Hamilton County Community School Corporation public meetings in 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is deciding on teacher and staff compensation, including 2025-26 teacher contracts and pay for the interim superintendent. The board is also reviewing year-end financial reports and a partnership agreement with Ivy Tech.

• Approval of 2025-26 Teacher Contracts reflecting new pay rates
• Approval of Interim Superintendent and Central Office/Support Staff compensation
• HCCS and Ivy Tech Indiana College Core MOU 2026-31
• Approval of November 2025 Financial Reports and 2025 year-end bills and transfers
• AIC TRECS Clearinghouse Letter of Agreement 2026

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters, including the status of a physician or school bus driver. The board will also receive training from an outside consultant on the role of public officials.

• Discussion of employee status for a physician or school bus driver
• Training session with outside consultant on school board member performance

Special Public Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation will hold a special session to fill a vacancy for the District 3 Trustee. The Board will interview three eligible candidates and conduct an election for the position.

• Interviews of candidates James Garwood, Carrie Miller, and Kenneth Thompson
• Election of District 3 Trustee

Regular Board Meeting

The School Board decided on several key leadership changes, including the retirement of Superintendent John Trout and the appointment of Chuck Brimbury as Interim Superintendent. The board also approved Michelle Babcock as Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, the body reviewed new course proposals for Huntington North High School for the 2026-27 term.

• Appointment of Chuck Brimbury as Interim Superintendent effective November 27, 2025
• Approval of Michelle Babcock as Chief Financial Officer
• Acceptance of $91,312.75 in donations and grants, including $83,600 for Roanoke Elementary
• Approval of MOU between United Way and HNHS CTE Program for technology support
• First reading of new course proposals for HNHS for 2026-27

Executive Session

The HCCSC Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session to discuss the status of individuals. The discussion focuses on individuals serving as physicians or school bus drivers.

• Discussion of employee, student, or independent contractor status for physicians
• Discussion of employee, student, or independent contractor status for school bus drivers

Work Session

The School Board is holding a work session to receive presentations and updates on educational programming and communications. The meeting includes discussions on student degree opportunities and curriculum checkpoints.

• Presentation on Associates Degree opportunity by HNHS Principal Dr. Russ Degitz
• Update on the HCCS Website from Director of Marketing Kenny Butler
• Presentation on Science Curriculum / ILEARN Checkpoint by Jay Peters and Chuck Brimbury

Special Board Meeting

The Board approved a new two-year contract with the HCTA and set compensation rates for administrative, classified, and transportation employees. The meeting also included the acceptance of a board member's resignation and the approval of school calendars through 2029.

• Approval of the 2025-27 HCCS/HCTA Contract
• 2.00% base salary increase for returning administrators and classified employees with positive evaluations
• One-time December stipends: $1,250 for administrators, $500-$800 for classified staff, and $500 for bus drivers/assistants
• Acceptance of the resignation of District 3 School Board Member Kari Heim
• Approval of school calendars for 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29

Special Public Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation held a special public session to tour facility projects at Huntington North High School. The tour was led by Director of Secondary Education Chuck Brimbury and Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc.

• Tour of HNHS facility projects

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is deciding on financial resolutions for the 2025 Go Bond and approving a new interim technology leadership role. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a tentative agreement between HCCS and HCTA for 2025-27.

• Appointment of Russ Clousing as Interim Director of Technology
• Approval of HILB/STAR Insurance as the Property and Casualty Insurance Carrier
• Adoption of 2025 Go Bond Additional Appropriation and Final Bond Resolutions
• Acceptance of $4,431.60 in donations and grants for various schools and programs
• Public hearing on the HCCS/HCTA 2025-27 Tentative Agreement

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved several 2026 financial plans, including the budget Form 4 Resolution, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan. The board also accepted the retirement of Director of Elementary Education Jay Peters and approved a student participation agreement with Norwell Community Schools.

• Adoption of 2026 Budget Form 4 Resolution, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan
• Acceptance of $172,420.47 in donations and grants, including a $101,870.00 RoboKind Grant
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Norwell Community Schools for 2025-26 student participation
• Acceptance of Director of Elementary Education Jay Peters' retirement effective June 30, 2026
• Approval of JROTC Classified Employee Agreements for Gary Smith and Bobby Blair

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session. The board will discuss collective bargaining strategy and individual employee job performance evaluations.

• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
• Job performance evaluations of individual employees

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved several financial measures, including a debt service appropriation and bond resolutions. The body also held hearings for the 2026 budgets, capital projects, and bus replacement plans.

• Adoption of 2025 Project Resolution, 2025 Preliminary Bond Resolution, and 2025 Reimbursement Resolution
• Approval of Additional Appropriation for Debt Service 2025
• Acceptance of donations totaling $880.00 for Lincoln Elementary, Roanoke Elementary, and the Community Learning Center
• Approval of Administrative Guideline 6550 Travel Payment and Reimbursement
• Approval of agreements with Horace Mann Retirement Advantage and OMNI/TSACG Compliance Services

Public Hearing on Teacher Compensation

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation is holding a public hearing to collect testimony regarding teacher compensation. This hearing is conducted pursuant to Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(a).

