SBOE Returns Emma Donnan, Manual and Howe to IPS
IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson released the following statement after the Indiana State Board of Education voted 6-2 to return all three schools to Indianapolis Public Schools.
December 2019 Board Highlights
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners convened for its Board Review Session Tuesday, Dec. 17, and Board Action Session Thursday, Dec. 19. Topics included a report on Innovation Network School applicants, Innovation renewal agreements and a Student-Based Allocation (SBA) policy review.
November 2019 Board Highlights
When the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners convened for its Board Review Session Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Board Action Session Thursday, Nov. 21, topics included a report on Innovation Network School applicants and updates on enrollment analysis, the Facilities Optimization Study and innovation renewal agreements.
IPS Approves Largest Teacher Raises in District History
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners unanimously approved both the Indianapolis Education Association (IEA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) two-year bargaining contracts. These contracts include increased compensation for district teachers and service workers, such as custodians, and food service and transportation employees.
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October 2019 Board Highlights
When the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners convened for its Board Action Session on Tuesday, Oct. 22, topics included a proposal for a new athletics eligibility policy, an Innovation Network schools update and a quarterly finance update.
IPS and Purdue Launch Indy STEM Teacher Residency
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has partnered with Purdue University’s College of Education to create more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning environments for emerging teachers.
July 2019 Board Highlights
When the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners convened for its Agenda Review Session Tuesday, July 23 and Board Action Session Thursday, July 25, topics included updates on the IndyGo pilot expansion project, school leadership framework and a compensation update.
Possible Bus Delays
Possible bus delays starting on Monday due to highway closures on I-465.
Aleesia Johnson Approved as Next Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools
The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners voted to approve the superintendent contract for Aleesia Johnson officially making her the first African-American woman to lead the district.