The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board approved a number of administrative personnel items at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Superintendent Matt Kegley heaped praise on outgoing Assistant Superintendent for Operations Bryan Rausch, commending his contributions to the district over the past two years. Rausch’s official last day at HSE is July 23.
The board officially hired Andrea Abel as an Assistant Principal at HSE High School. Principal Craig McCaffrey cited a long list of qualifications and Abel’s extensive experience in education.
Rachael Powell will be the new Assistant Principal at Southeastern Elementary, a promotion from her position as a 4th grade teacher. The board also approved the resignation of the previous Assistant Principal, Trae Heeter.
Katrina Curry was officially hired as Assistant Principal at Fall Creek Junior High School, though she was unable to attend Wednesday’s meeting.
The board additionally approved the resignation of Fishers Elementary Principal Brian Behrman.
In other business before the HSE Board Wednesday:
- CFO Tim Brown received board approval for a one-time $6.7 million fund transfer, permitted for one year only by state lawmakers, to alleviate the initial impact of the new Homestead Credit for property taxpayers. Brown also provided a detailed review of how the district continues to draw down cash reserves to cover expenses.
- The board approved a $875,000 bid for a new chiller at Sand Creek Intermediate. The current chiller is 27 years old, and replacement parts have become difficult to find. Funding comes from a general obligation bond, and the project is part of the district’s ten-year building maintenance plan.
- The board approved a set of new policies and reviewed additional proposed changes, which will go to the board’s Policy Committee before a final vote in August.
- In the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Kegley announced that the Before the Bell celebration marking the start of the school year will be held July 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater. The first day of school is set for Wednesday, August 5.
