The IPS Board of Commissioners voted to approve the Rebuilding Stronger plan tonight.
INDIANAPOLIS — This week, Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners will vote on Rebuilding Stronger. It's their plan they say will provide equal opportunities for all students in their district and allow them to take care of necessary building maintenance, repairs, etc.
As it stands, Rebuilding Stronger comes with an $810 million price tag. A one-time, $410 million capital referendum will go toward renovations and rebuilding an elementary school. Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson says it'll help them take care of the most pressing issues maintenance-wise. They have $1.2 billion in deferred maintenance projects.
"If in fact our community says that's an investment we're not willing to make, then we will need to pivot to a different conversation and unfortunately, I believe that conversation won't be, let's keep the status quo we have today. That conversation will be about how we may need to further reduce or limit opportunities for our student," Dr. Johnson said.
The IPS School Board will take a final vote on the"Rebuilding stronger" plan on Thursday. If you'd like to provide public comment before their vote, you can do so by signing up here. In December, they'll vote on the tax referenda to get them on the May 2023 election ballot. IPS says it has been cutting costs wherever possible. However, if Rebuilding Stronger does not get a green light from the community, their budget could be in the red by 2026. Below, you'll find a detailed breakdown, from IPS, of Rebuilding Stronger and the intended goals.
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