The IPS Community Coalition said Monday it violated campaign finance rules by not reporting its support for four school board candidates on the November ballot.

Deep-pocketed political action committees have thrown over $200,000 into four races for Indianapolis Public Schools board seats, helping candidates who support partnerships with charter schools to far out-raise their competitors.

Kenneth Allen, a candidate in the competitive race to unseat incumbent Elizabeth Gore on Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners, used campaign language that suggests his foundation is an active nonprofit but it shut down nearly 11 years ago.

The first forum for candidates seeking election to the Indianapolis Public Schools' Board of School Commissioners was held Saturday Sept. 19 by a group often critical of the districts policies.

Three incumbents and eight other candidates filed to seek election to the Indianapolis Public Schools' Board of School Commissioners in the Nov. 3 election, according to Marion County Election Board.

Just two months ago, the notion Indianapolis Public Schools would purchase a device for every student was barely a consideration. Now, plans are underway to spend $12 million to ensure every student has internet access and a device to use at home.

Less than 10 people were in Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners' boardroom at the district headquarters Thursday. It was a stark contrast to the past two months when meetings were standing room only as board members, parents and teachers argued about what is best for three city schools.

Some teachers will see their salaries go up by as much as $9,400 this year, a significant increase designed to account for years of recession-era pay freezes.

Days ahead of public interviews with superintendent candidates, Indianapolis Public Schools board members say they have three strong choices but they are waiting to release their names.

The application window closed on Friday for Indianapolis Public Schools' open superintendent position. The board plans to select a final candidate by mid-June.