2022-2025 contract, followed by action items. The board approved free breakfast for all students and a return to free/reduced/paid lunch for 2022-23, a service agreement with Bowen Center, a K-5 typing program purchase, 25 trainee guide books, and curricular material fees. It also approved a consent agenda including employee resignations, new hires, and the addition of an Assistant Director of Food Service position.
- Approved free breakfast for all students and free/reduced/paid lunch for 2022-23
- Approved 2022-23 Bowen Center Service Agreement for skills services
- Approved purchase of Typing Club program for K-5 students
- Approved 2022-23 Curricular Material Fees
- Approved consent agenda including new Assistant Director of Food Service position
Executive Session (7:45pm)
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss the status of an individual under its jurisdiction, specifically a physician or school bus driver, before any determination is made. This is a closed session, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Executive session to discuss status of a physician or school bus driver
- Closed meeting at Salamonie Elementary School, Warren, IN
Executive Session (6:00pm)
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet 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 formal decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Executive session at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on June 27, 2022, taking action on several items. They approved the 2022-23 Virtual Learning and eLearning Plan, the offering of course credits through JROTC, and the purchase of FACS curriculum. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations, and financial reports, and adopted resolutions related to a building lease and corporation formation.
- Approved 2022-23 Virtual Learning and eLearning Plan
- Approved offering US History, Government, and Economics credits through JROTC starting 2022-23
- Approved FACS curriculum purchase
- Accepted $60 donation from Blackbaud Giving Fund for Flint Springs Elementary
- Approved administrator resignation of Jeremy Willson (Crestview) effective 7-31-22
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session on June 22, 2022, at 6:30 pm at the Huntington County Community Learning Center. The agenda indicates the board will discuss the status of individuals under its jurisdiction, specifically physicians or school bus drivers, before making a determination. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Executive session to discuss status of physicians or school bus drivers
- Meeting at Huntington County Community Learning Center, 2201 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to approve the 2023-24 school calendar, a nursing agreement with Indiana Wesleyan University, and the 2022 Extended School Year. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering staff resignations, new hires, and other routine items. The agenda includes a presentation on the High Ability program and a discussion of core values.
- Approval of 2023-24 HCCSC Calendar
- 2022-23 Indiana Wesleyan School of Nursing and HCCSC Memorandum of Agreement
- 2022 Extended School Year approval
- New Certified Employees: Katlin Carroll, Natalie Steingass, and others
- Administrator Resignation: Chris Baut, Principal at Horace Mann
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board met to approve revisions to the 2022-23 school calendar and a fire alarm bid for HNHS. The meeting also included presentations on eLearning plans, MTSS, and robotics achievements.
- Awarded $298,500.00 contract to Huston Electric for the HNHS Fire Alarm
- Approved revisions to the 2022-23 HCCSC Calendar
- Accepted $7,531.45 in total donations, including $5,900 for HNHS Athletics
- Presented the 2022-23 eLearning plan for first reading
- Approved various certified and classified employee hires and resignations
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss school safety and security measures, and to conduct job performance evaluations of individual employees. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to approve several action items, including COVID-funded clinic positions, an IU nursing affiliation agreement, and an ABLE program MOU. The consent agenda covers numerous personnel changes, donations, and other routine items. Public comment is limited to five minutes.
- Approval of COVID-19 Grant Funded clinic positions
- 2022-2026 Master Affiliation Agreement with Indiana University for nursing student placements
- ABLE MOU with Huntington University for 2022-23
- Acceptance of donations totaling $11,219.40 for Horace Mann Elementary
- New positions: Assistant Principal at HNHS and Certified Position at Huntington Special Services
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, plans, and systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will vote on adopting a new math curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school, and will also consider a second reading of a travel reimbursement guideline. The agenda includes several consent items such as employee resignations, new hires, and donations. The meeting is a regular public board meeting with time for public comment.
- Adopt K-5 McGraw Hill Reveal, 6-8 McGraw Hill Reveal, 9-12 Big Ideas math curriculum
- Approve Administrative Guideline 6550 Travel Payment and Reimbursement (2nd reading)
- Accept donations totaling $48,648.53, including $45,600 in disinfecting wipes from Eco-Lab
- Approve new hires: 7 classified employees, 1 certified employee, 1 long-term substitute
- Approve resignations: 1 certified, 2 classified, 1 ECA employee
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss school safety and security measures. The meeting will also include discussions regarding the job performance evaluation of individual employees.
