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\"We had 31 participants. We had a 95% attendance rate to the groups,\" said Deanna Nyebarger, student services coordinator, who presented the program spotlight May 20. Participants completed a 20-question perceived-stress survey before and after the series; Nyebarger reported the group’s average score dropped from 21.3 (moderate perceived stress) to 12.6 after the eight weeks.

Nyebarger said 27 of the 31 participants reported they were \"extremely satisfied\" and four were \"very satisfied.\" The district offered four groups this spring — three in person and one virtual — and included staff from elementary, middle and high schools as well as administrators. District staff said teachers received a stipend for participation.

The administration told the board that the spring program was funded through a one-year comprehensive school mental health grant awarded last year and that the district successfully applied for year two of the grant. The program will be offered again in summer 2025 with plans to focus future groups on new teachers, instructional assistants and administrators.

Board members asked no substantive questions during the spotlight. The administration said research supports that teacher well-being affects retention and student outcomes and that the district will track continued outcomes as it expands the program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 5/20/25","oneSentenceSummary","A spring pilot of an eight-week mind–body medicine skills group for 31 staff members showed large declines in perceived stress; the district said it has been awarded a second year of the comprehensive school mental health grant to continue the program and will expand offerings.","taxTitle","Lebanon Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",38809,"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},6231517,"District adopts Amplify for grades 7–8 to align K–8 reading curriculum with science of reading",69,4708000,4777000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85&start=4708&end=4777","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85/thumbnail_4708000.jpg","/articles/6231517/Indiana/District-adopts-Amplify-for-grades-78-to-align-K8-reading-curriculum-with-science-of-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231517-d948fb2dc8f209686f4011e9586c3ae7/orig.mp4?Expires=1776036980&Signature=IP1k70~P6HroV57rUAvPsz~ElMsnKMNDdka-WyZ0ekY8vqbQDcC0Ric1mWawEgb7pCyFdXr6JPEyCOngwSsNjheAsmHW0R9g-myMxFG1uBSj0aiC5fzZJzu0M2sVFODpzXQISfjI-FsVIiJd~YWbuyX5keNDh6dwGW3RvHH0XZi324o3pyMuntwcR1iEdha~RpbBwk-vf4wvCmrbv860AflCJKh5tHl83C3anobFae-pxcOGKt6mlGoV-XqE12JooJoTZVriikRaYhXQ0skoqUy1aDofdmQkJk12BmJlOaNmzhAAENVFeCketIsK4BH7IrHhbNc08Zf3TyyGYhLpIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon Community School Corporation’s board approved adopting the Amplify reading curriculum for seventh and eighth grades at its May 20 meeting, expanding an existing K–6 program to create a vertically aligned K–8 sequence.

Doctor Milliman said the adoption aligns with the state’s move toward science-of-reading approaches and will let the district provide consistent instructional materials rather than asking teachers to curate separate resources. \"There'll be growing pains,\" he said, noting the need for professional learning and classroom alignment as teachers adopt the new materials.

The administration told the board the state’s reimbursement structure for instructional materials made the purchase feasible and that adding grades 7–8 to Amplify reduces the burden on teachers by providing a common scope and sequence across middle and elementary classrooms. The board approved the implementation motion by voice vote.

What comes next: the district will roll out professional development and supports for teachers as they transition to the Amplify materials for grades 7–8 and coordinate alignment with existing K–6 instruction.","The board approved implementing the Amplify reading program in seventh and eighth grades to create a vertically aligned K–8 literacy curriculum consistent with Indiana’s 'science of reading' instructional guidance.",{"_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},6231521,"Board clears path to sell old transportation facility after competitive bids",149,5761000,5910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85&start=5761&end=5910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85/thumbnail_5761000.jpg","/articles/6231521/Indiana/Board-clears-path-to-sell-old-transportation-facility-after-competitive-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231521-3c60ea956f608603f44369aca65a5ae1/orig.mp4?Expires=1776036980&Signature=cSgHf9WLGxdC~OkzSL5WV3DPa9SpcIya752iUGCl1LAEYPZKcoUvsSlYOcBWiAdxUYQhRhPYjLGGnwtHI9a5wMMxPbb-NBilPcJcd12Beb5euQzQF4RUof5X8sSs2CFlVC-eIkrvjlXXG2nSny6fnc9XGn7LYtHeHLXfkiXCbWSK--6BlnfvTMkrLNrB0g5WzXMpcG-OSa7GqxBQ~k4IkzviUVOLWQhGIaqIn5AAesQTcjqj7kC2M93~b5JnEXHYplub~wNrgS-xNUD1A6c5X~hqNv6YST2Qb6x6NAXOo6jUqpaXYz9RBgL1uRhDThkw20O9VtOPGS6nx9xK-P875Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lebanon Community School Corporation board authorized the administration May 20 to proceed with the sale process for the district’s existing transportation facility after the district received multiple bids above the appraised value.

