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The board received a preview of the redistricting study: the commission met nine times, reviewed more than 50 scenarios and will provide findings (not recommendations) this spring; staff highlighted data limitations and the value of GIS mapping used in the study.
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The Monroe County Community School Corporation board voted to initiate the sale of the former Herald Times building at 1900 South Walnut and approved beginning the process to hire a broker to facilitate the sale, citing fiscal constraints and high renovation costs.
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The board approved renewal contracts for five early-learning partners funded by the 2023 referendum, including Bloomington Center for Global Children and Covenant Christian Early Learning Place; the Covenant Christian contract passed 6–0 with one abstention after a trustee objected on church–state grounds but was told state law limits the district’s ability to refuse faith-based partners.
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A school district official announced the launch of the Strong Schools, Strong Community Advisory Council, seeking community members, educators and board participation for three discussions this spring; a community survey will also be available.
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Monroe County Community Sch Corp announced Every Dollar Every Student, a site where residents can view the district’s 2026 budget, voter-approved referendum spending, explanations of restricted funds and planned additions such as prior years’ spending and FAQs.
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The Monroe County Community School Corporation said its play-based, research-backed pre-K program will be more accessible after a 2023 referendum; district officials said all MCCSC-distributed families qualify for at least half the cost and invited eligible children (turning 4 by Aug. 1) to enroll.
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Treasurer Matthew Erwin told the board that total investment interest for 2025 was $1,410,319.02, about $579,000 lower than the prior year, and announced continued quarterly reporting and a planned financial transparency portal. Major Trust Company’s Q4 report was not available for the packet, and one balance figure in the transcript was unclear.
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The Monroe County Community School Corporation board voted unanimously to approve its 2026 officer slate — Aaron Cooperman as president, Ross Grimes as vice president, Ashley Pirani as secretary and Tianna Eruje as assistant secretary — adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and confirmed committee and non-board appointments including Sam Fleener and Brad Lucas.
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Trustees read an added restatement of district values reaffirming that MCCSC does not collect student immigration status, will educate students regardless of status, complies with FERPA, and restricts access to buildings and records to government agents only with appropriate warrants verified by administrators and legal counsel.
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District leaders presented a coherent system for early literacy and numeracy, highlighting evidence-based instruction, progress-monitoring with DIBELS, small-group interventions, coaching, and reported a 3.7-point increase in third-grade iRead proficiency and other early literacy gains.