Carmel Clay School District

The board meeting included recognitions for state championship-winning performing arts groups at Carmel High School, the announcement of the 2025-2026 support staff member of the year, and the teacher of the year. The board approved a resolution to support military families, granted authority to hire staff and accept resignations throughout the summer, and approved a transfer of cash reserves to rebalance funds. Additionally, there was a presentation regarding the Veterans Park and Veterans Greenway project.

The board discussed budgetary processes in anticipation of a potential referendum, including strategies for handling school funding if the referendum fails or succeeds. Key topics included the potential impact on staff levels and teacher compensation, the necessity of raising the operating referendum rate, and the challenges of managing school operational expenses within state-mandated funding constraints. The board also addressed misconceptions regarding property tax increases and their correlation with school district funding.

The meeting included several presentations, starting with the Young Artists Awards, which recognized students from all 15 district schools and thanked the art teachers for their contributions. Additionally, the board celebrated the success of the high school DECA chapter at the International Career Development Conference and honored a police lieutenant for his outstanding service to the school resource officer unit. During the action items, the board approved the adoption of miscellaneous and new course materials. The board also held a discussion regarding school funding options and a potential referendum for the upcoming ballot, with the administration recommending a specific rate to maintain current staffing, programming, and student services.

This document details Carmel Clay Schools' plan for elementary high ability programming, aiming to provide tailored educational experiences for high-ability learners. Key focuses include refining the identification process to align with state requirements, expanding program delivery options in English language arts, science, and social studies, and implementing support for social-emotional development. The plan advocates for a total school cluster grouping model to ensure appropriate differentiation and foster intellectual and social-emotional growth for identified students. It also emphasizes ongoing professional development for staff and collaborative efforts among educators to maximize learning outcomes and support for all students.

The board conducted an executive session pursuant to Indiana's Open Door Law to discuss the job performance evaluation of individual employees.