WCCS Board of Trustees Meeting | August 3, 2026

The Whitley County Consolidated Schools Board of Trustees held a meeting on August 3, 2026, focusing primarily on the district's multi-year facility improvement plan and its funding strategy. The board reviewed an updated plan prioritizing capital projects such as roof replacements, HVAC updates, and window replacements, with budget projections and timelines extending through 2036. The district has been managing these projects through short-term general obligation bonds, and financial advisor Matt Shoemaker from Stiffel presented on the district's debt service levy, highlighting a unique position to fund necessary improvements while potentially reducing tax levies. The board discussed recent debt payoffs and upcoming bond issues to support facility maintenance without increasing taxpayer burden. Additionally, the board approved personnel matters including adjunct teacher permits and employment agreements, updated technology use policies, and an interim superintendent stipend. The meeting also included updates on a district-wide phone system upgrade and upcoming school events. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the discussion emphasized long-term financial planning and bond issuance to support capital improvements.