Hamilton County Community School Corporation public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The School Board is addressing a board member resignation and the process for filling the resulting vacancy. The body is also approving new personnel, school equipment, and student program expansions.
- Approval of Dr. Russel Degitz as HNHS Principal
- Approval of Austin Bullock as a new School Resource Officer
- Approval of JROTC for 8th grade students starting in the 2025-26 school year
- Approval of the 2024-25 Orientation and Mobility Service Contract
- Acceptance of donations totaling $44,829.29 for various schools
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is deciding on administrative appointments, student program expansions, and the acceptance of various grants and donations. The meeting includes a presentation on a 1:1 device pilot and financial reports for October 2024.
- Appointment of Pat McLaughlin as Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- Approval of Girls Flag Football at HNHS starting in the 2025-26 school year
- Acceptance of $85,609.44 in donations and grants, including a $65,300 Robots4Autism grant
- Approval of a Statement of Work and Joint Program Statement 2024-2026 between Vincennes University and HNHS
- Approval of updated job descriptions for Director of Finance and Corporation Treasurer
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session. The board will discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees.
- Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations
Public Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board holds a public work session to discuss operational and financial matters. Presentations include the Chief Operations Officer job description, bond/lease updates, financial reports, and a substitute teacher handbook review.
- Chief Operations Officer (COO) job description and organizational chart presentation
- 2018, 2020, 2022 & 2023 bond/lease project update by Virtual CFO Becky Smith
- Board financials and cash flows overview by Virtual CFO Becky Smith
- Substitute Teacher Handbook review by Director of Human Resources Reanna Jennings
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation held a work session where the Huntington County Teachers Association hosted a forum for school board candidates. No official business was conducted by the school board, even if a quorum of members attended. The meeting was accessible to persons with disabilities, with accommodations available upon request.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved a major HVAC contract and several bond resolutions. The board also authorized the use of Kriegbaum Field for a community garden project and accepted various school donations.
- Awarded Salamonie HVAC bid to Current Mechanical for $5,410,000
- Approved Huntington Community Gardens Project on the Kriegbaum Field property
- Adopted 2024 General Obligation Bond (GOB) Project and Final Bond resolutions
- Accepted $4,860 in donations for Flint Springs, Crestview, and Riverview schools
- Approved September 2024 Financial Reports
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is approving the 2025 budget and capital projects plan. The body is also deciding on service agreements for skills coaches and partnerships with Vincennes University.
- Adoption of 2025 Budget, Tax Rates, & Levies - Form 4 Resolution
- Acceptance of $124,938.81 in donations and grants, including a $68,007.00 STEM Integration Grant
- Approval of 2024-25 HCCSC and Bowen Center Services Agreement for skills coaches
- Approval of Vincennes University Statement of Work Partnership with HNHS 2024-25
- Approval of one additional preschool paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. This meeting is closed to the public and will take place at Huntington North High School.
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation School Board held a work session to introduce prospective board member candidates and hear a presentation from the central office administrative team on elementary literacy instruction. The meeting was held at Huntington North High School and adjourned with a motion to close.
- Introduction of School Board Candidates
- Central Office Administrative Team Presentation on Elementary Literacy Instruction
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session. The board will discuss the job performance evaluation of an individual employee.
- Discussion of employee job performance evaluation
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held public hearings for 2025 budgets, capital projects, and bus replacement plans. The board also approved several financial agreements and bond resolutions for upcoming projects.
- Adoption of 2024 Preliminary Bond Resolution (Exhibit A) and 2024 Reimbursement Resolution (Exhibit B)
- Everwise Cash Management Agreement with a fixed rate of 4% over 5 years
- Bond Counsel Services Agreement with Ice Miller
- Approval to furnish meals to the CDI Head Start Program for 2024-25
- Acceptance of donations totaling $3,437.19 for various school programs
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session to train board members with an outside consultant about the performance of their roles as public officials. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm at Huntington North High School, 450 MacGahan St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board approved several student partnership agreements and personnel changes. The board also authorized the advertising of the 2025 budget, including bus replacement and capital project plans.
- Approved 2024-25 MOU with NE Indiana Works and HCCSC JAG
- Approved 2024-25 agreement with Alive & Well
- Created a new certified position for English Learner Program Coordinator
- Accepted $574.00 in donations for Lincoln Elementary and district lunch accounts
- Authorized advertising for 2025 Budget Form 3, Bus Replacement, and Capital Projects Plans
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is reviewing academic results and new diploma guidelines. The body is deciding on several service agreements for specialized student care and instructional staffing for the 2024-25 school year.
- Approved Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. service agreement for one-on-one student nursing
- Approved 50 additional hours for grant writing services with Keshia Swaringam
- Approved 2024-25 contract agreements for a Deaf or Hard of Hearing teacher and two Sign Language Interpreters
- Approved CentralReach subscription agreement for social emotional learning and vocational content
- Approved independent contractor agreements for Fire & Rescue Classroom Instruction with Isaiah Jones and Grant Meitzler
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved several personnel reports, a STEM integration grant, and a new teacher appreciation policy. The board also authorized a science field trip to Florida and approved the 2025 meeting calendar.