Mister Dennis, a district staff member, told the board that the facility had been appraised at $339,000 and that the administration received 10 bids, all higher than the appraised amount. \"The bid I want to share with the board to authorize me to engage in the sales process comes to us from a local business… Anytime Out House LLC. They're offering the amount of $751,000,\" Dennis said.

During discussion a question arose about the buyer’s proposed closing date; Dennis said the company initially submitted a conflicting timeline by mistake and later clarified it would accept a closing as late as Nov. 1, 2025, and that the district anticipates closing earlier, most likely mid- to late July. The board voted to authorize the administration to continue the sale process with the winning bidder’s offer as presented.

Why it matters: selling the older transportation property will allow the district to monetize an asset it no longer needs after building a new transportation facility. The district’s posting and bid materials required not to accept offers below the appraised value, and administration materials showed strong local interest with 10 bids above appraisal.

Next steps: administration will continue with the process required by Indiana law for public land sales and return to the board with closing documents and timeline details.","The board authorized administration to proceed with the sale process for the district’s existing transportation facility after accepting a high bid of $751,000 from Anytime Out House LLC.",{"_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},6231525,"New Central moves in; board signs off on summer change orders and connector-road design",2580,2505000,5085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85&start=2505&end=5085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85/thumbnail_2505000.jpg","/articles/6231525/Indiana/New-Central-moves-in-board-signs-off-on-summer-change-orders-and-connector-road-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231525-739bafc190b366952d84a1924540267a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776036980&Signature=XGKqiH6buSZRzr6wCX7UnZ2JGJfk0xJRpRADS~QsTP2FezXvvb3UAlYxCTNpIYAw7nvtUTioCxv46Kg9Am4KI6wmOJA1TqIx6fhUtrt~9hx9GJ-yQ3i5~ZK6n4Oy2JqFNYgGyMszeApA-XDxvLShE6KGnJY36FEtpq4u0T3wP3rOaw3Ju6WF~czZW0QZu745n-qxfZxOglV-foZyOxu8LKcrZmuZgmPV1rM40ocf0kwHybc6SVutIAoDSy1CO3oyVGC~QDoy4hVV~Z3V3vtrLnFdw71jOAQIKPqzMnjbLRm4l3qrCTtohAwhObipkDAf1qqmg0hBjbxVYfVnlg9E6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon Community School Corporation officials told the school board on May 20 that the new Central Elementary has earned a certificate of occupancy, allowing staff to occupy the building, and the board approved a suite of construction change orders and planning steps to finish campus work this summer.

\"We now have that building under our insurance umbrella,\" said Mister Dennis, a district staff member presenting construction updates, announcing the certificate of occupancy and explaining that utilities and insurance for the new building will move to the district’s operations budget.

The board approved 12 change orders covering projects across the district. Major items highlighted by staff included: demolition of a long-serving portable at Old Central (scheduled early in the project); asphalt and sidewalk work and additional parking for Harney Elementary funded from savings in the bid package; installation of a sump pump and the electrical conduit to serve it at the new transportation facility; and a backflow preventer discovered late in the transportation facility work. Dennis told the board that while the sump pump itself was a moderate cost, running power to it added substantial expense because conduit and power must extend to John Bart Road.

