Sally Bosse

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.

This document outlines the vision, mission, and commitments of Noblesville Schools. The organization envisions students who are intellectually engaged, inspired to challenge the present, and empowered to adapt and succeed today and tomorrow. Its mission is to create an inclusive, learner-centered culture focused on developing future-ready skills through relevant experiences and strong, equitable relationships that celebrate diversity. Key commitments include fostering critical thinking, promoting access and participation for all students and staff, responding to unique needs, cultivating trust, dignity, empathy, and respect, engaging in professional development, and recruiting, supporting, retaining, and developing a culturally competent staff.

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.

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.