Indianapolis Public Schools

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC) has appointed Karega Rausch as its new executive director. Rausch, with extensive experience in charter schools, will lead efforts to create an accountability system for Indianapolis Public Schools and city charter schools. He was selected from 36 candidates and recommended by Mayor Joe Hogsett.

Chris Bultman was appointed to the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners to represent District 4, winning a 5-1 vote. He replaces Allissa Impink, who resigned after winning a state Senate primary, and will serve until January when a new representative is sworn in. Bultman, who works for a charter school organization, faces concerns about potential conflicts of interest, while his opponent in the November election, Lindsey Cornett, was initially denied ballot access due to filing deadline confusion.

The Indianapolis Public Schools board approved Cold Spring School's bid to become an innovation charter school, reversing a previous decision. The board also approved two new innovation schools, Global Prep Academy's second campus and Monarca Academy high school, with changes effective for one year due to contract renewals. Cold Spring will gain additional state funding and take over student services from IPS, while IPS will save over $800,000 annually.

The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) school board interviewed two applicants, Chris Bultman and Lindsey Cornett, for a District 4 vacancy. Both candidates plan to run for the seat in the November election, which will fill the position left vacant by Allissa Impink's resignation. The appointee will serve until January 2025, when the elected member takes office, and will join the board during a critical period involving school board elections and a potential tax referendum.

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.

Indianapolis voters will consider a 37-cent-per-$100-assessed-value tax increase this fall to fund city schools, generating $90 million annually. The revenue will split $43.9 million to Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and $43.9 million to participating charter schools, aiming to prevent staff cuts and a state takeover, though the district still faces $20 million in future budget reductions.

Elite colleges are losing public trust due to economic challenges and AI-driven job changes, creating opportunities for community colleges and certification programs. Indianapolis Public Schools and partners like IU Indianapolis and Eli Lilly demonstrate pathways to career readiness through partnerships and dual-credit programs. Education leaders emphasize personalized college counseling and transparent financial commitments to attract students.

Fourteen candidates are competing for five seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board, with notable contenders including a charter school advocate and an Indiana Democratic Party leader. The election follows structural changes, including the creation of the mayor-appointed Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, which holds key powers over school funding and governance.

The Indianapolis Public Schools Board seeks applicants to fill a vacant District 4 seat after Commissioner Allissa Impink resigned to run for Indiana State Senate. Applications close June 23, with an appointee selected by June 25 to serve until January 2025, when an elected member will take over. The November election will decide five of seven IPS board seats amid financial challenges and new governance by the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.

Indiana school board elections this year will feature new partisan labels for candidates and potential tax increase referendums. A panel discussion on July 8 at the Indiana History Center will explore these changes and their impact on students, featuring experts from Ball State University, the Indiana School Boards Association, and Indianapolis Public Schools.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC) is considering potential tax increases for Indianapolis schools, with proposed rates ranging from 19 to 55 cents per $100 of assessed value. The decision could impact funding for schools, charter schools, and services, with lower rates risking school closures and higher rates providing stability. Public listening sessions and a June 22 meeting will determine next steps.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC) is considering options for a potential tax increase, ranging from 19 to 55 cents per $100 of assessed property value. The decision could impact homeowners with annual costs between $169 and $475, depending on the rate approved. A vote on the tax measure is scheduled for June 22, ahead of a July 22 deadline for the ballot question.

Allissa Impink will resign from the Indianapolis Public Schools board in June, leading to five of seven seats being on the November ballot. Her resignation, following a Senate primary win, aims to ensure community input in her replacement. The board faces financial issues and a power shift with the new IPEC.