Articles by Melba Kiser

Only good news from Noblesville School Board

Noblesville High School is in the process of phasing out several traditional classes in the areas of textiles, broadcasting, audio and video production, and sports and entertainment broadcasting. The good…


Progress at the Statehouse

There is good and not-so-good news in this legislative session. There are several bills headed for the governor’s signature. With a scheduled adjournment of March 14, 2024, there is little…




Details, details

During the October Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved the motion to ratify the contract agreement between the Teachers Forum and Noblesville Schools. Superintendent Dr. Hile gave…



The Constitution & me

My relationship with the Constitution goes way back – from early childhood, actually. That is because my family emigrated from Cuba after Fidel Castro took power. Like so many millions…


Is compromise a dirty word now?

The August Noblesville School Board meeting was one for the record books. Not since the meeting in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic have there been so many people lined…


The case for better communication

In the July Noblesville School Board meeting, there were several policies presented for a second reading and a vote. Notably absent from the list is a policy that had been…