Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Work Session and Monthly Board Meeting
The MSD of Lawrence Township Board will consider approving plans, specifications, and bid documents for the Middle School Facilities Renovation/Expansion/Update and LECC Transformation. This action would allow Powers and Sons to send the project out for bid in January 2023. The board will also vote on year-end fund transfers and NEOLA policy updates covering athletics, safety, and student discipline.
- Approval of plans for Belzer and Fall Creek Valley middle school renovations and LECC transformation; bids due Feb 7, Feb 23, and Mar 23, 2023
- Year-end transfer of funds between Education and Operations Funds to meet statutory requirements; amount to be determined after Dec 31
- NEOLA policy updates including background checks, transgender athlete participation policy, and school safety (2nd reading and approval)
- Blue Ribbon facilities projects update with timelines
- Enrollment and demographic report for 2022-2023 school year
Monthly Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on a preliminary determination for a Middle School Facilities Renovation/Expansion/Update, LECC Transformation, and a new Education Community Center. They will also vote on additional appropriations for the Debt Service Fund, dual language program expansion, curriculum recommendations for 2023-2024, preschool updates, and a request to publish an RFP for student Chromebooks.
- Public hearing and vote on 1028 Preliminary Determination for middle school facilities and community center project
- Action on additional appropriations for Debt Service Fund due to Common School Fund Loan payment
- Action on recommendations for Dual Language Program expansion
- Action on Curriculum Advisory recommendations for 2023-2024 school year
- Action on request to publish RFP for student Chromebooks
Work Session
The board will hold a public hearing on the Middle School Facilities Renovation/Expansion/Update and LECC Transformation and New Education Community Center Project. They will also receive information updates on Blue Ribbon facilities projects, preschool program, dual language program expansion, curriculum recommendations, graduation rates, and a proposal for a Chromebook RFP. Action includes approval of the personnel report.
- Public hearing on Middle School Facilities Renovation/Expansion/Update, LECC Transformation, and New Education Community Center Project
- Blue Ribbon Facilities Update presentation on current project timelines
- Request to publish RFP for student Chromebooks for grades 5 and 9, funded through Emergency Connectivity Fund
- Update on 2022 graduation rate results
- Dual Language Program update with proposed expansion
Special Meeting
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Board will receive an information update on classified and administrative salaries. It will then vote to approve the 2022-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Finally, the board will vote to approve the 2022-2023 Classified and Administrative Salaries.
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Approval of 2022-2023 Classified and Administrative Salaries
- 2022-2023 Classified and Administrative Salary Update (information presentation)
- Opening of the special meeting
- Adjournment of the meeting
Work Session and Monthly Board Meeting
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Board will approve the 2023 budget as submitted. A public hearing will be held to pre‑ratify the tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement reached on September 27, 2022. Information updates will be given on Blue Ribbon facilities, expanded custodial management services, and a proposed Common School Fund loan of about $1.58 million. Committee chair reports and enrollment window schedules will also be presented.
- Approval of the 2023 Budget (action item)
- Public Hearing: Pre‑ratification of teacher collective bargaining agreement (tentative agreement details and stipend costs)
- Approval of Application for Common School Loan (estimated $1,582,000)
- Management Services expansion to RJB for custodial services at Crestview, Forest Glen, LECC, and MCIT
- Blue Ribbon Facilities project update
Executive Session
The Board of Education will hold an executive session on September 30, 2022, at 6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis. The closed session is permitted under state law for discussion of strategy related to collective bargaining. No public business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural.
- Executive session for discussion of collective bargaining strategy under I.C. 5-14-1-1.5-6(b)
Work Session and Monthly Board Meeting
The MSD of Lawrence Township Board will hold a work session and monthly meeting on September 12, 2022. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2023 budget and a second amendment to lease and bond issuance for high school site and outdoor facility improvements. The board will vote on resolutions approving that lease amendment and bond issuance, an event pay resolution for athletic officials, and the 2022-2023 board goals. Information items include a Blue Ribbon facilities update and committee reports.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget
- Public hearing and vote on second amendment to lease and additional bond appropriation for high school site and outdoor facility improvements
- Approval of Event Pay Resolution to pay athletic officials via an online system
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Board Goals
- Approval of service agreements including Varsity Tutors and Niche renewals
Notice of Public Hearing - Commencement of Collective Bargaining.