Staff also asked the board to authorize design work on a short connector road to link the road off John Bart Road that serves the new Central campus and transportation facility with Grant Street near the middle school. District leaders said the connector will improve campus circulation and pedestrian safety for families with students at Central Elementary and Lebanon Middle School.

An open house for the new Central Elementary building is scheduled for June 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.; ribbon cuttings for Harney and Perryworth will be scheduled after students return so students can participate. The board approved the change orders, demolition plan and the motion authorizing the administration to engage an engineering/design firm to prepare construction documents for the connector road.","Central Elementary received a certificate of occupancy and the board approved multiple construction change orders, demolition of an old portable classroom, and authorization to begin design of a short connector road linking John Bart Road to Grant Street.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6231530,"Lebanon schools to end 41-year Aramark facilities contract, bring custodial and maintenance staff in-house",274,5398000,5672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85&start=5398&end=5672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3428950-2d3375f2593e9e6c547da0c0c8cc6a85/thumbnail_5398000.jpg","/articles/6231530/Indiana/Lebanon-schools-to-end-41-year-Aramark-facilities-contract-bring-custodial-and-maintenance-staff-in-house","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6231530-1923fd9358e03392449ceca5ae0f006d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776036980&Signature=nlStIHZ-qUpQTwEyrOObRAokb6E9LAhgT98tP7UrdCRQLabKxfseJg7s0ey9-5UBOSU1ZW0LUaHXciS0x1OqI8HVGML~vCKU0-GkTvieOV1OJCBKlFV8O0Bm4yjURrnq-ujZXxAm7ToImSHlCWWTjfzY6m00436rnD-EiiwIXDxlhIpfcH1ZBZ38KcfjcLD8vVPIrJ~P6B33axKOGHGMyMOPT-7duJLLGCWivn2OlqlczlI-62g8Eh5Cd7KN6IewosQnSPmHFAKbksLITk0fsPlnE3IkHJxspq27Mrowevrq0SCAzV6x7jWLdXfoNz2AiVSArhEm2xflM-yWStEgnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lebanon Community School Corporation acknowledged termination of its 41-year facilities management agreement with Aramark and approved steps to bring buildings-and-grounds staff and operations directly under district control.

The move, announced May 20 during the regular school-board meeting, follows recent state legislative changes affecting property-tax revenue. \"This contract is this year worth just shy of $1,200,000,\" said Mister Dennis, a district staff member who presented the item. He told the board that roughly $300,000 of that amount represents prepaid supplies and that the personnel and work-ticket-management portion of the contract is roughly $800,000.

Board members approved a motion to officially terminate the Aramark agreement with the company’s final day of service set for June 30. The administration proposed buying Aramark-owned equipment on site — \"approximately $150,000 worth of equipment,\" Dennis said — and applying roughly $50,000 in prepaid-supply credit against the equipment balance. The administration also told the board it will post and fill district positions to replace Aramark staff and said Aramark employees are welcome to apply.

Why it matters: district leaders said limits on property-tax revenue enacted this year make reducing recurring operational costs necessary. The administration presented an estimate that bringing the staffing in-house could cut facilities staffing and contract costs by an estimated $250,000–$300,000 annually, primarily by eliminating the contractor markup and shifting supply-accounting practices.

Details and next steps: the board passed a motion acknowledging the termination and authorizing the administration to proceed with transition tasks, including interviews for new buildings-and-grounds leadership, purchase negotiations for equipment remaining on campus, and applying the prepaid-supplies credit to that purchase. Mister Dennis said the district will follow contractual termination steps and that discussions with Aramark occurred in April when the district began evaluating the financial impact of the legislative changes.

The board’s vote was recorded as an affirmative voice vote; administration materials and the meeting record show unanimous approval. The district will present staffing plans and equipment-purchase details to the board in coming weeks as it prepares to operate facilities internally after June 30.","The Lebanon Community School Corp. board acknowledged termination of its long-standing facilities management contract with Aramark and approved steps to acquire equipment, hire staff locally and apply prepaid-supply credits toward equipment costs.","actionData","errors"]

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