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District spotlights educators of the year, showcases stadium renovations and reports clean audit

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp Board of School Trustees · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The board recognized educator award winners, viewed drone footage of Wright Bowl and Ingold Stadium renovations (with ADA upgrades), heard that New Tech’s robotics team won a spirit award, and was told by Dr. Underwood that an independent audit found no significant deficiencies or findings.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Board paused for a district spotlight that highlighted educator awards, student success and major facilities upgrades.

Dr. Hoover introduced the winners: Maren Smith, named high school teacher of the year from North High School, and Andy Freeman, principal of the year from Central High School; Holly Carey was named elementary teacher of the year but was unable to attend. Maren Smith told the board the recognition "means a lot" after 20 years in education and said that the work that matters is often "the small things"—a student…

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