Terry Spradlin
Coverage of Terry Spradlin in the Nexus archive.
- Record-high number of Indiana school districts ask voters for property tax increases
A record 38 Indiana school districts are requesting property tax increases in November for operating expenses, capital needs, or security projects due to state law changes. Recent reforms, including a property tax relief bill and restrictions on referendum timing, have intensified financial pressures, with districts citing the need to maintain existing services rather than fund new programs.
- 5 takeaways from Chalkbeat’s panel on Indiana’s changes to school board elections and referendums
Indiana's new laws allow school board candidates to run under partisan labels, with 524 candidates choosing party affiliations (72% Republican, 6% Democrat, 7% independent). The impact of partisan labels on school board dynamics and funding decisions remains unclear, as debates highlight differing views within parties and the nonpartisan nature of school governance.
- You’re invited: Hear about the changes for schools this election and what they mean for students
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.