Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
The district’s finance officer reviewed investments and fund balances, reporting about $12 million in certificates of deposit and warning that Senate Bill 1 could produce $4.5–5.0 million in near‑term revenue pressure and a possible $2.4 million hit in 2028; board scheduled further review and a work session.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
The New Albany‑Floyd County school board approved a three‑year workplace learning agreement with 2 20 Youth Leadership LLC after debate over a roughly $172,000 contract and uncertainty about how many student enrollments are needed for the program to 'pay for itself.'
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
Doctor Madison presented a first read of proposed changes to Policy 0167.3 to clarify public comment timing, sign‑up procedures and processes for personnel allegations; board members questioned moving public comment to the start of meetings and whether sign‑up information should be public.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
The school board approved a free facilities and program review focused on Scribner and Hazelwood middle schools to investigate enrollment decline and equity of programs; the vendor will hold focus groups and report findings for board consideration.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
District speakers and a parent testified that the in-house pre-K helps 4-year-olds acclimate to school and build academic and social skills; the district is holding open houses at each elementary on Jan. 13 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for families interested in enrolling.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
The New Albany Floyd County Schools board held its second public hearing and adopted project, preliminary determination and reimbursement resolutions enabling up to $395,000,000 in borrowing to fund roofing, HVAC, safety and other facility projects; administrators said the plan is designed to be tax-levy neutral.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included transfers, vendor renewals and program approvals; members also approved a resolution to list and sell the Prosser Construction Trades student-built house at 4005 Fields Lane and supported expanding Blessings in a Backpack to seventh and eighth graders beginning in January.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
A former employee identified as Ally (Miss Ford) accused the district of ignoring harassment complaints, said a settlement referenced by the district did not involve offers to meet with her, and urged the board to lift nondisclosure constraints so other employees can speak publicly about misconduct concerns.
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
A parent told the board his son was required to attend an evening Winter Fantasia performance amid a National Weather Service advisory and questioned why the district did not postpone or mitigate icy sidewalks; Superintendent Dr. Madison apologized and said the district "got it wrong."
Indiana / School Boards / New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
The New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation held the first of two required public hearings on a district-wide capital plan dubbed Vision 2030. Bond advisers outlined a $395 million maximum borrowing, estimated $252.9 million in interest, and said the debt-service levy would not increase when existing debt retirement is factored in.