BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
COWAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATIONNOTICE OF EXECUTION OF LEASE
Pursuant to action previously taken by the Board of School Trustees (the "Board") of
Cowan Community School Corporation (the "School Corporation"), a Lease Agreement (the
"Lease") between the School Corporation and Cowan Community Schools Building Corporation
(the "Building Corporation") was executed and entered into on September 5, 2024. The Lease
covers the site of the proposed renovation of a portion of Cowan Junior/Senior High School and
Administration Office in Muncie, Indiana. A copy of the Lease is on file in the Administration
Building of the School Corporation, 9401 South Nottingham Street, Muncie, Indiana, and is
available for inspection during normal business hours.
Dated this 6th day of September, 2024.
Kimberlie Campbell,
Secretary, Board of School Trustees
OCTOBER 17, 2024 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Pledge of Allegiance
A. Adoption of Agenda
The agenda of October 17, 2024, board meeting was approved as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes
- The minutes of the Regular Board meeting of October 3, 2024, were approved as presented.
- The minutes of the Executive Board meeting of September 19, 2024, was approved as presented.
C. Reports: Superintendent – Mr. Christopher Conley
1. Mr. Conley let the Board know that the Girls’ Volleyball team won the first game of the sectional on Thursday evening. They will play North Miami at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday with the finals at 7:00 p.m. The Varsity Cross Country team will participate in their sectional on Saturday morning at Indiana Wesleyan. Students and Teachers have started the second grading period. The High School National Honor Society induction was held on Wednesday with a reception afterward. It was a very nice ceremony with students participating in the ceremony. The 4th, 5th and 6th grade honor roll for the first nine weeks was honored today at the elementary. The PTO will have a Fall Family Fun Night and Trunk or Treat this Friday evening on October 18th. Girls’ Wrestling and Basketball will start practice on October 21.
2. Mr. Conley informed the Board that the next negotiation meeting will take place on Monday, October 21, at 3:30 p.m.
3. Mr. Conley and the Board discussed raises for non-certified staff and administrative pay. These recommendations will take place after approval for the teacher contract.
4. A request for a waiver was submitted to the DOE for the power outage on Friday, September 27. This waiver has been denied and we will have to make up the day at a later time.
5. Seven contractors showed up for the pre-bid meeting with Moisture Management for the elementary and high school roof project which will be bid separately. The contractors did have to attend this meeting in order to submit a bid. This project will begin in March, 2025, with the high school gym roof replacement. October 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. will be the bid opening for this project. October 9 was the bid opening for the high school HVAC and restroom renovation. There were three bids received. Bidders were Whisenhunt, Attlin and J.G. Bowers. The goal is to have a recommendation at the next board meeting, November 7, awarding a bidder for this project.
6. Trey Hill, a former Cowan Grad, works with Energy Harness. Energy Harness has submitted a proposal for replacing the lights in the Auxiliary Gym. Bulbs will be guaranteed for five years. Payment for this proposal will come from the Rainy Day Fund.
7. Mr. Conley presented professional leave requests approved as of Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
D. 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
E. Business Office Recommendations
Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Claim Docket
The claims #24931 to #24985 and the payroll of October 11, 2024, as listed in Appendix #2411 were approved for payment.
F. Personnel
Employment
- The Board approved Scott Underwood as Girls Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.
- The Board approved Rick Jones as Girls Varsity Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Mr. Jones will be a volunteer.
- The Board approved Heather Jones as Girls Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 season.
- The Board granted Mr. Conley permission to hire a Corporation School Nurse and 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coaches for the 2024-2025 season prior to the next scheduled School Board meeting.
- The Board approved an hourly rate of $30 for Whitney Huff to serve as a substitute nurse as needed beginning October 14, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
G. Opportunity for Board Communication:
Mr. Rick Jones wished good luck to the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball and to the Varsity Cross Country teams as they participate in sectional games on Saturday!!
H. Adjournment
The October 17, 2024, regular board meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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