Metropolitan School District of Washington Township public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll, electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances), human resources report, field trip requests, and acceptance of a gift from DonorsChoose. The superintendent will also give a report on community engagement and school highlights.
- Consent agenda includes approval of payroll claims and electronic payments for November 2025
- Human Resources Report for December 2025 to be approved
- Field trip requests for Warren Central HS wrestling and college tour to Miami of Ohio
- Acceptance of a $114.74 gift from DonorsChoose to Lakeside Elementary
- Change orders item listed with no details provided
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Board is reviewing the Superintendent's report on enrollment management and redistricting focus groups. The body is deciding on a consent agenda that includes payroll claims, fund balances, and human resources reports.
- Approval of a $10,000 anonymous monetary donation to Raymond Park IMS Science Olympiad
- Approval of a $167.75 donation from DonorsChoose for Lakeside Elementary
- Change orders for the Warren Central HS Locker Room project
- Contract approval for Crossroads Family Farms regarding 2026-2028 farm leases
- Approval of October 2025 payroll claims and electronic payments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session - In Person and Streamed Online
The board voted to approve the tentative 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement. Members also discussed construction priorities for the district. Public comments were accepted via email before the meeting.
- Approval of tentative 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement (motion carried 6-0, one absent)
- Discussion of construction priorities presented by Matt Parkinson
- Public comment accepted via email prior to the meeting
- Meeting held at Warren Education and Community Center, Indianapolis
Public Meeting on Tentative 2025-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement
The MSD of Warren Township will hold a public meeting to discuss the terms of the tentative 2025-26 teacher collective bargaining agreement. The agreement is posted on the district's website.
- Discussion of tentative 2025-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education will meet in an executive session to discuss the job performance evaluation of an individual employee. This session is authorized under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9).
- Employee job performance evaluation
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education of MSD of Warren Township will meet in executive session on November 3, 2025, to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee as authorized under Indiana Code. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed to the public. The meeting will adjourn following the executive session.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) to discuss job performance evaluation of a single employee
Board of Education Executive Session
The Board of Education will meet in closed executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee, as permitted under Indiana law (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)). No public votes or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is procedural only.
- Executive session for job performance evaluation of an individual employee
- No public action or discussion items listed
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will hear a superintendent's report on enrollment management and redistricting community engagement, alongside multiple recognitions and a consent agenda approving minutes, financial reports, and field trips. No major policy votes are scheduled; most items are routine or informational.
- Superintendent's report includes summary of Enrollment Management / Redistricting Community Engagement Sessions
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes, payroll claims, electronic payments, fund balance summary, HR report
- Field trip approvals for Warren Central HS and Walker Career Center trips including HBCU tours and national competitions
- Recognition of Warren Central HS Unified Sports, Girls Varsity Flag Football, and two staff awards
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Executive Session - Canceled
This meeting was canceled. It would have been an executive session to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). No decisions or discussions occurred.
- Executive session canceled; proposed discussion of job performance evaluation of an individual employee (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9))
Board of Education Executive Session
This is a single-item executive session of the MSD of Warren Township Board of Education. The board will meet in closed session under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) to receive training from an outside consultant on the role of board members as public officials. No public business or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11) for training board members with an outside consultant
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township school board will hear the Superintendent's report, which includes updates on enrollment management and a redistricting plan with community engagement sessions scheduled for late September. The board will also recognize a student group's educational trip to Belize and approve a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, HR actions, and field trip requests.
- Community engagement sessions for redistricting: Sept. 22 at Creston, Sept. 23 at Stonybrook, Sept. 24 at Raymond Park, 6-8 PM
- Recognition of Steve Rogers as 2025 Indiana ACTE Administrator of the Year
- Recognition of WCHS/WCC student group's educational experience in Belize, June 2025
- Field trip approvals: JROTC to Fort Knox (Oct. 23-26), Dental Careers to Chicago (Feb. 19-21, 2026), Automotive Service to Germany/Italy (June 10-24, 2026)
- Consent agenda includes approval of payroll claims (August 2025), claim register/electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances, and HR reports
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Pre-Bargaining PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 PM
This is a pre-bargaining public hearing for the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. The board will hear public comments on collective bargaining and teacher compensation. No other items are on the agenda.
