Articles tagged as: Rebuilding Stronger
March 24, 2023
School 43 community demands more IPS support after failed partnership
Members of the midtown neighborhoods around James Whitcomb Riley School 43 are raising concern about its future. Plans were underway for School 43 to be transformed into a visual performing arts program this summer as part of Indianapolis Public Schools’ Rebuilding Stronger plan.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
IPS’ operating tax referendum won’t happen but district overhaul continues
The new funds were to help pay for a sweeping remake of academic and other offerings for elementary and middle school students.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2023
IPS board delays controversial operating referendum vote
The Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners delayed its planned Saturday vote on putting a $413.6 million operating property tax referendum on the May primary ballot.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2023
Indy Chamber won’t support IPS’ controversial tax referendum as proposed, board set to vote Saturday
The seven-member IPS board of commissioners is set to vote at a 10 a.m. public meeting Saturday at the Madam Walker Legacy Center on whether to place a $413.6 million operating tax referendum on the May 2 primary ballot. The money goes mostly to boost pay for district teachers.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
WFYI’s education stories of 2022 – special education investigations, future of IPS, culture wars
This year, WFYI reporters tackled tough education stories – from teacher and classroom aide shortages, to major changes coming to the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2022
IPS delays vote on $414 million tax referendum amid community criticism
It’s uncertain when the district will discuss the property-tax referendum again and if the district will agree to share funds with charter schools.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2022
IPS Board approves $410M capital referendum as opposition grows for operations tax
Some say they wont support a district tax levy unless it is equitably shared among Indianapolis charter schools.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Indy charter school leaders call on IPS to share referendum money
A coalition of charter school leaders are calling on Indianapolis Public Schools to share revenue from a property-tax levy the district proposed for the 2023 ballot.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2022
IPS board unanimously approves massive overhaul to close schools, change grades
The Indianapolis Public Schools board unanimously approved a plan to overhaul the district by closing six school buildings, changing grade configurations and establishing eight middle schools. The plan will also provide, for the first time, all students in middle school with algebra and arts courses.
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