Board of Education Meeting RECAP

• In accordance with HB96, HHCS has reviewed and revised attendance procedures for planned implementation in 2026-2027. Student attendance is vital to success, and therefore the focus of the revised procedures is prevention and communication with students/families that exhibit attendance concerns. Anticipated approval of the revised procedures is set for June.

• A new high school language arts resource for 2026-2027 was presented by the curriculum department. After a lengthy collaborative review of standards, alignment, pilot program assessment, and opportunity for feedback, this resource was selected and will be requested for approval in June.

• Purchased service agreements were approved with Instructure (transcripts) and Warren County ESC (student services)

• The AI Playbook presented on May 14 was approved. This provides a framework for students and staff to appropriately integrate AI tools into the classroom, instruction, and learning.

• The Board approved a number of personnel items to close out the year and in preparation for next school year.

• Russ Fussnecker was hired as the interim superintendent for HHCS, beginning July 1, 2026, and running through July 31, 2027. He has been approved for 10 transition/consulting days in June to begin working with Superintendent Jason Enix prior to his departure. Fussnecker is an experienced superintendent who is looking forward to continuing the great work happening in HHCS.

Superintendent Jason Enix congratulated students and staff on the end of the school year and thanked everyone for their hard work to make the year successful. He also reminded everyone of the extended summer with the start of the 2026-27 school year being September 8, as well as new start times for buildings. Regular communication will continue this summer on the new start date/times.

The Board will conduct its next Regular Business Meeting Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. in the Studebaker Board Room.