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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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At 9:04 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. This concludes the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township Board of Education meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
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November 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
At 9:04 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. This concludes the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township Board of Education meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
The board agenda posted online listed specific items presented for discussion during tonight's meeting, with it understood no action would be taken tonight, but deferred to a later meeting.
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The board agenda posted online listed specific items presented for discussion during tonight's meeting, with it understood no action would be taken tonight, but deferred to a later meeting.
Changes to bylaws and policies were also presented to the board.
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Changes to bylaws and policies were also presented to the board.
Requests for employer stipends for classified staff, employer contributions for administration, and course additions were approved by the board.
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Requests for employer stipends for classified staff, employer contributions for administration, and course additions were approved by the board.
Clayton explained that the district's work with demographer consultants would include options to move fifth graders to elementaries, but that options to leave fifth grade at the intermediate level were still on the table.
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Clayton explained that the district's work with demographer consultants would include options to move fifth graders to elementaries, but that options to leave fifth grade at the intermediate level were still on the table.
Member LaShauna Triplett questioned Clayton about prior plans to move fifth graders out of intermediate and back into elementary schools.
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Member LaShauna Triplett questioned Clayton about prior plans to move fifth graders out of intermediate and back into elementary schools.
Clayton explained in detail northern areas of the maps that overlap with IPS areas, and that those areas should be factored in when considering options for redistricting.
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Clayton explained in detail northern areas of the maps that overlap with IPS areas, and that those areas should be factored in when considering options for redistricting.
Clayton shared a slide of the current district map including elementary and middle school boundaries, and a slide showing a heat map representing student density within district areas.
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Clayton shared a slide of the current district map including elementary and middle school boundaries, and a slide showing a heat map representing student density within district areas.
One of the slides in Clayton's presentation included a timeline leading to a final report in January.
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
One of the slides in Clayton's presentation included a timeline leading to a final report in January.
Clayton said feedback from seven focus groups has been driving discussion.
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Clayton said feedback from seven focus groups has been driving discussion.
Chief Operating Officer Marques Clayton presented a report on enrollment management and redistricting, including efforts to ensure all elementary schools have equitable class sizes and resources.
November 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Chief Operating Officer Marques Clayton presented a report on enrollment management and redistricting, including efforts to ensure all elementary schools have equitable class sizes and resources.
Anderson said Rhythm and Reading events in partnership with RISE Indy included tonight's student music performance.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Anderson said Rhythm and Reading events in partnership with RISE Indy included tonight's student music performance.
Each school in the district is trending attendance rates in excess of 95%, said Anderson.
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Each school in the district is trending attendance rates in excess of 95%, said Anderson.
Student feedback included comments that programs are helping students to better consider career choices and to develop skills in studying and test preparation.
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Student feedback included comments that programs are helping students to better consider career choices and to develop skills in studying and test preparation.
Assistant Superintendent Tierney Anderson presented a Teaching & Learning K-8 update. Skills such as critical thinking and adaptable learning were discussed in detail with examples of how skills were being further reinforced.
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Assistant Superintendent Tierney Anderson presented a Teaching & Learning K-8 update. Skills such as critical thinking and adaptable learning were discussed in detail with examples of how skills were being further reinforced.
Tonight's meeting is being streamed at www.youtube.com/@msdwarrento...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Tonight's meeting is being streamed at www.youtube.com/@msdwarrento...
The board's agenda and related files have been made available on the board's online document system. www.boarddocs.com/in/msdwt/Boa...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The board's agenda and related files have been made available on the board's online document system. www.boarddocs.com/in/msdwt/Boa...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Director Laura Butgereit presented a report of college and career readiness. The report included information on efforts as early as Pre K learning.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Director Laura Butgereit presented a report of college and career readiness. The report included information on efforts as early as Pre K learning.
Having no requests for public comment, the board moved to its consent agenda, which was passed without discussion.
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Having no requests for public comment, the board moved to its consent agenda, which was passed without discussion.
During the board comments portion of its agenda, the board members spoke individually to share personal anecdotes and to express seasonal greetings.
November 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
During the board comments portion of its agenda, the board members spoke individually to share personal anecdotes and to express seasonal greetings.
Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate Sydney Starks updated the board on various upcoming community events.
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate Sydney Starks updated the board on various upcoming community events.
As students and parents filed out of the board room after the performance, about 50 people remained in the audience as the meeting continued.
November 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As students and parents filed out of the board room after the performance, about 50 people remained in the audience as the meeting continued.
The performance concluded with students walking in line past board members, who stood and shook hands with each student in congratulations.
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The performance concluded with students walking in line past board members, who stood and shook hands with each student in congratulations.