JUNE 19,
2025 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Pledge of
Allegiance
- Adoption of Agenda
The amended agenda of the June 19, 2025
board meeting were approved as presented.
- Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the Regular Board meeting
of June 5, 2025 were approved as presented.
- Reports:
Superintendent – Christopher Conley
1.
School Update: Mr. Conley stated construction is
still ongoing and going well. Roof at the high school is still ongoing. Mr.
Conley stated the roofers have not had ideal weather to be working on the roof.
Last week’s construction meetings concerns were the new boiler(s) going into
the high school. It’s a very big project and concerned that there will be a big
enough crew to get it done in a timely manner. The High School south restrooms
are underway. Backer board is being considered to get the walls level. North
restrooms are in the works and look great. Gym floor is sanded and looks
amazing. In the future it will need to be resurfaced each year. This will be
done during fall break and start in 2026.
2.
Names were drawn for two spots available and two
spots for the waiting list for Third Grade. Names were drawn for two spots for
the waiting list for Fourth Grade.
- Opportunity for Public Comments
(No negative comments toward Corporation employees are permitted during
the public meeting. Alleged misconduct by a Corporation employee is to be addressed in an Executive
session of the Board following meeting with appropriate members of the Administration.)
None
- New Beginnings Presentation
Mr.
Schwartz stated he has really appreciated this program. He feels it has helped
with behaviors. The teacher survey was had positive responses and feedback.
- Business Office Recommendations
1.
Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Claim Docket
The claims
#25928 to #25980 and the payroll of June 6, 2025, as listed in Appendix #2464 were
approved for payment.
2.
Breakfast and Lunch Prices for 2025 – 2026
The Board approved
Lunch, Breakfast, and Ala Carte prices for the 2025 – 2026 school year, as listed
in Appendix #2465, as presented.
- Permission to Hire/Pay Claims
The Board approved to allow Mr.
Conley to hire employees and pay claims between June 20, 2025 and July 17,
2025, as presented.
- Personnel
1. Employment
a. Cowan Elementary School Assistant
Principal
The Board approved Maggie Neckers as
Assistant Principal at Cowan Elementary beginning with the 2025 – 2026 school
year, as presented in Appendix #2466.
b. Sixth Grade Teacher
The
Board approved Chelsey Sullivan as a Sixth Grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented in Appendix #2467, pending background check and verification of experience.
2. The Board increased the support
staff substitute rate, retro-active to June 2, 2025, as recommended.
3. The Board increased Melissa Jones’
hourly rate as CHS Cafeteria Manager with all other benefits as listed in the
Non-Certified Package for 2024 – 2025, beginning July 1, 2025, as presented.
4. Extra-Curricular Positions
a. Junior High Head Soccer Coach
The Board approved Timothy Ashton as
Junior High Head Coed Soccer Coach for the 2025 –
2026 school year, as presented.
b. Junior High Assistant Soccer Coach
The Board approved Brenton Hill as
Junior High Assistant Coed Soccer Coach for the 2025 –
2026 school year, as presented.
c. The Board approved Matt Shafer as
Boys Volunteer Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2025 – 2026 school
year, as presented.
- Opportunity for Board
Communication:
Mr. Brooks thanked the board for the flowers
that were sent. Mr. Wright welcomed Maggie
Neckers to Cowan.
Adjournment
The June 19, 2025, regular board
meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
There was an executive session following the June 19 Board
Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The next
scheduled meeting of the Cowan Community School Board will be Thursday, July
17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office
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