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Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 28.

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

Brenda Butts, Sam Mosby, Jeremy Littrell, and members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.

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

Administrative repots: Mrs. Armstrong reported that all grades had completed the IAR, ACT, and PreACT testing. The art show was a success with approximately 400 people in attendance. Also discussed was the literacy plan that is now required for K-12: the team will have an initial literacy plan by June 30,

Ms. Edwards reported that Prom went well and reported that a handbook committee was being developed. She also updated the Board on key dates for the remainder of the school year. She also gave an update of Safety Protocols. Mr. Edmondson discussed the Architect with open projects of the fire panel, outside gym, and interior doors. He discussed with the Board the Three Circles grant that Mr. Hall was applying for that covers extended salary beyond the required school day (This grant should pay up to approximately $8400).

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by McDowell to approve the 2025-26 School Calendar. Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; McDowell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Cowsert to enter into executive session at 6:48 p.m. Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by McDowell and seconded by Cowsert to exit executive session at 7:05 p.m. Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

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

Employment: Payton Howard - Elementary Teacher 2025-26, Kelly Schulte - Unit Office Secretary Substitutes: Samuel Spinelli - Custodian

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

A motion was made by Potts and seconded by Belford to approve Principal contract for Johnie Edwards, Stunson, 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 Cowsert to appoint the Superintendent as President Pro tem McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Belford to appoint the Superintendent as Secretary pro tem. McDowell, yes; Belford, yes; Potts, yes; Cowsert, yes; Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes. 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Stunson and seconded by Belford to adjourn the meeting "sine die". All in favor.

The Regular 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 Andy Edmondson at 7:09 p.m. Present were Britt Belford, Jana Cowgill, Jimmy Stunson, Ryan Cowsert, Brenda Butts, Jeremy Littrell, Samantha Mosby, Andy Edmondson, Johnie Edwards and Susan Armstrong.

Members of the HCEA were recognized as guests.

Nomination for Board President was Jimmy Stunson. Motion made by Belford and seconded by Littrell. All were in favor of Jimmy Stunson as President.

Nomination for Board Vice President was Jana Cowgill. Motion made by Stunson and seconded by Belford. All were in favor of Jana Cowgill as Board Vice President.

Nomination for Board Secretary was Samantha Mosby. Motion made by Cowgill and seconded by Littrell. All were in favor of Samantha Mosby as Board Secretary.

Nomination for Board Secretary pro tem was Brenda Butts. Motion made by Stunson and seconded by Belford. All were in favor of Brenda Butts as Board Secretary pro tem.

A motion was made by Mosby and seconded by Cowgill to keep Board meeting dates for the last Monday of the month. Cowgill, yes; Stunson, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; Belford, yes, Mosby, yes; Cowsert, yes.

7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

A motion was made by Cowgill and seconded by Littrell to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Stunson, yes; Butts, yes; Littrell, yes; Belford, yes; Mosby, yes; Cowgill, yes; Cowsert, yes. 7 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

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