At its February meeting, the Warrick County School Corporation board approved a $759,039 additional appropriation for the debt-service fund, awarded a construction contract for a pre-K addition and gym renovation, and approved an events venue agreement and several donations; all motions carried.
Board members recognized elementary and middle school spelling bee winners and honored school resource officers from multiple local law enforcement agencies during National SRO Day, presenting certificates and public thanks.
Human Resources summarized the district's spring hiring cycle and staffing procedures; the board approved routine business, two donations and multiple personnel items including non-certified hires and leaves. Personnel changes and retirements were reported.
CenterPoint Energy and its program manager Resource Innovations presented $175,844 in incentives to Warrick County School Corp for 2025 facility upgrades; presenters said an additional $68,000 was paid in 2026 toward ongoing projects including building automation and HVAC work.
The district announced kindergarten registration events set for March 2–6, state-required checkpoint assessments for grades 3–8 (testing windows extended after inclement weather), the SAT school day for juniors on March 4 and upcoming ELA training and parent engagement events.
The board approved an MOU with the University of Southern Indiana to offer Indiana College Corps dual-credit coursework at Boonville High School, named Amy Smith treasurer and Jasmine Donnelly deputy treasurer, adopted elementary ELA textbooks, approved a $2,000 equipment donation, and approved several personnel actions and a fund-transfer resolution.
Finance presenter Todd Armstrong told the Warrick County board that the operations fund fell by roughly $5.5 million after heavy capital and maintenance spending; the district plans to use recent bond proceeds and short-term CDs to recover cash balances while monitoring arbitrage rules.
The Warrick County School Corporation board re-nominated and swore in its officers, approved Resolution 2026-1 authorizing interest in a property acquisition (one abstention), reappointed a library board member, accepted multiple donations and approved a slate of personnel actions.
Ethan Jaworski, University of Evansville head esports coach, told the Warrick County School Corporation board that collegiate and high-school esports can boost student engagement, offer scholarship paths and can be hosted locally through the Indiana Esports Network; he offered follow-up contacts for principals and counselors.
Director Tish Wagner told the board the district serves roughly 1,995 K–12 special-education students (December 1 count), listed staffing and related-service resources, and reported teacher feedback that the new state IEP system is becoming easier to use.