MSD Warren Township board hears updates on redistricting, transportation and student supports; approves several policy changes

Warren Township’s school board convened Oct. 20 at Warren Central High School for a meeting that combined community recognition with operational briefings and a series of policy votes.

Superintendent Dr. Hansen opened the meeting with a moment of silence for a recent Warren graduate and transportation employee who died in a gun-violence incident, and reviewed upcoming community events, including a safety and health fair. "Please join me in keeping Kavan and his family in our hearts and prayers," Dr. Hansen asked the board and public.

The board recognized student athletes and staff: the Warren Central Unified Flag Football team celebrated a historic season that included an undefeated regular season and a state runner-up finish; individual athletes received all‑state honors and coaches were singled out for leadership. Adult-education instructor Brenda Gaston was presented with the Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education’s outstanding-instructor award.

Transportation and safety

Director of Transportation Lynn Storm and garage supervisor Austin Feldner gave a detailed update on the district’s bus fleet and safety practices. Feldner reported the district operates a fleet of 145 buses, roughly 104 of which are propane-powered (about 71–72% of the fleet), and said the district added 11 new buses this year (a mix of diesel and propane) plus two replacement activity buses. Storm said infrastructure upgrades include completing a propane fueling expansion (now a single 18,000‑gallon tank with extra dispensers) and installing a new bus wash.

Storm outlined driver certification and safety procedures: drivers must hold a Class B commercial license with school‑bus and passenger…