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Why it matters: State-level tax-policy changes can materially affect local school budgets and require districts to plan for potential shortfalls.

The superintendent noted that proposals under consideration at the State House could create multi-year deficits for the district. He recounted preliminary estimates discussed with the finance team that showed a small immediate-year shortfall and larger potential shortfalls in subsequent years; the figures presented in the meeting transcript were given as preliminary estimates and included multi-year impacts. District staff said the estimates have been reduced since the first run and advised board members to \"do not panic\" while continuing to track legislation. The superintendent said the finance department and district administrators are monitoring bills and preparing contingency plans.

Board members thanked administrators for tracking legislative developments and maintaining planning efforts; no formal action was taken during the report.

Staff will continue to update the board as legislative proposals and fiscal estimates evolve.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","february2024 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent reported state-level tax proposals could reduce district funding in coming years and urged continued monitoring and planning; officials gave preliminary impact estimates and said staff would keep the board informed.","taxTitle","MSD Steuben County, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",76368,"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},6324673,"MSD Steuben County approves summer school schedule, remediation and credit recovery plans",116,181000,297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2336608-9e830fd423b726153bb317ff880b090f&start=181&end=297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2336608-9e830fd423b726153bb317ff880b090f/thumbnail_181000.jpg","/articles/6324673/Indiana/MSD-Steuben-County-approves-summer-school-schedule-remediation-and-credit-recovery-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324673-cbc37bd50d173d7f11c83199fca22304/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001967&Signature=kUWdos9XAXC27lHVqr7xxSiAxaXzvlOoYHIcH4gyVdzWkh2KVE8KdeYcGhqvjQsrjKOPsyLyddPT81AVy0Ykt-g3iDKC00aCJ10DWj5xdMyoj6c58pZdpz3PmXwI-yDGJ2wNAr3BWvWGei6-sqtbUUkO2InxXVEX5NFgzOW~eb5xe5VJGKIZJxTkOwFq~hDSZQiPVPYE5p4ms6t~w~pYR6FjioPoGg9J31KCvoCFkFtqAADJkkhyU~6b6rGUpsGWSnv~RY83BGQciRZ08FdkDlGBWpziX42M0CpS8BR2n2yfIB7Eq5G~G8MUF36Bzzs52AGuzf6-EQi8lIfcFKkSlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The MSD Steuben County board approved the district's summer school plan, which includes targeted remediation tied to the IREAD-3 requirements and high-school credit recovery dates.

Why it matters: The approval sets program dates and remediation expectations for students who do not pass state reading assessments and clarifies summer-school sequencing and retest timing.

District staff said the district will apply for state summer school funds that are being designated for IREAD remediation for students who do not pass the third-grade assessment. High-school credit recovery is scheduled for May 27 to June 20. Staff said the middle school will operate a traditional shorter summer session in line with elementary schools unless the district receives an additional grant that would extend the middle-school program to a longer, six-week model. The district noted that the state Department of Education will not allow retesting until students have completed summer school this year; the district typically retests in May but will wait until the end of summer school when required.

The board approved the summer school funding and plan by unanimous vote (6 yes, 0 no). Staff said tutoring is already occurring twice weekly and that the goal is to minimize retention by providing remediation.

The board recorded direction for staff to run the posted summer programs and for staff to report back on attendance and remediation outcomes after the summer session.","The board approved summer school plans: elementary and middle school remediation, middle-school duration contingent on grant funding, and high-school credit recovery running May 27–June 20.",{"_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},6324678,"Board tables Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Policy (61-46) after discussion on examples",532,289000,821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2336608-9e830fd423b726153bb317ff880b090f&start=289&end=821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2336608-9e830fd423b726153bb317ff880b090f/thumbnail_289000.jpg","/articles/6324678/Indiana/Board-tables-Retention-and-Extracurricular-Athletic-Policy-61-46-after-discussion-on-examples","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324678-29fdcb8ba230d4ef16eaf77a95267f69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001967&Signature=EK9R5VxI-kOpTEejL9BFJm5o3yPbA2OkAeNMHwPsZzdpTg7t6INbh1yn7rTcOXeUhTseQE3E1Kw-gmKES2SVtTjkH7Df3ysRNThIPHcAnAnmBhYIX-OE8QwB5797cUoYxf8~ZZdAfY2PPlLYRt6BPFDMjH-VDVul4lmrqL2B7DRE7TvielQpS6qNE2qVy~KQKAGNMRe3sVAhKZAgLdCPvKJKbnoDa20gPEEN1SoN68ZHv-anvjzMLM6TUefYtmD0rj8fjoFof3R~vrInChwAFdmaP-oUEOp04T3Wwan5ubP5fWGIGDnqAq28y3FkvJ-87oGEFY1PQOzJlXSNNFoMbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The MSD Steuben County board discussed the Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Program (Policy 61-46) and voted to table the item for additional review and revision. Board members debated an example in the draft policy about whether a retained student could participate on teams for the higher grade level; members raised concerns that the example could be used to circumvent policy intent.

