A source close to the search process confirmed Ferebee’s name along with another candidate, according to the Washington Post.

The proposed changes would shorten fall break from two weeks to one week. The extra week would be added to summer break.

IPS school board candidates critical of the current administration made gains this election cycle, ousting two incumbent board members.

School board candidates critical of the current IPS administration are poised to make gains by ousting incumbent board members – as votes are still being counted.

At Thursday’s Indianapolis Public Schools board meeting, commissioners considered a list of schools interested in partnering with the district to become innovation schools.

If approved, these changes would be effective for the 2019-20 school year.

In the races for three seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools Board, candidates are sharply split over whether the district is moving in the right direction.

Candidates running for the Indianapolis Public School Board are reporting large campaign chests that signal the fierce competition between rival ideologies.

Indy Chamber will fund two IPS positions and provide consulting services to help the district close its approximate $20 million deficit.

Every IPS middle and high school will have a Teen Dating Abuse Advocate to be a primary contact for students.