Noblesville School Corporation public meetings in 2020
28 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board will approve previous meeting minutes and hear a report on the social studies program review. The meeting includes multiple recognitions of student athletes, musicians, and teachers, as well as a building spotlight from Hinkle Creek Elementary. No major policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from November 11 executive session and November 17 regular board meeting
- Recognition of Elizabeth Matthews for 2020 holiday card artwork
- Recognition of NHS band, jazz band, and fall sports teams including state champions in girls soccer and cheer
- Building spotlight on Hinkle Creek Elementary's Veterans Day celebration
- Social studies program review report from the Learning Department with recommendations for curriculum updates
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Board held a closed executive session on December 4, 2020, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11). The meeting was not a public community meeting, and the board adjourned at 8:04 p.m. after discussing items on the attached agenda.
- Executive session called to order at 5:31 p.m. under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11)
- Board adjourned at 8:04 p.m. with no further business
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board will vote on a resolution to lease real property (cell tower) and approve a consent agenda including academic extracurricular program listings, donations, overnight trips, personnel changes, and salary adjustments for classified staff (3%-6% increase). The board will also hear a building spotlight from Stony Creek Elementary on adapting specials classes during COVID-19 and recognize student journalism awards and teachers of the month. No public comments were made.
- Resolution to approve lease of real property (cell tower)
- Salary adjustments for classified staff (3%-6% increase)
- Approval of Academic Extracurricular Program (AEP) listing for 1st semester 2020-2021
- Personnel report and changes
- Recognitions: NHS journalism awards and Hare Teachers of the Month
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Board met in a closed executive session on November 11, 2020, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). No public decisions or votes were taken; the session lasted from 5:30 p.m. to 8:34 p.m. and was adjourned without further business.
- Executive session called under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board adopted the 2021 budget and related resolutions, including the bus replacement plan and capital projects plan. They also approved a bid for a storage building project at Hazel Dell Elementary. Consent items covering donations, overnight trips, and personnel were approved. The board recognized the NEMS girls cross-country team and teachers of the month.
- Adopted 2021 budget (amount not specified in agenda)
- Approved Hazel Dell Elementary storage building project bid (amount not specified)
- Approved consent agenda: donations, overnight trips, personnel report
- Recognized NEMS girls cross-country team for back-to-back county championships and undefeated season
- Recognized Hare Chevrolet Teachers of the Month: Tanya Aviles, Angela Durbin, Travis Owens
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This meeting is an executive session of the Noblesville School Board, closed to the public under Indiana law. The board convened, discussed matters under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) sections 3 and 9, and adjourned. No public votes or decisions were made.
- Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) items 3 and 9
- Meeting called to order at 7:16 p.m., adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
WORK SESSION
The board held a public hearing on the 2021 budget and discussed changing grading practices at Noblesville High School to a minimum 50% score for any grade below 50%. Similar changes are planned for the two middle schools. No public comment was offered. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2020.
- Public hearing held on the 2021 budget presented by CFO Robin Phelps
- Grading practice change at NHS: any score 0%-50% will be calculated as 50%, effective 2020-2021
- Similar grading adjustment planned for Noblesville East and West Middle Schools
- No public comment received during the budget hearing
- Next regular board meeting set for October 27, 2020 at 7 p.m.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board approved previous meeting minutes and heard reports on the energy education program, North Elementary's Savor Noblesville fundraiser, and updates to the professional evaluation program. No public comments were made. The board also approved consent agenda items.
- Energy education program has reduced expected costs by $12,044,989 since 2008
- Savor Noblesville fundraiser raised $42,000 total for North Elementary PTO
- Professional evaluation program temporarily modified due to COVID-19, reducing observations and allowing higher effectiveness ratings
- North Elementary PTO now offers free events after fundraiser, increasing attendance by 75%
SPECIAL SESSION
The Noblesville School Board held a special session to receive an update on ongoing, completed, and future projects, as well as bonding plans over the next 2-5 years. A presentation on sponsorship and signage opportunities was also given. The meeting included procedural items and public comment.
- Update on current, completed, and future capital projects
- Discussion of bonding plans for the next 2-5 years
- Presentation on sponsorships and signage by Marnie Cooke and Adriann Young
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Board held an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation and to assess school safety measures. No decisions were made in open session. The meeting was adjourned after the closed discussions.
- Discussion under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for litigation strategy (item #2B) and school safety measures (item #3)
- Meeting called to order at 8:35 a.m. and adjourned at 1:56 p.m.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The board received a COVID‑19 Return to School update outlining hybrid attendance plans, health protocols, and a projected $5.6 million loss in state funding if virtual‑instruction rules remain. The report detailed pandemic‑related expenses, including $429,468 of CARES Act assistance and a request for FEMA reimbursement. The board will consider cost‑cutting measures and future instructional scenarios.