The MSD of Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the commencement of collective bargaining, as required by Indiana law. After statements from district administration and the Lawrence Education Association, the board will receive public comment. This is a procedural hearing with no decisions or proposals on the agenda.
- Public hearing before commencement of collective bargaining (Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(a))
- Public comment period following statements by district and union representatives
Work Session and Monthly Board Meeting
The MSD of Lawrence Township Board of Education will receive updates on Blue Ribbon facilities projects, a $58 million bond sale, and the 2023 budget, and consider approving $24.5 million in site improvement bids for Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools. The board will also discuss policy updates, a data analytics software contract, and proposed board goals.
- Site improvement bids for Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools totaling $24,536,041
- Bond sale of $58 million closed July 26, 2022 via private offering at 3.82% interest
- Request to advertise the 2023 budget with adoption schedule
- Teacher Appreciation Grant policy (po3220.01) readoption for 2021-2022 school year
- Second reading of multiple NEOLA policy updates affecting curriculum, student records, and more
Work Session and Monthly Board Meeting
The board will first hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022/2023 High Schools Site and Outdoor Facility Improvement Project, which includes a second amendment to a lease and related bond issuance. After the hearing, they will consider approving that resolution, along with management services and an RFP for UPS upgrades. Information items include updates on Blue Ribbon facilities, student achievement data (ILEARN), NEOLA policy updates (first reading), and the proposed 2023 budget adoption calendar.
- Public hearing on 2022/2023 High Schools Site and Outdoor Facility Improvement Project lease amendment
- Action on Second Amendment to Lease and bond issuance resolution
- Action to approve RJB Management Services
- Action to approve Request for RFP for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Upgrades
- First reading of NEOLA policy updates covering student records, dress codes, and more
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
The Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold a special board‑retreat meeting on July 12, 2022 at 8410 Sargent Road. The meeting is listed as an information session and will include an executive session. Board members will discuss strategy regarding any potential purchase or lease of real property, up to the point a contract or option is executed. No specific properties, contracts, or dollar amounts are identified in the agenda.
- Discussion of strategy for potential purchase or lease of real property
Monthly Board Meeting
The Lawrence Township school board will vote on proposed calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. It will also receive information on Blue Ribbon facility projects, a year-end resolution to transfer funds between Education and Operations funds, and requests for proposals for UPS and network upgrades. Recognitions include Above and Beyond awards and student achievements.
- Approval of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school-year calendars (vote)
- Resolution to transfer funds between Education and Operations Funds at year-end (amount to be reported in August)
- Request for RFP for UPS upgrades under E-rate program (90% reimbursement)
- Request for RFP for network switching equipment and wireless access points (E-rate eligible)
- Approval of resource adoption for Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS)
Work Session
The MSD Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold a work session on June 13, 2022. They will receive information on the Blue Ribbon Facilities update, proposed 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school year calendars, student achievement, new sports (boys volleyball and girls wrestling), and handbook updates. The board will take action on a reimbursement resolution for the 1:1 device lease, NEOLA policy updates (public participation), and the personnel report.
- Blue Ribbon Facilities update with project timelines and information
- Proposed school year calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Proposal to offer boys volleyball and girls wrestling for 2022-2023
- Classified employee handbook updates including Juneteenth as paid holiday, medical days for 10-month administrative assistants, and food service dress code changes
- Approval of reimbursement resolution for 1:1 device lease (time-sensitive)
Monthly Board Meeting
The board will consider action items including approval of lunch fees and curricular resource fees for the 2022-2023 school year. They will also receive information on Blue Ribbon facilities projects, a virtual education waiver resolution, NEOLA policy updates, and disposal of a bus and two vehicles. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Education and Community Center.