- 1.01 Collective Bargaining and Teacher Compensation – public hearing
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township School Board will hear the superintendent's report highlighting top IREAD3 scores in Marion County, teacher retention at 91%, and a 92.52% graduation rate. The board will also administer oaths to Warren Township Police Officers and approve a consent agenda including financial reports, payroll claims, and HR work agreements.
- Superintendent report: IREAD3 results top 5 in Marion County, 82.4% pass rate; teacher retention 91%; attendance 93.08%; graduation rate 92.52%
- Oath of Office for Warren Township Police Officers: Jeffrey Frencher, Eric Harris, Lt. Matthew Hess, Rashid Jones, Elizabeth Villalpando
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from July 16 and August 4, 2025 meetings
- Consent agenda includes approval of payroll claims, claim register, electronic payments, and year-to-date fund balances
- Consent agenda includes HR report and off-duty work agreements for Rashid Jones and Sabastian Seedorf
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township Board will hold a work session to discuss redistricting for the 2026-2027 school year. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering meeting. Public comments may be submitted by email.
- Redistricting presentation and discussion led by Marques Clayton
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township Board of Education approved a consent agenda that included minutes from the June 18 meeting, payroll claims, financial reports, and human resources documents. The meeting also featured a superintendent's report and public comment opportunities.
- Approval of June 18, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Payroll Claims for June 2025
- Financial Reports: Claim Register and Electronic Payments
- Year-To-Date Summary of Fund Balances
- Human Resources Report and Supplemental Personnel Report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD Warren Township School Board will meet to vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll, claim register, fund balances), a human resources report, and a field trip request. The board will also accept gifts and grants totaling over $4,000 for various schools. Public comments are accepted via email or comment cards.
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from May 2025 work sessions and regular meeting
- Financial reports: Payroll Claims, Claim Register and Electronic Payments, Year-to-Date Fund Balances
- Human Resources Report for June 2025 (with addendums)
- Field trip for Warren Central HS Cheerleaders to Cheer Camp in Anderson, IN (July 22-25, 2025)
- Gifts and grants accepted: Notable Measures $1,311.09, Walmart $160.98, DonorsChoose $831.23, Exchange Club $1,750.00, Family and Community Partners $200.00
Board Work Session
The board will vote on personnel action including approval of Mark Simon as Stonybrook IMS principal effective July 1, 2025. A facility usage request for Shaan Punjab Di is also up for approval. The board will discuss federal executive orders during the work session.
- Personnel approval: Mark Simon as Principal, Stonybrook IMS, effective 7/1/2025
- Facility Usage Request May 2025-2 for Shaan Punjab Di
- Discussion on Federal Executive Orders
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will meet to recognize IREAD3 students and a student representative, hear a superintendent's report, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports for April 2025, human resources and supplemental personnel reports, field trip requests, and permission to accept gifts and grants. No major policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.
- IREAD3 600 Club student recognition
- Plaque presentation to student representative Chanasia Brown
- Approval of April 2025 payroll claims
- Approval of field trips to Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, and Indianapolis
- Permission to accept gifts and grants
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board holds a work session. They will hear a presentation from Allison Woods on the Office of Exceptional Learners. The meeting also includes the Pledge of Allegiance and adjournment.
- Office of Exceptional Learners overview presented by Allison Woods (information/report item)
Board of Education Executive Session
The board is meeting in executive session to discuss school safety and security measures, as permitted under Indiana law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) for school safety assessment, design, and implementation
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The School Board is reviewing the Superintendent's report and a showcase from Hawthorne Elementary. The board is deciding on a consent agenda that includes payroll claims, fund balances, human resources reports, and various student field trips.
