Civil Municipal - January 2026

PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Harrell-Fish Inc. (HFI) www.harrell-fish.com Harrell-Fish Inc. (HFI) is a leading mechanical contractor with 40 years of experience delivering results, providing solutions, and acting with urgency. Guided by our mission to make a difference for employees, clients, industry, and community, HFI serves healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors with trusted expertise and responsive service. student interest and workforce demand intersect. Leadership has also identified potential future pathways in areas such as cosmetology, reflecting the district’s commitment to meet students where they are and offer options aligned to real-world opportunity. At the same time, the district is mindful of broader state-level changes that may affect long-term funding—especially property tax policy shifts that could influence school operating resources and local government capacity. In that environment, Spencer-Owen’s commitment to proactive planning, partnership development, and program sustainability becomes even more important. In a rural district with significant economic challenges, Spencer-Owen is demonstrating what is possible when a school system builds support early, invests in relevance, and treats pathways as doors— not detours. For students across Owen County, that approach is not just preparing them for graduation. It is preparing them for life. 312 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01

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