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Trustees approved a new Director of Athletic Programs job description to centralize oversight of feeder programs, turf fields and the new Lowell High natatorium; administrators proposed a rapid hiring timeline and a salary range estimate of about $90,000–$105,000 depending on experience, with possible commission elements to offset cost.
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Barry Gardner of Policy Analytics told the Tri Creek School Board that new state deductions and credits under SEA 1 will lower net assessed value and likely force operating‑referendum math that could require $2 million to $4 million to prevent the district from exhausting cash reserves, and walked trustees through levy and fixed‑rate options.
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Curriculum lead Tammy told the board the district is training teachers on a textbook adoption, will move Pre‑AP English 1 to eighth grade (with Pre‑AP English 2 to follow in ninth), and will use checkpoint averages this year because the state is withholding iLearn summative results until July.
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The Tri Creek board approved recommended low bids for four categories of the Lowell High School pool infill and related work (general trades, metal studs/drywall, plumbing/HVAC, electrical) for a total project cost reported at about $2,000,009.61 to be funded from Series 23 bonds; staff said some pool foundation work is already in progress.
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District staff reported that excavation for the new natatorium pool began the day of the meeting, interior finishes and acoustical work are underway, and bids for the pool infill will be opened next week with multiple contractors expected to respond.
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Business operations reported a $133,000 rebate tied to LED upgrades, a federal extension to continue the summer feeding program for four more years, and ongoing failures in recently replaced iPad cases with Apple and the case vendor investigating replacements or alternative devices.
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After a district review and teacher input, the board approved new K–4 language arts materials and an updated high‑ability handbook that refines identification pathways (CogAT, NWEA/achievement cutoffs, qualitative checklist) and moves kindergarten to monitor status for younger children.
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Business office reported $651,250.29 in investment income for calendar year 2025 and described cash‑flow scenarios showing a possible $2 million annual property-tax revenue loss under Senate Enrolled Act 1, prompting discussion of timing for a possible referendum as a revenue replacement.
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At its reorganization meeting the Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of Trustees elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and deputy treasurer), approved the 2026 meeting schedule, accepted an investment report presentation, and passed a slate of routine resolutions and consent items by voice vote.
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District leaders reported improved checkpoint scores in grades 7 and 8 after curriculum alignment work and won a U.S. Department of Education grant of just over $37,000 to support the 'Building Thinking Classrooms' professional-development program and teacher stipends.