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Dr. McKibben presented a population-based enrollment forecast, stressing that forecasts rely on assumptions (mortgage rates, transfers, housing additions) and projecting a modest net K–12 increase over the next decade if current trends hold.
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Ken McNamara urged the board to back a Lilly Foundation grant proposal to provide free STEM visits for students to the Wilbur Wright Birthplace Museum, arguing the site offers unique hands-on STEM learning.
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At its Jan. 8 meeting the South Madison Community School Corporation board elected Mark Thompson president and Buck Evans vice president, voted to keep 2026 board compensation at 2025 levels, and approved committee and representative appointments including Penny Myers as treasurer.
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The board was told the district collected about 98% of certified property tax; Treasurer reported $662,368.80 in interest earnings; the board approved contracts with Edmentum and East Central ESC for curriculum licensing and professional development.
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Superintendent Dr. Hall reported that the high-school roofs are complete and certified but said the general contractor acknowledged damage to the gym floor and agreed in writing to pay to resand and refinish it; several door-hardware and glass issues are being corrected by subcontractors.
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Principal Steger told the board that Maple Ridge Elementary outperformed state averages on several assessments, described a new playground and highlighted a first-year multicultural night that drew 206 participants and showcased 15 languages.
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The South Madison Com Sch Corp board approved Daimler financing for two wheelchair-lift buses (administration confirmed $153,000 per bus), authorized a tutoring contract with Lana Moore and passed routine minutes, accounts payable and consent items during its regular meeting.
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Pendleton Elementary presented character awards to students, recognized cafeteria manager Colleen Halter and community partner Twisters Soda Bar, and staff reported strong assessment results — presenters cited about 98% third-grade passing on state-aligned reading checks.
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The South Madison Community School Corporation board approved meeting minutes and accounts-payable vouchers, consolidated consent items 5.1–5.5, and authorized a state common school loan application to replace elementary classroom Google devices, with motions made and roll-call confirmation recorded.
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East Elementary presented student character awards, highlighted the Revved Up for Reading program and described instructional and enrichment activities — including a morning exercise pilot, a motivational speaker visit and a classroom monarch butterfly project — and reported NWEA and iLearn results above projected growth.