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Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 26.

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 Britt Belford at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Greg McDowell, Britt Belford, Ryan Cowsert, Jana Cowgill, Colby Potts and Ryan Vaughn. Mike Dutton was absent. Administrators present: Andy Edmondson, Ira Cruson, and Susan Armstrong.

April Vela and members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Belford to approve the consent agenda as presented. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Vaughn, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

Administrative Reports: Mr. Cruson gave report on the recent fire drill and meeting with the State Attorney regarding Truancy. Mrs. Armstrong discussed upcoming events for teachers and students. Mr. Edmondson recommended using remaining emergency day for April 8th, gave updates on electric buses, ballfield, CTE funding and bids.

A motion was made by Belford and seconded by Vaughn to approve student trips for Ag Legislative Day and Archery. Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes.

6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Vaughn and seconded by McDowell to approve the contract between the HCEA and BOE for 2024-2028. Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

The Board discussed possible purchase of new tractor.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Vaughn to enter into executive session at 6:50 p.m. Cowgill, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Vaughn to exit executive session at 8:19 p.m. Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by McDowell to approve the February 26th BOE sheet as presented.

Approve resignations - Ashley Shoemaker - Individual Nurse

Approve Leave of Absence - Kathleen Cook - Teacher 2024-25 school year

Approve Extra Curricular – Nate Overocker – High School Track coach (volunteer)

Approve Reassignment of April Vela to Jr High Individual aide

Approve After School Tutors - Candice Potts, Elizabeth Reider, Rachel Kizziah, Travis DeNeal, Ian Jones, Makayla Brittingham, Michael Milligan,

Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by McDowell and seconded by Belford to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Vaughn, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

https://www.hardink12.net/offices/unit/board_of_education/board_meeting_minutes