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Superintendent Dr. Anderson outlined the financial context: the district expects an Indiana Utility rate impact and “a NIPSCO rate hike that will impact our school district in the coming year by approximately a quarter of a million dollars,” and she said the 2025 Indiana General Assembly action is expected to reduce Tri‑Creek property tax revenue by an estimated $3.1 million over three years. “We can only play the deck of cards that were dealt,” Dr. Anderson said.

To contain costs while retaining services, administrators proposed redistributing safety leadership responsibilities and restructuring building leadership roles. Dr. Anderson said the district employs one full‑time safety coordinator, one full‑time school resource officer and about 15 part‑time SROs; she said Lowell Police Department Corporal Burkes and Dan Govert, soon to be assistant principal at Lowell High School, “are excited and willing to take on this role” as part of a plan to restructure safety coordination without eliminating safety services.

The board approved personnel items including the personnel report, the Lowell High School assistant principal contract and creation of a Lowell High assistant athletic director role; the meeting record shows motions passed by voice vote. The board also approved a construction trades agreement with Brooker Contracting LLC (a minor contract language change was made on page 2 to replace “may” with “will” for an item of student work). The board approved the administrative handbook for 2025–26.

On programming, administrators presented a proposal to create a tuition‑free district online option called the Bridal Academy, delivering asynchronous, Edmentum‑based courses aligned to Indiana standards for grades 5–12. The board voted to approve creation of the online program; district leaders said the program will cap enrollment at 99 students to avoid state requirements that create a separate school entity at 100 or more students (citing Indiana Code 20‑19‑94). The district said online students would remain Tri‑Creek students, would be eligible for extracurricular activities, would receive a Lowell High School diploma if they complete graduation requirements, and would be required to attend in‑person state assessments.

Administrators said the online program is not designed to supplant face‑to‑face instruction but to provide an option for students with health, faith‑based or other needs; applications will open in July with notifications in August and orientation before the school year. Mr. Goveritt (assistant principal) and the counseling staff were identified as administrators who will monitor progress, attendance and compliance for enrolled students.

District leaders framed the staffing and programmatic changes as cost‑savings and program‑preserving moves: Dr. Anderson said administrative reassignments, renegotiated contracts and schedule adjustments have produced savings while maintaining or expanding some services such as a career‑tech computer course and athletic training coverage tied to a CTE exercise science pathway.

Board members asked about prioritization for the online program if demand exceeds capacity and about minimum enrollment thresholds; administrators said priority will be given by needs (health, faith-based) and that open enrollment and superintendent approval processes still apply. The new online program is expected to open for the 2025–26 school year and will be capped at 99 students to keep it as an extension of existing schools rather than a separate school entity.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees Meeting 6/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent presented staffing restructures aimed at cost savings amid projected revenue declines; board approved personnel changes, a new assistant athletic director role and creation of a district-run tuition-free online program capped at 99 students.","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},6199547,"Tri-Creek summer meal pick-up serves thousands, district says program covered by federal funding",386,2286000,2672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3825457-627f371bb89b91516245387935390820&start=2286&end=2672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3825457-627f371bb89b91516245387935390820/thumbnail_2286000.jpg","/articles/6199547/Indiana/Tri-Creek-summer-meal-pick-up-serves-thousands-district-says-program-covered-by-federal-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199547-d661d615bc4d38cb1687f6f80e3ee754/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185654&Signature=dHIVzoiJZOIFfVRyr1phcBzrxbppFyTaqGYU0MNeUcYdljoxrixkp9cbdRVXqgLTzkBaKtEBZYRm1XQKG2NTXXVA6eeRbqjA1231UpKJFbrz8J5NUOIh4CJzfQKU21XzjaintNYyMUozUsaes6qM7GBDZ-aRm5Jk3r4ykic5PvSbsekR3nj7Dvals3DwcfL3YkXSdcb4MJ1Dr1lfr~pZzIEI9-s2-JtOV3-MdhC11rrwUr~z4PIskEGNIJgMFtAKqB0ZSn5mSJTu3eskx47FVbS6IIVw-rItQ~UhzBnxXqhRTAjX2cwwpnd9GwFC1X296LsK9PHrXQUz4YTjR2kzGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tri-Creek School Corporation administrators reported on June 12 that the district’s two-day summer meal distribution at the middle school exceeded planning estimates and was fully funded through a federal noncommunal meal program.

Dana (district staff) said Tri-Creek served a far larger number of pick-ups than the conservative budget estimate of 300 per distribution; she reported 623 pick-ups on the first distribution day and 752 on the second. “So that turns out to be 9,754 meals that our food service staff packed,” Dana said, and she described logistical challenges including freezer space and staging at the transportation center.

The district said the program is reimbursable through federal school nutrition funding and that no local general‑fund dollars were used. Dana said the pickup model provides multiple breakfasts and lunches (three breakfasts and lunches on Tuesday and four on Thursday) to cover several days per family and that the district prepped for 800 and served 752 on the most recent distribution day.

