The Indiana State Board of Education approved state funding cuts for some family and consumer science (FCS) classes starting next school year during a special meeting Friday.

Parents and others angrily called out the State Board of Education at its meeting today in Gary. They say despite the states intervention in local schools students face unsafe buildings, leaky roofs and even lack toilet paper at one school.

House Education Committee Chair Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) has proposed combining the State Board of Education with the Commission for Higher Education and Governor's Workforce Cabinet.

Four new members are joining the State Board of Education this month.

Gordon Hendry is leaving after serving nearly six years. He says hes proud of the work done during his time on the board.

Four months after the State Board of Education ordered the manager of two Indianapolis high schools in takeover to seek charters, it remains uncertain when that will happen.

In his resignation letter to the governor, Bertram says increasing demands as president and CEO of Project Lead The Way, a STEM-focused education group, conflict with his role on the board.

Schools are getting letter grade ratings this year from both the state and federal government, and because of new education law, some schools will get two different ratings.

At a meeting to consider public comments and figure out details around the board's proposal this week, many members agreed to press pause on the issue.

The State Board of Education is working to create new rules around school accountability.