IPS Board Action Session April 2026

The IPS Board Action Session held on April 30, 2026, focused primarily on educational updates, community engagement, and new partnership initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a surplus declaration of property to facilitate a partnership with Habitat for Humanity aimed at developing affordable housing for IPS staff. Additionally, the board approved the submission of an application for IPS to become a charter school authorizer, which will enhance the district's control over charter school growth and sustainability. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presenting a new partnership with the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP), designed to support IPS employees in achieving homeownership through educational programs and one-on-one advising, with no cost to the district. The board also discussed ongoing strategic initiatives related to student success, equity in program access, and community engagement, but no other direct contract awards or RFPs were mentioned. Motions to approve the surplus property transfer and the charter authorizer application were passed, while a special personnel action was postponed due to recusals.