The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board has already enacted a plan to have students return for in-person classes as school begins again Wednesday, August 4th.  The board discussed a resolution that would once again allow the school administration to react to any urgent matter that would change that in-person plan.

The board had acted previously to take charge of the policy for in-person versus virtual classes as guidance from medical experts changed.  A vote on the resolution is to be taken at the next regular board meeting scheduled for July 28th.

Board member Suzanne Thomas asked that the board table the proposal, but no other board members appeared to support her.

The board also considered three changes to policies, dealing with the mission statements, board meetings and online video broadcasts of board meetings.  Public speakers discussed how to make the videos more accessible and some want the mission statement to be centered more on academics.

The policies will also be up for a vote July 28th.

The board did decide to vote on one discussion item, passing an extension of two custodial services contracts, with  ABM and Executive Management Services.  The contract with Pristine Clean will be allowed to expire at the end of July.  Existing Pristine Clean contract schools will be assigned to Executive Management Services.

The HSE Board is allowed an appointment to the Hamilton East Library Board, which runs the libraries in Noblesville and Fishers.  The current appointment is expiring soon and the board must make a decision on its appointee.  The board plans to discuss the appointment at a July 20th work session.

The board also approved a contract with Amy Selby to be the new Executive Director of Exceptional Learners.