Why it matters: The policy governs placement and athletic eligibility for students who are retained in grade; the board's decision to table the item means the district will examine the language further to avoid unintended consequences for athletics and academic placement.

District staff noted the policy was originally adopted in 02/2006 and that the only change proposed earlier was to align language with IREAD-3 retention requirements. Board members asked whether the example in the draft should be struck because it could be read as allowing retained students to play down a grade for athletics or to move between grade-level teams in a way that conflicts with conference rules. District staff suggested consulting the athletic department and revising the example before bringing the policy back for another vote.

The board made a motion to table Policy 61-46 and approved the motion by unanimous roll call (6 yes, 0 no). The item will be revised and returned to a future meeting.","The board discussed Policy 61-46 (Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Program), debated an example that could allow retained students to compete in different grade-level athletics, and voted to table the policy for further revision.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6324683,"MSD Steuben County board approves routine business, grants and policies in unanimous votes",1326,44000,1370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2336608-9e830fd423b726153bb317ff880b090f&start=44&end=1370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2336608-9e830fd423b726153bb317ff880b090f/thumbnail_44000.jpg","/articles/6324683/Indiana/MSD-Steuben-County-board-approves-routine-business-grants-and-policies-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324683-de7d6aaa1d73c5773a4174ecf860e04e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001967&Signature=muO6EpR9RmZLD3d5VglB3yomSpUn7wVNCVjaY~idukwhd877QSSn7~qW5sQy0NjK08w8imTMavpYLMSzmoNVFQEm67JhUibPx76WporHtLB6AMQIDLSvKvXR1JmrUkJ4OzxA4JDVCiQ4st194Frp1ywQDL52UirIwufaNByd3j1esZBHEeW8y7rfNE43nBBWyAII11xxKE9J~iz8zfxrRGcu6HeUuoogHqQ8tQyzg-K-BdX0UOSb6wKS-DXIBi3yoeF3G109rp6JahacXtkN7HaGlTyeN~AGdJdGegNB5sobyrQdKVIXuZVY~FXg5MIL-C0k3kPZdNz~252LLFYY1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The MSD Steuben County board approved routine business, personnel changes, several policy revisions and a set of grant applications and donations during the meeting. Formal roll-call votes recorded were unanimous where votes were taken.

Why it matters: The actions clear administrative housekeeping and authorize the district to pursue grant funding and accept small donations that support curriculum, early-learning staff training and student supports.

The board approved the minutes and claims, accepted retirements, resignations, appointments and reassignments listed in the board packet, and approved the district's requests to apply for and accept several grants. The board also approved policy updates that included the retention appeal procedure (Policy 61-21) and a test integrity and security policy (Policy 61-33). The board accepted a $1,000 donation from Trine University for the district's participation in the Lilly Science of Reading grant and approved out-of-state travel requests for a college visit and a boys baseball trip.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes: Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no. (Mover: recorded as \"I make a motion\"; seconder recorded as granting vote.)
- Approval of claims: Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Personnel considerations (retirements/resignations/appointments/reassignments): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Approval to apply for and accept a $14,600 grant from the Steuben County Community Foundation for Montessori training (Early Learning Center): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Approval to apply for and accept the Parent Guidance platform grant ($24,000 request, with $6,000 to come from Title IV): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Approval to apply for the RECN (Early College Network 2) grant (up to $125,000 if awarded): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Approval of two out-of-state travel requests (Angola University college visit to Bowling Green University; boys baseball trip to Bronson, Michigan): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Acceptance of donation from Trine University ($1,000 for supplies related to the Lilly Science of Reading grant): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Approval of the Retention Appeal Procedure (Policy 61-21) — second reading: Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.
- Approval of Test Integrity and Security Policy (Policy 61-33): Outcome approved; vote 6 yes, 0 no.

Several motions were presented without a recorded mover name in the transcript; roll-call votes, when taken, were read by name and recorded as unanimous.

The meeting also included discussion items and informational reports (see separate articles for the summer school program, the retained-student/athletics policy discussion and the superintendent's report).","At its meeting, the MSD Steuben County board approved minutes, claims, personnel actions, multiple policies and a series of grant applications and donations; all recorded formal votes were unanimous (6–0).","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent warns of possible property-tax-driven budget impacts; board told to monitor legislation

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Board tables Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Policy (61-46) after discussion on examples

MSD Steuben County board approves routine business, grants and policies in unanimous votes