Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, IN

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will meet to approve routine payments totaling $18.3M, authorize a $171K change order for Bosse High School stadium renovations, and vote on several contracts including $246K for new media-center software and $83K for teacher evaluation services. The board will also review the proposed 2027 budget and hear updates on summer construction projects.

• Approve $18,336,886.07 in routine payments for July 2026
• Approve $171,000 change order for Bosse High School Stadium Renovations (total project $6,479,647)
• Approve $246,084 3-year contract with MackinVision for media-center software
• Approve $83,382 renewal with Marzano Evaluation Center for teacher evaluation system
• Review proposed 2027 budget presentation

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

At the July 20 meeting, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will consider a series of consent items, including approval of a $23,214,379.16 payment allowance, a $500,000 reallocation of supplemental homestead credit revenues, and several contracts and purchases ranging from a $9,500 consulting agreement to a $375,606 three‑year Google Workspace renewal. The board will also vote on a $72,078 change order for the Harrison High School stadium turf project and adopt new substitute teacher pay rates for the 2026‑2027 school year. Additional items include purchases of mobile workstations and devices for career and technical centers and a revised regular meeting schedule.

• Approve allowance of payments totaling $23,214,379.16 for July 2026 dates
• Authorize reallocation of approximately $500,000 from Debt Service and Cultural Institutions Funds to the Operations Fund
• Approve Harmon Consulting Services, LLC professional services agreement up to $9,500 annually
• Approve three‑year Google Workspace renewal costing $375,606
• Approve Change Order #1 for Harrison High School Stadium Turf Project adding $72,078 (new contract total $756,738)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved several contracts for facility upgrades and educational services. The board also authorized over $11 million in payments and designated a school safety specialist.

• Contract for Bosse Field Turf and Drainage Upgrade Project 2026 with Rivertown Construction, LLC for $2,136,854.00
• Allowance of payments for May 29 through June 26, 2026, totaling $11,313,225.10
• Two-year agreement with TalkingPoints for communication and attendance platforms totaling $157,120.00
• Agreement with Paxton/Patterson LLC for a College and Career Ready Lab at Lodge Community School for $58,945.00
• Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Second Floor Corridor Flooring Renovations for $746.50

The Board approved a contract for the Bosse Field Turf and Drainage Upgrade Project 2026 and a change order for second floor corridor flooring renovations at Bosse High School. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations and a renewal with TalkingPoints.

• Approved contract for Bosse Field Turf and Drainage Upgrade Project 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Second Floor Corridor Flooring Renovations Project 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved renewal with TalkingPoints (7-0)
• Approved designation of School Safety Specialist (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Paxton/Patterson (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting and executive session minutes (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board voted on several consent and action items, including approval of a three-year, $549,512.50 contract for the Wayfinder Future Ready Skills Curriculum. The board also approved Memorandums of Understanding with local law enforcement for School Resource Officers at a first-year cost of $223,000, and a change order for the Central High School renovation. Routine approvals included $15.7 million in payments and multiple contracts for assessments, technology, and surplus property.

• Approved $15,667,710 allowance of payments for May 27, 29, and June 1, 3, 5, 12, 2026
• Approved Change Order #3 for Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine Renovation, adding $41,869 (total $10,657,629)
• Approved four-year Memorandums of Understanding with Evansville Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff for School Resource Officers ($223,000 first year)
• Approved adoption of Wayfinder Future Ready Skills Curriculum for PreK-12, $549,512.50 over three years
• Approved agreement with Wilson Language Training Corp. for Acadience Reading assessment ($74,976.80) for dyslexia screening

The board unanimously approved a new future-ready skills curriculum, updated school meal prices, and a change order for the Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine renovation. The board also approved agreements with Wilson Language Training Corp. and BSN, memorandums with local law enforcement, and a petition for state technology funding. These decisions affect classroom instruction, student meal costs, and district facility upgrades.

• Approved Wayfinder Future Ready Skills Curriculum (7-0)
• Approved updated school meal prices (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 for Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine renovation (7-0)
• Approved agreements with Wilson Language Training Corp. and BSN (7-0)
• Approved memorandums of understanding with city and county law enforcement (7-0)
• Approved petition for Indiana Department of Education School Technology Advancement Account (7-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus equipment (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The board will consider consent items including approval of payments totaling $20,343,875.74, a resolution authorizing transfer of up to $5,500,000 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and several contracts for food service, transportation, and educational services. Additionally, the board will vote on a maintenance contract for commercial kitchen equipment and personnel recommendations. A district spotlight will report on scholarship awards of $42 million for the class of 2026.

