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Cowan Community School Corporation

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JUNE 19, 2025 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

 Pledge of Allegiance

  1. Adoption of Agenda

The amended agenda of the June 19, 2025 board meeting were approved as presented.

  1. Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the Regular Board meeting of June 5, 2025 were approved as presented.

  1. 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.

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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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