Board approves consent items, expanded background checks and $1.36 million paving contract

The Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees voted to approve routine consent items, adopt a new expanded employment background-check process and award a $1,361,662.85 paving contract for summer 2026 campus repairs.

By a single motion the board approved the consent agenda, which included claims, donations, minutes, overnight trips and the personnel listing. Board member Joe acknowledged a $1,500 donation from James Martin for the district robotics club. The motion passed with one board member recorded as opposed.

The board then approved a motion to implement a more comprehensive expanded-history background check for new hires to comply with Indiana law. The motion was moved by Stephanie and seconded by Brett; the board recorded one opposing vote and the motion carried.

Finally, trustees voted to accept the bid from ENB Paving for reconstruction of Noblesville High School East parking lots and a bus-lot expansion at Noblesville West Middle School. The contract amount, which included an alternate resurface for the West bus lot, was $1,361,662.85 and was described by district staff as coming in under an approximate $1.4 million budget. Administrators said the West expansion will add length and spaces needed to accommodate some special-education buses.

Board members asked staff about expected lifespan for paved lots; district staff said they budget for at least 10 years of life on parking-lot resurfacing but noted some lots last longer depending on winter freeze-thaw cycles. Officials also said completing the work this summer will ensure the projects are finished before the next school year.

The board set its next regular meeting for April 28 and adjourned.