• Allowance of payments totaling $20,343,875.74 for May and June 2026
• Resolution authorizing transfer of up to $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund
• Renewal of IXL online curriculum support for $213,181.25 funded by Title IV and High Ability Grant
• Agreement with Mass Insight for coaching and design support at $155,000 from Education Fund
• Award of maintenance contract for commercial kitchen equipment to Perfection Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including minutes, payments, and various agreements. The board also approved personnel recommendations and a maintenance contract for food service. Additionally, updates to the wireless communication devices policy were passed.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)
• Approved transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund (7-0)
• Approved agreements with Child Care Centers for food service (7-0)
• Approved contract bus driver agreement (7-0)
• Approved agreement with New Tech Network (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Mass Insight (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The EVSC Board will consider consent items including approval of $12,239,648.02 in payments, change orders for school renovations, food service contracts, and other agreements. Also on the agenda is a personnel recommendation.

• Allowance of payments totaling $12,239,648.02 for April and May 2026
• Change Order #2 ($79,739) for Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine Renovation 2026, new total $10,615,760
• Change Order #1 ($105,265) for Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center Cosmetology Project 2026, new total $933,565
• KLIC food services bids with estimated $6,625,000 spend across Prairie Farms, Piazza Produce, US Foods, and Commercial Food Service
• Agreement with Mass Insight for Title I school support services at $450,000

The board approved a facility study and long-range planning initiative, along with a property tax base and revenue analysis to guide future school operations and funding. Ten consent items were approved, covering renovation change orders, food service bids, and vendor agreements for educational software and analytics. Personnel recommendations were also approved. Financial reports and wireless device policy updates were presented for information only.

• Approved facility study and long-range planning initiative (6-0)
• Approved property tax base and revenue analysis (6-0)
• Approved change orders for Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine and Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center renovations
• Approved KLIC food service bids and vendor agreements with Edmentum, Forefront Education, PowerSchool, and Mass Insight
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Declared surplus buses for disposal
• Approved May 4 meeting minutes and allowance of payments

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a final resolution for 2026 General Obligation Bonds to fund safety and security upgrades. Other action items include setting parent pay rates for Pre-K, renewing contracts with Microsoft, Franklin Covey, and Paper Education for tutoring, and approving a redrafted policy on transportation by private vehicle. Consent items included approval of $13.65 million in payments and contract amendments with Boyce Cloud Services and the Evansville Otters.

• Public hearing and approval of additional appropriation and final bond resolution for 2026 General Obligation Bonds (no dollar amount specified)
• Parent pay rates set for Pre-K: $75/week half-day, $190/week full-day
• Microsoft licensing renewal through Secure Tech with $43,650 cost increase
• Franklin Covey coaching renewal at $95,000 for 4DX implementation
• Paper Education tutoring agreement for IREAD prep at $55,500

The Board approved consent items including minutes, payments, and agreements with Boyce Cloud Services, Microsoft, Franklin Covey, and the Evansville Otters. It also approved personnel recommendations, a transportation policy, parent pay rates, and an agreement with Paper Education. The Board adopted a final bond resolution and held a public hearing on a bond appropriation that drew no comments.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved addendum with Boyce Cloud Services (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Microsoft Licensing Agreement (7-0)
• Approved renewal agreement with Franklin Covey (7-0)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Evansville Otters (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved redraft of Policy 6660 Transportation By Private Vehicle (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board met on April 20, 2026, and approved a consent agenda that included a change order for the Bosse High School Stadium Renovations Project, allowing an additional $334,652. The board also approved the renewal of PowerSchool's SchoolMessenger Communicate system with an inflationary increase, adjusted Wee Care employee childcare fees, and retired two outdated policies. Various financial reports and a proposed redraft of policy 6660 on private vehicle transportation were presented as information items.

• Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Stadium Renovations – $334,652 added to original $5,973,995 contract, total $6,308,647
• Renewal of PowerSchool SchoolMessenger Communicate for $2,134.58 inflationary increase through April 30, 2027
• Wee Care childcare rate adjustments: infant $220/wk, toddler $210/wk, PreK $175/wk effective July 2026
• Retirement of Policies 4113.02 (No Child Left Behind) and 5610 (Evaluation of Instructional Program)
• Proposed redraft of Policy 6660 governing use of personal vehicles for corporation business

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of Trustees unanimously approved five consent items, including payment allowances, a software renewal, Wee Care rates, and a change order for the Bosse High School Stadium Renovations Project 2025. The board also approved personnel recommendations and retired two district policies. Several financial and operational reports were presented for information only.

