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Zionsville board approves $26,500 demographic study by Indiana Business Research Center
Summary
The board approved a $26,500 demographic projection study from the Indiana Business Research Center to update 10-year enrollment projections; the cost will be paid from the Operations Fund in two installments and the IBRC has provided 96–98% accurate studies for the district in past years.
The Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees voted Feb. 9 to contract with the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business to perform a new 10-year demographic projection for the district.
Superintendent Rebecca Coffman said ZCS has relied on IBRC studies since 1998 and that past studies have shown 96–98% accuracy; the most recent study for the district was completed in 2024. The recommended study will cost $26,500 and, if approved, will be paid from the Operations Fund in two equal installments of $13,250.
Trustee Michael Berg moved to approve the IBRC study as proposed and to authorize payment from the Operations Fund in two equal installments; Trustee Christy Wessel-Powell seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
The board noted that it conducts new projection studies on a two-year cadence to account for approved residential development that may affect enrollment and facility planning.
