The Indy Chamber said it was supportive of the proposed $413 million IPS referendum just 24 hours before the board is set to vote on it.
One day before the Indianapolis Public Schools board is expected to vote on a $413 million operating referendum, the Indy Chamber Friday released a statement saying that it does not support the proposal.
listed multiple questions and concerns that it would like the district to address before the group will support the referendum.. If the board approves the proposed referendum, it will go on the May primary ballot. But the Indy Chamber said that district officials should hold off and do more research before asking voters to decide.
“We believe that more time and engagement are required to allow the community to fully vet the current proposal, build support for a path forward, and work with state lawmakers to address inequities in the school funding formula that disadvantage IPS and many other schools across the state,” the Chamber said. “The Indy Chamber looks forward to assisting district leaders in this work and remains committed to the success of IPS and its students.
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