Hamilton County Community School Corporation public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss school safety and security measures, as well as strategy regarding the purchase or lease of real property. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Discussion of strategy for purchase or lease of real property
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to approve routine financial and operational items, including year-end bills, insurance renewal, and field maintenance contracts. They will also hear presentations on the financial impact of a land sale to the Town of Warren and on academic data and class sizes at Huntington North High School.
- Approval of $55,109.10 in quotes for HNHS baseball, softball, and football practice field maintenance from Marshands
- Approval of a 2024-26 firefighting service agreement between the City of Huntington and HCCSC for Flint Springs and Lincoln Elementary Schools
- Approval of $7,493.19 in donations and mini-grants from various sources, including CF Industries and local businesses
- Approval to pay 2023 year-end bills and make year-end appropriation transfers
- Approval of Liberty Mutual Insurance renewal for 12/1/2023-12/1/2024
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board is holding a work session at Huntington North High School. The main item is a walking tour of the science and family consumer science areas to discuss next projects, with no formal decisions scheduled beyond adjournment.
- Walking tour of science and family consumer science areas at Huntington North High School
- Discussion of next projects (attachment: HCCSC-HNHS Next Projects Discussion Tour 20231127.pdf)
- Meeting held at 450 MacGahan St., Huntington at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board met to approve several educational and facility items. Key decisions included the adoption of new Fire & Rescue and IT course proposals and the approval of a $312,776 renovation bid for Huntington North High School.
- Approved Fire & Rescue course proposals for the 2024-2026 academic years
- Approved IT Operations Update and course proposals for 2024-2026
- Approved $312,776 bid from Allen County Builders for HNHS Family & Consumer Science Renovation
- Approved $22,050 change order for the HNHS West Parking Lot
- Accepted $412,423.88 in total donations and grants, including a $403,668 Science of Reading Grant
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 receive information about alleged misconduct by an individual under the board's jurisdiction. The meeting is closed to the public and is scheduled for November 13, 2023, at Huntington North High School.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Discussion of alleged misconduct by an individual under the board's jurisdiction
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to take action on several financial and facilities items, including approving a $196,000 change order for the HNHS West Parking Lot, adopting multiple bond resolutions, and selling two parcels of Salamonie Elementary School property to the Town of Warren. The board will also hear presentations on the remodeling timeline and a demographic study, and will consider a consent agenda with routine items like minutes, field trips, and resignations.
- Approved $196,000 change order for HNHS West Parking Lot (Crosby Excavating Inc.)
- Adopted 2023 Project Resolution, GOB Additional Appropriation Resolution, and Final Bond Resolution
- Approved sale of 2 parcels (55 acres total) of Salamonie Elementary School property to Town of Warren
- Approved service contract with Dr. Keshia Pleasant for grant writing services
- Approved Low Associates Windows Payroll Financial Software proposal
Special Public Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met in a special session and unanimously approved a new 2023-25 contract with the teachers' association, along with compensation increases for classified, administrative, and bus driver staff. Pay raises will be implemented through regular payroll and a separate backpay/stipend payment in December 2023. The meeting also included standard procedural items and adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
- Approved 2023-25 HCCSC/HCTA Contract
- Approved compensation increase for classified employees
- Approved compensation increase for administrative employees
- Approved school bus compensation for 2023-2024 school year
- Pay increases effective December 8, 15, and 22, 2023
Special Public Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board is holding a special public session to conduct a public hearing on the HCCSC/HCTA 2023-24 contract. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, the public hearing, and adjournment. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Public hearing on HCCSC/HCTA 2023-24 contract
- Roll call of board members
- Meeting at Huntington County Community Learning Center, 2201 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at Salamonie Elementary School. The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, field trips, and various agreements, and also took action on several student-related items. The meeting included presentations on the new baseball coach, band uniforms, and an AP science field trip.
