Noblesville School Corporation public meetings in 2022

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural executive session of the Noblesville School Board, closed to the public under Indiana Code. The only agenda item is an executive session with attached content not disclosed in the public agenda. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) with attached agenda not publicly detailed

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. It also approved consent agenda items, including payroll claims totaling $6,527,906.05 and purchases and other invoices totaling $30,199,938.46. Additional approvals covered various overnight trips and donations. The board recognized student artwork for the 2022 holiday card and provided an ESSER Plan update.

• Motion to approve November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (carried).
• Approval of consent agenda claims: payroll $6,527,906.05 and purchases $30,199,938.46.
• Approval of overnight trips for varsity basketball, thespian troupe, DECA, and boys tennis teams.
• Recognition of Ellie Fisk’s artwork selected for the 2022 Holiday Card.
• Presentation of the ESSER Plan December 2022 update.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved the October meeting minutes and recognized award‑winning teachers and students. The board voted to raise the district’s self‑insurance medical plan premiums by 15% beginning January 1 2023 and to increase classified staff salaries by 7%, with some positions receiving higher raises to reach a $15‑per‑hour minimum. It also approved consent agenda items, began first‑read of several policy updates, and reviewed a 2022 demographic study for the district.

• 15% increase to the medical insurance premium effective Jan 1 2023
• 7% classified salary increase for staff, with some positions raised to meet a $15/hour minimum
• Approval of consent agenda items covering contracts, donations, out‑of‑state trips, and personnel listings
• First‑read of multiple policy updates (e.g., Vacancies, Participation at Board Meetings, new Student Relations policy)
• Presentation of the 2022 Noblesville Schools demographic study

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board adopted the 2023 budget, including a bus replacement plan and capital projects resolutions. It approved a $1,762,583.90 paving bid for multiple school campuses, and ratified a policy management service agreement with Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim. The board also approved consent items including personnel changes and several student out-of-state trips.

• Adoption of the 2023 budget and related resolutions (bus replacement, capital projects, fund transfers)
• Approved $1,762,583.90 paving bid from Howard Asphalt for repairs at seven school sites
• Ratified engagement letter with Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim for board policy development system
• Approved consent agenda including personnel changes and overnight trips (e.g., NHS jazz band to Chicago, HD 4th graders to Camp Tecumseh)
• Recognized Hare Teachers of the Month from Hinkle Creek Elementary ($1,000 per teacher to school)

WORK SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held a work session that included a budget hearing for the 2023 budget. Chief Financial Officer David Hortemiller presented a PowerPoint on the proposed budget. The rest of the agenda was procedural, including call to order, pledge, moment of silence, and adjournment.

• Budget hearing for the 2023 Noblesville Schools budget, presented by CFO David Hortemiller
• Public comment period allowed three minutes per speaker for agenda items only
• No public comment was made during the meeting
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for October 25, 2022 at 7 p.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board approved consent items including donations, out-of-state trips, and personnel changes, and took action on several items. They adopted Policy 7440.01 on Electronic Monitoring and Recording, approved 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans for all buildings, and declared surplus items including four Ford trucks and a band rack. No public comments were made.

• Approved 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans for each building
• Adopted Policy 7440.01 on Electronic Monitoring and Recording
• Declared surplus four Ford trucks (1996-2009) and a band rack as obsolete or worthless
• Approved field trips: NHS to Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, New York; EMS/WMS to Peru
• Recognized Hare Teachers of the Month at Stony Creek Elementary: Jenna Faust, Natalie Huber, Kim Worley

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board met in a closed executive session under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The specific topics discussed were not publicly disclosed, as the attached agenda was not provided in the record. The session was procedural and no decisions or votes were reported.

• Executive session held at Educational Services Center, 18025 River Road
• Meeting cited Indiana Code for closed-session authority
• Attached agenda not publicly available

SPECIAL SESSION

The Noblesville School Board is holding a special session for a retreat to discuss updates from several departments, including Learning, Operations, Business, Human Resources/Safety, and Public Relations. The meeting includes procedural items and public comment on agenda items only.

