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Administration explained that the law increases some subject-credit totals (for example, science/STEM-related credits) and that several definitions and implementation rules remain subject to Indiana Department of Education guidance. The presentation noted that some legal phrases (for example, “STEM-focused credits”) do not yet have Department of Education implementation guidance, and administrators said the district will await formal DOE definitions before finalizing local course catalog mappings.

Superintendent Mike Kiefer and other administrators told the board the district intends to ask incoming freshmen to select an initial preferred pathway and will encourage students toward the enrollment-focused option where possible because the transcript record and seal pathways are designed to preserve postsecondary choices. The board was told the district already offers or is prepared to offer many required elements: personal finance and a “preparing for college and careers” course; next year’s freshmen will be required to take a semester of computer science, and staff training is underway so Northfield and Southwood can offer the course.

The administration also reviewed the district’s plan for selecting a new K–5 reading curriculum. Two finalists will be presented for parent and public review on Feb. 11; the district plans a public review window of at least four weeks (administration said it may be closer to six weeks in practice) and will make materials available digitally and on request at schools. The board emphasized that parents may request paper copies or contact the superintendent, principals or board president to view materials.

Administrators said they will return to the board in March with a recommendation after public review and committee consideration. Board members asked that the district provide accessible access to the materials (digital and paper) and said the district should proactively notify parents and teachers about the review period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 14, 2025 // MSD of Wabash County School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District administrators briefed the MSD Wabash County Schools board on Indiana’s new high school diploma requirements and outlined a public review process for two finalist reading curricula, with public access beginning Feb. 11.","taxTitle","MSD Wabash County Schools, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",40417,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357325,"MSD Wabash County board reviews finances, approves 2025 budget resolutions and transfers",4152,890000,5042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215226-5c981681acb0b549b7b71c1e5dce9c8c&start=890&end=5042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215226-5c981681acb0b549b7b71c1e5dce9c8c/thumbnail_890000.jpg","/articles/6357325/Indiana/MSD-Wabash-County-board-reviews-finances-approves-2025-budget-resolutions-and-transfers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357325-0d4957f3f7ebb9382858c2dd06ccfc76/orig.mp4?Expires=1777198480&Signature=gzQ7YBp-kAnitXVmTqVm~VFGTza2JeiRtsvWZbdCrUiFaqVWkG1fKbpSaZ6SyX4Gp49lic9wNT38rOHjKEh3KLNrr6hg5M3MKJXsOIERJcrsL1Tahu0kXFXGg-kJUGO-2sGUztT9yGDr3MV4Skd9r7GB8D7D0fnhdQ2LxKuAtVcOjqi-YvCgxhI6HxRobiwZrUvuuoTEZ2126SZ3tWNNP5~qqyEDlUSR5FjRrzKIToZunlMaRzg647PZd-Muq3WABY-0cK7hmdOzI4AaSoeKDD83rZQlSkYY7tRQFRubFBZ~CBmQItzgCieb544CAJbpP8BDrst1VC3NICmznSg0kQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its board of finance session and regular meeting, the MSD Wabash County Schools board reviewed 2024 investment earnings and fiscal indicators and approved several budget and cash-flow resolutions for 2025.

Business staff reported that interest earned on district cash balances in 2024 totaled just over $1,500,000, with account rates during the year ranging from about 4.48% to 5.35%. The business office also presented the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) fiscal indicators (which, by rule, reflect data through the end of 2023) and an internal fiscal dashboard showing fund balances, revenue sources and the district’s long-range debt and facilities planning.

After the financial review the board approved a package of motions needed to operate through 2025: final approval of the 2025 budget (a budget reduction resolution tied to DLGF feedback was approved), a local income tax distribution resolution (directing county LIT receipts to the operations fund), and a resolution setting transfers from the education fund to the operations fund (the resolution authorized transfers consistent with the district’s plan and to remain under the statutory transfer limit). The recorded language in the meeting states the transfer authorization amount for the year has “not changed” and references an amount of $215,000 (the board noted historical monthly transfer amounts for context in discussion).

