Eastern Hancock County School Corporation

The board meeting included a report on student council activities and the approval of a consent agenda, which covered donations, athletic coaching positions, staffing changes, and financial claims. The board also approved an update to the athletic handbook regarding student course requirements and the 2027-28 school calendar. Additionally, a public hearing was held to present information on a proposed project, including educational needs, costs, timelines, and financial impacts.

The regular meeting included recognition of two finalists for the Lily Scholarship and a presentation on the demonstrated growth in first-grade departmentalized content instruction. An update was provided regarding the elementary school improvement plan. Key actions taken included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered extracurricular stipends, staff reassignments and resignations, new substitute hires, and claims totaling $1,644,818.53. The board also approved the 2025 Supplemental Pay Resolution, the Master Teacher Contract for 2025-26, Non-Teacher Pay Rates and Changes for 2025-26, the CTE Transfer, and the HC3 Joint Services Agreement. Furthermore, the first reading of several revised policies occurred, including updates related to medical needs, controlled substance testing, purchasing procedures, debt management, and fundraising.

The meeting included standard opening procedures such as the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Success Stories, followed by Public Comment guidelines detailing speaking restrictions and time limits. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of donations, including $5,000.00 for Benevolence from Stacey and Scott Oliver, and several overnight and out-of-state field trip requests for Marine Biology and Boys Golf. Staffing actions included the resignation of a substitute cafeteria worker and the new hire of a substitute teacher. Key discussion items involved an update to the Athletic Handbook, the approval of the 2027-28 School Calendar, and holding a First Preliminary Determination Hearing.

The agenda for the meeting includes a call to order, a segment on success stories, a reorganization meeting, informational items, and public comment sessions adhering to specific guidelines. The consent agenda covers the approval of donations, which include several contributions designated for Benevolence, and personnel actions such as the hiring of a new MS Teacher and a Bus Driver, and the reassignment of the Transportation Director. Additionally, the board is scheduled to re-approve the 2026-27 calendar and approve participation in the Indiana University's Institute for Research on Addictive Behavior Survey. The meeting concludes with a section for positive comments and adjournment.

The public hearing is to provide taxpayers with a detailed explanation of the proposed Capital Projects Plan for the years 2026-2028 and the proposed Bus Replacement Plan for the years 2026-2030, allowing them to exercise their rights to be heard. The adopted resolutions will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance.