Schools & libraries in Indiana local government
What Indiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
394 Indiana meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Indiana with the most schools & libraries activity
- Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, IN (63)
- Noblesville School Corporation, IN (56)
- South Bend Community School Corporation, IN (52)
- Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, IN (52)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, IN (47)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN (33)
- Indianapolis, IN (22)
- Fishers, IN (12)
- Hammond School Corporation, IN (8)
- Valparaiso, IN (7)
- Evansville, IN (6)
- Washington, IN (6)
Latest matching meetings
Board to hear Nestle's request for amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development
The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four petitions, including a special exception for a charter school at 2717 South Central Way and a variance for keeping chickens at 3210 Loral Drive. The board will also consider an amended I-3 Planned Industrial Development for Nestle USA at 4301 West…
Board members receive training on their public official duties
The Board of Education will hold an executive session to receive training from an outside consultant on the performance of board members as public officials. The training is authorized under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(11). No formal decisions are listed for this meeting.
Board convenes a closed executive session under Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b)
The Noblesville School Corporation Board will meet in an executive (closed) session on July 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. in the Educational Services Center Conference Room, 18025 River Road, Noblesville, IN. The session is called under Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b) and is limited to discussion, information, and procedural…
Board will consider fund transfer between debt service and operations accounts
The July 21 regular school board meeting includes a consent agenda approving payroll claims of $10,991,721.19 and other invoices totaling $33,135,454.83. Action items seek approval for an easement with the Hamilton County Drainage Board, a resurfacing contract for the Noblesville East Middle School track, and a…
Board to approve $23.2 million payment allowance for July 2026
At the July 20 meeting, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board will consider a series of consent items, including approval of a $23,214,379.16 payment allowance, a $500,000 reallocation of supplemental homestead credit revenues, and several contracts and purchases ranging from a $9,500 consulting…
PHM Board to consider $26.1 million in bills and 2026-27 school meal price increases
The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will meet to approve financial reports and a large volume of bills. The board is considering price increases for student and adult breakfasts and lunches for the 2026-2027 school year.
Commission approves $1 million loan and tax abatements for BioLife Solutions project
The Noblesville Redevelopment Commission approved two resolutions (2026-05 and 2026-06) granting tax abatements and a $1 million forgivable loan to BioLife Solutions for its Washington Business Park relocation. The commission also considered a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton Southeastern Schools requesting a…
MSD of Warren Township holds 1028 Preliminary Determination Hearing
The School Board will conduct a 1028 Preliminary Determination Hearing and a regular meeting. The board is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel matters, and several contracts.
Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, and real property
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will begin with a closed executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending or threatened litigation, real property transactions (purchase, lease, sale), school consolidation, and personnel matters. The open meeting will then include public…
Board to hold executive session for board member training
The Board of Education will hold an executive session on July 10, 2026, to receive training from an outside consultant regarding the performance of board members as public officials.
Board tours DC Blox Data Center in Atlanta
The Board of Education gathering consists solely of an on-site tour of the DC Blox Data Center. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; this is a procedural information item.
Board approves $2.1 million turf and drainage project for Bosse Field
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board approved several contracts for facility upgrades and educational services. The board also authorized over $11 million in payments and designated a school safety specialist.
Board of Zoning Appeals considers school, clinic, and cellular tower petitions
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several requests for special exceptions and variances. These include a public charter school, an outpatient treatment center, and a cellular tower.
Board holds executive session on bargaining, litigation, security, property, consolidation
This is a procedural executive session of the Board of Education. The board will meet in closed session to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, security system implementation, a real property transaction, and school consolidation, as permitted by Indiana law. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, and property deals
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at 3:30 PM to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, real property transactions, school consolidation, and employee matters. The subsequent regular meeting includes a cell phone directive, recognitions…
Board to review hundreds of property tax appeals and exemptions
The Marion County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will hear appeals for 2021 through 2026, including objective and subjective cases, as well as exemption requests. The agenda also includes a discussion on Union Halls and the approval of meeting minutes.
BZA to consider portable classrooms and short-term rental request
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance and special exception requests. The board is deciding on temporary classroom space, a residential setback reduction, and a short-term rental use.
Council to consider annexation and conditional zoning for Ronald Reagan Commerce Center
The Town Council will hold public hearings and consider first and second readings of an ordinance to voluntarily annex 8720 East County Road 750 North (Ronald Reagan Commerce Center) and adopt a fiscal plan. They will also vote on a conditional zoning request for the same property, approve the list of school crossing…
Board to review contractor license applications for 2026
The Construction and Roofing Board will meet to review license applications for 19 contractors and discuss continuing education opportunities. The board also noted the retirement of member Bart Schutz.
Board approves AASA contract, discusses Lilly Grant update
The MSD of Warren Township school board holds a work session discussing the Lilly Grant Phase II and III update and votes unanimously to approve an AASA contract. Public comment is also taken.
