Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees Meeting - 09/14/2026

The Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees held a public hearing and regular meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on the 2027 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan. The budget presentation detailed revenue sources including state aid and local property taxes, with emphasis on the impact of property tax caps and deductions on funding. The board discussed maintaining a stable tax rate for the 13th consecutive year and the proposed operating referendum on the November 2026 ballot. The capital projects and bus replacement plans were presented as guiding documents without guaranteed funding or approval, with bus replacement costs factoring in current tariffs. Additionally, the board approved supplemental curricular material fees for middle and high school students and authorized a $10,000 donation from the extended services fund to the Zionsville Education Foundation. The meeting also included updates on student academic performance and community engagement initiatives.