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JULY 23, 2026 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

 

Pledge of Allegiance

  1. Adoption of Agenda

The July 23, 2026, board meeting was approved as presented.

  1. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes of the Regular Board meeting of July 9, 2026 were approved as presented.
  2. The minutes of the Executive Session Board meeting of July 9, 2026 were approved as presented.

  1. Reports:

Superintendent – Christopher Conley

  1. School Update—Playground drainage and mulch completed. Will store extra mulch
  2. June Budget report next meeting
  3. NEOLA AI Special Update First Reading: will be up for approval next meeting
  4. ECA Fund Review (January-June 2026) no action needed read only

  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. Business Office Recommendations
  1. Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Claim Docket

The claims #27430 to #27482 and the payroll of July 17, 2026, as listed in Appendix #2544, were approved for payment.     

  1. Resolution to Reallocate Supplemental Homestead Credit

The Board approved the Resolution to Reallocate Supplemental Homestead Credit, as listed in Appendix #2545.

  1. Interlocal Agreement with Delaware County for Paving

The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement between Delaware County and Cowan Community Schools, as listed in Appendix #2546.

  1. Personnel

Certified Resignations

  1. The Board accepted Hannah Owen’s resignation as an Elementary Teacher.

Certified Recommendations

  1. The Board approved Ellie Lynn as an Elementary Teacher.
  2. The Board approved Scott Gorby as an Elementary Teacher.

  1. Extra-Curricular
  1. The Board approved Macy Kissick as a volunteer assistant band director.
  2. The Board approved Taylor Inman as Head Seventh Grade Volleyball Coach.
  3. The Board approved Melvin Cole as a Volunteer Assistant Junior High Soccer Coach.
  4. The Board approved Alan Shepherd as a Volunteer Assistant Junior High Soccer Coach.
  5. The Board approved Mr. Schuck’s request to purchase new boys basketball uniforms.
  6. The Board approved Mr. Schuck’s request to purchase a subscription to Hudl.
  7. Athletic Training Agreement

The Board approved the Athletic Trainer agreement between Cowan Junior/Senior High School and Henry County Health Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement (HCHSMPE), as presented in Appendix #2548.

  1. Permission to Hire

The Board granted Mr. Conley permission to hire employees between July 24, 2026 and August 5, 2026, as presented.

  1. Opportunity for Board Communication:

Alan Wright would like to thank the custodians for all their summer work.

      J.  Adjournment

The July 23, 2026, regular board meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Cowan Community School Board will be August 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office.  

 

 

 

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Highlights for July 9, 2026

Highlights for June 24, 2026

Highlights for June 4, 2026

Highlights for May 7, 2026