School board to approve $22.48M in bills, accept donations, dispose of old materials
The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2026. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda including $22.48 million in bills and payroll, accept donations totaling over $14,000 to various schools, and authorize disposal of obsolete instructional materials. The…
School board to consider stricter cell phone policy for students
The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed superintendent contract and receive information on several items, including a resolution to transfer funds between Education and Operations Funds, a cash account reconciliation journal entry of $58,646.05, an update on Blue Ribbon facilities projects, and a review…
Board approves $549K Wayfinder curriculum for grades PreK-12
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Board voted on several consent and action items, including approval of a three-year, $549,512.50 contract for the Wayfinder Future Ready Skills Curriculum. The board also approved Memorandums of Understanding with local law enforcement for School Resource Officers at a…
Board to vote on presenting a tax levy referendum to voters
The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation will consider approving a resolution to present a levy question to voters and approve additional appropriations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and an internal controls policy.
Council to introduce ordinance amending employee compensation
The Common Council will introduce Ordinance No. 9-2026, which amends the 2026 compensation schedule for officers, employees, and certain appointed positions. The council will also discuss potential changes to Animal Ordinance 91.02. A resolution authorizing a fund transfer within the Eastside Park Donation Fund and a…
Warren Township school board approves consent agenda including $6,150 gift
The MSD of Warren Township Board of Education approved a consent agenda encompassing approval of minutes, financial reports (payroll claims, electronic payments, year-to-date fund balances), a human resources report, field trips, acceptance of a $6,150 donation for a book vending machine at Lakeside Elementary, a…
Board approves contracts, grants, and dormant fund transfers
The Hammond School Board will approve contracts for administrators and teachers, along with various grants and purchases. The meeting also includes the approval of dormant fund transfers for extra-curricular accounts.
Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, and real estate
The board will meet in closed session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, real property transactions, school consolidation, and personnel matters. Following the closed session, the regular meeting includes public comment periods, a report on the Rise Up Academy School Improvement Grant…
Board approves referendum tax levy resolution for Nov 2026 ballot
The Noblesville School Board approved a referendum tax levy resolution to place a referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot, seeking voter approval to extend a tax levy for operational purposes to maintain current programming and staff. The board also heard a presentation on a potential referendum and received public…
Board to vote on Leo High School's 1,067 sq ft sign variance
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on three variance requests. Two are for oversized or additional signs: one for a 74.75 sq ft wall sign plus four window signs, and another for three wall signs totaling 1,067 sq ft plus an entrance gate sign. The third request is for a larger accessory…
Public hearing on $34M+ McKenzie Center expansion and district maintenance
The board will hold a second preliminary determination hearing for the 2026-2029 McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology Expansion/Renovation and District-wide Long-Term Capital Maintenance Improvement Project. They will also receive information on Blue Ribbon Facilities projects, a 2023-2026 Strategic Plan…
EVSC board to consider $20.3M in payments, $5.5M fund transfer
The board will consider consent items including approval of payments totaling $20,343,875.74, a resolution authorizing transfer of up to $5,500,000 from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, and several contracts for food service, transportation, and educational services. Additionally, the board will vote on a…
Board to vote on street closure for Washington Catholic Schools block party
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approval of claims and a request to close N.E. 2nd Street for a school block party. The meeting follows the Common Council session and includes routine approval of minutes.
Public charter school special exception hearing for 2717 South Central Way
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exception. The petition is submitted by Lyndie Metz and Gene Fletcher to locate a public charter school at the former New Beginnings Church of Anderson, Inc. site.
Commission to consider bathroom renovations at four schools
The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially approve bathroom renovations at Washington, Lincoln, Harrison, and McKinley Elementary Schools. Other agenda items include approval of previous minutes and public comments.
School board to vote on consent agenda and YellowFolder renewal
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting May 27, preceded by a closed executive session for strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, real property, school consolidation, and personnel matters. The open session includes recognitions, public comment, an academic update on MTSS…
Board to vote on conditional use for ag education business in residential area
The Washington Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special exceptions and a conditional use at its May 27, 2026 meeting. Items include requests for a taller fence and extended parking lot timeline, three duplex developments with various setback and lot-size reductions, and a conditional use to run an…
School board holds closed executive session
This is a procedural executive session of the Noblesville School Board, closed to the public under Indiana Code. No specific decisions or public business are discussed; the meeting is called to order and adjourned without public action.
School board to approve consent agenda including financial reports and field trip
The MSD Warren Township School Board will hold recognitions for exemplary board status, student groups, and retirees, and hear the superintendent's report on the end of the school year and summer plans. The main action is the approval of the consent agenda, which includes financial reports, payroll claims, a field…
Superintendent discusses possible referendum due to new property tax law
The board heard a financial update from Superintendent Dr. Daniel Hile explaining the impact of recent legislative changes and the potential need for a referendum renewal. The board also approved consent items including claims totaling over $15 million and recognized students, staff, and achievements. No public…