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Logansport school board approves classified handbook and several policy updates, takes first reading on $50 student fee
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The Logansport Community Sch Corp school board on April 13 approved the 2026–27 classified handbook and multiple policy updates by unanimous voice votes, and held a first reading of a proposed $50 per-student fee for non‑curricular materials that will return for action in May.
The Logansport Community School Corporation board approved the 2026–27 classified handbook and multiple policy updates at its April 13 meeting, and received a first reading of a proposed $50 per‑student fee for non‑curricular materials.
During the consent and action items portion of the meeting, the board approved the consent agenda (minutes, personnel recommendations, the February 2026 treasurer’s report and claims) by voice vote. The board then considered the second reading of the classified handbook for 2026–27; the handbook passed on a recorded voice tally described in the meeting as 5–0. The board also approved an update to policy 23‑40 (field and corporation‑sponsored trips) on second reading and approved updates to the district health manual on second reading.
Supervising administrators described the proposed student‑fees policy (policy 6152) during a first‑reading presentation. Administration said state law changes now allow schools to charge for non‑curricular items — examples given were lab equipment, lab supplies and art supplies — while textbooks and laptops remain exempt. District presenters characterized the proposal as a $50 flat per‑student building fee, to be presented with itemized examples by grade/building at the May meeting and reviewed annually. No final vote was taken on policy 6152 at the April meeting.
Board members and administrators noted the personnel approvals included roughly 20 new hires and several retirements recognized during the meeting. The board introduced Hayden Deaton as the district’s new head basketball coach; Deaton thanked trustees and staff for the opportunity.
What happens next: policy 6152 returns for further review and potential approval in May; the other approved policies and handbook updates are in effect per the board’s action. The district said the handbook and policy documents are available in the superintendent’s office for public review.
