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Warrick County School Corporation board meeting, Sep 28, 2026

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Warrick County board adopts 2027 budget, capital projects and bus replacement plans 17:26

  • The meeting included a spotlight of students from Boonville High School and Warwick Pathways and Career Center. 5:21
  • The board adopted the 2027 budget, capital projects fund plan, bus replacement plan and accompanying resolutions. 17:26
  • The board also approved the school improvement plans. 20:09
  • A district staff member reported iLearn results showing 57.9% of students in grades 3 through 8 proficient in English language arts and 63.2% proficient in mathematics. 27:25
Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and pledge 4:36
    • Lynda Glover asked those able to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:38
    • Lynda Glover said no one had signed up to speak to the board. 5:07
  2. School spotlight recognitions 5:07
    • The Boonville High School principal highlighted three students honored through the school's Best of the Best recognition. 5:21
    • A presenter from Warwick Pathways and Career Center spotlighted three second-year pre-nursing students, who spoke about their experiences in the program. 12:14
  3. Routine business 16:51
    • A staff member said routine business included approving the minutes of the September 14th, 2026 meeting and approving the claims and signing the docket. 16:56
    • The motion carried. ~17:24
  4. 2027 budget and related plans 17:26
    • A staff member said the assistant superintendent presented the proposed 2027 budget, capital projects fund plan and bus replacement plan at the September 14th, 2026 board meeting. 17:46
    • The staff member recommended the board approve the budget, plans and accompanying resolutions as presented. 17:46
    • The motion carried. ~18:24
  5. Memorandum of understanding for property use 18:25
    • A staff member said the agreement outlines terms for the use of property at Warwick Pathways and Career Center by Ascension St. Vincent's Statelite on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, from approximately 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Central Time. 18:40
    • Lynda Glover asked whether the event was open to the public. 19:14
    • A staff member said the event involved a helicopter coming in. 19:28
    • The motion carried. ~20:08
  6. School improvement plans 20:09
    • A staff member said the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school improvement plans were reviewed, modified and submitted by committees at each school and would guide the schools this year. 20:16
    • A speaker noted that many people work on the plans, which are 20-, 30-page-long documents. 21:00
    • The motion carried. ~21:23
  7. Donations 21:25
    • Donations included $1,580 for Newburgh Elementary from the Newburgh High School alumni and $2,500 for Sharon Elementary from Abundant Life Community Church. 21:30
    • Donations also included $1,190 to upgrade the Booneville Middle School library and $500 from System Scale Corporation for the Tecumseh High School cheer team. 21:30
    • The motion carried. ~22:36
  8. Personnel recommendations 22:38
    • Eric Franz moved to approve employment of certified and non-certified staff. 23:21
    • A staff member presented leaves, resignations and a retirement effective May 31st, 2027. 23:38
    • The motions on employment and on leaves carried. 23:36
  9. Policy committee report on internet filtering 25:17
    • A presenter said the policy committee is changing internet filtering language in the acceptable use policy after House Enrolled Act 1004, which requires that parents be able to change filter settings and usage times on school-provided computers by January 1st. 25:24
    • The presenter said the district's current software allows parents to do that, and the updated policy should reach the board in late October or the first meeting in November at the latest. 25:24
    • The presenter said video tutorials would be offered to help parents use the system. 25:24
  10. iLearn assessment results 27:15
    • A staff member said 57.9% of students in grades 3 through 8 were proficient in English language arts, compared with 58% last year, placing the district at about the 91st percentile out of about 394 school corporations. 27:25
    • The staff member said mathematics proficiency was 63.2%, about the 95th percentile, and grade 5 social studies proficiency was 73% compared with a state average of 47%. 27:25
    • Andrew Skinner asked for the social studies percentile, and the staff member said it would be provided the next day. 32:37
  11. Announcements and adjournment 33:07
    • A staff member said Castle High School bands have been invited to participate in the 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 33:07
    • Speakers announced committee meetings, including Policy on October 12th at 5:45, Construction on October 13th at 7:30 AM and Personnel on October 26th at 5:00 PM. 34:32
    • Jeffrey Baker thanked the leaders of two programs for their leadership. 35:42

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