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Technology staff (Jay) told the board Apple originally provided 1,600 replacement cases that exhibited the same charging and audio‑jack issues as the initial batch. After testing, Apple agreed to accept the problematic cases back and provide replacement cases from a different manufacturer at no cost to the district. Because of district procurement procedures and Apple’s purchasing flow, staff said the district must issue a purchase order for approximately $125,000; staff added the invoice will be credited and no funds will actually be exchanged.

The board motion to approve issuing the purchase order carried unanimously. Staff said they hope to have replacement cases on devices before students leave for the summer so the devices do not need to be reissued in the fall.

Board members commended the technology director for negotiating the replacement at no net cost to the district. Staff noted the replacement cases will be rugged and resolve charging and audio problems when in use.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees Meeting 4/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board authorized a purchase order (about $125,000) as a procedural step so Apple can take back defective iPad cases and replace them with cases from a different manufacturer at no cost to the district; staff said no funds will be exchanged and Apple will credit the invoice.","taxTitle","Tri-Creek School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",38765,"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},6077680,"Food service director briefs board on meal‑price history, reserves and possible small increase",583,1249435,1832595,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963245-9a50b0afb70fa15efab01aa6403fa59e&start=1249&end=1832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963245-9a50b0afb70fa15efab01aa6403fa59e/thumbnail_1249435.jpg","/articles/6077680/Indiana/Food-service-director-briefs-board-on-mealprice-history-reserves-and-possible-small-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077680-a2309056ffa07d154e35dedd15cbd9c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138108&Signature=Y7YY3Udj7q9T-EX2ozgwMBUyiaVdIbeKEUZ6NP5L~TKfWMF4V7urcZwCwRZHflUmUVWLJK69rTpGjFPjIMFwN0rak068xRDnAePHJVWwV6ThMPZjI6JvP01pAi-YUPgXUw1Ei8oLYs-VFoKqjvgRuf2JZVNmGeFxHI6mqkalpsz0mtICcj3Ay19qiQwVYmyw~J3inCSRO64GvrNVXZuwFrDY9dvlpW4TrnmopxUPsni20XQ2rV8IEhFKHdm0lqgHZ8u79PXZZz1V-IoktteSWi3~ZRY6tuCCy8IMDpuqqOHvq6A9dBxRqonle7j4Ztq9W-enCs7UT~woU~QOBZ5MWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tri‑Creek School Corporation trustees received an informational presentation on April 10 about cafeteria participation, pricing history and capital needs for food‑service equipment.

Staff reviewed participation trends since 2018 and said lunch participation rose notably after Chartwells began serving the district. The presentation noted the district last raised meal prices in the 2019–20 school year (a 10¢ increase) and that the food‑service fund began absorbing indirect costs after a failed referendum; the district currently applies a 10% indirect cost to food service although state calculations would allow up to 16%.

District staff modeled the financial effect of hypothetical price changes and said a 10¢ increase would cost a family that used both breakfast and lunch every school day about $34.60 per year; a 25¢ increase would cost about $86.50 per year under the same assumption. Staff also listed capital needs in the 2–5‑year horizon, including reach‑in coolers, a serving‑line renovation and a high‑school dish machine the presenter estimated at about $600,000. The presenter said the district aims to observe spring participation results (the three most profitable months) and bring a formal recommendation in June; no price change was approved at the April 10 meeting.

Board members asked questions about participation and comparative pricing. The presenter described several Chartwells programs (Discovery Kitchen, taste tests, student surveys) that staff expect will further increase participation.

No formal vote was taken; staff will return with a recommendation after end‑of‑year participation numbers.","District staff presented cafeteria participation trends, explained a new 10% indirect cost applied to food service (state allows up to 16%), and said a modest 10¢ price increase is likely but staff will wait until summer participation data before recommending action.",{"_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},6077686,"Superintendent warns utility rate hikes and enrollment decline could squeeze Tri‑Creek budget",416,689540,1106310,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963245-9a50b0afb70fa15efab01aa6403fa59e&start=689&end=1106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963245-9a50b0afb70fa15efab01aa6403fa59e/thumbnail_689540.jpg","/articles/6077686/Indiana/Superintendent-warns-utility-rate-hikes-and-enrollment-decline-could-squeeze-TriCreek-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077686-32390a101a92099a717ae929501337f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138108&Signature=Nbg6PTBYINm1LP~rAUaDwkRfht7weQvFpva5N4ZtGGw~UV6iJf96Dbj1Fcz4M0yFxiy~w9dQzw7Z0EiTxMgfuVGfAd~GnB6mDqz6nL2sWshdWnMg7ybAYzXDDsyUJKg2fdSExBznx4je7nPRNHxS9TriK5~TkbmkpOaRLlWRNZhEqGOWFs~eK5Tnsii0MqwEbYQdCNAYohSRhd4N3smEtKySTE~c-dYXn-VVIzcT3X5ml3J~K22DfYC6OjCwKHE~lEuQ3JD4wQubrcz3zmBvOB36Z~q~l1HMZ8XXMfjTLGt9a7UP8SJzH~oeo4ARlew~C0fFMpn4hH9b5VrIwo7cTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tri‑Creek School Corporation superintendent told the board on April 10 that several factors — notably a nearly 19% NIPSCO utility rate increase and a projected enrollment decline — will squeeze the district’s operating budget in the coming year.

