Metropolitan School District of Washington Township public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports, payroll claims, electronic payments, human resources actions, and change orders for construction projects at Eastridge, Hawthorne, and Warren Central Phase 3. The superintendent will report on the new high school diploma and literacy achievement grant. Public comments may be submitted via email or in person.
- Consent agenda approval with change orders for Eastridge, Hawthorne, and Warren Central Phase 3 projects
- Financial reports including payroll claims, electronic payments, and year-to-date fund balances
- Human Resources report for December 2024
- Presentation to Board President LaShauna Triplett
- Public comment period for items on and off the agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session
This work session saw unanimous approval of the Human Resources Report, the Supplemental Personnel Report, and the 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals. All motions carried without opposition.
- Approval of Human Resources Report
- Approval of Supplemental Personnel Report
- Approval of 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education of MSD of Warren Township is meeting in executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee, as permitted by Indiana law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluation of an individual employee under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals. The agenda also includes the Pledge of Allegiance and adjournment, with no other business or public hearings listed.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, fund balances), a human resources report, acceptance of gifts and grants totaling $1,768, and change orders for projects at Eastridge, Hawthorne, and Warren Central Phase 3. The board will also hear a superintendent's report, a school showcase from Stonybrook Intermediate Middle School, and a student representative report. No contracts are up for approval.
- Approval of payroll claims and claim register for October 2024
- Acceptance of gifts: $974 for calculators and supplies at Warren Central HS, $794 for mental health supplies at Warren Central HS
- Change orders for Eastridge (metal studs/drywall, plumbing/HVAC), Hawthorne (plumbing/mechanical), Warren Central Phase 3 (general trades, masonry, plumbing/HVAC)
- Human resources report and addendum for November 2024
- Approval of minutes from October 23 and November 6, 2024 meetings
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Work Session
The Board of Education held a work session to vote on a labor contract. The board approved the tentative 2024-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Approval of 2024-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Public Meeting on Tentative 2024-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement
The MSD of Warren Township Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the tentative 2024-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement with teachers. The agreement is posted on the district website. No vote or decision is scheduled; the meeting is informational per state law.
- Discussion of tentative 2024-25 teacher collective bargaining agreement (posted at www.warren.k12.in.us)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township board met to approve a consent agenda including payroll, electronic payments, and personnel reports. The board also accepted several grants and donations for various school programs.
- Approval of September 2024 payroll claims and electronic payments
- Approval of October 2024 Human Resources and Supplemental Personnel reports
- Acceptance of $3,580.00 donation from Coca Cola for Warren Central HS athletics
- Acceptance of $1,200.00 donation from Warren Central Class of 1983 for equipment
- Acceptance of $500.00 donation from EXOS for the Walker Career Center Robotics Team
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township school board approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, human resources, and acceptance of gifts and grants totaling about $10,987. The superintendent reported on strategic plan updates, ILEARN checkpoint testing, and an August 2024 attendance rate of 95.02%. The board also accepted change orders for construction projects at Eastridge, Hawthorne, and Warren Central Phase 3.
- Donations approved: $199.13 from DonorsChoose for personal care items at Lakeside Elementary, $8,600 from Justin Kamm for baseball equipment at Warren Central HS, and $2,188.45 from Chuck Lorre Family Foundation for music equipment at Liberty Park Elementary
- Change orders approved for Eastridge (casework & millwork), Hawthorne, and Warren Central Phase 3
- Financial reports approved: payroll claims, electronic payments, and year-to-date fund balances for August 2024
- Human resources report approved (details in attachments)
- Minutes approved from August 21, 27, and 29 board meetings
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Executive Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education will hold an executive session on August 29, 2024, to discuss the job performance evaluation of an individual employee, as authorized under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). The meeting is closed to the public and will be followed by adjournment.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) for job performance evaluation of an individual employee
Board Work Session
This is a procedural work session of the MSD of Warren Township Board. The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance, a student achievement report, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Student achievement report presented for information
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will hear a superintendent's report on the 2024-2025 start, including IREAD3 results showing all schools improved by 4% or more and a new child nutrition contract with Aramark. The board will also approve a consent agenda covering minutes, payroll claims, electronic payments, fund balances, HR reports, and donations of $5,000 from Town of Cumberland and $1,425 from 2020 A Cyncly Company.