• Retreat discussion on Department of Learning
• Retreat discussion on Operations
• Retreat discussion on Business
• Retreat discussion on Human Resources / Safety
• Retreat discussion on Public Relations

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed executive session of the Noblesville School Board, held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The agenda contains only procedural items: calling the session to order, discussing executive content, and adjourning. No specific decisions or public business are reported.

• Executive session called to order at 6:15 p.m. and adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
• Meeting closed to the public per state law

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board held a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and reports. They approved the previous month's minutes and consent items including donations, out-of-state trips, and personnel listing. The board also heard a building spotlight on number sense instruction at Noblesville East Middle School and a report on the state-required Professional Growth and Evaluation Plan.

• Recognition of Hare Teachers of the Month: Alison Cole, Jordan Rattenbury, Rick Towle from Noblesville East Middle School
• Building spotlight on number sense instructional concept at Noblesville East Middle School
• Report on the Professional Growth and Evaluation Plan, a state-required annual explanation
• Public comment by one resident (Melba Kiser) on agenda items
• Consent agenda approval including donations, out-of-state trips (e.g., NHS marching band to Ohio, 4th graders to Camp Tecumseh), and personnel listing

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation Board will convene a closed executive session on July 19, 2022. The session will be called by the Board President and will discuss matters allowed under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). After discussion, the session will be adjourned.

• Board President calls executive session to order
• Discussion authorized by I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Adjournment of the executive session

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board will consider a resolution to approve preliminary plans and a lease amendment to finance building improvements through lease financing. The board also received a community survey report showing 86% of respondents rate the district as meeting or exceeding expectations. Consent items include donations, overnight trips, and personnel changes. A motion to advertise budgets for the next calendar year is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve preliminary plans and lease for construction/renovation projects via lease financing (item 6.2)
• Motion to advertise budgets for the next calendar year (item 6.1)
• Community survey report presented: 86% say Noblesville Schools meets/exceeds expectations, 97% of parents likely to keep enrolling (item 3.1)
• Approval of consent agenda including donations, overnight trips to Washington D.C. for NEMS and NWMS students, and personnel changes (items 5.1-5.3)
• Alternative Services and Private Residential Placement Agreements for special education funding (item 6.3)

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved a separate contract with CSO Architects on a 3-1 vote after pulling it from the consent agenda. The board also recognized a student for the Governor's STEM Team, received reports on a new Hamilton County career center and ESSER updates, and approved consent items including contracts, donations, an overnight trip, and personnel changes. Certified and classified staff guides were also adopted.

• Approved CSO Architects contract separately (vote 3-1)
• Recognized senior Allison Maskew for 2022 Governor's STEM Team
• Received presentation on Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement (HCCCA) joint agreement
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, donations, NHS Thespian overnight trip, and personnel listing
• Approved certified and classified staff guides

SPECIAL SESSION

The Noblesville School Board approved a new superintendent contract for Dr. Daniel Hile, effective July 1, 2022. The board also approved revised curriculum materials fees for Noblesville High School for the 2022-2023 school year and adopted an additional appropriation of $907,943 to replace the chiller at White River Elementary School and purchase three special education buses. The meeting included a consent agenda with personnel changes.

• Approved Dr. Daniel Hile as superintendent with contract effective July 1, 2022
• Revised Noblesville High School curriculum materials fees for 2022-2023
• Adopted $907,943 additional appropriation for White River Elementary chiller replacement and three special education buses
• Approved consent agenda including personnel listing (hires, resignations, transfers)
• No public comment was offered

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Noblesville School Board held a special session and approved consent items including donations and overnight trips, appointed Christy Martino as Promise Road Elementary principal effective July 1, 2022, appointed the superintendent or CFO as purchasing agent, authorized contracts up to $100,000, and reviewed five policy updates on first reading.

