IPS Board Work Review Session - September 15, 2026

The IPS Board Work Review Session held on September 15, 2026, focused primarily on the proposed transition of the Christmas Attic Museum into a standalone nonprofit entity. The board discussed the benefits of establishing a separate nonprofit to manage museum operations, including access to targeted grants, financial sustainability, and governance safeguards. A tentative plan was outlined involving the creation of a seven-member board with IPS appointing three members, and the museum operating under a long-term lease agreement with IPS retaining ownership of the facility and artifacts. The session also covered the operational and budgetary implications, including a service-level agreement for museum programming and staffing. Additionally, the board reviewed the transition to an IPS-managed enrollment system, highlighting cost savings from $318,000 to approximately $11,000 annually, and discussed training, policy updates, and strategies for improving student recruitment and retention. Several motions related to these initiatives were passed or scheduled for formal action in upcoming meetings, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and enhanced control over key district functions.