- Superintendent reports IREAD3 results: 1 of 4 Marion County districts above 81%, every Warren school improved by 4% or more
- New Child Nutrition Management Company Aramark started for 2024-2025 school year
- Consent agenda includes approval of payroll claims, electronic payments, and year-to-date fund balances (July 2024)
- Donation of $5,000 from Town of Cumberland for Walker Career Center supplies
- Donation of $1,425 from 2020 A Cyncly Company for 200 Design Live Academic subscriptions at Walker Career Center
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Pre-Barganing PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 PM
The school board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on collective bargaining and teacher compensation. The meeting will include safety protocols such as metal detector screening. No decisions are being made at this hearing; it is for public input only.
- Public hearing on collective bargaining and teacher compensation
Board Work Session
This is a work session of the MSD of Warren Township Board. The only substantive item is a discussion on strategies for improving student achievement. No formal votes or decisions are expected.
- Discussion: Strategies for Improving Student Achievement
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Board of Education reviewed the Superintendent's report on strategic planning and school opening preparations. The board approved a consent agenda including payroll claims, electronic payments, and human resources reports.
- Approval of June 2024 payroll claims and electronic payments
- Approval of July 2024 Human Resources and Supplemental Personnel reports
- Change orders for projects at Eastridge, Grassy Creek, Hawthorne, and Warren Central (Phases 2, 3, and PAC)
- Recognition of Dr. Tierney Anderson and Brittney Silkworth
- Review of Data Dashboard RFP presentations
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee. This meeting is designated for information and discussion purposes.
- Discussion of an individual employee's job performance evaluation
Board of Education Executive Session
The board will convene in executive session to train members with an outside consultant on their role as public officials, as authorized under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11). No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) for board member training with an outside consultant on public official duties
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Board reviewed the Superintendent's report and recognized student and staff achievements. Members approved a consent agenda including payroll claims, electronic payments, and personnel reports.
- Approval of May 2024 payroll claims and electronic payments
- Approval of Year-To-Date Summary of Fund Balances
- Acceptance of $2,500 from National Basketball Wives Association Inc. for Boys Basketball
- Acceptance of $2,500 from National Basketball Wives Association Inc. for Girls Basketball
- Acceptance of $2,500 grant from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation for Softball equipment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions for WCHS MCJROTC, Robotics, Performing Arts, and a student presentation, as well as partnerships with Junior Achievement and EmployIndy. The board will vote on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes, payroll claims, claim register and electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances, personnel and supplemental reports, and field trip requests. No major ordinances or contracts with stated dollar amounts are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Warren Central High School MCJROTC, Digital Goats Robotics, Performing Arts, and student Masimba Rusununguko-Taylor
- Recognition of Junior Achievement and EmployIndy as community partners
- Approval of payroll claims for April 2024
- Approval of claim register and electronic payments for May 2024
- Approval of human resources report and supplemental personnel report
Public Hearing 1028 / Work Session
The board held a public hearing on a consolidated 1028 preliminary determination for safety facility improvements, capital projects, energy efficiency, and bus/vehicle purchases. Following the hearing, the board approved three resolutions: Resolution 629.24 authorizing the preliminary determination and reimbursement, Resolution 630.24 authorizing bond issuance, and Resolution 631.24 authorizing additional appropriation of bond proceeds and interest earnings.
- Public hearing on 1028 preliminary determination for safety facility improvements, capital projects, energy efficiency measures, bus and vehicle purchases.
- Resolution 629.24: Authorizing 1028-Preliminary Determination and Reimbursement Matters.
- Resolution 630.24: Authorizing issuance of 2024 bonds.
- Resolution 631.24: Authorizing additional appropriation of 2024 bond proceeds and interest earnings.
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board will hold a work session to discuss a food service contract. Public comments can be submitted by email. No votes are scheduled at this session.
- Discussion of food service contract
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board holds a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll, electronic payments, fund balance), a human resources report, a field trip for Liberty Park 4th Grade to Chicago, and acceptance of gifts totaling $17,200 for Warren Central High School. The board also hears the superintendent's report and recognizes students and staff.
- Approval of consent agenda including payroll claims for March 2024 and electronic payments
- Year-to-date summary of fund balances as of March 31, 2024
- Human resources report for April 2024 approved
- Field trip for Liberty Park 4th Grade to Chicago, IL on May 10, 2024 approved
- Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Leadership Flight Training Academy and $7,200 in pitching machines from Justin Kamm for Warren Central HS
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session
The Board will hold a Preliminary Determination Hearing to discuss the issuance of 2024 and 2025 General Obligation Bonds. Matt Parkinson will present financing information. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.
- Preliminary Determination Hearing on 2024 and 2025 General Obligation Bonds – discussion and information
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board holds a work session with one substantive discussion item: renewing or approving a food service contract. No votes are expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural with pledge and adjournment.
