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Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 29.

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 Brett Belford at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Greg McDowell, Britt Belford, Colby Potts, Ryan Cowsert, Ryan Vaughn, and Jimmy Stunson. Jana Cowgill was absent. Administrators present: Andy Edmondson, Susan Armstrong, and Johnie Edwards.

Justin Hastie, Keith Williax and members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.

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

Mr. Edmonson spoke with the Board about the proposed 2024-25 Budget. It will be on display and a budget hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 30, 2024.

Administrative Reports: Keith Williax spoke about the pump situation and grease issues.

Mrs. Armstrong reported on the Back to School bash and enrollment. She also asked for permission for a reward trip to be approved to Evansville, IN for a Hockey game on October 29th.

Ms. Edwards reported that the EPA would be coming in October to collect old chemicals from the chemistry lab. Additionally, she gave updates on safety, truancy and discipline.

Mr. Edmondson gave updates on the buses, Stronger connections grant received by Alisha Foster, and the purchase of new van.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Vaughn to approve the Athletic policy changes as presented. Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Vaughn and seconded by Cowsert to approve increases in official pay for Volleyball and Jr High Basketball as presented. Cowsert, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes Belford, yes; Potts, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Vaughn and seconded by Cowsert to approve adjustments to Edmondson and Edwards contracts per TRS audit. Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowsert and seconded by McDowell to increase substitute teacher pay by $10 per day. Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Belford and seconded by Potts to enter into executive session at 7:15 p.m. Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Stunson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Belford and seconded by McDowell to exit executive session at 7:45 p.m. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by McDowell to approve the August 29th BOE sheet as presented.

• Resignations: Ira Cruson - HS Special Education teacher, Kristopher Jones - Custodian, Catherine Belford and Candice Potts - Freshman Class sponsors, Arin Hicks - Jr high girls basketball volunteer, Amy Weaver - HS girls basketball coach.

• Extra Curricular: Approve Alisha Foster - Safety Care Trainer, Justin Hastie Jr High Boys Basketball Coach, Catherine Belford and Candice Potts - Sophomore Class sponsors, Kelly Oxford and Carlta Hodge-Freshman Class sponsors, Kristina Winters and Dana Tanner - Jr Class sponsors.

• Volunteers: Amanda Robinson - Jr High assistant softball, Nate Overocker - Bass Fishing coach, Kristina Winters - High School volleyball assistant.

• Non Certified: Hire Alisha Vaughn - Paraprofessional, Jesse D. Hill - Custodian

• Certified: Lindsey Phillips - Full time substitute (retroactive to 8/12/24), Lorna Sparrow- Special Education Mentor

• Substitutes: Darren Smock, Kenneth Tanner - Custodians, Aundrea Davis - cook, secretary, custodian, paraprofessional.

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

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Vaughn accept the resignation of Britt Belford as Board President. Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by McDowell to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Cowsert, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

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