• Appointed Christy Martino as Promise Road Elementary principal for 2022–2024
• Appointed superintendent/CFO as purchasing agent under IC 5-22-4-5
• Authorized superintendent/CFO to execute contracts not exceeding $100,000
• First read of policies 3170, 3217, 4170, 4217 (substance abuse and firearms) and 6330 (contract approval)
• Approved overnight trips: NHS Boys Basketball to Mishawaka, IN and Black Student Union trip to FL/AL/GA/TN

SPECIAL SESSION 1

The Noblesville School Board held a special session to present and discuss the superintendent's contract. Legal counsel Andrew Manna provided details of the contract. The board also held a public hearing on the contract, with one resident speaking during public comment. The meeting adjourned after 15 minutes.

• Superintendent contract presented by legal counsel Andrew Manna
• Public hearing on superintendent contract held
• Public comment from one resident (Kim Irvin)
• Meeting lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
• Board approved motion to adjourn unanimously

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held an executive session on May 17, 2022, behind closed doors as permitted by Indiana Code. The session included discussion of matters listed on a confidential attached agenda. The board adjourned after approximately 90 minutes.

• Executive session per I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Adjournment after 90 minutes

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved minutes from previous meetings and recognized several students, teachers, and teams for achievements. The board recognized four Teachers of the Year, with Lori McGavic named district winner. Multiple sports teams and music programs were honored for state championships.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 18, 19, and 28 board meetings
• Recognized Teachers of the Year: Tara Kundert, Kyle Moyers, Lori McGavic, Laura Costa
• Noblesville Schools named 2022 Best Community for Music Education for seventh consecutive year
• NHS boys soccer recognized as IHSAA 2021 fall state champions (21-1 record)
• NHS cheer team recognized as 2021 Varsity A state champions

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural agenda for a closed-door executive session of the Noblesville School Board, held pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No public business was conducted; the session included only the call to order, discussion of executive content (details of which are in an attached non-public agenda), and adjournment after one hour.

• Executive session called to order at 5:30 p.m. under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Discussion of executive content (details in attached agenda PDF not provided here)
• Adjournment at 6:30 p.m. with motion by Christi Crosser, second by Stephanie Lambert, carried unanimously

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation board met in a closed executive session on May 2, 2022, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The agenda lists only procedural items and a reference to an attached agenda not provided. No decisions or public business were reported.

• Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Meeting convened at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
• No substantive items discussed in the posted agenda

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural executive session closed to the public, held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The board called the session to order at 5 p.m., discussed items from a sealed agenda, and adjourned at 6:30 p.m. No decisions or public business were conducted.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved the March meeting minutes and recognized several students and teachers for achievements. It approved the consent agenda items, including contracts, donations, overnight trips, and the monthly personnel listing. The board also adopted three policies on a first read: Policy 3120.08 (Employment of Personnel for Extracurricular Activities), Policy 3120.11 (Public Hearing Before Commencement of Collective Bargaining), and Policy 4120.08 (Employment). No public comments were received.

• Approval of March 1 executive session and March 15 regular meeting minutes
• Recognition of Oliva Herche (art contest), Jacob Norris (DECA state champion), Dominic Jones (state monologue champion), and three teachers receiving $1,000 each for Teacher of the Month
• Consent agenda approval covering contracts, donations, overnight trips (e.g., EMS 8th‑grade performing arts trip to Kings Island, OH) and personnel listing
• Adoption of Policy 3120.08, Policy 3120.11, and Policy 4120.08 on first read

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural agenda for a closed executive session of the Noblesville School Board. The board met behind closed doors as permitted by Indiana Code, with no public discussion or votes. The specific topics discussed are referenced in a separate attached agenda not included here.

• Executive session called to order at 5 p.m. under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

SPECIAL SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held a special session for a preliminary determination hearing required before entering into a lease or issuing bonds for school construction or renovation exceeding certain thresholds. Two residents provided public comment. The board also handled routine procedural items.

