DCCUSD School Board Session September 15th, 2026

The DeKalb Central Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, which included presentations from Waterloo Elementary highlighting student engagement programs. The board approved the launch of the DeKalb Central Ambassadors program to increase community involvement and understanding of district operations. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the acceptance of an $86,000 Indiana Department of Homeland Security Secured School Safety Grant, matched by $86,000 from the district's operations fund, to support the school resource officer program. The board also approved the 2026-2027 dual credit Memorandum of Understanding with Ivy Tech Community College, facilitating student access to college credits. A detailed public hearing on the 2027 budget was conducted, presenting a total budget of approximately $49.35 million, with discussions on tax rates, net assessed value, and potential budget adjustments. The board acknowledged the challenges of balancing expenditures, particularly staffing costs, with revenue uncertainties. No specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the meeting included policy and budget decisions impacting future procurement and financial planning. The board scheduled upcoming meetings for further budget adoption and personnel discussions.