- Discussion of Food Service Contract (no details or dollar amount provided in agenda)
Board Work Session / Meeting to Adopt the Budget
The MSD of Washington Township Board approved multiple resolutions to adopt the FY25 budget, including appropriations and tax rates, a bus replacement plan, a capital projects fund plan, a revenue spending plan, and a transfer from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Resolution 624.24 for FY25 appropriations and tax rates
- Resolution 625.24 adopting the FY25 Bus Replacement Plan
- Resolution 626.24 adopting the FY25 Capital Projects Fund Plan
- Resolution 627.24 for the FY25 Revenue Spending Plan
- Resolution 628.24 transferring funds from Education Fund to Operations Fund
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will meet to hear reports from the superintendent, recognize wrestling state qualifiers, and receive updates from Walker Career Center and a student representative. The main action is approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, claim register, fund balances), a human resources report, and several field trip requests. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of consent agenda including payroll claims for February 2024
- Approval of claim register and electronic payments (March docket)
- Approval of human resources report for March 2024
- Field trip requests: Creston 8th grade to Washington DC, WCC Finance students to Chicago, Creston 7th/8th to Mason OH, WCHS Media to IU Bloomington
- Recognition of boys and girls wrestling state qualifiers from Warren Central High School
Board Work Session
The board conducted a public hearing on the FY25 budget, capital projects plan, bus replacement plan, and referendum spending plan, with a presentation by Matt Parkinson. A field trip for Raymond Park IMS 8th grade to Washington DC/Mount Vernon was approved by a vote.
- Approved field trip for Raymond Park IMS Grade 8 to Washington DC/Mount Vernon, Virginia (March 20-23, 2024)
- Public hearing on FY25 budget, capital projects plan, bus replacement plan, and referendum spending plan
- Presentation by Matt Parkinson on FY25 budget
- Opportunity for public comment on the budget plans
- Board voted 4-0 to approve the field trip (Kevin Humphrey not present)
Board Work Session
The board holds a work session with the main agenda item being a mid-year check-in presentation from Superintendent Dr. Tim Hanson. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is primarily informational and procedural.
- Superintendent Dr. Tim Hanson presents the 2023-2024 mid-year update to the board
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board meets for a regular session. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports, a human resources report, and a gift valued at $27,181 from Tyler Truss LLC to Walker Career Center. Also on consent are change orders for construction projects at Eastridge, Hawthorne, Pleasant Run, and Warren Central Phase 3. The meeting includes a superintendent's report and public comment opportunities.
- Donation of trusses and ladders valued at $27,181 from Tyler Truss LLC to Walker Career Center
- Change orders for school projects: Eastridge (5), Hawthorne (7), Pleasant Run (1), Warren Central Phase 3 (5)
- Approval of minutes from January 10, January 17, and February 3, 2024 meetings
- Financial reports: payroll claims, claim register and electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances
- Human Resources report for February 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session
This is a work session with no voting items. The board will hear a Stop the Bleed training session presented by Eskanazi Health. The remainder of the agenda consists of the Pledge of Allegiance and adjournment.
- Stop the Bleed Training Session presented by Eskanazi Health
Board Work Session
The Board met for a work session to conduct organizational business. The primary action was the approval of a facility usage request.
- Approval of Use of School Property request for Durrell Martin - Charity Basketball Game
Board of Education Work Session - In Person and Streamed Online
The board met at the Warren Education and Community Center to vote on scheduling changes and facility access. Members approved a new block schedule for WCHS that will change class times and daily routines for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also authorized specific property use requests for staff training events. Public comments were accepted prior to the votes.
- Approval of WCHS block scheduling beginning with the 2024-2025 school year
- Authorization of school property use for LaShauna Triplett training and luncheon events
- Acceptance of public comments via email to district staff
- Meeting held at Warren Education and Community Center, 975 N. Post Road, 46219
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Organizational/Regular School Board Meeting/Board of Finance Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
This is the organizational meeting of the MSD of Warren Township School Board for 2024. The board elected LaShauna Triplett as president, Rachel Burke as vice president, and Terri Amos as secretary, and administered oaths to the school police chief and two officers. They also approved a $2,000 yearly stipend and per diems, appointed a treasurer and deputy treasurer, and set meeting dates for the year.
- Election of LaShauna Triplett as board president, Rachel Burke as vice president, and Terri Amos as secretary
- Oath of office administered to Warren Township School Police Chief James Northington II and officers Aaron Calvert and Albert Fuller
- Approval of Resolution 622.24 establishing a $2,000 yearly stipend and per diems of $112 for regular meetings and $62 for special meetings
- Appointment of Matthew Parkinson as treasurer and Lisa Hedge as deputy treasurer
- Appointment of Church Church Hittle + Antrim as Attorney of Record