October 26, 2026 Board Meeting Live Stream

The October 26, 2026, New Palestine Community Schools Board of Trustees meeting included approval of the 2027 budget and related financial resolutions. The board approved the 2027 bus replacement plan and capital projects plan, a budget resolution authorizing adjustments during execution, and an education-to-operations fund transfer resolution; the transfer was described as $3.1 million, with the district noting it has historically transferred about 10–11% of state tuition support. The board also approved a $2 million additional appropriation for the 2026 education fund, supported by available revenue, and accepted a $620 donation from Mount Leon Community Church for Brandywine Elementary meal accounts with negative balances. No specific project costs or vendor awards were stated.

The board ratified the 2026–27 teachers’ master contract, including raises of $900 for new teachers with no experience, $1,900 for returning teachers, and $1,400 for teachers at the maximum, plus a 3% adjustment to the extracurricular activity schedule and changes to sick-bank language. It also approved the superintendent’s contract through June 30, 2032, with a $180,000 salary base beginning July 1, 2027, and 2027 retirement contributions of $21,000 that increase by $1,000 annually. Robotics competition trips for junior-high and high-school teams were approved; junior-high registration was paid from extracurricular accounts, while families would cover lodging, transportation, and meals. No procurement vendor selection or purchasing contract award was identified.