HCCS School Board Meeting - August 10, 2026

The Huntington County Community School Board of Trustees held a meeting on August 10, 2026, which included a detailed update on the Salomony HVAC replacement project. The project, funded by a 2023 bond, faced delays due to equipment delivery and unforeseen issues such as the discovery of old underground fuel oil storage tanks requiring removal and soil remediation. Despite these challenges, the project team managed to install new HVAC equipment and bring the system online shortly after the school year began, although some days experienced high temperatures leading to school closures. The board also conducted a public hearing on a proposed $6.865 million general obligation bond to fund school facility improvements including safety, roofing, lighting, and athletic upgrades. Financial advisors presented the bond's structure, anticipated tax impact, and repayment schedule, with the board approving the bond resolutions unanimously. Additionally, the meeting featured presentations on community suicide prevention initiatives and the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program, highlighting scholarship achievements and student opportunities. Board members discussed local housing development through residential tax increment financing (TIF) districts and recognized various community and school achievements. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the bond approval and facility project updates represent significant procurement and capital improvement activities.