- Accepted $68,007 STEM Integration Grant for K-12 curriculum and professional development
- Approved $699 donation for Lincoln Elementary literacy and $200 for HNHS band
- Authorized AP Environmental Science field trip to Florida from March 2-7, 2025
- Adopted policy PO 3220.01 regarding Teacher Appreciation Grants
- Approved Accounts Payable of $191,259.81 and Gross Payroll of $1,496,684.24
Public Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board holds a public work session to review branding efforts with Brand Innovation Group and discuss HVAC scope changes at Salamonie Elementary School. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting adjourned after a procedural vote.
- Branding discussion with Brand Innovation Group (60 min.)
- Salamonie Elementary HVAC scope review by Viridian Architectural Design (Terry Thornsbury)
- Adjournment motion passed unanimously
Work Session
The HCCSC Board of School Trustees held a work session to review facility updates. Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. provided a tour of specific renovated areas at Huntington North High School.
- Tour of Family & Consumer Science Area renovations
- Tour of Science Area renovations
- Tour of West Parking Lot Areas
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board decided on several facility upgrades, personnel changes, and service agreements for the 2024-25 school year. Key actions included awarding construction bids and approving agreements for school resource officers and student healthcare.
- Awarded $777,200 to Allen County Builders for Administration Office Renovation and $51,170 to Smith Furniture
- Approved agreement with City of Huntington for School Resource Officers for 2024-25 SY
- Approved service agreement with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for one-on-one student nursing
- Accepted a $1,059.86 donation from Freedom Goose Outfitters for the HNHS Trap Team
- Approved revised Classified Employee and Administrator Handbooks
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in executive session on July 10, 2024, to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. This is a closed session, and no other agenda items are listed.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, at Huntington North High School. The board approved several action items, including the IU Online High School agreement, the D.A.R.E. curriculum for 8th grade, independent contractor agreements for fire and rescue instruction, the 2024 Extended School Year, and multiple facility projects. The board also approved consent agenda items, including minutes, field trips, personnel reports, and employee handbooks, with the exception of tabling the Classified and Administrator Handbooks.
- Approved IU Online High School agreement
- Approved D.A.R.E. Curriculum for Grade 8 for 2024-25
- Approved Independent Contractor Agreements for Fire & Rescue Classroom Instruction 2024-25 (Nathan Schmalzried, Joel Updike)
- Approved HCCSC & Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. HNHS Ceiling, Lighting, PA and Piping Proposal
- Approved HCCSC & Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. Salamonie Pool Demo & HVAC Replacement Proposal
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board holds a work session with presentations on district branding, Andrews water test results, school renovation updates, and the Viking Success Academy. No votes are scheduled except adjournment.
- Brand Innovation Group presents district branding and draft logos
- Andrews water test update by health officials
- HNHS FACS & Science renovation, Salamonie HVAC updates
- Viking Success Academy update
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a regular meeting on May 28, 2024, approving a new website agreement with Finalsite, several staff appointments and resignations, and multiple educational partnership agreements. The board also approved the withdrawal from the Area 18 Career & Technical Education Cooperative and various field trips and professional leaves.
- Approved website agreement with Finalsite
- Approved Viridian Architectural Design for Andrews Elementary Pre-K restroom project
- Approved 2024-29 sports medicine agreement with Parkview Health Systems
- Approved withdrawal from Area 18 Career & Technical Education Cooperative
- Approved personnel report including multiple staff appointments and resignations
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board is holding a work session to receive information and presentations on four topics: updates on the 2022 bond-funded HNHS Next Projects, student mental health programming, Area 18 career and technical education, and HN Virtual Education with IU and Apex Program. No votes are scheduled except adjournment; this is a discussion and information session.
- 2022 Bond - HNHS Next Projects Updates (30 min.) presented by Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Designs
- Student Mental Health Programming (20 min.) presented by Corporation Nurse Meg Friesen
- Area 18 (20 min.) presented by Tiffanney Drummond, Director of Career & Technical Education
- HN Virtual Education with IU and Apex Program (20 min.) presented by HNHS Principal Pat McLaughlin and others
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in executive session on April 22, 2024, at Huntington North High School. The board will discuss litigation strategy, implementation of security systems, and job performance evaluations of individual employees. This is a closed session, and no public decisions or votes are expected.
- Discussion of litigation strategy, including pending or threatened litigation
- Discussion of implementation of security systems
- Discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board held its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, at Huntington North High School. The board approved the 2024-25 school calendar with 30-minute delayed starts, the 2024 Summer Food Service proposal, 2024-25 meal prices, the Food2Schools vendor contract renewal, the 2024 Kinder Kamp program, and policy updates (Volume 33 Number 1). The board also approved consent agenda items including field trips, professional leave, personnel report, and donations totaling $11,326.95.
