Paula Barber

This strategic plan, developed in 2024, outlines Noblesville Schools' commitment to six core goals: Academic Excellence, Compassionate Care + Support, Exceptional Staffing, Strategic Capital + Resource Management, Engaging Community Relations, and Celebrated School Culture. The plan aims to equip all students for future challenges, ensure their well-being, attract and retain outstanding employees, maintain fiscal responsibility, foster strong community relationships, and nurture a welcoming and innovative school culture. Implementation of the plan's goals will begin in 2025.

The regular school board meeting included several recognition segments. Students were recognized for winning the district holiday card artwork contest, with details provided on the second-grade art project inspired by illustrator Indie Maverick. Additionally, students from Noblesville West Middle School were recognized for winning the Indiana Association of School Principles Real Impact Competition for their video promoting the Miller Magic Flag Football Game, an event showcasing inclusion for adaptive PE students. The 8th grade volleyball team from Noblesville East was celebrated for achieving the Hamilton County Championship, their first in volleyball. The Noblesville West girls golf team was also recognized for securing the 2025 Hamilton County Girls Golf Championship for the third consecutive year, including an individual medalist who set a new county record. Staff recognitions included three teachers/psychologists (Grace Burus, Ashley Clover, Chrissy Cox) honored through the Harris Chevrolet spotlight program for their impact and commitment to the district's supportive community ethos. A significant portion of the presentation detailed the building's focus on academic excellence through collaborative team structures, specifically highlighting the extended Professional Learning Community (PLC) time implemented on Wednesday mornings to facilitate deep, data-driven discussions centered around four guiding questions for student learning.

The board meeting included recognitions of the regional qualifiers for girl's golf team, the Hair Chevrolet teacher spotlight program highlighting teachers from Noble Crossing. The board also discussed the professional learning and growth at Noble Crossing, focusing on the recent lab site experience and the district's strategic goals. The meeting also included an update on the district's strategic plan, with a focus on celebrating school culture, adopting forward-thinking best practices in education leadership, and the grand opening of the new wing of the high school.

The meeting included recognitions of Harris Chevrolet teacher spotlight winners. A presentation on Hinkle Creek night, highlighting Math Hoops, the hammock garden, and the Cougar Challenge reward. An update on the strategic plan and academic excellence, focusing on critical thinking skills, math process standards, and the adoption of Amplify math in middle school.

The work session included discussions about a student services well-being screener. The screener, fully funded through a project aware grant, aims to assess students' feelings of safety and belonging to inform practices. The survey is designed to be non-identifiable and aligned with the school's strategic plan, focusing on compassionate care and support. The goal is to gather data on students' sense of belonging and emotional regulation, with results used to inform professional learning for staff on behavior response strategies and mental health support. The survey will be conducted in February, with a process that includes providing parents access to the survey and obtaining their consent for student participation.