- Discussion of assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security systems
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on March 28, 2022, at 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN. The board approved a 12-item consent agenda covering minutes, field trips, personnel changes, and financial registers. They also discussed core values and held a first reading of an administrative guideline on travel reimbursement.
- Approved field trips for SkillsUSA, FFA, and robotics competitions in Indianapolis, Henry IL, and Dallas TX
- Accepted resignation of HNHS Principal Rief Gilg effective 6-30-22
- Approved new certified employees including teachers at Roanoke, Flint Springs, HNHS, Salamonie, and Crestview
- Approved new classified employees including food service and paraprofessional roles
- First reading of Administrative Guideline 6550 Travel Payment and Reimbursement
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions for the Huntington North High School campus renovation, including project approval, preliminary determination, and reimbursement intent. The board will also approve a consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations totaling $31,183.80, and routine financial items. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Adopt Project Resolution Exhibit A for HNHS renovation
- Adopt Preliminary Determination Resolution Exhibit B
- Adopt Reimbursement Resolution Exhibit C
- Accept $25,000 donation from Brad Hummer for HNHS Football Stadium
- Approve additional appropriation for 2022 Operations Fund
Executive Session
The Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security systems.
- Discussion of school safety and security plans and implementation
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board met to approve several student-related items, including the 2021-22 COVID-19 Re-Entry Plan and updated student handbooks. The Board also reviewed upcoming meal prices, staff changes, and various school donations.
- Approval of the 2021-22 COVID-19 Re-entry Plan
- Approval of 2022-23 Student Handbook revisions for elementary, middle, and high schools
- Approval of 2022-23 meal prices
- Acceptance of donations including a $350 popcorn maker for Flint Springs Elementary and $100 total for Horace Mann Robotics
- Approval of renewal for Food2Schools purchasing cooperative vendors
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on February 14, 2022, at 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN. The board approved the 2022 Elementary and High School Summer School, Summer Band, EL Summer School Support, Migrant Summer School, and Summer Food Service programs. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, resignations, retirements, and donations. A first reading of 2022-23 student handbook revisions was presented.
- Approved 2022 Elementary and High School Summer School as presented.
- Approved 2022 Summer Band program as presented.
- Approved 2022 EL Summer School Support as presented.
- Approved 2022 Migrant Summer School as presented.
- Approved 2022 Summer Food Service program as presented.
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will hold an executive session on February 14, 2022. The sole agenda item is the discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. No public decisions or votes are listed in this agenda.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting on January 24, 2022, taking action on several items. The board approved the consent agenda, a resolution to transfer local income tax funds, farm ground lease bids, and redacted the OSHA COVID-19 policy. They also received updates on interventionist data, COVID-19, financial reports, and the multi-purpose stadium project.
- Approved Lincoln and Salamonie farm ground leases to Collin Suchcicki at $190 per acre
- Adopted resolution to transfer local income tax and interest into Operations Fund
- Redacted OSHA COVID-19 policy following Supreme Court ruling
- Accepted donations totaling $771.20 for Crestview and Riverview schools
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes and professional leave requests
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
Organizational Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its organizational meeting, re-electing Matt Roth as President, Kevin Yarger as Vice President, and Gary McClellan as Secretary, and re-appointing Edette Eckert as Treasurer. The board approved $2,000 annual compensation for members plus $62 for special/executive meetings, and approved an updated COVID-19 re-entry plan. It also approved a consent agenda including field trips, resignations, and new hires, and discussed core values and a presentation on a Washington D.C. trip.
- Re-elected Matt Roth as President, Kevin Yarger as Vice President, Gary McClellan as Secretary for 2022
- Approved board member compensation of $2,000 annually and $62 for Special & Executive meetings
- Approved updated 2021-22 Re-entry Plan for COVID-19
- Approved awarding high school credits for JROTC program (PE, Health, Personal Finance, etc.)
- Approved consent agenda including Washington D.C. field trip (June 10-15, 2022) and multiple resignations/hires