There are chances coming soon to learn more about the recent talk surrounding IPS’ future.
The district will have three community conversations in November to bring families up to speed.
IPS commissioners will talk about the work of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance and ask families what they want the group to consider when thinking about the future of Indianapolis’ K-12 education systems.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is a new group that was tasked by lawmakers with studying facilities and transportation among public schools located in the IPS boundaries. Their work includes a review of both IPS and charter schools.
The group has been meeting since June and is expected to bring recommendations for changes to Indianapolis schools by the end of the year.
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IPS commissioners put out a statement earlier this month explaining what they hope the alliance will consider. Among their asks: a pause on opening new schools, a commitment to maintain the role of an elected school board, and a decision to consolidate charter school authorizers under a single office overseen by the mayor.
Commissioners are expected to talk about these ideas during the November community conversations. The board will have three meetings — two in person and one online.
Language interpretation and refreshments will be provided for the in-person meetings. Meeting dates include:
- 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3 in the board room at the John Morton-Finney Center, 120 E. Walnut St.
- 6-8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Anna Brochhausen School 88, 5801 E. 16th St.
- 2-3:30 p.m. virtual meeting. Follow this Teams link to join.
Visit the IPS website to register to attend one of the upcoming community conversations.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s next public meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. The location of the meeting will be announced on the alliance’s website closer to the meeting date.
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