Monica Daming

The document serves as a notice for a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of School Trustees. The public meeting is scheduled to commence at 6:00 P.M. CST at the Office of the Superintendent. An executive session concerning Personnel and Board Training, authorized under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, will precede and immediately follow the public meeting. The notice also emphasizes the Corporation's commitment to equal opportunity as an employer and in its educational programs.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of the treasurer's report and various claim dockets from late January and early February. The Board accepted several resignations across different departments, including a Cafeteria Manager and Cheer Coaches, and approved several appointments, such as a Show Choir Choreographer and Head Coaches for Cross Country and Football. The Board was updated on changes in employment for an After School Supervisor and a Cafeteria Manager. A patron commented on a future idea for the Patriot Baseball Field. Financial actions involved approving a transfer of $83,333.00 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. Updates were provided on upcoming HHMS/CTE roof projects and 2026 HHHS Classroom Renovations, followed by approval to seek proposals for the latter. The Board approved the HHHS intramural program, the 2026-2027 Curriculum Update for Heritage Hills HS, the cancellation of outstanding/uncashed checks dating back two years, and information/pricing for the 2026/27 Kindergarten, Preschool Roundup, and Daycare. Numerous Field Trip requests for various dates were approved, as were several professional leave requests and facilities use requests for scout events and student opportunities.

The meeting included a presentation regarding the HHMS homeroom schedule. The first significant action was the reorganization of the Board for 2026, establishing the President, Vice President, and Secretary. The Board unanimously appointed Gerri Ford as Corporation Treasurer and Melissa Perkins as Deputy Treasurer, and subsequently approved bonding amounts for various financial roles. Board meeting frequency was set for the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The Board voted to retain Bruce Cissna as School Attorney. The Board of Finance convened briefly to appoint officers and review financial reports before closing. Key business items in the regular session included the approval of treasurer's reports and claims from December 2025 and January 2026. The Board approved necessary year-end budget transfers, accepted several resignations (including an Instructional Assistant and a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant), and approved new appointments. The Board also approved a transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, authorized the sale of 'out of service' chromebooks to graduating seniors, and appointed a member to the Lincoln Heritage Public Library Board of Trustees. Meeting dates for March and April 2026 were adjusted, and the purchase of the Apptegy Suite Subscription was approved. Several Field Trip requests and Facilities Use requests were also approved. Finally, the Superintendent provided updates on the HHMS sportsmanship rating, summer athletics moratorium dates, the Spencer County Certified Budget Order, and an upcoming FFA event before the meeting adjourned into Executive Session for personnel and board training discussions.

The Board considered various items, including the treasurer's report and claim docket. They approved requests for leave, accepted a resignation, and approved appointments for temporary teacher and maintenance director positions. Updates were provided on the 2026 budget notice and Superintendent's goals for 2025/2026. The board also approved the 2025/2026 Jr. Patriot Basketball schedules and several field trip requests. Facility requests were approved, and Superintendent Schnieders recognized the Spencer County Health Coalition, St. Meinrad Dollar General, Corie Eckerle, and several HHHS/MS students for their achievements. The meeting adjourned to enter an Executive Session to discuss personnel and board training.

The Board of School Trustees meeting included a presentation on HHHS becoming a Career Connected School, featuring students' RIASEC showcases. The board approved the treasurer's report and claim docket. They accepted the resignation of the HHHS Head Football Coach and approved appointments for a School Nurse and Volunteer Baseball Coaches. A transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund was approved. Updates were shared on classroom renovations at HHHS and roof replacements at HHMS and CTE. The 2026 non-certified and preschool employee handbooks were approved. Permission was granted to advertise for bids for the HHMS/CTE roofing projects and to make necessary hires over Winter Break. The board also approved field trip requests, professional leave, and facility requests. Superintendent Schnieders provided updates on the new IDOE Accountability Model, fall sports recognition, the BPA Regional Leadership Conference, and a donation from German American Bank. The meeting adjourned to enter an Executive Session to discuss personnel and board training.