Hamilton County Community School Corporation public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on December 14, 2020, at 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN. They approved several actions, including a $446,488.13 English Language Arts textbook adoption, a $232,500 architect contract for the HNHS Stadium Project, and various consent agenda items. The board also received updates on COVID-19, school improvement plans, and the Teacher Appreciation Grant.
- Approved ELA textbook adoption from McGraw Hill for $358,126.13 (motion carried).
- Approved architect Basic Elements Design, LLC for HNHS Stadium Project at $232,500.
- Approved consent agenda including donations totaling $13,914.47 and personnel changes.
- Approved paying 2020 year-end bills and making year-end transfers.
- Received COVID-19 update and presentations on school improvement plans.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on November 23, 2020, where they voted to amend the 2020 Re-entry Plan, effective November 30, 2020, to allow flexibility in student close-contact identification under certain conditions (seated in rows, facing forward, wearing masks, at least 3 feet apart). They also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, leaves, and financial reports, and received presentations on the Andrews Elementary School Improvement Plan and an eLearning/Flex Day update.
- Amended HCCSC 2020 Re-entry Plan: flexibility on close-contact identification if students are seated in rows, facing forward, wearing masks, and at least 3 feet apart (effective Nov 30, 2020)
- Approved consent agenda including professional leave requests, resignations (Erin Toll, Julia Klausing, Marianne Lorton, Pam Stouder), new hires (Brock Armstrong, Anna Forni, Marianne Lorton, Karmen Olinger), and transfers
- Approved accounts payable and payroll voucher registers
- Presentation on Andrews Elementary School Improvement Plan by Principal Amy Rudolf
- Update on November 16, 2020 eLearning/Flex Day by Director of Curriculum Jay Peters
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved a $5,449,000 guaranteed savings contract with Shambaugh & Son, L.P. for facility improvements at Huntington North High School. The board also adopted the 2021 budget, bus replacement plan, and CPF plan, and approved a superintendent contract for 2020-2025. A special presentation on Andrews Elementary SIP review was removed from the agenda.
- Approved $5,449,000 Guaranteed Savings Contract with Shambaugh & Son, L.P. for Huntington North High School improvements
- Adopted 2021 Budget, 2021 Bus Replacement Plan, and 2021 CPF Plan
- Approved Superintendent Contract 2020-2025
- Approved donations including $12,296.68 Perkins Grant and $1,331.25 from AWS Foundation
- Approved consent agenda including new employees and resignations
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 are expected to be made publicly.
- Executive session on school safety and security measures
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board met to approve several district items including school improvement plans and a virtual compensation agreement with the teachers' association. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding the Superintendent contract and a presentation on new bus stop arm cameras.
- Approval of 2020-2021 School Improvement Plans
- Public hearing on Superintendent Contract 2020-2025
- Approval of HCCSC/HCTA Virtual Compensation Memorandum of Understanding
- Acceptance of $438 donation for Lincoln Elementary classroom seat pouches
- Acceptance of $300 office supply donation from UTEC
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 agenda notes that this does not apply to salary, compensation, or benefits discussions during the budget process. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2020, at the Community Learning Center.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees
- Meeting at Huntington County Community Learning Center, 2201 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met on August 24, 2020, to discuss and act on routine business, including a re-entry plan update for the upcoming school year and approval of a firefighting service agreement for two elementary schools. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations, and financial reports.
- Approved Agreement for Firefighting Service for Flint Springs and Lincoln Elementary Schools with City of Huntington 2020-2023
- Accepted donations totaling $2,847.34 from Donorschoose.org and Johnson Petroleum for classroom materials
- Approved new hires including 11 classified employees and 3 ECA coaches
- Accepted resignations of 5 employees including a bus driver and public relations coordinator
- Approved accounts payable and payroll voucher registers
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, so no decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Executive session at 6:30 pm on August 19, 2020
- Location: Huntington County Community Learning Center, 2201 North Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750
- Topic: School safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting on August 10, 2020, approving a consent agenda that included numerous personnel changes, donations, and a COVID-19 liability release for work-based learning. The board also approved a memorandum of agreement with Indiana Wesleyan University's School of Nursing. A request to remove a new certified employee recommendation from the agenda was approved.
- Approved 2020-2021 Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing and HCCSC Memorandum of Agreement
- Approved Work Based Learning Release of Liability - COVID-19 form
- Approved consent agenda including 6 certified and 12 classified employee resignations, plus retirements
- Approved hiring of 8 new certified, 17 new classified, and 8 new ECA employees
- Accepted two Donorschoose.org donations for Lincoln Elementary totaling $1,056.26
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 agenda notes that this does not apply to salary, compensation, or benefits discussions during the budget process. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 pm at Salamonie Elementary School.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees
- Meeting at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. This is a closed session, and the agenda contains no other business items.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a regular meeting with public comment, a COVID-19 update, and a presentation on the 2020-2021 school reopening. The board approved the HNHS extra-curricular re-entry guidelines, the HNHS project update, and a project hearing for facility renovations. They also passed resolutions for a preliminary bond, reimbursement, and suspension of policies conflicting with COVID-19 waivers.
- Approved Project Resolution, Preliminary Bond Resolution, and Reimbursement Resolution for school facility renovations including HVAC and roofing improvements
- Approved HNHS Extra-Curricular Re-Entry Phase Guidelines for return to play
- Approved HNHS Project Update as presented
- Accepted $400 donation from The Lutheran Foundation for Crestview Middle School's Sources of Strength program
- Approved administrative contracts for Jay Peters (3 years, through June 30, 2023, with vehicle) and Scott Bumgardner (3 years, through June 30, 2023)
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met on June 8, 2020, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, donations, and financial registers. They also voted to proceed with roof and HVAC projects at Huntington North High School. The meeting included a COVID-19 presentation and discussion of core values.
