Indianapolis Public Education Corporation

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation held its first meeting Tuesday, beginning work on a November referendum and the hire of a permanent leader.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, the new mayor-appointed board with authority over IPS and charter school finances, facilities and transportation, holds its first meeting April 14 at the City-County Building.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett named nine members to the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, a new unelected board created by state lawmakers to oversee finances, facilities and transportation for Indianapolis Public Schools district and charter schools.

IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson says her top priority is maintaining stability for families as a new mayor-appointed board will take over large pieces of the city’s divided education system.

The Indiana Senate passed legislation, creating a mayor-appointed board to oversee IPS finances and facilities. It now heads to the governor.