Amelia Pak-Harvey
Coverage of Amelia Pak-Harvey in the Nexus archive.
- What do you think about your school district’s ballot request for a property tax increase?
A record number of Indiana school districts are requesting voter approval for property tax increases in November due to financial strain from declining enrollment, rising operational costs, and property tax reform. The state law allows districts to seek additional funds via referendums during the general election, but the changes have created revenue challenges for schools.
- Marion County school board elections: Tell us what you want to know
The 2026 Marion County school board elections may feature candidates listing political party affiliations for the first time, alongside potential property tax increase requests due to revenue losses from recent reforms. Key challenges include implementing AI in schools and enforcing a student cellphone ban, with elected boards influencing budget decisions if tax proposals fail.