Board of Education Meeting RECAP
HHCS Board Meeting - December 14, 2023
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Welcome to our HHCS Board of Education Recap. This document will share the broad topics covered at each board meeting. If you prefer more detail, please access our board meeting videos here.
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A Quick Look
- School Spotlight on Charles Huber Elementary
- Recognition of Chuck Doran for his service
- Approval of a modified administrative compensation package
- Resolution to work with CropperGIS on a redistricting analysis
- Approval of President Pro-Temp and personnel items
Key Items
- School Spotlight: Charles Huber Elementary
- Mrs. Krach and her team provided an update on student achievement along with video examples of reading instruction in various classrooms.
- The choir ended the presentation with two holiday songs from their most recent concert.
- Mr. Doran was presented with a plaque in recognition of his service to the Board of Education. His term will end December 31.
- The Board approved a modified administrative compensation package.
- The purpose was aimed at being more competitive to attract and retain district administrators, which includes principals, assistant principals, psychologists, supervisors, and directors.
- Mrs. Weldon noted these changes impact district administrators, with the exception of the superintendent and treasurer.
- The Board approved a resolution to begin working with CropperGIS to complete a redistricting analysis and recommendation process, anticipated for the 2025-2026 school year.
- This is in response to a current strategic plan action step determined in 2020-2021.
- The Board and CropperGIS are committed to community engagement and transparency throughout the study.
- Mr. Combs was nominated and approved as the President Pro-Temp for the organizational meeting in January, serving in this role until the Board votes on a President for 2024 during the organizational meeting.
- The Board approved a number of personnel items, including contract renewals for administrators whose contracts expired at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Superintendent Update
- Mr. Enix provided a behind-the-scenes review of the school threats received by HHCS and districts throughout the region and state. It chronicled the events beginning mid-afternoon Sunday, December 10 and continued through the evening and into the early morning hours on Monday, December 11.
- Many thanks to our district administrators, local/state/federal law enforcement, and the county superintendent/operations/PR personnel who worked together throughout the event as we collectively focused on ensuring safety for students and staff in our buildings.
- With the threat being determined not credible, and building walkthroughs conducted, it was deemed safe to return to school Monday.
- The strategic planning Steering Committee met December 11 to review and provide feedback for the goal teams. This group has met twice to identify measurable goals and action steps in the areas of Learning, Culture, Operations, and Finance. Goal teams will reconvene January 8.
- 2024-2025 calendar proposal feedback has resulted in a new option being considered. Modifications are being reviewed and a final determination of the proposed calendar will be provided in January.
- The district Snow Team is prepared for any upcoming inclement weather. Mr. Enix highlighted the many district personnel involved in this process and the choreographed efforts in the early morning hours to determine whether the district will be delayed, closed, or operate as normal. The goal is to make this determination by 5:30 a.m. and notifications sent by 6 a.m. However, weather and road conditions may dictate these times be adjusted if necessary.
- Student achievement highlights included our Super Seniors at Wayne, sharing a Dayton Daily News article showcasing a collaborative effort to focus on work skills in collaboration with Scott Family McDonald’s. The fall third-grade reading scores were provided, showing marked improvement this year in comparison to the previous two years.
Treasurer's Report
The monthly review of district revenue, expenditures, investments, and cash balance was shared with the Board. The financial status of the district has improved dramatically in the last six months, which is the result of the following:
- Reductions enacted in 2022-2023 for this school year
- Increased state revenue as part of the biennium budget
- Allocating ESSER funds (federal pandemic relief) to general fund expenses, within the allowable limits
Budget planning for 2024-2025 is currently underway.
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
- Organizational Meeting: January 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Studebaker Board Room
- Board Meeting: January 11, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Studebaker Board Room