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Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Sept. 30.

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 Colby Potts at 6:32 p.m. Present were: Greg McDowell, Britt Belford, Colby Potts, Ryan Cowsert, Jana Cowgill, Ryan Vaughn, and Jimmy Stunson. Administrators present: Andy Edmondson, Susan Armstrong, and Johnie Edwards.

Members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.

A motion was made by Stunson and seconded by McDowell to approve the consent agenda as presented. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Belford to utilize a Special Election to fill the Vacancy in Presidency, Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes, 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Belford and seconded by Vaughn to Nominate Jimmy Stunson for Board President. Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, abstain; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes Potts, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain, motion carried.

Administrative Reports: Mrs. Armstrong reported on upcoming events as well as Student Immunization status. Ms. Edwards gave updates on absenteeism, chemical pickups, and policies. Mr. Edmondson reported on bus performance, and gym memberships as well as giving updates on the meeting with the Golden Circle.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Belford to approve the FY 2024-25 Budget. Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Vaughn to approve Board Policy Press updates, Narcan/Naloxone, Cardiac Emergency Plan and Bullying Policy. Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by McDowell to approve FFA trips for National Convention and Build Conference. Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Vaughn to approve purchase of portable bleachers for the outside gym for up to $10,000. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Belford and seconded by Potts to approve FFA to host Donkey Basketball. Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Cowsert to enter into executive session at 7:14 p.m. Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Vaughn to exit executive session at 7:54 p.m. Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes Potts, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Belford and seconded by McDowell to approve the September 28th BOE sheet as presented.

Resignations: Kyleigh Vaughn - Paraprofessional

Extra-Curricular: Mindy Miller - HS Girls Basketball Coach, Tonya Conn - Art Show & Set Designs, Candice Potts - Jr High Volleyball Coach, Jessica Headlam - 8th grade sponsor.

Volunteers: Jana Cowgill - Jr High Assistant Cheer Coach, Nate Overocker - Jr High girls assistant basketball coach.

Certified: Rita Hastie -- High School Special Education Teacher

Student Workers: Briley Orman, Braxton McBee

Cowgill, abstain; Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, abstain; Cowsert, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain, motion carried.

A motion was made by McDowell and seconded by Cowsert to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Stunson, yes; Vaughn, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

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