Noblesville School Corporation public meetings in 2023

WORK SESSION

This is a work session of the Noblesville School Board with discussion items including tax increment financing (TIF), school board compensation, and board goals. The public may comment on agenda topics. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of TIF (tax increment financing)
• Discussion of school board compensation
• Discussion of school board goals
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Next meeting: reorganizational/regular meeting on Jan 9, 2024

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board heard a science program review report and public comment, then approved consent items including claims totaling over $12.7 million. Action items included setting 2024-2025 tuition for Little Millers Preschool and Miller Explorers, authorizing a transfer of appropriations, and approving MOUs for adult education, the J. Everett Light Career Center, and a Your Money Line agreement. The Your Money Line agreement passed 4-1.

• Claims approved totaling $12,772,071.82 ($7,293,359.90 payroll + $5,478,711.92 purchases)
• Little Millers Preschool and Miller Explorers tuition set for 2024-2025
• Memorandum of Understanding with Washington Township for adult education program
• Memorandum of Understanding with J. Everett Light Career Center for 2024-2025
• Your Money Line agreement approved 4-1

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board met in executive session on Dec 11, 2023, a closed meeting permitted under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The specific topics are referenced only in an attached agenda not included in this text. The session lasted from 1 p.m. to 4:05 p.m.

• Executive session held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Meeting convened at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
• Agenda details not available in this document

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

This regular meeting of the Noblesville School Board included recognitions, reports, and approval of consent items including claims totaling over $24 million. The board acted on several items, most notably approving a $37,590,180 bid for the Noblesville High School academic addition, adopting updated policies, and approving calendar revisions and summer school dates. The meeting also included a public comment period with no speakers.

• Approved $37,590,180 bid for Noblesville High School academic addition (Hagerman, Inc.)
• Approved consent agenda with payroll claims $7,374,862.91 and purchases $16,784,644.53
• Approved 2024-2025 calendar revisions moving Homecoming and parent-teacher conferences
• Approved 2024 summer school program dates and offerings for grades K-12
• Adopted new policies from CCHA, replacing NEOLA

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board is meeting in executive session, a closed meeting permitted under Indiana Code for specific circumstances. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Executive session called to order by board president
• Discussion in accordance with I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• No public votes or action items listed

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved the 2024 budget, adopted a two-year teachers contract (2023-2025), and passed multiple consent items including $12.4 million in purchase claims and $9.9 million in payroll. The board also received a building spotlight on Hinkle Creek Elementary and heard public comment regarding the teacher contract.

• Adopted 2024 budget as advertised, along with resolutions for appropriations adjustment, bus replacement plan (2024-2028), capital projects plan, and fund transfers
• Ratified negotiated agreement with Noblesville Teachers Forum for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $22,360,325.92 (payroll $9,986,213.85 + invoices $12,374,112.07)
• Approved personnel background checks per new state law requiring expanded history checks
• Adopted updated policies via transition to Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim as the district's policy service

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed executive session of the Noblesville Schools Board, permissible under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for specific circumstances. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the session to order, discussion of the attached agenda (not provided), and adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed executive session under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Meeting held at Educational Services Center, 18025 River Road, Noblesville

WORK SESSION

This work session of the Noblesville School Board includes a pre-ratification meeting on the tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement and a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget. The board will also hear public comments limited to agenda items.

• Pre-ratification discussion of the 2023 NTF_NS Tentative Agreement teacher contract
• Public hearing on the 2024 budget, presented by CFO David Hortemiller
• Public comment period with 3-minute limits per speaker

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved consent items including $13.2M in claims, payroll, and purchases. It also approved a separate personnel list for expanded background checks as required by new state law, adopted annual school improvement plans for 2023-2024 (one board member abstained), and added a new sports and entertainment marketing course at the high school. The board recognized teachers from Stony Creek Elementary and heard a building spotlight.

• Approved claims/payroll totaling $13,211,870.39
• Approved expanded background check personnel list per Indiana law
• Approved School Improvement Plans for 2023-2024 (Laura Alerding abstained)
• Approved new course: Sports and Entertainment Marketing at NHS
• Recognized three Stony Creek teachers via Hare Chevrolet Spotlight

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board met in executive session, which is closed to the public, on September 13, 2023. The session was held to discuss matters permitted under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No decisions or specific agenda items were disclosed in the public agenda; the only attachment is a confidential agenda PDF.

• Meeting called to order at 3:08 p.m. and adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
• Board members and staff present: Joe Forgey, Christi Crosser, Stephanie Lambert, Laura Alerding, Misti Ray, Dr. Heather Hendrich, Ryan Rich, Dr. Daniel Hile.
• Discussions authorized under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) – specific topics not public.

WORK SESSION

The school board held a work session focused on an update from the learning department. Assistant Superintendent Ryan Rich reviewed standardized test data and discussed anticipated changes to the ILEARN assessment over the next two years. No public comment was made. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2023.

