The Cowden-Herrick CUSD #3A Board of Education will meet on Thursday, April 16th, for its regular board meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Cowden Board Room.

Items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes from the previous meeting, current bills, the treasurer’s report, and approval of IHSA and IESA membership for the 2026-2027 school year.

Under new business, board members will consider purchasing shot clocks for the high school gym and review a resolution related to an installment purchase agreement for $415,700 in Taxable General Obligation Debt Certificates, Series 2026A. The board will also review a tentative amended budget for public review.

Superintendent Seth Schuler will also present a report during the meeting.
Following a closed session to discuss personnel matters, the board is expected to take action on staffing items, including hiring a junior high science teacher pending requirements, approving principals’ contracts, hiring summer custodial help, and accepting staff and coaching resignations.

The meeting is open to the public.