The votes are in and I did not receive enough to be reelected to the school board. My term will end in December. I feel disappointed for my supporters who wanted me on the board and so I wanted to share a little about what we have accomplished over the past few years and howContinue reading “Hope, Well Wishes, and the Future”
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September 14, 2026 Summary
Key Takeaways: The district received better-than-expected assessed valuation numbers and plans to keep the referendum tax rate at 37 cents next year. The Education Fund remains stable, while the Operations Fund faces greater long-term financial pressure. The district is preparing for the upcoming referendum vote through community meetings and outreach focused on the district’s financesContinue reading “September 14, 2026 Summary”
April 13, 2026 Summary
Key Takeaways: Indiana’s new accountability system places greater emphasis on high school attendance. The new 94% attendance threshold affects the JSHS accountability score but the JSHS is not planning to adjust attendance policies or practices. For state reporting purposes, students are counted as present if they attend school for even one period. There was aContinue reading “April 13, 2026 Summary”
August 4, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: New state tax laws are projected to significantly reduce school funding over the next several years, potentially reducing our district’s referendum revenue by more than $1 million annually. This will force difficult financial decisions in order to maintain essential services. The superintendent said that WL faces not just slower growth but actual revenueContinue reading “August 4, 2025 Summary”