• Department of Learning report on standardized test data
• Anticipated changes to ILEARN assessment over next two years
• No public comment during 45-minute period
• Next regular board meeting set for September 19, 2023

PRE-BARGAINING HEARING

Noblesville Schools and the Teachers' Forum convened a public hearing as required by Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(b) before formal collective bargaining. No public testimony was offered, and the hearing was adjourned after 2 minutes.

• Meeting opened and closed with no public comment
• Hearing required by state law SEA 390 before collective bargaining
• Superintendent Dr. Daniel Hile and Teachers' Forum representative Adam Seyfried attended
• Public comment period had zero speakers

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural executive session of the Noblesville School Board, closed to the public under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The board met briefly from 6:30 to 6:54 p.m. to discuss matters permitted by law, but no votes or public decisions were made.

• Closed session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Session lasted 24 minutes
• All board members present

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved a consent agenda including over $28 million in claims and recognized staff achievements. The board voted to extend the 45-minute public comment period to hear all 26 speakers, all addressing the Hamilton East Public Library board appointment. Recognitions included the district's PLTW Distinguished District status, an assistant principal award, and a school resource officer award.

• Approved claims totaling $28,205,804.79 ($5,352,258.98 payroll + $22,853,545.81 invoices)
• Extended public comment window to accommodate 26 patrons speaking on Hamilton East Public Library board appointment
• Recognized Noblesville Schools as a PLTW Distinguished District (top 1% nationally) with all ten schools distinguished
• Kevin Stuckwisch, NHS assistant principal, named IASP Assistant Principal of the Year for region 5
• Officer Justin Beaver of Hinkle Creek Elementary received INSROA Exceptional Service Award

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation board met in a closed executive session on August 3, 2023, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No public business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or decisions disclosed.

• Board held executive session behind closed doors per state law
• Meeting lasted from 9:00 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
• No formal actions taken or reported

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved a Ninth Amendment to Lease financing the high school academic project and a contract with CSO architects for its design. The board also authorized advertising the 2024 budget and approved consent items including claims totaling $22.95 million and a personnel listing. A presentation on the Miller Explorers and Little Miller Preschool programs was given.

• Approved Resolution for Ninth Amendment to Lease to finance high school academic project
• Approved CSO architects contract for high school academic project design
• Authorized advertising 2024 budgets as required by DLGF
• Approved payroll claims $6,173,849.44 and other invoices $16,779,508.08
• Approved personnel listing and addendum for staff hires/resignations/transfers

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed-door executive session of the Noblesville School Corporation board, held in accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No public business was conducted; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 3:31 p.m. The specific agenda discussed is sealed and not included in the public record.

• Closed meeting held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Meeting location: Educational Services Center Conference Room, 18025 River Road, Noblesville, IN
• Present: Joe Forgey, Christi Crosser, Stephanie Lambert, Laura Alerding, Misti Ray, Daniel Hile
• Meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved multiple action items including the 2023-2024 elementary and secondary student handbooks, with one board member voting against both. The board also okayed increased breakfast and lunch prices for the coming school year, citing rising labor and food costs. Additionally, the board received its final ESSER update and approved a consent agenda including over $17 million in claims.

• Approved 2023-2024 elementary student/parent handbook with a 4-1 vote (Laura Alerding nay)
• Approved 2023-2024 secondary student/parent handbook with a 4-1 vote (Laura Alerding nay)
• Approved school breakfast and lunch price increases for 2023-2024 due to rising costs
• Approved consent agenda including payroll claims of $10,095,535.85 and purchase invoices of $7,196,653.54
• Received final ESSER update from Dr. Jen Townsend covering health updates and academic supports

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed executive session of the Noblesville School Board, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for permissible private discussions. The agenda includes only procedural items and a reference to an attached agenda, with no specific decisions or public discussion reported.

• Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) at Educational Services Center, 18025 River Road

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved consent items including payroll claims totaling $5.9M and other invoices totaling $7.6M, plus overnight trips and personnel changes. The board also approved the certified and classified staff handbooks for the 2023-2024 school year. Recognitions were made for Teachers of the Year, music education award, and student achievements.

• Approval of payroll claims totaling $5,938,212.43 and purchases/invoices totaling $7,603,422.02
• Approval of overnight trip for Noblesville High School boys cross country team to Madison, IN, July 18–21, 2023
• Approval of certified and classified staff handbooks for 2023-2024
• Recognition of four Teachers of the Year: Mario Dohnert, Betsy Lange, Michelle Tharp-Taylor, and Emily Griggs (district winner)
• Recognition of Noblesville Schools as a 2023 Best Community for Music Education for eighth consecutive year

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Corporation Board of School Trustees held public hearings and unanimously adopted four resolutions to advance the 2023 Noblesville High School Academic Project. The adopted resolutions establish the project's estimated tax impact and financing terms. The board also reviewed a second-year math program update and recognized student and staff achievements across the district.