The superintendent said the initial NIPSCO rate increase will be about 19% with potential additional increases of 6–8% later, and projected the utility changes would cost the district about $250,000. The superintendent also said the district is projected to be down about 40 students next year; because the district receives per‑pupil tuition support, the board estimated that decline could reduce revenue by roughly $300,000 compared with current funding levels.

To respond, the superintendent said staff will put the district out to bid for LED lighting at the high school as a summer project and will later examine extending that work to the middle school, estimating energy‑cost savings and a return on investment. The superintendent added the district is preparing a marketing plan to attract more open‑enrollment students from surrounding communities; the district noted it already applies screening under Indiana law for open‑enrollment applicants, including discipline and attendance checks.

Board members discussed potential long‑range impacts if state legislation reduces funding. One board member warned the district may need to consider staffing reductions or larger class sizes if revenue falls, and staff said more detailed numbers will be available within approximately three weeks.

No formal action was taken; the items were presented as information and the board moved on to consent business.","Superintendent told the board that an expected nearly 19% NIPSCO rate increase, possible additional hikes and a projected drop of about 40 students next year could together reduce district revenue by roughly $300,000; the district plans LED lighting bids and an enrollment marketing push.",{"_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},6077689,"Tri-Creek School Corporation recognizes four Lowell High wrestlers for state-level finishes",593,63290,656560,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963245-9a50b0afb70fa15efab01aa6403fa59e&start=63&end=656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963245-9a50b0afb70fa15efab01aa6403fa59e/thumbnail_63290.jpg","/articles/6077689/Indiana/Tri-Creek-School-Corporation-recognizes-four-Lowell-High-wrestlers-for-state-level-finishes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077689-e9d0ebf53d56fe0a3978e7be97f295b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138108&Signature=RfsK6ohEFO0lq0dH~EFKkCaE3aaGVFQCziEj2hvrQFXPhG50ycO3t4TyvObHyoTzC760tQWxxzIRfCr1lo3cdOyAYLAGkmWWGnQ2QgEfJHD658rTXlCH9QA6zrQQ1blzrMk0U4QToxMI7eNOKmOKtCf8W-BiGU4sk7zTtopjSXsJ81S48K5O0O-rsmy-gbf3fkdwtvBUoYJgMxvEB3IXs-pz4MHb6pJXrqRiI9DRqmflSaXkDzOXsAjGM-3RbC0Y6Rtox6bc45uhk-~uSac5rxswqC5~XIFJqDLY4M5hH08DEJ4eoghZrwLkB9RSQVQQt6aHnGB1wsOcYCIjWpyU-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tri‑Creek School Corporation’s Board of School Trustees on April 10 issued formal resolutions to recognize four Lowell High School wrestlers for their 2024–25 season achievements.

The board congratulated Jacqueline (Jackie) Mallory, who advanced to the IHSAA girls state tournament; sophomore Evan Stanley, who placed third at the IHSAA boys state finals in the 138-pound class; freshman Noel Verdusco, who placed third at the boys state finals in the 113‑pound class; and freshman Cameron Hazlett, who won the IHSAA boys heavyweight state championship — described in the board remarks as the first freshman heavyweight champion in Indiana history.

The board read prepared resolutions that summarized season records, tournament results and coaching staff. The posted resolutions cited season records of approximately 41–42 wins for the named athletes, sectional and regional results, and listed the Lowell coaching staff as Kevin English, Tyler Bernard, Wesley English and Andreas Marrano. The board voted to present declarations recognizing the athletes and their coaches; the motion carried unanimously.

Board members framed the recognitions as part of the district’s broader emphasis on “high achievement and exceptional growth.” Several board members invited the athletes and family members to come forward as the board read the resolutions.

The recognitions concluded and the board moved on to business items later in the meeting.","At its April 10 meeting the Tri‑Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees formally recognized four Lowell High School wrestlers — Jacqueline Mallory, Evan Stanley, Noel Verdusco and Cameron Hazlett — for achievements including state tournament placings and an individual state championship.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves purchase‑order formality to replace 1,250 iPad cases; Apple to supply replacements at no cost

Food service director briefs board on meal‑price history, reserves and possible small increase

Superintendent warns utility rate hikes and enrollment decline could squeeze Tri‑Creek budget

Tri-Creek School Corporation recognizes four Lowell High wrestlers for state-level finishes