- Proposed lunch fees: elementary $1.85, middle $1.90, high $2.00, reduced $0.30; breakfast $1.35; due to end of federal free meal program
- Curricular resource fees for K-12 include a $50 per student 1:1 device fee
- Disposal of bus #127 (donated to Lawrence Fire Dept and Police for training) and vehicles #975 and #742 (salvage)
- Blue Ribbon facilities update by Mr. Rodger Smith on current project timelines
- Board resolution to request IDOE flexibility waiver for virtual education enrollment
Work Session
The Lawrence Township Board of Education will receive informational updates on facilities, curricular fees, student achievement, and dual language programs. It will then vote on three actions: a five‑year license for Cannon IV’s Filebound document management system, an expansion of the district WAN fiber network with OnPoint Construction Management for $320,450, and approval of the personnel report. The meeting also includes procedural items and comments from administrators and board members.
- Approve 5‑year Filebound document management system license (annual cost $10,983)
- Approve WAN fiber expansion to Transportation Center, water tower, and Fall Creek Valley Middle School – total $320,450 with OnPoint Construction
- Approve the Personnel Report
- Blue Ribbon Facilities projects update (information only)
- Proposed Curricular Resource Fees including $50 per student for K‑12 1:1 device
Executive Session
The Board of Education will hold an executive session on May 9, 2022, at 6501 Sunnyside Road. The only item is a notice for a closed session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees, as permitted by Indiana Code. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Notice of Executive Session for job performance evaluations of individual employees
Monthly Board Meeting
The board will hold the second and final public hearing on the 1028 Preliminary Determination and then consider approving the resolution. They will also receive updates on Blue Ribbon facilities projects, document management software selection, and 1:1 device lease proposals.
- Second and final public hearing on 1028 Preliminary Determination, followed by action on the resolution
- Update on Blue Ribbon Facilities projects (timelines and current projects)
- Selection of Filebound document management software from Cannon IV at $10,983 annual cost
- Lease proposals for 1:1 devices: lowest bid $236,285.41 from American Capital at 2.944%
- Resolution for 2022 Protected Tax Waiver to be ready for state memo
Executive Session
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold an executive session on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The session is called for interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or their agents, as authorized by Indiana Code 5‑14‑1‑1.5‑6(b). No other agenda items or decisions are listed.
- Interviews and negotiations with industrial/commercial prospects per I.C. 5‑14‑1‑1.5‑6(b)
Work Session
The Lawrence Township School Board will hold a work session including a public hearing on a 1028 Preliminary Determination, information updates on facilities and curriculum, and action items. The board will vote on approving bids for asphalt work at Lawrence North High School, a $1,574,000 Common School Loan application for technology refresh, and a personnel report.
- Public hearing for 1028 Preliminary Determination
- Blue Ribbon Facilities update (information only)
- Bids for Lawrence North High School asphalt (new entrance, parking, walking path) – action item
- $1,574,000 Common School Loan application for district-wide copier and interactive panel refresh – action item
- Approval of Personnel Report – action item
Work Session and Monthly Board Meeting
The Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold a combined work session and monthly meeting. They will receive information on topics including the Blue Ribbon facilities update, a student equitable outcomes report, and summer school opportunities. Action items include approving the sale of the former Transportation Center, authorizing a public hearing for site improvements at Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools, adopting curriculum recommendations for 2022-2023, selecting BSN Sports as the district's apparel company, and seeking permission to advertise for lease proposals for 1:1 student devices.
- Sale of former Transportation Center property
- Request for public hearing for site improvements at Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools
- Approval of curriculum recommendations for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of BSN Sports as apparel company
- Permission to advertise for lease proposals for student 1:1 devices
Monthly Board Meeting
The board will receive information on the Blue Ribbon facilities projects and the District Equity Committee report. The main action is a second reading and probable vote on numerous NEOLA policy updates, including changes to public participation rules, superintendent employment restrictions, latch-key programs, and new policies on course access and school performance dashboards.
- Blue Ribbon Update: facilities project timelines (information)
- District Equity Committee Report (information)
- NEOLA Policy 0167.3 revision — public participation at board meetings (2nd reading)
- NEOLA Policy 1220/1520 revision — restrictions on administrator bonuses per state law (2nd reading)
- New NEOLA Policy 2370.03 — Indiana Course Access Program (iCAP) and new Policy 2603 — School Performance Dashboard (2nd reading)
Special Meeting - Board of Education
The board will receive a safety and health update from Dr. Harshbarger on COVID-19, then vote on approving updates to safety and health policies. The meeting also includes time for administrator and board comments, and scheduling the next regular meeting.