• Public hearing and second preliminary determination hearing for the 2023 Noblesville High School Academic Project
• Adoption of four financing resolutions, including a declaration to reimburse expenditures from bond proceeds
• Hare Chevrolet Teachers Spotlight awarding $1,000 to White River Elementary School
• Public comment period with eight patrons addressing the proposed high school project
• Review of the Math Program Review Committee Year Two report

SPECIAL SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held a special session for a preliminary determination hearing on the 2023 Noblesville High School Academic Project, as required by state law before issuing bonds or entering leases for construction or renovation. Superintendent Dr. Daniel Hile and CFO David Hortemiller presented details; one member of the public commented.

• Preliminary determination hearing for 2023 Noblesville High School Academic Project
• Presentation by Superintendent and CFO on project details
• Public comment from one resident (Melba Kiser)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board received a report on a proposed $39 million academic expansion to Noblesville High School, adding 70,000 square feet for STEM and renovating 37,000 square feet for performing arts, funded through a bond with no tax increase. The board also recognized outstanding students and teachers, approved consent items including payroll claims of $6.7 million, and heard public comment from six patrons.

• $39 million NHS academic expansion project presented, including 22 new classrooms and STEM labs
• Payroll claims approved totaling $6,665,143.49
• Overnight trips approved for HS percussion to Dayton, 5th graders to Kings Island, and MS students to Peru
• Six public comments made, some regarding the NHS expansion project
• Recognitions for music educator Bethany Robinson and thespian troupe #8118

WORK SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held a work session on March 7, 2023, approving consent items including an out-of-state trip for choir students to Fairfield, OH, and personnel changes. The board also received updates from the learning and finance departments and discussed future board professional development.

• Approval of out-of-state trip for NHS Singers & New Dimension to Fairfield, OH on March 18, 2023
• Approval of personnel changes including hires, resignations, and transfers
• No public comment was received during the 45-minute public comment period
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation Board met in a closed executive session on March 7, 2023. The session was called by the Board President and attended by six board members. No specific agenda items were disclosed, as the meeting was limited to discussion, information, and procedural matters under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The session adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board recognized student achievements and heard a building spotlight from North Elementary. The board approved consent agenda items including $8.9 million in payroll claims and $9.1 million in other invoices. Action items included a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton East Public Library to provide student access to resources and a resolution to apply for state waivers for additional eLearning days.

• Recognitions: 7th grade boys basketball team (Hamilton County champions) and Shadow Yearbook staff (Hoosier Star award)
• North Elementary School spotlight on math instruction improvement goal of 77% passing by 2027
• Consent agenda approval: claims totaling $17.99 million, donations, minutes, overnight trips, personnel listing
• Memorandum of Understanding approved with Hamilton East Public Library for student resource access
• Resolution approved to apply for IDOE waivers for asynchronous eLearning days beyond the three allowed by state

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville Schools board met in executive session on January 17, 2023, behind closed doors as permitted by Indiana Code. The specific topics discussed were not disclosed in the public agenda. The session was called to order at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

• Executive session held at Educational Services Center, 18025 River Road
• Board members present: Joe Forgey, Christi Crosser, Stephanie Lambert, Laura Alerding, Misti Ray, Daniel Hile
• Agenda references an attached file (1.17.23.Agenda.Ex.Sess.pdf) for the closed-session content

BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

The Noblesville Schools Board of Finance met on January 10, 2023, to reorganize and then review and approve the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings, the Investment Policy, and the Fiscal Indicators Report. The board elected Laura Alerding as president and Misti Ray as secretary. After review, the board approved the documents. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Laura Alerding elected president of the 2023 Board of Finance
• Misti Ray elected secretary of the 2023 Board of Finance
• Approval of the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings, Investment Policy, and Fiscal Indicators Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation board held a closed-door executive session on January 10, 2023. No public decisions were made; the session included only procedural items such as a call to order and adjournment. The specific content discussed is exempt from disclosure under Indiana Code.

REORGANIZATIONAL / REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board held its annual reorganizational meeting, electing Joe Forgey as president, Christi Crosser as vice president, and Stephanie Lambert as secretary for the 2023 calendar year. The board also approved committee appointments, administrative appointments, and a consent agenda including $21.6 million in claims.

• Joe Forgey re-elected as board president (5-1 vote, with Misti Ray opposed)
• Laura Alerding expressed disappointment that board officers remained unchanged, seeking new perspectives
• Administrative appointments approved, including Brian Zachery to Noblesville Traffic Committee and Hamilton County Transit Forum
• Consent agenda approved with payroll claims totaling $2,314,742.23 and purchase invoices totaling $19,329,847.44
• Board recognized three Noblesville High School teachers through the Hare Chevrolet Teacher Spotlight program