Dana described the scale of distribution in consumer terms: roughly 14,904 apples, 2,120 pounds of oranges, about 1,000 pounds of chicken tenders and 11,000 half‑pints/cups of milk moved through the program. She also thanked staff and local police for traffic assistance and said the operation ran smoothly after a brief learning curve on staging and check‑in.

Superintendent Dr. Anderson and board members noted the program’s potential to offset pressures on the district’s food service account; Dr. Anderson said the effort could “help sustain our food service program” and possibly avoid a price increase. The district said the program is open to children ages K–18 and is not restricted to Tri‑Creek residents; meals are provided to anyone who preregisters and drives through.

District staff said the program will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the current summer offering and that organizers will refine freezer logistics and staging based on lessons learned.","Tri-Creek reported higher-than-expected participation in a summer noncommunal meal pick-up program, serving thousands of meals with federal reimbursement and no local dollars required.",{"_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},6199551,"Tri-Creek construction manager outlines turf drainage, concrete and finish issues at new athletics site",2131,144000,2275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3825457-627f371bb89b91516245387935390820&start=144&end=2275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3825457-627f371bb89b91516245387935390820/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6199551/Indiana/Tri-Creek-construction-manager-outlines-turf-drainage-concrete-and-finish-issues-at-new-athletics-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199551-9407991e28c57c45e4f4d8ced9a6a7d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185654&Signature=IJ0HkW6yhS1f7jhtSHkcixdqpA4jIes8pI47rwkIIQKQxF~zXPD0w3UccydOIVeZGHwTxWmgzQv65Z~cl7JEyI0kBoL1y~AHfQIj7x76mMTNp4qBciSGjXGEmCGBqp3KvB4fkYar2XcbGni8llqN-YlxBA6U~np9TOM1c19ukykZtX-TLpsYSnzlkmM96ssaav681UTF0dWya-C8oT7tyoxLRUYyiqmzYbCoJGe7YJ2qryK8foDZF7SXxLooFaoUvAD2uqOdyF8ryxYKvfh9-7CRZwUFszBNAH3KJZPeUHe0kitcd~~v45uXaKOLZ3JDZTORssGDNajpyN1gJPcJsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Skillman construction representative Nathan Muscheski told the Tri-Creek School Corporation Board on June 12 that work on the natatorium and summer exterior improvements is progressing but that site-quality issues at the new athletic fields require further testing and possible corrections.

Muscheski said the natatorium remains in heavy structural work and “we are making great progress,” and that the contractor team will continue masonry, structural steel and mechanical work for several months as a roof is finished and decks are poured. He also outlined exterior work at the high school and said the district received energy-rebate funds from NIPSCO earlier this year.

The more contested part of Muscheski’s update focused on the new artificial turf and adjacent track and site concrete. Muscheski described a subbase and infill arrangement that includes a thin “inch topping” of fine material approved during installation; FieldTurf and the architect had accepted the subbase, he said. The district has documented ponding on the turf at the west elevation near the 30–50 yard lines and has run on-site water tests. Muscheski said an independent compaction and density test is scheduled “in two weeks” and that FieldTurf will “pull the turf up and check” if tests suggest over-compaction or improper gradation.

Board member Kyle, who has raised the issue with coaches and administrators, directly questioned whether the product would drain properly and said, “We spent a lot of money... and now we have coaches standing out in water” after heavy rains. Muscheski acknowledged the district’s concerns and said Skillman and the specialty subcontractors would pursue testing and remediation, and that the contractor warranty and eight-year manufacturer warranty and third‑party testing reports are in the project binder.

Muscheski also reviewed quality-control photos for concrete surfaces and site asphalt. He said some concrete areas show ponding caused by finishing or form issues and outlined an action plan that could include power washing, additional topping coats or, if necessary, removal and replacement. He said the district should expect follow-up on those corrections within the month and that some fixes may involve “a tough battle” with contractors over whether to remove and replace.

Other items Muscheski noted: weed growth in low‑traffic corners of the turf that may be treated with herbicide; seam and sewing irregularities on one field that the manufacturer will review; and Pitchfork Playground completion targeted for Aug. 10. He emphasized Skillman’s role as the owner’s construction manager and said the district will not be charged for corrective work that is the contractor’s responsibility.

The board did not take formal action on construction remediation at the meeting; Muscheski said tests and further contractor discussions will determine whether removal-and-replace work is required.

District staff indicated they will continue to schedule targeted inspections during heavy downpours, share third‑party compaction and gradation reports with the board, and report back with results and proposed contractor remedies.","A Skillman representative updated the Tri-Creek School Board on natatorium progress and a range of quality-control issues at new athletic fields and site concrete, including recurring turf ponding. The district will conduct compaction testing and pursue contractor remedies where needed; no formal contract changes were made at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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