• Public testimony regarding teacher compensation

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its regular meeting at Huntington North High School. Members approved routine items including the 2026 budget advertisement, minutes from prior meetings, field trip requests, professional leave, and contracts for fire and rescue instructors. They also accepted donations totaling $2,228.50 for playground equipment, classroom materials, and firefighter boots.

• Approval to advertise 2026 budget, bus replacement, and capital projects plans
• Accepted donations totaling $2,228.50 for Flint Springs Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and HN Learning Center
• Approved fire & rescue instructor contracts for Jason Meier, Nathan Schmalzried, George Markou, Ken Burnson, and Andrew Wust
• Approved field trip for HNHS FFA Livestock Judging Team to Peoria, IL on 9/26–30/2025
• Approved updated Title II-A funding memorandum for summer professional development stipends

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is reviewing academic data and approving several service contracts. The board is deciding on nursing clinical affiliations and student assistance programs for the upcoming school year.

• Nursing Clinical Affiliation Agreement 2025-26 with Huntington University
• Skills Coaches and Student Assistance Program agreements with Bowen Health Services
• Acceptance of donations totaling $6,933.00 for various schools
• Approval of the Timetable for 2025 Go Bonds and Notice of Hearing
• Approval of an additional officer for Huntington North High School lunch supervision

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session. The board will discuss prospective employee interviews and individual job performance evaluations.

• Interviews of prospective employees
• Job performance evaluations of individual employees

Work Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation is holding a work session to review upcoming projects and operational leadership. Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. will present potential projects from the 2025 GOB.

• Presentation by Terry Thornsbury on HCCS Next Potential Projects from 2025 GOB
• Discussion regarding the COO - Director of Operations

Regular Board Meeting

The Board reviewed the impact of Senate Bill 1 and discussed the 2025 General Obligation Bond timetable and potential projects. Members approved several service agreements and a proposal for a walking track at Flint Springs Elementary.

• Approval of the Flint Springs Walking Track Proposal
• Approval of the 2025-26 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. Service Agreement
• Approval of an Impact Investment Agreement with Huntington County Community Foundation
• Approval of 2025-26 Professional Development Agreements with Smekens Education Solutions
• Approval of June 2025 Financial Reports

Executive Session

The HCCSC Board of School Trustees is meeting in an executive session. The board will receive training from an outside consultant regarding their roles as public officials.

• Board member performance training with an outside consultant

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold an executive session to receive information and interview prospective employees. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm at Crestview Middle School, 1151 W 500 N, Huntington, IN 46750.

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved the appointment of Candice Priest as Director of Human Resources and a memorandum of understanding with Brightpoint for Head Start. The board also approved closing Huntington Schools Preschool and updating grade configurations for five elementary schools to PreK-5.

• Approval of Candice Priest as Director of Human Resources
• Closing of #3078 Huntington Schools Preschool
• Grade level configuration changes to PreK-5 for Andrews, Flint Springs, Lincoln, Roanoke, and Salamonie Elementary Schools
• Acceptance of a $2,544.00 donation from Psi Iota Xi Sorority of Huntington for materials and resources
• First reading of updated Classified Employee and Transportation handbooks

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a regular meeting at Crestview Middle School. Members approved the 2025 Extended School Year, a memorandum of understanding with the Impact Institute, and multiple personnel and contract items. The board also accepted donations totaling $3,166 for schools and programs.

• Approved 2025 Extended School Year
• Approved HCCSC and Impact Institute 2025-26 MOU
• Approved $3,166 in donations for Horace Mann, Lincoln Elementary, and HN Learning Center
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreements with Seger Consulting Services and Rebecka Smith
• Approved Head Girls Basketball Coach Contract

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session. The board will discuss strategy regarding the initiation, pending, or threatened litigation.

• Discussion of litigation strategy

Work Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation will hold a work session to discuss facility assessments and Area 18. Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. and Tiffanney Drummond will provide presentations.

• Facility Assessment Update presentation by Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc.
• Information presentation regarding Area 18 by Tiffanney Drummond

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. No decisions are listed on this agenda.

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met to approve routine personnel actions, student programs, and partnerships. All consent agenda items passed unanimously. The board also discussed core values and heard a public presentation on universal free breakfast and meal prices.

• Approved universal free breakfast and 2025-26 meal prices
• Approved vendor list for food services for 2025-26 school year
• Approved 2025-26 English Learning (EL) Program
• Approved moving Applied Skills Classroom from Horace Mann Elementary to Salamonie Elementary
• Approved 2025 Kinder Kamp program

Special Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a special session to approve personnel and facilities actions. They confirmed Gary Andrews as the new Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach and awarded a $21,147 flooring restoration contract for Huntington North High School to ACB Contractors. The board also received updates on school projects, mental health initiatives, and state funding.

