District staff presented two calendar options for 2027'28 and reported 422 survey responses; trustees were told feedback was split between preserving a two'week fall break and moving to a shorter break, and the board agreed to revisit the calendar next month.
Harris Elementary principal Sarah Grolick told the Greenfield'Central school board that partnerships with local agencies, a United Way grant and high school student mentors helped boost the school's iRead pass rate to 96.9% and produced double'digit gains for several subgroups.
During the Feb. 12 meeting the Greenfield'Central board approved overnight/out'of'state student trips, accepted a $2,700 donation from the Capital Foundation and approved personnel and ECA recommendations; votes were recorded by voice 'aye.'
The board approved certified and classified personnel recommendations, granted permission to hire as needed for the remainder of the year, approved coaching recommendations for multiple sports and confirmed administrative assignments for 2026–27, including recommended principals and assistant principals.
At its organizational meeting, the Greenfield Central Community School Corporation board approved recommended officers, named Amy Bishop treasurer and Amber Forrest deputy treasurer, appointed attorney Dan Straub with a $5,000 retainer, adopted the corporation bylaws and policies, and approved regular meeting times and president appointment authority.
The Board of Finance approved the 2025 investment report, reviewed Distressed Units Appeal Board (DUAB) fiscal indicators showing a solid financial condition, and designated Greenfield Banking Company and Argent Bank as depositories after Huntington sold its investment unit.
Administrators warned that membership shifts in the Hoosier Heritage Conference could shrink league size and complicate scheduling; the board reviewed a proposed calendar change (one‑week fall break plus Thanksgiving week off), approved a $7,680.40 concrete donation for the baseball dugout and authorized band travel to WorldGuard events in Dayton, Ohio.
Weston Elementary principal Scott Miller introduced related arts teachers and fourth-grade students and guided board members and parents through brief, station-based demonstrations in STEM, art, music and PE to illustrate kinesthetic learning strategies.
Instruction staff reported K–6 math audit work, midyear DIBELS results showing growth for K–3 readers, and described a new Indiana requirement to auto‑enroll eligible grades 5–7 students into advanced math courses, noting timing issues because iLearn summative results may not be available until September.
Finance staff reported improved operations-fund balances and a successful bond sale, and warned the board that SCA 1 will begin affecting district finances through 2031; no specific budget from the state had been received at the time of the meeting.