Cassandra Cruz

The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda, which contained a revised personnel packet. Liaison Committee updates were provided by various members across several committees. Official School Board Business covered the approval of claims, payroll, and extracurricular expenditures. The regular agenda included actions related to the appointment of a new Superintendent and the approval of several School Board Policies. The Assistant Superintendent presented personnel recommendations, followed by professional leave and field trip requests from the Director of Secondary Education. The Director of Business Services sought approval for donations and the 2026-2027 Food Service Bids, along with an ADM update. Board members offered comments acknowledging the outgoing Superintendent's foundation and welcoming the new Superintendent. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting included approval of the agenda, noting revisions to the Personnel Packet and the Calendar of Future Activities. Business topics covered the approval of claims, payroll, and extracurricular expenditures. Under the regular agenda, updates were provided on the Legislative Update and the SEA 1 Impact Meeting. Action was required for Personnel Recommendations and several Professional Leave Requests for district staff across primary and secondary education levels, as well as field trip requests, including those for Science Olympiad competitions, a band trip to Nashville, and educational trips to Chicago for English and Spanish classes. Updates were also given regarding NIPSCO Incentive and Maintenance Agreements. The Board approved the donation from the Homan Elementary School Student Council. Board comments highlighted the thoughtful professional development activities planned, including sessions on AI policy, child abuse prevention, work-based learning, and support for teachers attending national conferences.

The Closed Executive Session of the Board of School Trustees convened to discuss strategy concerning the initiation of litigation, or litigation that is either pending or has been specifically threatened in writing.

The key discussion topics for this meeting included the official school board business, specifically a School Board Policy Review, and comments from the Board of Education. The proceedings concluded with Adjournment following a period for Public Comments.

The meeting commenced with a Board of Refinance session, which included the election of a President and Secretary, followed by reports on the fiscal health, the 2026 school corporation tax rate, and review of 2025 investments, leading to the adoption of an Investment Resolution and a Resolution Certifying Micro-Purchasing Threshold. The Board of School Trustees then convened, approving revisions to personnel recommendations and the consent agenda which covered approval of claims, payroll, and extracurricular expenditures. Regular agenda items involved the Superintendent providing a legislative update and actions on professional leave requests and various School Board Policies (po3120, po5310, etc.). The Assistant Superintendent presented revised personnel recommendations and approved professional leave requests and a Classified Handbook update. Other administrative reports included approval of professional leave requests and field trip requests for primary and secondary education divisions, as well as professional leave requests and donation approvals for business services. Board members concluded with comments expressing appreciation for safety considerations and updates on STEM training and journalism teachers' presentations. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.