- Approved 2023-24 Alive and Well Agreements for Crestview and Riverview Middle Schools
- Approved five-year agreement with Manchester University for student teacher placements
- Approved 2023-24 Fort Wayne Philharmonic MOU for elementary programs
- Approved YMCA pool and support areas agreement 2023-28
- Approved consent agenda including new employees, resignations, and field trip requests
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining and the purchase or lease of real property. This is a closed-door meeting, so no decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of strategy for purchase or lease of real property
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting, approving August 2023 financial reports, holding three 2024 budget hearings, and approving the disposal of obsolete automotive equipment. The board also approved a Pearson Vue test center agreement, a Head Start food service agreement, and a consent agenda covering personnel changes, field trips, and other routine items.
- Approved August 2023 financial reports for Curricular Materials, Debt Service, Education, Food Service, and Operations Funds
- Held 2024 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan hearings
- Approved disposal of obsolete equipment from the Automotive Services Shop at The Learning Center
- Approved Pearson Vue Authorized Test Center Agreement for Huntington County Community Learning Center
- Approved School Agreement with Head Start for food service
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, at Salamonie Elementary School. The board voted to purchase the former RediMed property at 1415 Flaxmill Rd., Huntington, IN, for use as the Central Office, with a presentation from the architect on renovation plans. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, including resignations, new hires, and retirements, and accepted a donation of a Cross Country Upright at Riverview Middle School.
- Approved purchase of RediMed Property, 1415 Flaxmill Rd., Huntington, IN for Central Office (motion carried 4-2)
- Accepted donation of Cross Country Upright at Riverview Middle School from Sam & Brenda Wright in memory of Jackson P. Wright
- Approved consent agenda including resignations (e.g., Eleisha Rice, Kathy Harrell, Stacy Johnson) and new hires (e.g., Lisa Geller, Michele Wilhelm, Jennifer Wynkoop)
- Approved ECA renewals for all schools for 2023-24
- Discussed illness guide communication and 2023-24 Synchronous Learning Plans
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy regarding the purchase or lease of real property, and to discuss school safety and security measures. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these two discussion items.
- Discussion of strategy for purchase or lease of real property
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
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 meeting is procedural, with no decisions or proposals on the agenda. Residents can attend in person or submit testimony by email.
- Public testimony on teacher compensation
- Email testimony accepted at [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 an executive session on August 28, 2023, at Salamonie Elementary School. The agenda includes two discussion items: school safety and security measures, and 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
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with a special presentation on the rationale behind exploring the purchase of the RediMed building for a new central office location. The board will also consider several action items, including approving a Junior Achievement MOU, consent agenda items covering employee hires, resignations, and a contracted HR support agreement. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Special presentation on rationale for exploring RediMed building purchase for new central office
- Approval of Junior Achievement of NE Indiana and HCCSC MOU 2023-24
- Consent agenda includes new classified employees (e.g., Reanna Jennings as Director of Human Resources) and new ECA employees
- Human Resource contracted services agreement with Patty Prosser
- Classified employee additional hours for three paraprofessionals at Lincoln
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 meeting, so no public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in a closed executive session to discuss strategy on security systems, potential purchase or lease of real property, and school safety measures. They will also discuss the status of certain individuals under their jurisdiction, specifically physicians and school bus drivers, before any determination is made. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2023, at Salamonie Elementary School.
- Discussion of security systems implementation
- Discussion of purchase or lease of real property
- Discussion of school safety and security measures
- Discussion of status of physicians and school bus drivers
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will vote on facilities projects, including rejecting all security and door hardware bids for Huntington North High School and approving a re-bid, plus approving a science block renovation proposal. The board will also consider a consent agenda with personnel changes, including new hires and resignations, and a memorandum of understanding for the ABLE program.
- Rejected all HNHS Security & Door Hardware Bids; approved re-bid with due date July 26, 2023
- Approved HNHS Science Block Renovation Proposal and Terms & Conditions
- Approved HCCSC/HU ABLE MOU for 2023-24
- Approved new classified position: Device Services Specialist at ASC
- Approved 11 new certified employees, including Brad Sickler (Math, HNHS)
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the purchase or lease of real property, and the status of employees who are physicians or school bus drivers. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of strategy for purchase or lease of real property
- Discussion of employee status for physicians or school bus drivers
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school calendars, a revised summer health project, and a consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations, and financial registers. The board also approved new administrators for two schools and discussed core values.
