05-13-2026 CCS School Board Meeting

The Carmel Clay Schools Board meeting on May 13, 2026, included presentations recognizing student achievements and community partnerships, followed by routine consent approvals including personnel reports, claims, payroll, gift applications, and change orders for several school renovation projects. A key focus was a detailed discussion on school funding options and a proposed referendum to replace existing operating and safety referendums. The administration recommended a maximum property tax rate increase to sustain current educational programs and staffing amid state funding reductions due to legislative changes. Board members discussed the complexity of the referendum language, the impact of state tax law changes on school funding, and the importance of community education on the issue. The board agreed to continue discussions and community outreach leading to a potential referendum vote in November 2026. Additionally, the meeting featured a report on multilingual learner programs and a financial update highlighting a clean audit, bus purchases, and revenue projections. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the funding referendum discussion is a significant procurement-related topic affecting future budget allocations.