HCCS School Board Meeting - June 22, 2026

The HCCS School Board Meeting held on June 22, 2026, focused on several key procurement and personnel matters. The board approved the consent agenda with some items pulled for separate discussion, including additional teacher and paraprofessional positions funded through the educational fund, and the appointment of a new assistant principal at Riverview. A notable procurement decision was the approval of an independent contractor agreement with Seger Consulting Services for HR support from July to December 2026, structured as an hourly contract to reduce costs. The board also approved participation in the East Central Indiana Natural Gas Cooperative, expected to save approximately $90,000 annually on natural gas expenses. Additionally, the board renewed a firefighting service agreement with the City of Huntington for two schools outside city limits at a nominal fee. Policy updates were discussed, including new state-mandated restrictions on personal communication devices in schools. The meeting also included recognition of retiring staff and introductions of newly hired principals and a social worker. A resolution was passed to allow human resource decisions between regular board meetings to expedite hiring processes, with all hires reported at the next meeting. Overall, the meeting combined procurement approvals, budget considerations, personnel appointments, and policy updates relevant to district operations.