School Board Meeting 6/15/2026

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation held a school board meeting on June 15, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts and budget items. The board approved supplemental contracts, field trips, professional leaves, school fundraisers, claims, and payroll totaling over $9.7 million, including a contract for HVAC filter replacement and secondary C4 curriculum materials. A significant agenda item was the approval to place the operating referendum renewal on the ballot, which would continue property tax levies to fund school operations and maintain staffing levels. The board also discussed policy updates related to wireless device use in schools and reviewed human resources recommendations involving retirements, resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence. The meeting included presentations on staff retention efforts and teacher evaluation systems, emphasizing the importance of the referendum for financial stability and student outcomes. Motions to approve the referendum renewal and various contracts passed unanimously, while a proposed audit and finance policy was not added to the agenda for further discussion.