• Approved April 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved allowance of payments (unanimous)
• Approved PowerSchool SchoolMessenger Communicate renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bosse High School Stadium Renovations Project 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Wee Care rates (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations (unanimous)
• Retired Policies 4113.02 and 5610 (unanimous)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will vote on consent items including renaming two schools, approving $22.7 million in payments, and multiple contract renewals and change orders. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Renaming EVSC Virtual Academy to Hoosier Digital Academy and Plaza Park International Preparatory Academy back to Plaza Park Middle School
• Approving allowance of payments totaling $22,711,356.30 for March 2026
• Change Order #1 for Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine renovation, increasing contract from $10,473,500 to $10,536,021
• Change Order #1 for Scott Elementary School playground project, increasing contract from $279,708 to $324,785
• Transfer of $5,500,000 from Education Fund to Operations Fund for Q1 2026 expenses

The Board of School Trustees approved several consent items including grant proposals, school name changes, and project change orders. Personnel recommendations and Policy 3340 regarding Child Abuse and Neglect were also approved.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)
• Approved equipment as surplus property (7-0)
• Approved school name changes (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 board meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine Change Order #1 (7-0)
• Approved Scott Elementary School Playground Project Change Order #1 (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The EVSC Board is acting on three main proposals: a $279,050 contract for Stockwell Elementary flooring renovations, a three-year $417,702.42 agreement for Linewize student safety and classroom management services, and the adoption of Savvas myView Literacy (K-5) and myPerspectives (6-12) as the core English Language Arts curriculum. Consent items include a $15.2M allowance of payments, a $2M Common School Fund loan petition, and a resolution for potential property purchase. The board will also hear public comment and consider personnel recommendations.

• Award contract for Stockwell Elementary School Flooring Renovations Project 2026 to Lasley Floor Coverings LLC for $279,050
• Approve three-year purchase of Linewize services to replace GoGuardian at $417,702.42 total
• Adopt Savvas myView Literacy (K-5) and myPerspectives (6-12) as core English Language Arts curriculum
• Approve petition to Indiana Department of Education for Common School Fund loan of $1,999,999 for classroom technology
• Adopt resolution regarding potential purchase of certain property

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved contracts for Stockwell Elementary flooring, Linewize services, and English Language Arts curriculum. They also adopted resolutions for Central building projects and a property purchase. A public hearing on General Obligation Bonds 2026 was held with no public comments.

• Approved Stockwell Elementary flooring renovations contract
• Approved purchase of Linewize services
• Approved English Language Arts curriculum adoption
• Adopted Central building project resolutions
• Adopted resolution for potential property purchase
• Held public hearing on General Obligation Bonds 2026 (no comments)
• Approved minutes from February 23, 2026 meeting
• Approved allowance of payments

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Board approved consent items including $17,135,077.42 in payments and curriculum resources for 2026-2027, awarded three roofing contracts totaling $1,631,790 for Hebron, Lincoln, and Vogel elementary schools, renewed the charter agreement with Joshua Academy for five years beginning August 2026, and held a preliminary hearing on general obligation bonds for school construction.

• Approved $17,135,077.42 in allowance of payments for January and February 2026
• Awarded $576,800 roofing contract to Lehman Roofing for Hebron Elementary School
• Awarded $330,500 roofing contract to B & S Roofing for Lincoln School
• Awarded $724,490 roofing contract to Midwest Roofing for Vogel Elementary School
• Renewed charter agreement with Joshua Academy for five years

The Board of School Trustees approved several construction contracts for elementary school roofs and a charter agreement renewal. Additional consent items including personnel recommendations, curriculum resources, and a property easement were also passed.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 curriculum resources (7-0)
• Approved contract driver transfers (7-0)
• Approved permanent easement to City of Evansville Water and Sewer Utility on Eagle Valley property (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Awarded Hebron Elementary School Roofing Project 2026 contract (7-0)
• Awarded Lincoln School Roofing Project 2026 contract (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The EVSC Board considered and approved consent items including $9.8 million in payments, purchase of 150 devices for secretarial staff, and grant proposals. They also approved personnel recommendations and multiple action items, including a $882,125 Chromebook purchase for 2,390 students, three facility contracts (Harper Elementary playground, Perry Heights Middle School parking lot, Reitz High School stadium LED lighting), and a temporary healthcare staffing agreement with Amergis (up to $100,000/year). A conflict of interest policy was also considered.

• Approved $882,125 purchase of 2,390 Lenovo Chromebooks for 9th-grade and New Tech Institute students
• Awarded $250,980 contract to Arc Construction for Harper Elementary School playground project
• Awarded $341,325 contract to Danco Construction for Perry Heights Middle School parking lot paving
• Awarded $259,000 contract to Alva Electric for Reitz High School stadium LED lighting upgrade
• Approved agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing for temporary healthcare personnel (up to $100,000/year)

The Board of School Trustees approved several construction and equipment contracts. A motion to consider a new Conflict of Interest Policy failed.

• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved grant proposals (7-0)
• Approved purchase of devices for support staff secretaries (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Denied new Conflict of Interest Policy (Motion failed)
• Awarded contract for Harper Elementary School Playground Project 2026 (7-0)
• Awarded contract for Perry Heights Middle School Parking Lot Paving Project 2026 (7-0)

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M. - Rescheduled from January 26, 2026 Due to Weather

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will vote on multiple construction contracts, including a $684,660 turf replacement at Harrison High School, a $612,800 track resurfacing at Central High School, and a $208,850 flooring renovation at Bosse High School. Consent items include approval of $15.8 million in payments, a technology purchase of 70 devices for principals and assistant principals, and email security software. A public hearing will be held on an additional appropriation in the Cultural Institutions Fund.

• Award $684,660 contract to Arc Construction Co., Inc. for Harrison High School Turf Project 2026
• Award $612,800 contract to Arc Construction Co., Inc. for Central High School Track Resurfacing Project 2026
• Award $208,850 contract to Lasley Floor Coverings for Bosse High School second-floor corridor flooring
• Approve $15,757,565.08 in allowance of payments for December/January dates
• Purchase 70 devices for principals and assistant principals at $1,500.99 each ($105,069.30 total)

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation board approved contracts for school construction, technology upgrades, and staffing. The meeting was a rescheduled session held on February 2, 2026.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved allowance of payments (7-0)
• Approved carryover of 2025 unexpended appropriations (7-0)
• Approved transfer of appropriations within 2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved purchase of principal and assistant principal devices (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Check Point Harmony email security (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Awarded Bosse High School corridor flooring renovation contract (7-0)

Board of School Finance Meeting: Immediately Following the Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Finance met to elect officers, receive the Annual Report of Investments, and present the School Corporation Fiscal Indicators Report required by Indiana law. Michael J. Duckworth, Sr. was elected President and Amy DeVries was elected Secretary. The investment report and fiscal indicators report were presented by Dr. Underwood.

• Elected Michael J. Duckworth, Sr. as President and Amy DeVries as Secretary of the Board of Finance
• Received the Annual Report of Investments (Trust Indiana 2025 table)
• Presented School Corporation Fiscal Indicators Report per Senate Enrolled Act 549 using DUAB indicators

The Board of Finance elected Michael J. Duckworth Sr. as President and Amy DeVries as Secretary. The board reviewed the Annual Report of Investments and the School Corporation Fiscal Indicators Report.

• Elected Michael J. Duckworth Sr. as President (7-0)
• Elected Amy DeVries as Secretary (7-0)
• Reviewed Annual Report of Investments
• Reviewed School Corporation Fiscal Indicators Report

Board Meeting 5:30 P.M.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board of Trustees elected a new slate of officers for 2026, including Mike Duckworth as President, Melissa Moore as Vice President, and Amy DeVries as Secretary. The board also approved the organizational resolution and appointed Karen Ragland as legislative liaison to the Indiana School Board Association. In consent items, the board approved $32,416,468.35 in allowance of payments and a $3,755.20 change order for the Academy for Innovative Studies roofing project. Action items included a $54,900 contract with Strategic Classroom Consulting for SIOP implementation, a $519,200 contract for Lodge Community School second floor renovation and HVAC upgrades, a $324,000 purchase of 1,000 Apple iPads for K-1 classrooms, and a $10 per week increase to Extended Day Center Summer Camp fees (from $100 to $110). The board also discussed updates on new pathways for high school diplomas.

• Approved allowance of payments totaling $32,416,468.35 for November 2025 through January 2026
• Awarded $519,200 contract to Arc Construction Co., Inc. for Lodge Community School second floor renovation and HVAC upgrades
• Approved purchase of 1,000 Apple iPads for $324,000 using 2025 Spring Common School Funds
• Approved $54,900 agreement with Strategic Classroom Consulting for SIOP professional development for multilingual learners
• Increased Extended Day Center Summer Camp fee by $10 per week to $110 per week

The Board of School Trustees elected its 2026 leadership and approved various operational items. Decisions included awarding contracts for school renovations, purchasing Apple iPads, and increasing summer camp fees.

• Elected Mike Duckworth (President), Melissa Moore (Vice President), and Amy DeVries (Secretary) (7-0)
• Approved the Organizational Resolution (7-0)
• Appointed Karen Ragland as ISBA Legislative Liaison (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Academy for Innovative Studies Roofing Project 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Strategic Classroom Consulting (7-0)
• Awarded contract for Lodge Community School second floor renovation and HVAC upgrades (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Apple iPads and increase to Extended Day Center summer camp fees (7-0)