Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees Meeting 7/16/2026

The Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a meeting on July 16, 2026, where they discussed several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included updates on construction projects at the high school, focusing on pool and parking lot improvements, with budget tracking reported as stable. The board reviewed and approved an athletics department reorganization involving salary reallocations and the creation of new roles to improve operational efficiency, preserving budget capacity for future needs such as additional athletic trainers. A significant agenda item was the proposed increase in athletic participation fees to cover rising costs, including athletic trainer contracts and operational expenses, with provisions for financial assistance to families in need. Transportation department updates included a proposed restructuring to create a routing specialist position, aiming to save approximately $16,700 annually. The board also approved updates to various handbooks and policies, including administrative, faculty, and student handbooks, and discussed new policies on testing security and wireless device use in schools. Several motions related to personnel, organizational plans, and financial resolutions were passed, including acceptance of donations and approval of public official bonds and cash change banks for the upcoming school year.