Articles tagged as: Muncie Community Schools
September 26, 2018
Muncie Schools Board Hears Of Extra 2019 Budget Money
Muncie Community Schools came to state lawmakers' attention in the past few years for a multi-million dollar budget deficit.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018
Contract OK'd To Repair Historic Indiana Fieldhouse
A severe thunderstorm toppled part of the Muncie Fieldhouse's brick facade last November, damaging its roof and water pipes that released a deluge that damaged the hardwood basketball court.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2018
MCS Enrollment Dips, But Less Than District Planned For
Official enrollment counts are done in September across the state. But, unofficially, Muncie Community Schools says it lost 63 students this school year.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2018
Storm-Damaged Historic Indiana Fieldhouse Set For Repairs
The Muncie Community School Board has authorized emergency roof repairs to the Muncie Fieldhouse.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2018
Ongoing Audit Delays Loans For Cash-Strapped Muncie Schools
The $12 million loan was authorized by the Legislature and Gov. Eric Holcomb under legislation authorizing Ball State University to take over governance of the school district.
Read MoreJune 13, 2018
Muncie Schools Board Candidates Try To Win Over Community And Ball State
Muncie residents heard passionate answers from hopeful applicants for the future Ball State University-appointed Muncie Community Schools board Tuesday night.
Read MoreMay 17, 2018
Ball State Formally Begins Muncie Schools Takeover
The Ball State University Board of Trustees has approved the university taking over the financially troubled Muncie Community Schools - days after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation allowing the move.
Read MoreMay 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 11, 2018
Ball State President Anticipates Muncie Schools Bill Will Pass Monday
The university could be the first in the state to run a public school district.
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.
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