Articles tagged as: Gary Community Schools
May 14, 2018
Controversy Likely In Special Session Over School Takeover Bill
The school takeover bill is largely about intensifying state takeover of the distressed Gary and Muncie schools. But it also creates new "fiscal indicators" for every school system.
Read MoreMay 7, 2018
Public Gets Sole Chance To Testify On Special Session Bills
The testimony was solely about a Gary-Muncie school takeover bill, the most controversial measure lawmakers will hear next week.
Read MoreApril 16, 2018
Gary Schools Strikes Deal with IRS, Settles $7M In Debt
The district earned the debt after collecting federal taxes from employees but failing to pay the government.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018
Gary Mayor: Lawmakers Need To Stay Out Of Our Schools
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson says provisions limiting the power of school officials in her community are bad for government.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2018
Deal Gives Students In Gary New Buses, Cuts District's Costs
The district's chief financial officer said Gary was able to get the terms because the district is paying its bills on time.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2018
Ball State-Muncie Schools Bill Dies After Chaotic Session End
As the clock struck midnight, the Senate had one more bill eligible for passage.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Statehouse Protesters Object To More Rules For Gary And Muncie Schools
Democratic state senators from northern Indiana say a school finances bill that enforces more rules on the distressed Gary and Muncie districts will eliminate public participation in public school systems.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2018
Gary Emergency Manager Plan: Close School, Reconfigure Grades
The state-appointed manager of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Friday the district faces an $18 million annual deficit.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
Concerned Senate Committee Postpones Vote On Muncie Schools Bill
An Indiana Senate committee has decided to postpone voting on a controversial school financials bill because of its effect on Muncie and Gary schools.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
Can Gary Schools Be Saved By A State Takeover?
States have used different methods to reform urban districts in fiscal and financial peril. In Indiana, the controversial decision was made to give a single manager absolute power of the Gary Community School Corporation. But will it work?
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