Indianapolis Public Schools
There are 15 candidates for 5 spots on the board. The winners will confront unique challenges that will test their relationships with policymakers.
The board's power over Indianapolis schools has been diluted by changes to state law.
There are 15 candidates for 5 seats in an election that highlights the board's evolving role.
Members of the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation and its staff did discuss the upcoming voter referendum on a tax increase, philanthropic support, and more.
Candidates for IPS school board will share the stage on Oct. 19 at the Indianapolis Central Library to answer questions and share their views ahead of the election.
The district stressed that it will not end or interrupt those deals this school year and wants to continue the partnerships, but at the actual cost of the services IPS provides.
Indiana has turned to donors to fund education programs before, like the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Board members agreed to vote on the matter earlier in the week, but at Thursday’s meeting decided that doing so would violate the board’s bylaws.
At Harshman Middle School, a peer mediation program is giving students the tools to resolve conflicts themselves.
The decision came after discussions with the district about layoffs during future budget reductions.
IPS left Enroll Indy, in part due to cost savings to the district. Then, Enroll Indy cut its fee to IPS and charter authorizers, but IPS didn’t budge.
The Innovation Network school had long been among the lowest performing schools within Indianapolis Public Schools.
Cornett was removed from the ballot in August after not meeting requirements to run as a Democrat. Now, she’s back on the ballot but without a political affiliation.
Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the district will switch to PowerSchool for families’ application, enrollment, and registration needs.
10 school districts in the county have school board seats up for election. Read our voter guides for candidates’ responses to our surveys in partnership with WFYI and Mirror Indy.
The majority of the IPS board seats are on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. Read what candidates said about academics, working with IPEC, and looming financial decisions.
Here’s what the referendum would cost and support.
IPS will make millions in cuts even if voters approve the ballot item. That’s led to criticism from some in the education community.
Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.
The Marion County Election Board removed her from the ballot earlier this month. Cornett is challenging that decision in court and also filed as a write-in candidate.