September 9, 2026 Board of School Trustees Meeting

The Tippecanoe School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a meeting on September 9, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The board reviewed and approved the 2027 capital projects and acquisition plan, which includes approximately $8.32 million allocated for equipment and facilities improvements, funded through a combination of operations funds and bond proceeds. Additionally, the board approved a 12-year bus replacement plan with a budget of $2.83 million to replace 16 buses, including standard and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. A public hearing was conducted on the 2027 budget, capital projects, and bus replacement plan, followed by the adoption of related resolutions. The board also approved a resolution for the sale of approximately 5 acres of property to American Suburban Utilities and adopted a new classified staff handbook. These actions reflect the board's focus on managing capital assets, transportation needs, and operational funding within the school corporation's budget framework.