The Center Grove Schools Board convened on March 20, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including updates on the Career Center operating agreement and preliminary determinations for upcoming projects.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding the Career Center operating agreement. Board members emphasized the importance of prioritizing students from participating schools, ensuring that those who pay for spots are accommodated first. It was clarified that students from non-participating districts would not qualify for enrollment unless they transferred to Center Grove Schools. The board expressed a preference for these students to transfer to Center Grove to secure their spots more effectively.

Following this, the board moved to approve the Career Center operating agreement, which was unanimously supported after a motion and a second were made.

The next significant item on the agenda was a preliminary determination hearing led by Dr. Taylor. He presented two major projects: renovations at Middle School Central and ongoing district maintenance projects. The renovations at Middle School Central will focus on updating the HVAC system, cosmetic improvements in the gym, and reworking office spaces. The second project involves recurring maintenance and technology upgrades across the district, including the purchase of student technology devices and school buses.

Dr. Taylor assured the board that these projects would not result in an increase in property tax rates, as they would be funded within the current tax framework. The total cost for both projects is estimated at $25 million, with $17 million allocated for Middle School Central and $8 million for ongoing maintenance.

The meeting concluded with a clear plan for moving forward with these projects, emphasizing the district's commitment to maintaining and improving its facilities without imposing additional financial burdens on taxpayers.