- Approval of field trips for Raymond Park (Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville) and WCHS MCJROTC (Cincinnati, Atterbury)
- Acceptance of a $503.76 donation from DonorsChoose for Warren Central HS
- Approval of payroll claims for March 2025
- Approval of change orders for Warren Central HS Phase 3-4 and Locker Room-2
- Review of 3rd-8th Grade ILEARN Testing occurring April 14 - May 9
Board of Education Executive Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education meets in executive session to discuss school safety and security measures, plans, and systems as authorized under Indiana law. No public votes or action items are scheduled.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) for school safety assessment, design, and implementation
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board will vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, payroll claims, claim registers, fund balances, a human resources report, and four field trip requests. The superintendent will report on early IREAD3 results, a facility study, and legislative updates. Public comments are accepted via email or in-person cards.
- Consent agenda includes approval of payroll claims for February 2025 and claim register/electronic payments
- Year-to-date fund balance summary to be approved
- Human Resources report for March 2025, including an addendum
- Field trip requests: HBCU campus tour (Nashville, TN), Chicago educational experiences, Indianapolis Zoo trip
- Superintendent report: initial IREAD3 results (2nd grade +4%, 3rd grade +2.5%), facility study visits, legislative session update
Board Work Session / Meeting to Adopt the Budget
The MSD of Warren Township Board voted to adopt several FY26 budget resolutions, including appropriations and tax rates, a bus replacement plan, a capital projects fund plan, a revenue spending plan, and an education-to-operations fund transfer. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Resolution No. 637.25 for FY26 Appropriations and Tax Rates
- Resolution No. 638.25 to adopt FY26 Bus Replacement Plan
- Resolution No. 639.25 to adopt FY26 Capital Projects Fund Plan
- Resolution No. 640.25 for FY26 Revenue Spending Plan
- Resolution No. 641.25 for FY26 Education Fund to Operations Fund Transfer
Board Work Session
The Board of School Trustees will hold a work session to receive a report on academic data. The meeting is primarily informational and concludes with adjournment.
- Academic data report presented by Ryan Russell
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board is holding a public hearing on the FY26 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan. The hearing includes a presentation by Matt Parkinson and an opportunity for public comment. The board is scheduled to adjourn after the hearing.
- Public hearing on FY26 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan
- Presentation by Matt Parkinson
- Public comment opportunity
- Attached budget presentation and forms packet (4,488 KB)
Board of Education Executive Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education will meet in executive session under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) to discuss a job performance evaluation of an individual employee. No public decisions are expected; the session is closed.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluation of an individual employee (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)
Regular School Board Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The MSD of Warren Township School Board held a regular meeting, recognizing girls wrestling state qualifiers and the inaugural girls flag football team. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, payroll claims, claim register, fund balance summary, supplemental personnel report, field trip requests, and acceptance of a gift donation.
- Approval of field trips: Raymond Park 8th grade to Washington D.C./Mount Vernon (Mar 19-22) and Warren Central HS to HBCU campuses (Mar 30-Apr 4)
- Acceptance of a $1,968.48 donation from Tyler Truss for three truss items
- Approval of supplemental personnel report for February 2025
- Approval of payroll claims and claim register/electronic payments for January 2025
- Approval of minutes from January 8 and February 5 meetings
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Work Session
The MSD of Warren Township Board will hold a work session with one discussion item: an overview of Lilly Phase II. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the rest of the agenda is procedural (Pledge of Allegiance and adjournment).
- Lilly Phase II Overview (discussion only)
Organizational/Regular School Board Meeting/Board of Finance Meeting - In Person and Streamed Online
The Warren Township Board of Education held its organizational meeting to establish leadership and operational rules for the 2025–2026 term. The board elected Rachel Burke as president, Terri Amos as vice president, and Kevin Humphrey as secretary. It also approved a yearly $2,000 stipend and per diem rates of $150 for regular meetings and $75 for special events, alongside a health premium reimbursement resolution. The board set regular meeting dates for 2025 and 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Warren Education and Community Center.
- Elected Rachel Burke (president), Terri Amos (vice president), and Kevin Humphrey (secretary)
- Approved Resolution 633.25: $2,000 annual stipend and per diems of $150 (regular) and $75 (special)
- Approved Resolution 634.25: health premium reimbursement for board members
- Appointed Matthew Parkinson as treasurer and Ann Lewis as deputy treasurer
- Set 2025–2026 meeting schedule: 7:00 p.m. at Warren Education and Community Center, 975 N. Post Road