• Preliminary Determination Hearing under IC §6-1.1-20 for school building construction or renovation bonds
• Public comment from two Noblesville residents: Randy Gerber and Melba Kiser
• Meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 19, 2022 at 7 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation board met in a closed executive session on April 13, 2022, as permitted by Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The session was called to order at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 4:00 p.m. No public decisions or discussions are available because the meeting was held behind closed doors.

• Executive session held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Educational Services Center Conference Room, 18025 River Road, Noblesville, IN

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board received reports on student achievement data from NWEA, the superintendent search process, and a proposed $17.4 million high school renovation bond project. The superintendent search aims to hire a replacement by late May 2022. The bond project would be financed without a tax increase as existing debt rolls off. Two residents provided public comment.

• NWEA student achievement and growth data presented for fall 2021 and winter 2022
• Superintendent search update: board working with University Search Team, plan to hire by late May 2022
• Overview of $17,445,000 high school renovation bond project (Phase I and II) with no tax increase
• Recognition of three Hazel Dell Elementary teachers as Hare Teachers of the Month
• Approval of consent agenda including contracts, donations, overnight trips, and personnel listing

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed executive session of the Noblesville School Board, not open to the public. The board met to receive training from an outside consultant and to discuss the performance of board members as public officials. The meeting was purely procedural and informational, with no votes or public decisions.

• Executive session held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for board member training and performance review

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed executive session with no public business. The board met to interview prospective employees and to receive training from an outside consultant on board member performance. No decisions were made or votes taken.

• Executive session held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for personnel interviews
• Board training session conducted with outside consultant
• Meeting lasted from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved hiring The University Search Team, a free service from four state universities, to assist in replacing Superintendent Dr. Beth Niedermeyer. The board also approved a new firefighting course at Noblesville High School for 2022-2023, a transfer of appropriation resolution, and consent items covering contracts, donations, out-of-state trips, and personnel changes. Recognitions were made for the Thespian Troupe's Gold Honor status and Promise Road teachers, and the board heard a building spotlight on the EL program.

• Hiring of The University Search Team to lead superintendent search (free service from Ball State, IU, ISU, Purdue)
• Approval of new firefighting course at Noblesville High School for 2022-2023
• Transfer of Appropriation Resolution granting year-end fund transfer authority
• Consent agenda includes out-of-state trips: NHS DECA to Atlanta (April 22-27) and NE students to Cincinnati/Newport (May 27)
• Recognitions: Thespian Troupe #8118 named Gold Honor Troupe for 6th consecutive year; Hare Teachers of the Month from Promise Road

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board met in a closed executive session on February 1, 2022. Under Indiana Code, members discussed strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation and received training from an outside consultant on board member performance. No public decisions were made.

• Discussion of strategy for initiation of litigation that is pending or threatened specifically in writing
• Board member training with an outside consultant on role performance as public officials

REORGANIZATIONAL / REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board will elect officers and appoint board and administrative committees for the 2022 calendar year. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update, recognize student and teacher achievements, and hear a spotlight on White River Elementary's math program.

• Election of 2022 officers: President Joe Forgey, Vice President Christi Crosser, Secretary Stephanie Lambert
• Appointment of board members to 16 committees including Athletic Review, Diversity, and Policy Review
• Administrative appointments to external bodies like Noblesville Traffic Committee and Hamilton County Transit Forum
• Recognition of Hare Teachers of the Month from White River Elementary with $1,000 to their school
• COVID-19 update: mask mandate continues, booster vaccination data, and Omicron variant details

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board met in executive session, a closed meeting permitted under Indiana law for specific purposes. During the session, the board interviewed prospective employees and received training from an outside consultant on board member performance. No public votes or decisions were made.

• Interviewed prospective employees (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b))
• Received training from an outside consultant on board member role performance

BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

The Board of Finance will reorganize by electing a President and Secretary for the new calendar year. They will also review and vote to approve the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings, the Investment Policy, and the Fiscal Indicators Report. The meeting is primarily procedural and administrative.

• Nominations and approval of officers (President and Secretary)
• Review of Annual Statement of Investment Earnings, Investment Policy, and Fiscal Indicators Report
• Approval of the annual financial documents