- Motion to approve minutes of the July 22 regular meeting and July 24 executive session
- Recognition of Jordan Cooley (3rd‑place runner‑up) in the 2020 Congressional Art Competition
- Recognition of Macy Millspaugh (12th place) in the 2020 National Speech & Debate Association Virtual Tournament
- Hare Chevrolet Teachers of the Month award providing $1,000 to Noblesville West Middle School
- Return to School update citing $5.6 M potential funding loss, $429,468 CARES Act aid, and FEMA reimbursement request
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Board held a closed executive session on July 24, 2020, to discuss school safety measures, plans, and systems as permitted by Indiana law. The meeting was procedural and no public decisions were made.
- Executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) for discussion of school safety assessment, design, and implementation
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board convened on July 22, 2020, to approve minutes, a school safety report, consent agenda items, and administrator contract extensions. The safety report covered new measures including Vapor Wake dogs, vape detection sensors, barricading devices, and police body cameras. Consent items included contracts, donations, personnel changes, and a substitute teacher daily rate adjustment. Administrator contracts for nearly two dozen staff were extended through June 2022.
- School safety report presented by Dr. Heather Hendrich, Lt. Shane Ginnan, and Sgt. Andrew Reiss detailing new initiatives: Vapor Wake dogs, vape sensors, barricading devices, and SRO body cameras.
- Approved extension of administrator contracts for 2020–22 for 21 administrators across the district.
- Consent agenda approved: contracts, donations, overnight trips, personnel listing, and substitute teacher daily rate change (amount not specified).
- Minutes from June 2 and June 16, 2020 meetings approved.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board approved a $0.10 increase in lunch prices for the 2020-2021 school year, raising elementary to $2.10 and secondary to $2.35, while breakfast stays at $1.25. The board also awarded a $184,500 milk and dairy bid to Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., and approved claims totaling $26,470,826.84. The superintendent provided an update on COVID-19 planning and potential fall calendar changes.
- Approved lunch price increase of $0.10 per meal for elementary ($2.10) and secondary ($2.35)
- Awarded milk and dairy bid to Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. for $184,500 for 2020-2021
- Approved claims (vouchers) 95811-96097 totaling $26,470,826.84
- Consent agenda included contracts, donations, trips, and personnel changes
- Superintendent discussed COVID-19 planning and coordination with Hamilton County districts
WORK SESSION
The Noblesville School Board is appointing Doug Miller as principal of Noblesville East Middle School and Heather Young as Alternative Education Administrator, both effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel actions.
- Appointment of Doug Miller as principal of Noblesville East Middle School
- Appointment of Heather Young as Alternative Education Administrator
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel listing
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Corporation Board convened a closed executive session on June 2, 2020, beginning at 5:44 p.m. The session included discussion of content referenced under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b): #3, as noted in the attached agenda PDF. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. with no further business.
- Executive Session called to order at 5:44 p.m.
- Discussion of content per I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b): #3 (see attached agenda)
- Adjournment of executive session at 7:25 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Corporation board met in a closed executive session on May 19, 2020, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) item #3. The agenda provides no details on the specific discussion topic; only procedural items are listed. The session lasted from 5:59 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
- Board called executive session to order at 5:59 p.m.
- Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b): Item #3
- No public discussion or action taken; adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board met on May 19, 2020, and approved several consent items including administrator salaries, contracts, donations, and personnel changes. They also voted to hire additional staff as enrollment warrants for the 2020-2021 school year. No public comments were made during the meeting.
- Approval of administrator salaries equivalent to teacher collective bargaining increases
- Approval of contracts, agreements, donations, and overnight trips (details in attached file)
- Approval of personnel addendum (attached file)
- Hiring additional staff for 2020-2021 school year as enrollment warrants
- Recognition of 2020 Teachers of the Year and multiple school awards (PLTW, music education, journalism)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Board met in closed executive session on May 5, 2020, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) as the legal basis. The session lasted from 6:12 p.m. to 7:17 p.m. and included discussion of an item referenced only as '#3' on an attached agenda. No decisions or public actions were taken; the meeting was purely procedural.
- Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for a matter designated Item #3
- Session called to order at 6:12 p.m. and adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
WORK SESSION
The board approved a $5,102,600 bid from Hagerman, Inc. for the North Elementary School expansion project. They also approved the consent agenda including personnel changes and reviewed eight policies for first reading.
- Approved $5,102,600 bid from Hagerman, Inc. for North Elementary expansion
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes
- First reading of eight policies: counseling, health services, background checks, holiday pay, attendance, medication, emergency medical authorization, safety patrol
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2020
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a regular meeting virtually due to COVID-19. They approved minutes from March meetings and a consent agenda. The board recognized numerous student and staff achievements and received a recorded update on the Little Miller Preschool program. No public comment was received.
