Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular called meeting of the Hardin County Community Unit School District No. 1 met in the board room at the District office. The meeting was called to order by Jana Cowgill at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Greg McDowell, Ryan Cowsert, Brenda Butts, Jeremy Littrell, Samantha Mosby and Jana Cowgill. Jimmy Stunson was absent. Administrators present: Andy Edmondson, Susan Armstrong, and Johnie Edwards.
Dodd Architect and members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.
A motion was made by Cowsert and seconded by Mosby to approve the consent agenda as presented. Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
Administrative reports:
Mrs. Armstrong discussed the 5Essentials Survey and mentioned a potential reward trip for next year in connection with IAR performance. Ms. Edwards provided updates to the spring calendar, including an upcoming fire marshal visit and school improvement team meetings. Mr. Edmondson shared possible graduation dates, provided information regarding FOIA requests, and discussed the issues with the shot clocks in the gym. He also requested that Mr. Hall be approved for Ag Legislative Day on March 23-24.
Dodd Architects presented the bids for the Gym and Commons Renovation project 25029
A motion was made by Cowsert and seconded by Littrell to approve the trip for Ag Legislative day March 23-24. McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Littrell and seconded by McDowell to approve the Base bid Gym and Commons Renovations plus alternate bid #1 and alternate bid #2 (H.E .Mitchell Construction Co) Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Cowsert and seconded by Littrell to approve the MOU with S-7 Point of Distribution Plan. Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Mosby and seconded by Cowsert to approve an Activity Account for Scholarship and Award Night. Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Cowsert and seconded by Mosby to approve the Senior trip to Wisconsin Dells April 29-May 2, 2026. Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Littrell and seconded by McDowell to enter into executive session at 7:04 p.m. Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes.Â
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Littrell and seconded by Butts to exit executive session at 7:48 p.m. Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes.
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Mosby and seconded by Littrell to the February 23rd BOE sheet as presented.
- Employment/Reassignment: Dakota Capeheart – Special Education Teacher
- Extra-Curricular: Cammie Pollard – School Play
- Substitutes: Triston Thomas – Paraprofessional
McDowell, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes.
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried
A motion was made by McDowell and seconded by Littrell to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; McDowell, yes.
6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
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