The board also approved an annual resolution authorizing the treasurer to pay claims between meetings when necessary, and the board approved a cooperative purchasing special-exception price to replace student lockers at Northfield and Southwood high schools (project cost exceeded the $300,000 cooperative threshold so the cooperative exception was used). The locker replacement is planned for installation in the summer; the board confirmed locker sizes will be slightly reduced and that students will provide locks.

Other formal approvals during the meeting included: adoption of a 2025 HEA 103 flexibility waiver (a waiver of provisions in Indiana Code so the district can operate a calendar with four professional development days and meet minute requirements), and acceptance of an early literacy achievement grant resolution authorizing payment to staff for the program. The board approved an overnight sixth-grade field trip to Silver Lake, Indiana, May 14–16, 2025, and several routine donations.

All motions recorded in the transcript passed on voice votes with no recorded opposition. The business office will post the detailed budget documents and spreadsheets on the district website, as noted in the meeting.","Board business included a board-of-finance review showing roughly $1.5 million in interest earned in 2024, presentation of fiscal indicators, and approval of multiple budget and transfer resolutions for 2025 including a transfer cap and authorizations to pay claims.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357330,"MSD Wabash County Schools elects officers, names legal and financial appointees",132,240000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215226-5c981681acb0b549b7b71c1e5dce9c8c&start=240&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215226-5c981681acb0b549b7b71c1e5dce9c8c/thumbnail_240000.jpg","/articles/6357330/Indiana/MSD-Wabash-County-Schools-elects-officers-names-legal-and-financial-appointees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357330-0664601f2fc601d87b37c9047e7ed22f/orig.mp4?Expires=1777198480&Signature=P1QtbgxreDz6tMdMdPchHKc6LkY1R3ku3CT6wEgFGowphsDb8gqXt802OXU6cA8RuMF3ClYsDKR2LxU2Af-DYGiMBY5YrpL17ihwBCEyywYAFX-IRORfX3XhbeiYFB-va6tsC8QI9l0kFYs8f1DOVPRai6WJQ8CATilsWskg5TTnO3~PD59zqdLP6uKYlTWvg5J5e~6IMLsZ3rG9XpefDkoZsKmXYxUKhbyfo4HkdoJwHA-c9cCcEKtbF4-3RrH6czBk09v6JJEyRT7TJLzBUEPQobT9bhz20i~QOALQ~kmNza2d0O2ANRRXAI222i22x2xjjehxtzTdlAzDekcasw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan School District (MSD) Wabash County Schools board elected Scott Hopper president, Christian Rosine vice president and Kevin Bowman secretary during its organizational meeting and approved a set of administrative appointments and housekeeping items for 2025.

The board, meeting in its January organizational session, unanimously approved the slate of officers. It also voted to retain the law firm of Downs, Tandy & Pintrinu, P.C., at a rate of $220 per hour, and to appoint Dr. Chris (name not specified in the record) as corporate treasurer with Laura Baer as deputy treasurer. The board reaffirmed bond and bookkeeper bond amounts “as per Indiana Code 20-41-1-6” when adopting the treasurer appointments.

Board members kept elected compensation at $2,000 annually with a $100 per-meeting stipend for regular board meetings and an additional $25 per meeting for representatives to the Harker and Career Center (not to exceed 12 meetings). The board also set the mileage reimbursement rate for employees at 49¢ per mile, consistent with the teacher master contract.

The board approved continuing two $500 scholarships (one each for Northfield and Southwood) funded by an annual $200 contribution from each board member, a tradition the board said began in 1994.

On administrative designations, the board approved naming the Indiana Plain Dealer as the district’s legal newspaper for required legal notices. It also approved continued participation with cooperative entities referenced in the meeting as WMAP and Heartland Care Center to support accountability processes with the State Board of Accounts and the Indiana Department of Education.

The board appointed Mike Kiefer as the district’s Local Education Agency (LEA) officer with authority to file federal grant applications on the school corporation’s behalf, and approved Kevin Bowman as the board’s nonvoting representative to the county redevelopment commission.

All motions recorded in the transcript passed on voice votes with no recorded opposition.

The meeting also included short public recognition items (donations and student achievements) before adjournment.","At its January organizational meeting the MSD Wabash County Schools board elected Scott Hopper president, Christian Rosine vice president and Kevin Bowman secretary and approved appointments including the district attorney, treasurer and LEA officer and set board pay and expense rules for 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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