Noblesville School Corporation public meetings in 2025

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board met to conduct regular business, including student recognitions and building reports. The board approved a consent agenda containing payroll, invoices, donations, and personnel listings.

• Approved payroll claims totaling $8,020,614.03
• Approved purchases and school-related invoices totaling $3,679,903.09
• Recognized Hare Chevrolet Teachers Spotlight recipients at Hazel Dell Elementary School
• Approved overnight trips for NHS Theatre, Indoor Percussion, and Winter Guard
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural executive session of the Noblesville School Corporation board, held behind closed doors under Indiana Code. No public business was conducted; the session included discussion of matters permitted by law and adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Executive session called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board President Christi Crosser
• Session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (closed-door circumstances)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m. by a 5-0 vote

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The School Board approved a consent agenda including payroll and school-related invoices. The meeting also featured reports on professional learning at Noble Crossing Elementary and a strategic plan update regarding school culture.

• Approved payroll claims totaling $6,840,587.74
• Approved purchases and other school-related invoices totaling $7,839,445.59
• Approved an overnight trip for NHS students to Europe from March 27 to April 7, 2028
• Recognized three Noble Crossing Elementary teachers receiving $1,000 via the Hare Chevrolet Teachers Spotlight
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes and the monthly personnel listing

WORK SESSION

This is a work session of the Noblesville School Corporation Board of School Trustees. The board discussed the Student Services Wellbeing Screener, recognitions for upcoming board meetings, and finance matters. No votes were taken on these discussion items; the only action was adjournment.

• Discussion of Student Services Wellbeing Screener
• Discussion of School Board Meeting Recognitions
• Finance discussion
• Public comment period with no comment received
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved a consent agenda including payroll and purchase claims totaling over $22 million, and ratified the 2025-2026 teachers contract negotiated with the Noblesville Teachers Forum. The board also approved a separate personnel list under a new state law requiring expanded background checks for employment.

• Approval of claims: payroll claims $11,253,261.04 and purchases $10,839,189.72
• Ratification of 2025-2026 teachers contract between Noblesville Schools and the Noblesville Teachers Forum
• Approval of personnel background checks under new state law prohibiting employment without board review
• Donations and overnight trips: NHS students to Washington D.C., HD 4th grade to Brookston, NHS German students to Germany
• Recognition of Hinkle Creek Elementary teachers Brittney Mellinger, Kristina Trusty, and Sarah Zink via Hare Teachers Spotlight

WORK SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held a work session to discuss the tentative agreement of the teacher collective bargaining contract and held a budget hearing for the 2026 budget. Members also reflected on a special education tour. No public comment was received.

• Discussion of tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement
• Budget hearing for the 2026 Noblesville Schools budget
• Special education tour follow-up and reflections
• No public comment received

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board approved the acquisition of two properties on Field Drive totaling 8 acres, including a $375,000 purchase agreement for 1810 Field Drive. They also set consumable fees for the 2025-2026 school year and approved consent items including claims worth over $17 million, an overnight student trip to Belize, and personnel changes. The meeting included recognitions for Stony Creek Elementary teachers and a report on strategic plan goal compassionate care and support.

• Acquisition of 2 parcels on Field Drive: purchase agreement for 1810 Field Drive at $375,000, right of first refusal for 1708 Field Drive
• Approval of consumable fees for 2025-2026 school year for K-12 students
• Claims approved totaling $17,705,190.64 (payroll $7,114,622.56 and purchases $10,590,568.08)
• Overnight trip for Noblesville High School students to Belize, June 9–18, 2026
• Approval of personnel listing and 2025-2026 extracurricular assignments

WORK SESSION

This was a work session of the Noblesville Schools Board of School Trustees. The board held a pre-bargaining public hearing required by Indiana Code 20-29-6-1 before formal collective bargaining, but no public comment was offered. The board also received academic and finance updates as discussion items. No votes were taken other than a motion to adjourn.

• Pre-bargaining public hearing held under Indiana Code 20-29-6-1 (no public comment)
• Academic updates presented for discussion
• Finance updates presented for discussion
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 6 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The school board met for an executive session on August 22, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a closed meeting conducted in accordance with Indiana Code.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The school board approved consent items including claims totaling $14.68 million, donations, and overnight trips. They received a strategic plan update on exceptional staffing, noting a 91.94% teacher retention rate for 2024-2025, up from 85.46% in 2021-2022. Recognitions were made for spring sports athletes and three teachers from Noblesville East Middle School. An action item on personnel background checks was incomplete in the agenda.

• Claims approved: payroll $6,033,569.06 and purchases $8,650,239.03
• Teacher retention rate reported at 91.94% for 2024-2025
• Noblesville East Middle School eSports program highlighted as new feeder for high school team
• Three NEMS teachers recognized with Hare Chevrolet Teachers Spotlight ($1,000 each)
• Overnight trips approved: NHS media to Nashville (Nov 2025), cheerleading to Orlando (Feb 2026), choir to Davenport (Feb 2026)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a closed executive session of the Noblesville School Board, held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No decisions or public business were conducted; the session was procedural and adjourned after discussion.

• Executive session called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Board President Christi Crosser
• Meeting adjourned by a 5-0 vote at 2:55 p.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board received a strategic plan update on Goal 4 (Strategic Capital and Resource Management), including a presentation on Senate Bill 1's overhaul of Indiana's property tax system and its effect on budget preparations for 2026. The board approved the consent agenda covering over $33 million in payroll and purchase claims, personnel actions, and an overnight trip. Separate action items included approving expanded background checks per new state law, authorizing advertisement of the 2026 budget, and selecting new curricular materials for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll claims of $6,832,836.90 and purchase invoices of $26,287,722.40
• Recognized Noblesville Schools as a 2025 Project Lead the Way Distinguished District for STEM, an eighth consecutive honor
• Presented strategic capital update focusing on Senate Bill 1 property tax changes and fiscal responsibility for 2026 budget
• Approved personnel background checks in compliance with new Indiana law requiring expanded review
• Authorized advertisement of 2026 budgets as required by the Department of Local Government Finance

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Corporation board met in a closed executive session on July 22, 2025, citing Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No substantive decisions or discussions were disclosed in the publicly available agenda; the meeting was procedural and adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Executive session held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)
• Meeting called to order by Board President Christi Crosser
• Adjourned by vote of 5-0 (motion by Joe Forgey, second by Misti Ray) at 4:50 p.m.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board approved an additional appropriation of bond proceeds for a capital project and adopted a final bond resolution setting borrowing terms. It also approved $13,925,786 in claims covering payroll and purchases. The board received reports on a new Administrator Professional Growth and Evaluation Program and a strategic plan update on celebrated school culture, and recognized the district as a 2025 Best Community for Music Education.

• Approval of additional appropriation resolution for bond proceeds
• Approval of final bond resolution with maximum term and interest rate
• Approval of $13,925,786 in claims ($7,679,892.97 payroll, $6,245,893.40 invoices)
• Recognition of 2025 Best Community for Music Education award
• Report on new Administrator Professional Growth and Evaluation Program for 2025-2026

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board held a closed executive session on May 27, 2025, under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No public discussion or decisions were made; the board voted unanimously to adjourn after the session. The specific matters discussed are in a confidential attached agenda.

• Executive session called to order at 1 p.m. with all board members and superintendent present
• Meeting conducted under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for specific permissible purposes
• Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 3:25 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board convened an executive session closed to the public under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) on May 22, 2025. The meeting lasted from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with all five board members present. No specific discussion or decisions were disclosed, as executive sessions are permitted only for confidential matters outlined in state law.

• Executive session held under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) — specific agenda attached but not public
• Board members present: Christi Crosser, Stephanie Lambert, Joe Forgey, Misti Ray, Bret Richardson
• Session adjourned by 5-0 vote at 11:30 a.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is a procedural executive session of the Noblesville School Corporation board. The board met behind closed doors under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). No decisions or public business were reported, and the session adjourned after 23 minutes with a unanimous vote.

• Executive session held at 5:30 p.m. at 18025 River Road, Noblesville
• Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. on a 5-0 vote (Crosser, Lambert, Forgey, Ray, Richardson present)
• Session conducted under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) – specific agenda attached but not publicly disclosed

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The School Board received reports on the ELA program review and the NYAP early intervention program. The meeting also included a building spotlight on Promise Road Elementary and various student and staff recognitions.

• Recommendation of CKLA (3rd Edition) by Amplify for Grades K-5 and StudySync by McGraw Hill for Grades 6-12
• Report on NYAP providing over $100,000 of financial support to the community
• Recognition of the Board of Trustees as one of five Indiana boards to earn an Exemplary Board award
• Naming of Taryn Hassler as the overall district 2025 Teacher of the Year
• Award of $1,000 to Promise Road Elementary via the Hare Chevrolet Teachers Spotlight

WORK SESSION @ NHS

The Noblesville School Board held a work session with discussions on technology and long-range capital planning. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational. Public comment was offered but none was made.

