Board approves curricular fees, paid-leave resolution and $2.33 million chiller contract

At its regular meeting the Tippecanoe School Corp. board approved several administrative and capital actions: curricular materials fees for the 2026-27 middle- and high-school programs, a resolution granting additional paid leave for January 2026, and a contract award for chiller replacement.

Instructional staff presented the curricular material fees and stated the proposed fees "are reasonable and allowable under Indiana code." Board member Kekler moved to adopt the fees for the 2026-27 school year; Harper seconded the motion and the board approved the fees on a voice vote with all those present saying "I." The instructional staff presentation listed the materials and grade levels affected but did not specify per-student dollar amounts in the transcript.

A resolution to approve additional paid leave for January 2026 (discussed at an earlier work session) was recommended for adoption by the presenter identified in the transcript; board member Srath moved the resolution, Burton seconded and the board adopted the resolution on a voice vote.

The board also considered and approved a facilities recommendation to award the chiller-replacement bid to DA Dodd for $2,333,300. Facilities staff recommended awarding the project to DA Dodd; Burton moved the award, Kekler seconded and the board approved the bid on a voice vote.

The meeting record shows the consent agenda was approved earlier in the meeting on a voice vote. The board announced there will be no board work session on July 8 and confirmed the next regular board meeting will be held the same day at 4 p.m. in the Tippecanoe School Corp. administration center.