Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michelle Gross’s organization
Dec 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Blackford County Schools Board Board Meeting
The board discussed the consent agenda, including claims, professional development requests, and several community donations. Personnel items included a staff retirement and an extracurricular appointment. Significant time was spent negotiating insurance renewal options, specifically addressing wind and hail deductibles. The board also approved a renewal for the Harford City Library Board and reviewed the Junior Senior High School course description guide, which included updates to course offerings and Indiana diploma requirement alignments.
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The meeting primarily focused on a tentative contract agreement with teachers, detailing salary increases and adjustments to insurance contributions. There was a significant discussion regarding a 10.2% increase in insurance premiums through the East Central Indiana School Trust. Additionally, the board reviewed the school budget for upcoming fiscal cycles, covering the four major funds: rainy day, debt service, education, and operations. Key topics also included the impact of property tax caps, circuit breaker losses, and strategies for managing the operations fund amidst declining student enrollment.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Blackford County Schools Board Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing on the 2027 bus replacement plan and capital projects plan. Key agenda items included approvals for a personnel report, including retirements and coaching appointments; an appointment to the Hartford City Library board; a library renewal appointment; a memorandum of understanding with the city for emergency evacuation site planning; and the purchase of a new cafeteria dishwasher. The board also held discussions on the monthly financial report and the potential purchase of a vehicle for the school resource officer, which would be managed through an intergovernmental agreement.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Blackford County Schools Board Board Meeting
The meeting included a progress update on a construction project, specifically detailing that the roofing work is approximately 90% complete and the asphalt has been demoed for the parking lot. The project team also discussed the progress on interior work, such as ductwork and concrete slab floors, and noted that two new boilers are being readied for the winter season. Additionally, the board was informed about improvements in water management at the transportation facility, which have already mitigated existing water issues.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