• Approved Gary Andrews as Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
• Awarded $21,147 flooring restoration contract to ACB Contractors for Huntington North High School
• Received update on Huntington North High School projects
• Heard presentation on youth mental health from Huntington Youth Leadership
• Received legislative update on state tuition support funding

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board is deciding on facility upgrades, student services, and personnel matters. Key actions include awarding roofing contracts and approving summer food services.

• Awarded reroofing bids for Flint Springs and Lincoln Elementary Schools to McGuf Roofing
• Approved proposal and terms from Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. for school reroof projects
• Approved 2025 Summer Food Service proposal
• Authorized fundraising for the HNHS Summer 2026 Trip to Ireland
• Approved preschool tuition increase for the 2025-26 school year

Work Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation School Board holds a work session to review four presentations: the Viking Green Team project at Huntington North High School, new high school diploma requirements for the class of 2029, an update on the Huntington County Community Learning Center, and a preschool financial update. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Viking Green Team project presentation by Mr. Chuck Brimbury, Mr. Joe Wiley, and Mr. Steve Park
• New high school diploma requirements for the class of 2029 presented by Dr. Russ Degitz
• Huntington County Community Learning Center update by Tiffanney Drummond
• Preschool financial update by Jay Peters, Laura Lahr, Kristy Fisher, and Beth Husband

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 and the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures. These discussions are closed to the public under Indiana law.

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its regular meeting at Huntington North High School. Members voted to approve a Police K-9 unit, summer school and band programs, a learning subscription, and a grant and donations totaling $46,942.77. The board also approved field trip requests, personnel items, and student handbook revisions.

• Approval of Police K-9 unit
• Approval of 2025-26 Edmentum Learning Subscription
• Approval of $46,942.77 in donations and a grant
• Approval of 2025 Summer School, Summer Band, and HCCS 2025-26 Calendar Revision
• Approval of field trip requests to Danville, Henry, and Greensburg

Executive Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in an executive session. The board will discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees.

• Job performance evaluations of individual employees

Work Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held a work session to receive updates on three topics: the Viking Success Academy student experience, the Edmentum online learning program, and facility improvements at Huntington North High School. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Viking Success Academy student presentation by Mrs. Brimbury, Mr. Malone, and Mr. Boxell
• Edmentum program presentation by Dr. Russ Degitz and Lynn Brown
• HNHS facility update by Terry Thornsbury of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc.

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board met at Huntington North High School to approve routine business including facilities assessments, equipment purchases, field trips, donations, and financial reports. All consent agenda items passed unanimously, and no substantive policy changes were debated.

• Approved $33,545.99 Early Literacy Grant for distribution to elementary schools
• Approved $4,107 in donations to schools for outdoor learning, robotics, and student lunch balances
• Approved Viridian Architectural Designs facility assessment proposal and MKM Architecture parking lot/court upgrades
• Approved purchase of equipment from Area 18 and separation from co-operative
• Approved MOU with Community Foundation of Huntington County for 'Ignite Your Future' grant program

Executive Session - Canceled

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees canceled an executive session scheduled for February 24, 2025, at Huntington North High School. The session was intended to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees, excluding salary or benefits discussions.

Work Session

The School Board will hold a work session to receive presentations and discuss several administrative and educational items. The meeting includes information on school calendars and a presentation from an architecture firm.

• Request for Tree Campus USA Designation by HNHS AP Environmental Science
• Presentation by Dodd Kattman of MKM Architecture
• Overview of the Employee Benefit Trust by President Matt Stephenson
• Presentation of Huntington County Community Learning Center video trailers
• Discussion on the reconvening of the Calendar Committee

Regular Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board approved several facility projects and accepted various donations. The meeting included a student data presentation and the approval of multiple field trips.

• Awarded $1,020,000.00 to JG Bowers for the HNHS Restroom Renovation Project
• Awarded $192,084.06 to C&T Design and Equipment Co., Inc. for the Crestview Serving Line Project
• Accepted $6,069.00 in total donations for school supplies, robotics, science equipment, and lunch balances
• Approved 2025 business mileage reimbursement rate of .70 cents per mile
• Approved field trips for HNHS Precision Machining, Salamonie Elementary, and Crestview (Washington, D.C. in June 2026)

Special Public Session

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation is holding a special session to fill a vacancy. The Board will interview candidates and elect a new District 2 Trustee.

• Interview of candidates for District 2 Trustee
• Election of District 2 Trustee

Executive Session

The HCCSC Board of School Trustees will meet in an executive session. The board will discuss training with an outside consultant regarding the performance of board members as public officials.

• Training for school board members with an outside consultant

Organizational Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Community School Corporation board held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers, set compensation, and re-appoint key staff. All votes carried unanimously except for the vice president election, where Ryan Wall abstained.

• Elected Tim Allen as Board President and J. Ryan Wall as Vice President
• Approved board member compensation: $2,000 annually plus $75 per meeting (up from $62)
• Re-appointed Alexandria Eckert as Corporation Treasurer
• Accepted $10,455 in donations for schools including $6,000 for Huntington North football trailer
• Re-appointed Joseph Wiley as school board attorney