- Approved roof and HVAC projects at HNHS with Stellar Operations
- Accepted donations: yoga mats ($328), Lutheran Foundation ($400), machining tools (~$1,000)
- Approved resignations of 4 certified and 1 classified employee
- Hired 2 new certified and 1 new classified employee
- Approved accounts payable and payroll registers
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a regular meeting with mostly routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, employee resignations and hires, summer school staffing, a new administrator, and a donation. The board also received a COVID-19 update and discussed core values and new construction at Roanoke Elementary.
- Approved $1,000 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Bill Walker for HNHS Boys' Basketball
- Approved new administrator for Flint Springs Elementary
- Approved new certified and classified employees, including teachers and custodians
- Approved summer school staffing for elementary, high school, and EL programs
- Approved accounts payable and payroll voucher registers
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is holding a closed executive session on May 26, 2020. The sole agenda item is the discussion of assessing, designing, and implementing school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. No public decisions or votes are recorded in this agenda text.
- Discussion of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met via livestream due to COVID-19 and approved several routine items, including a resolution to donate personal protective equipment to medical personnel, a new Computer Integrated Manufacturing course at Huntington North High School, and the ABLE Memorandum of Understanding. The board also approved consent agenda items covering employee resignations, retirements, new hires, and accounts payable. A COVID-19 update was presented by the curriculum director.
- Approved resolution to donate PPE to medical personnel due to COVID-19
- Approved new Computer Integrated Manufacturing course at HNHS, replacing Advanced Manufacturing
- Approved ABLE Memorandum of Understanding
- Approved consent agenda including resignations, retirements, and new hires
- Approved accounts payable and payroll registers for 4.13.20-4.27.20
Special Session Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a special session to consider a proposed settlement agreement with the Kriegbaum family regarding Kriegbaum Field property. The board voted unanimously to accept the settlement, and the meeting adjourned shortly after. The meeting was conducted via livestream due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Board approved settlement with Kriegbaum family regarding Kriegbaum Field property (motion carried 6-0).
- Settlement documents attached: Settlement and Release Agreement and fully executed Kriegbaum-HCCSC Settlement Agreement.
- Meeting held via livestream due to COVID-19 social distancing order.
- Board members present: Tim Allen, Reed Christiansen, Matt Melcher, Matt Roth, Brian Warpup, Kevin Yarger.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met on March 23, 2020, and approved a resolution to pay classified staff during the COVID-19 work stoppage. The board also approved a new course proposal, policy updates, and several personnel items, while discussing the district's COVID-19 response.
- Approved resolution to pay classified staff during COVID-19 work stoppage
- Approved Computer Integrated Manufacturing course to replace Advanced Manufacturing at Huntington North High School
- Approved 17 policy updates including new crowdfunding policy and revised school calendar policy
- Approved new RN position at Horace Mann Elementary
- Approved consent agenda including resignations, new hires, and accounts payable
School Board Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a work session at Roanoke Elementary, consisting of a tour of the new school building and procedural items. No decisions or policy changes were made; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
- Tour of new Roanoke Elementary School at 423 Vine St., Roanoke, IN
- Work session held at Roanoke Elementary at 4:00 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously at 4:52 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on February 24, 2020, taking action on student fees, summer programs, handbooks, consent agenda items, and major technology purchases. The board approved bids for student/teacher devices from Dell ($1,033,529) and interactive displays from Tierney Brothers ($154,647), with the display bid passing 4-2. They also approved 2020-2021 curricular material fees, summer band, food service, school, EL, and migrant classes, and student handbooks.
- Approved $1,033,529 bid for student and teacher devices from Dell
- Approved $154,647 bid for interactive displays from Tierney Brothers (4-2 vote)
- Approved 2020-2021 curricular material fees
- Approved 2020 summer band, food service, school, EL, and migrant classes
- Approved 2020-2021 student handbooks (1st reading)
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy regarding litigation that is pending or has been threatened in writing. This is a closed session, so no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Executive session for litigation strategy discussion
- Meeting at Salamonie Elementary School, 1063 E 900 S, Warren, IN 46792
Executive Session
The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will meet in executive session on January 21, 2020, at Salamonie School. The agenda includes discussion of litigation strategy and confidential personnel matters, including alleged misconduct and the status of certain employees. No public action is scheduled; the session is closed to the public.
- Discussion of litigation strategy, including pending or threatened litigation
- Discussion of alleged misconduct of an individual under board jurisdiction
- Discussion of status of employees who are physicians or school bus drivers
Organizational Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its organizational meeting, electing officers for 2020 and approving routine items. The board approved advertising for a 1:1 student device refresh for grades 6-12 and for 50 interactive displays, and approved a consent agenda covering minutes, resignations, new hires, and donations. A discussion on core values was also on the agenda.
- Elected Matt Roth as President, Brian Warpup as Vice President, Gary McClellan as Secretary for 2020
- Approved advertising for 1:1 Student Device Refresh for grades 6-12
- Approved advertising for 50 interactive displays
- Approved consent agenda including resignations (Luann Watson, Danielle Jones, Ryan Wall, Ann Walters, Pete Eckert) and new hires (William Barkey, Amy Beal, Carol Davis, Claudia Hoffman)
- Accepted donations including $745 and $750 grants to Andrews Elementary and $734 to Lincoln Elementary