NACS Regular School Board Meeting - October 26, 2026

At the October 26, 2026, regular meeting of the Northwest Allen County Schools Board, trustees approved the 2027 capital projects plan, 2027 bus replacement plan, budget and tax-rate resolution, and a budget-reduction resolution. The district also received approval to purchase instruments for Carroll High School and buses for 2027; staff reported soliciting three quotes for each purchase, but the transcript does not preserve the selected vendors or purchase amounts. The bus order was presented as an early purchase to maintain pricing. Staff will review fleet costs, repairs, and compliance requirements to inform future bus purchasing. The transportation center construction update indicated the project was back on schedule for a March turnover. The superintendent also reported that three recently completed major construction projects finished on time or early and under budget.

The board approved the teachers’ collective bargaining agreement, including an average 3.0% salary increase and a beginning bachelor’s-degree salary of $47,750, as well as a supplemental teacher payment plan. The district reported receiving a $100,000 planning grant and is considering a competitive grant application of approximately $5.4 million, with the application due in March. Trustees also approved the consent agenda, including grants and donations. Other discussion included enrollment growth following the district’s open-enrollment change and recognition of student cross-country teams; no additional procurement decisions were identified in those discussions.