Submitted by Noblesville Schools
The school board has responsibility for major district functions including school district governance and oversight, setting school policies, approving funding, strategic planning, and hiring and evaluating the superintendent.
- The board conducted a second hearing for a $17.3 million bond that will fund (1) the replacement of 30-year-old air handling units at Noblesville High School, (2) paving needs throughout the district, (3) an updated girls softball locker room similar to upgrades that were made recently for boys baseball, and (4) an athletic restroom/storage building at Noblesville East Middle School. The bond will not increase the tax rate or use referendum or classroom dollars. It was approved by a vote of 4-1, with Laura Alerding voting against the funding.
- The board recognized Hazel Dell building supervisor Fred Farley for the prestigious school support staff award he won from the State of Indiana.
- Noblesville East Middle School students were recognized for their national placements in the Great History Challenge.
- Elementary and secondary media specialists provided an update on school library circulations and programming.
- A memorandum of understanding with Indiana University Kokomo was approved to significantly expand dual high school/college credit options for NHS students through Indiana College Core.
- A food service cooperative purchasing agreement was approved to leverage competitive buying power for school breakfast and lunch items.
Next month’s board meeting will be Monday, July 15.
Go to noblesvilleschools.org/leadership/school-board for meeting agendas, minutes, videos, and more.