- Approved minutes of March 3 work session and March 17 regular meeting
- Approved consent agenda items (unspecified)
- Recognized Hazel Dell HawkBots Robotics Team for state robotics competition
- Recognized Noblesville High School swimmer Sammy Huff as 2020 state champion in 100-yard breast stroke
- Received Little Miller Preschool update highlighting social-emotional learning and virtual activities during COVID-19
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board voted on several action items including a resolution authorizing administration to handle work disruptions for employees impacted by COVID-19, approval of bids for a new soccer safety building not to exceed $1.2 million, and demolition of the bus maintenance building on Field Drive. The board also appointed Ryan Rich as Director of Secondary Learning effective July 1, 2020.
- Resolution Authorizing Administration to Handle Work Disruption for Employees Impacted by Coronavirus approved unanimously.
- Approved winning bid up to $1,200,000 for the Noblesville Schools Soccer Safety Building and associated sitework.
- Approved winning bid for demolition of the Bus Maintenance Building on Field Drive.
- Upgrade network infrastructure equipment at White River Elementary, Noblesville High School, and Educational Services Center.
- Appointed Ryan Rich as Director of Secondary Learning, effective July 1, 2020, to replace retiring Executive Director Annetta Petty.
WORK SESSION
This work session of the Noblesville School Board includes presentations on a future partnership for Forest Park Aquatic Center, student test scores, and technology program review. The diversity-equity-inclusion update was not addressed due to time and will be rescheduled. No formal votes were taken.
- Presentation on Forest Park Aquatic Center future planning by attorney Doug Church
- Discussion of student test scores and support for striving students by learning directors
- Technology program review highlighting strengths and areas for improvement since 2013
- Diversity-equity-inclusion update deferred to a future meeting
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The board voted to approve Dr. Craig McCaffrey as permanent principal of Noblesville High School, shifting him from interim status retroactive to January 1, 2020. The board also recognized student achievements in bowling, thespians, journalism, band, and football, and heard a report on Promise Road Elementary's Family Project. Consent items including contracts, agreements, donations, overnight trips, and personnel changes were approved in a single motion. No public comment was received.
- Approval of Dr. Craig McCaffrey as NHS principal, effective retroactively to Jan 1, 2020
- Recognition of the NHS bowling club team for winning the 2020 Indiana High School Bowling State tournament
- Recognition of the NHS Thespian Troupe for 2nd place at the Indiana State Thespian Conference and individual honors
- Recognition of Hare Chevrolet Teachers of the Month from Promise Road Elementary: Emily Drabyn, Rebecca Hendrickson, Rachael Palmer
- Consent agenda approved, including contracts, donations, overnight trips, and personnel changes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Noblesville School Board met in executive session on February 11, 2020, to train board members with an outside consultant, as permitted by Indiana Code. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. and adjourned at 8:22 p.m. No votes or public decisions were made.
- Executive session for board member training under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
WORK SESSION
The Noblesville School Board held a work session to review the first reading of 10 policies on topics including mandatory curriculum, Title I services, dyslexia screening, entrance requirements, grade placement, anti-harassment, communication devices, and service/therapy animals. They also received facility updates. The meeting was procedural with no final votes taken; policies are expected for action at a future meeting.
- Policy 2221 - Mandatory Curriculum
- Policy 2261 - Title I Services
- Policy 2462 - Dyslexia Screening
- Policy 5517 - Student Anti-Harassment
- Policy 7530.02 - Corporation-Owned Personal Communication Devices
BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING
The Board of Finance held a reorganization meeting, electing Lisa Sobek as President and Joe Forgey as Secretary for 2020. It unanimously accepted the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings and Investment Policy, as well as the Fiscal Indicators Report, as required by state law.
- Elected Lisa Sobek as President and Joe Forgey as Secretary for the 2020 calendar year
- Accepted the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings and Investment Policy (Indiana Code 5-13-7-7)
- Accepted the Fiscal Indicators Report (Indiana Code 5-13-7-8)
REORGANIZATIONAL / REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Noblesville School Board approved its slate of officers for the 2020 calendar year, naming Carl Johnson as President, Brad Howell as Vice President, and Monica Peck as Secretary. The board also approved appointments to its various committees and administrative positions, including the Athletic Review Board, Diversity Committee, and Traffic Committee. Minutes from the December 2019 meetings were adopted, and several student and teacher recognitions were noted.
- Approval of officers: President Carl Johnson, Vice President Brad Howell, Secretary Monica Peck
- Board committee appointments (e.g., Athletic Review Board – Monica Peck; Diversity Committee – Lisa Sobek; Facility Planning Committee – Carl Johnson)
- Administrative appointments (e.g., Traffic Committee – Brian Zachery; Compliance Coordinator – Laura Denis; Title I Coordinator – Jen Wheat Townsend)
- Adoption of minutes from Dec. 12, 2019 special session and Dec. 17, 2019 regular and executive meetings
- Recognitions: All-State Jazz Ensemble selection, IMEA Honor Band selection, Teachers of the Month with $1,000 award