Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met July 31.
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 Gene Fatheree at 6:32 p.m. Present were: Gene Fatheree, Greg McDowell, Britt Belford, Colby Potts, Ryan Cowsert, Jana Cowgill and Mike Dutton. Administrators present: Andy Edmondson, Ira Cruson, and Susan Armstrong.
Members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.
Administrative reports: Mr. Cruson reported on emergency services, Health Life Safety and a wavier for fitness room. Mrs. Armstrong gave updates on getting school started and Back to School bash. Mr. Edmondson gave a review of construction updates.
A motion was made by Dutton and seconded by McDowell to approve the consent agenda as presented with the acceptation of payment to Baysinger to be adjusted. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; Fatheree, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Cowsert and seconded by McDowell to approve the preparation of the Annual Budget for 2023-24. Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Fatheree, yes.
7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Fatheree to approve a waiver request for administrative cost. Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; McDowell, yes; Fatheree, yes.
7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Dutton and seconded by Belford to approve Mr. Edmondson to seek bids for front drive. Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Fatheree, yes.
7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Belford to approve a Co-Op with Harrisburg for Soccer for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Fatheree, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Fatheree and seconded by Belford to approve the Student Handbook with approved changes. Dutton, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Fatheree, yes.
7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Belford to enter into executive session at 7:34 p.m. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; Fatheree, yes.
7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Belford and seconded by Cowsert to exit executive session at 8:36 p.m. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; Fatheree, yes.
7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Belford and seconded by Dutton to approve the July 31st BOE sheet as Presented.
Accept resignations of Heather Sanders - High School English teacher and JH Volleyball Coach, Kassi Ketten -- Paraprofessional, Penny Darling - Custodian, Addi Warren - Paraprofessional.
Hire William B. Lewis as High School ELA teacher pending certification.
Approve extra-curricular positions: Carlta Hodge - 8th grade sponsor, Candice Potts - HS Volleyball Volunteer.
Hire Full Time Paraprofessionals: Jaidan Fowler - pending certification, Chasity Pennell - pending certification, April Burton - pending certification, Tena Burton - pending certification, Annie Kaylor.
Hire Zackary Couture as Full Time Custodian
McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; Fatheree, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Potts and seconded by McDowell to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Dutton, yes; McDowell, yes; Fatheree, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.
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