• Discussion on technology
• Discussion on long-range capital planning

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board held public hearings and approved a $19.7 million bond for facility projects including paving, painting, roofing, flooring, technology, bus replacements, furniture, and air handling units at NHS. The bond will not increase the tax rate. The board also recognized staff and students and received a strategic update on academic excellence.

• Adopted Project Resolution for construction projects over $1M per building
• Approved Preliminary Determination Resolution for $19.7M bond
• Approved Preliminary Bond Resolution and Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures
• Recognized nursing staff, resource officers, and a community member for life-saving action
• Honored music students for state and national achievements (orchestra, winter guard, winter percussion)

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board held the first preliminary determination hearing for a $19.7 million bond to fund facility projects including paving, painting, roofing, flooring, technology, bus replacements, furniture, and air handling units at NHS. The bond will not increase the tax rate. A second hearing is scheduled for April 15, 2025. The board also recognized student achievements and received reports on the Hamilton East Public Library and the district's strategic plan for compassionate care.

• First preliminary determination hearing for $19.7 million bond for facility projects across the district
• No public comment received on the proposed bond
• NHS journalism, band, and orchestra students recognized for awards
• Hamilton East Public Library reported 87,410 registered cardholders and feasibility study for a third branch
• Update on strategic plan Goal 2: Compassionate Care and Support, including Project AWARE $2.8 million grant

WORK SESSION

The Board of School Trustees held a work session to discuss school board shared commitments. No public comments were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussion regarding School Board Shared Commitments

WORK SESSION

The Noblesville School Board is holding a work session to discuss the staff evaluation process, employee compensation, and student enrollment. They will also vote on an overnight trip for NHS symphony orchestra students to Indianapolis. Public comment is open for agenda topics.

• Overnight trip for NHS symphony orchestra to Indianapolis, March 13–15, 2025 (action item)
• Discussion of staff evaluation process
• Discussion of employee compensation
• Discussion of student enrollment
• Next regular board meeting set for March 18, 2025

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Noblesville School Board held a regular meeting, recognized staff and student achievements, and approved consent agenda items including over $48 million in claims. The board also voted to approve a personnel background check list per new state law and accepted an Early Literacy Achievement Grant providing stipends to 212 staff teaching K-3 reading.

• Claims totaling $48,412,966.46 (payroll $10,537,433.35 plus purchases $37,875,533.11) approved under consent
• Early Literacy Achievement Grant approved for stipends to 212 eligible K-3 reading staff
• Personnel background checks approved in compliance with new Indiana law
• Overnight trips approved for DECA, baseball, journalism, and dance teams
• Technical corrections adopted to policies and student/employee handbooks

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Noblesville School Board met in executive session on February 4, 2025, behind closed doors as permitted by Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b). The agenda lists only the executive session and adjournment, with no public discussion or decisions reported.

• Executive session called to order at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 3:54 p.m.

WORK SESSION - JOINT WITH CITY OF NOBLESVILLE

The Noblesville School Board and the City of Noblesville are holding a joint work session. The meeting consists of a discussion and presentation regarding TIF.

• TIF discussion and presentation

REORGANIZATIONAL / REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board held its annual reorganizational meeting, electing Christi Crosser as president, Stephanie Lambert as vice president, and Joe Forgey as secretary. Members approved a $2,000 annual salary for board trustees and a $1,800 monthly retainer for legal counsel Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim. They also set 2025 meeting dates (third Tuesday, except October) and made various committee and administrative appointments. All votes were 5-0.

• Elected Christi Crosser as board president, Stephanie Lambert as vice president, Joe Forgey as secretary
• Approved $2,000 annual salary for board trustees
• Retained legal counsel Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim at $1,800 monthly retainer
• Set 2025 regular board meeting dates: third Tuesday of each month, excluding October
• Appointed board committee members and administrative roles (traffic, transit, solid waste, etc.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The school board met in a closed executive session on January 7, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion topics.

BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

This is a routine annual meeting of the Noblesville Schools Board of Finance. The board reorganized its officers for 2025, electing Misti Ray as President and Bret Richardson as Secretary. It then reviewed and unanimously approved the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings, the Investment Income Policy, and the Fiscal Indicators Report. No other business was discussed.

• Reorganization of Board of Finance officers for 2025: President Misti Ray, Secretary Bret Richardson
• Approval of the Annual Statement of Investment Earnings
• Approval of the Investment Income Policy
• Approval of the Fiscal Indicators Report