- Approved 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 HCCSC calendars
- Approved new administrators: Elizabeth Kitchen (Salamonie Elementary principal) and Rachel Yarger (Crestview Middle principal)
- Accepted donations totaling $2,058.86 for Huntington North High School and special needs programs
- Approved administrator resignations: Josh Troyer and Rachel Yarger, effective 6-30-2023
- Approved new certified position for Internal Alternative School at Huntington North High School
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 involve salary, compensation, or benefits discussions during the budget process.
- Executive session on individual employee job performance evaluations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will vote on several action items, including affirming a student expulsion, approving a data use agreement with the University of Notre Dame, and a memorandum of understanding for a construction program. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering personnel changes, including new hires, resignations, and a new Director of Marketing & Communications position. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Affirmed expulsion in student case #E23-3025-511
- Approved Data Use Agreement with University of Notre Dame du Lac
- Approved MOU with Pathfinder Services for Construction Program
- Approved new Director of Marketing & Communications position (effective July 1, 2023)
- Approved consent agenda including new hires, resignations, and pay changes
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 the potential purchase or lease of real property. No decisions will be made publicly, as the session is closed.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
- Discussion of purchase or lease of real property
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to conduct routine business, including awarding a beverage contract, approving student handbooks, and adopting a flexibility waiver. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, field trips, and other administrative items.
- Awarded Corporation Beverage Contract to Pepsi Co. for April 2023–June 2028
- Approved 2023-24 Student Handbooks for elementary, middle, and high school
- Adopted 1003 Flexibility Waiver Resolution for 2023-24 school year
- Approved consent agenda including new hires, resignations, and field trips
- Approved title change for bus driver position
Special Public Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in a special public work session. The agenda includes a facility tour of Huntington North High School and standard procedural items. No specific action items are listed, though the board may act on other matters if necessary.
- Facility tour of Huntington North High School, 450 MacGahan St., Huntington, IN
- Call to order and roll call of board members
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to take action on several items, including awarding a bid for the Huntington North High School cafeteria renovation and asbestos abatement project, accepting an ECF grant, and approving the purchase of student and staff devices. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, employee changes, and donations.
- Award of bid for HNHS Cafeteria Renovation and Floor Tile & Mastic Asbestos Abatement Project
- Acceptance of ECF Grant and purchase of student and staff devices
- Acceptance of donations totaling $62,295, including $60,000 for a tennis court pavilion at HNHS
- Approval of field trip for HNHS FFA to National Farm and Machinery Show in Louisville, KY
- Approval of retirements, resignations, and new hires, including Principal James Bragg's retirement
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the implementation of security systems. This is a closed-door meeting, so no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Executive session at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN
- Discussion of strategy for implementing security systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, and took action on several items. The most significant decision was awarding a $1,296,150 bid to Crosby Excavating, Inc. for the HNHS tennis courts and west parking lot renovation. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes, donations totaling $6,908.16, and routine financial approvals. Additionally, the board appointed member Kari Heim to the Warren TIF District and discussed a plan to implement swimming for 5th grade students.
- Awarded bid to Crosby Excavating, Inc. for HNHS Tennis Courts and West Parking Lot renovation for $1,296,150.00
- Accepted donations totaling $6,908.16, including $5,000 from Sumner B. Sheets Museum for FFA and clothing from American Legion Post 160
- Approved new classified employees, including Kelsey Cox (Paraprofessional, HNHS) and Courtney Inks (ISS Supervisor, Riverview)
- Approved resignations including Robert Prescott (Head Football Coach, HNHS) and Abigail Dwyer (Music, Horace Mann)
- Appointed board member Kari Heim to the Warren TIF District
Organizational Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its organizational meeting, electing officers, setting board member compensation for 2023, and approving a consent agenda that included new hires, resignations, and a termination. The board also received a presentation on the Synchronous eLearning Plan and discussed core values.
- Board members to receive $2,000 annually and $62 per meeting for 2023
- Approved new certified employees Brian O'Neill (Technology Education, Crestview) and Haley Reschke (7th Grade ELA, Riverview)
- Accepted resignation of Matthew Palmer (6th Grade Language Arts, Riverview)
- Approved classified employee termination and resignations including Courtney Inks and Sasha Myers
- Presentation of Synchronous eLearning Plan for 2022-23