- Safety and Health Update on COVID-19 presented by Dr. Harshbarger
- Board vote on Updates for Safety and Health as submitted
- Next board meeting scheduled for February 28, 2022 at 7:00pm
Work Session
This is a work session where the Board of Education receives informational updates only; no decisions are made. Key topics include the low bid of $1,371,025 for 3,170 Chromebooks, plans for asphalt work at Lawrence North High School, and proposed calendar adjustments for Juneteenth. Other updates cover technology surplus, fiber connectivity, student achievement goals, budget tax rates, and NEOLA policy revisions.
- Low bid of $1,371,025 (HPI International) for 3,170 student Chromebooks; 20.4% unit price increase over 2021
- Request for proposal for new asphalt at Lawrence North High School: northeast entrance, southwest drive, and walking path to MCIT
- Proposed calendar update recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday
- Surplus technology bid results: $15,175 total from Imaan International and ESCO Indiana for Chromebooks, Windows computers, and monitors
- NEOLA policy updates for 1st reading: public participation rules, administrator employment per SEA 55, and latch-key programs during emergencies
Special Meeting - Board Retreat
The Lawrence Township Board of Education is holding a special meeting as a board retreat, including an executive session to train members with an outside consultant about their role as public officials. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session for board member training with an outside consultant (I.C. 5-14-1-1.5-6(b))
Executive Session
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold an executive session on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis, beginning at 6:00 pm. The session is called to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining. The chief financial officer will present a resolution to move $1,500,000 from the Operations Fund to the Rainy Day Fund. The superintendent recommends the board receive the transfer information.
- Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
- Resolution to transfer $1,500,000 from Operations Fund to Rainy Day Fund
- Presentation by CFO Michael Shreves
- Superintendent’s recommendation to treat transfer as informational
Monthly Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing on the disposition of property and will elect a President and Secretary for the Board of Finance, who will appoint an Investment Officer and review the district's investment policy. The Board will also receive a recommendation to accept the Lawrence Central Pool bid package totaling $23,545,403, which is about $1.3 million below the projected budget. Additional items include a proposal to transfer $1,500,000 from the Operations Fund to the Rainy Day Fund and several informational updates on facilities, apparel contracts, and technology.
- Public hearing on the disposition of property (Procedural)
- Election of Board of Finance President and Secretary; appointment of Investment Officer and review of investment policy
- Recommendation to accept Lawrence Central Pool bid package total $23,545,403, $1,300,000 under budget
- Resolution to transfer $1,500,000 from the Operations Fund to the Rainy Day Fund
- Information update on teacher laptop RFP with unit prices ranging from $1,043 to $1,849 per device
Work Session/ Re-Organization Meeting
The board will reorganize by electing a president, vice-president, and secretary for the coming year, and appointing financial officers and committee members. They will also receive updates on Blue Ribbon Facilities projects and COVID-19 safety, and consider approval of personnel reports.
- Election of board officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary) effective Jan 10, 2022 to Jan 9, 2023
- Appointment of Michael Shreves as Chief Financial Officer, Purchasing Agent, and Treasurer
- Appointment of Maegan Dickerson and Renae Hull as Deputy and Assistant Deputy Treasurer
- Blue Ribbon Facilities update on newest projects and timelines
- Safety and Health update on COVID-19
2022 Approved Board Minutes
This document is a compilation of approved minutes from the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Board of Education meetings held throughout 2022. It includes minutes from work sessions, executive sessions, monthly board meetings, and special meetings. No new decisions or discussions are presented; it serves as a record of past actions.
- Approved minutes of January 10 work session/reorganization meeting
- Approved minutes of January 24 monthly board meeting
- Approved minutes of September 8 public hearing
- Approved minutes of multiple executive sessions
- Approved minutes of combined work and monthly meetings throughout the year