Articles tagged as: Gary Community Schools
August 15, 2019
Gary Schools' Operating Deficit Cut In Half, Says Emergency Manager
A financial consultant of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Thursday the districts operating deficit is now cut in half to $11 million.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2018
Cash-Strapped Gary Schools Seeks $3M For Payroll Expenses
The Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals Board unanimously recommended Thursday that the Gary Community School Corp. receive the state loan.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2018
Gary Schools Emergency Manager Chips Away At Deficit
The state-appointed manager of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Monday the district faces less of a deficit than it did a year ago.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018
Gary Schools Make Changes Amid Enrollment Push
The district is in the middle of an enrollment campaign that includes door-to-door flyers, calls to parents, and social media posts. School infrastructure upgrades and new technology are also underway.
Read MoreMay 14, 2018
Controversy Likely In Special Session Over School Takeover Bill
The school takeover bill is largely about intensifying state takeover of the distressed Gary and Muncie schools. But it also creates new "fiscal indicators" for every school system.
Read MoreMay 7, 2018
Public Gets Sole Chance To Testify On Special Session Bills
The testimony was solely about a Gary-Muncie school takeover bill, the most controversial measure lawmakers will hear next week.
Read MoreApril 16, 2018
Gary Schools Strikes Deal with IRS, Settles $7M In Debt
The district earned the debt after collecting federal taxes from employees but failing to pay the government.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018
Gary Mayor: Lawmakers Need To Stay Out Of Our Schools
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson says provisions limiting the power of school officials in her community are bad for government.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2018
Deal Gives Students In Gary New Buses, Cuts District's Costs
The district's chief financial officer said Gary was able to get the terms because the district is paying its bills on time.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2018
Ball State-Muncie Schools Bill Dies After Chaotic Session End
As the clock struck midnight, the Senate had one more bill eligible for passage.
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