- Approved 2024-25 school calendar with 30-minute delayed starts
- Approved 2024-25 meal prices and Food2Schools vendor contract renewal
- Approved 2024 Summer Food Service proposal and Kinder Kamp program
- Approved policy updates including student assessment, withdrawal, and child abuse policies
- Accepted donations totaling $11,326.95 for Lincoln and Salamonie Elementary
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a policy on home school students' participation in IHSAA athletics and the district calendar. The board will also receive information on a statement from the Board of Trustees and on the Town of Andrews Water. The meeting is for discussion and information, with adjournment as the only action item.
- Discussion of Policy 9951 on home school students' participation in IHSAA athletics
- Discussion of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 district calendars
- Information on Town of Andrews Water
- Board of Trustees statement
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is meeting to approve several action items, including new high school clubs, the 2024 summer school program, a partnership with Huntington University, student handbook revisions, and a flexibility waiver. The board also approved a consent agenda covering minutes, field trips, personnel, and donations.
- Approved high school Fishing, Rodeo, and Trap Clubs
- Approved High School Summer School 2024 with date correction
- Approved HCCSC and Huntington University 1+3 Viking-Forester Early Entry Program MOU
- Approved 2024-25 Elementary, Middle School, and High School Student Handbooks
- Approved HEA 1003 Flexibility Waiver Resolution for 2024-25
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board is holding a work session to discuss the Broad Based Planning Committee's strategic plan. The only action item is adjournment, so no formal decisions are expected.
- Discussion of Broad Based Planning Committee - Strategic Plan
- Adjournment
Work Session
The School Board will review an insurance overview from Mettler Insurance and a draft Strategic Plan presented by Superintendent John Trout. Additionally, the board will hear a presentation regarding three proposed new clubs at Huntington North High School.
- District insurance information presentation
- Proposed HNHS clubs: Fishing, Rodeo, and Trap
- Draft Strategic Plan review
- 2024-25 HCCSC Calendar discussion
Regular Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a virtual learning day for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, ending the interim superintendent role, and approving summer school and band programs. The board will also hear presentations on a middle school field trip to Washington, D.C., and the MTSS process. Most items are routine approvals, but the eclipse day and personnel changes are notable.
- Approved virtual learning day on April 8, 2024 due to solar eclipse
- Approved ending interim superintendent role for Chuck Brimbury, returning to Director of Secondary Education, and restoring daily rates for Brimbury, Jay Peters, and Cindy Gray
- Approved 2024 Summer School and Summer Band programs
- Approved new Chief Financial Officer position and contract for Valeria Moore (March 18, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
- Approved field trips including Crestview Middle School to Washington, D.C. (June 7-11, 2024)
Executive Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy regarding the implementation of security systems and litigation that is pending or threatened in writing. This is a closed session, so no public decisions are expected.
- Discussion of security systems implementation
- Discussion of litigation strategy (pending or threatened)
Work Session
The School Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2024-25 school calendar and professional development plans. The session also includes presentations regarding the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse and marketing strategies from Brand Innovation Group.
- Discussion of the 2024-25 HCCSC Calendar
- Presentation on HCCSC marketing and branding by Brand Innovation Group
- Information regarding the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
- Review of elementary and secondary professional development plans
Work Session
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board will hold a work session to discuss the 2022 bond and facility audits. The bond presentation will be given by the architect, CFO, and superintendent. The board will also rank facility priorities and consider potential revenue support.
- 2022 Bond presentation by Viridian Architectural Design, CFO Becky Smith, and Superintendent John Trout
- Facility audits for multiple schools including Andrews, Horace Mann, Flint Springs, Huntington North, Lincoln, Riverview, Roanoke, Salamonie, Crestview, and Learning Center
- Rank order of facility priorities by board members
- Discussion of potential revenue support for facilities
Work Session - Postponed due to inclement weather to a future date TBD
This Hamilton County Community School Corporation work session was postponed due to inclement weather to a future date TBD. When held, the board will discuss an overview of the 2022 bond, a Brand Innovation Group presentation, and the 2024-25 school calendar, including options for Wednesday delay starts. The meeting is a public board work session, not a community meeting.
- Overview of 2022 Bond (30 min.)
- Brand Innovation Group (30 min.)
- 2024-25 HCCSC Calendar (30 min.) with options for Wednesday 30-minute or 2-hour delay start
Executive Session
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed session to discuss specific strategic matters. Topics include potential real property transactions and personnel matters regarding individuals under the board's jurisdiction.
- Strategy regarding the purchase or lease of real property
- Information concerning alleged misconduct of an individual
- Status of a physician, student, or independent contractor
- Status of a school bus driver
Organizational Board Meeting
The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its organizational meeting, re-electing officers and approving routine appointments and compensation. The board also took significant action on the superintendent position, appointing Chuck Brimbury as interim superintendent, and approved the 2024 school resource officer agreement with Huntington County.
- Appointed Chuck Brimbury as Interim Superintendent and approved daily rate changes for Brimbury, Peters, and Gray
- Approved 2024 School Police and Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Huntington County
- Approved 1 Plus 3 Huntington University Early Entry Plan
- Approved grant application for pavilion construction at Flint Springs Elementary
- Reappointed board officers (Matt Roth, President; Kevin Yarger, Vice President; Gary McClellan, Secretary) and set 2024 board compensation at $2,000 annually plus $62 per meeting