Issues
2026 Operating Referendum (Vote Yes!)
Did you know that West Lafayette Schools Community District receives the 3rd lowest amount of funding from the state for education, yet we condinually rank as one of the best school districts in Indiana? This is only possible through strong community support and our local public school referendum. In April of 2025 through SEA1, Indiana changed the way property taxes are calculated. From now through 2031, the taxable value of properties incrementally decreases, which reduces the amount of revenue school corporations can generate. Therefore, to maintain the current revenue generated from our referendum, the percent must increase. The rate is based on the projected need in 2031, but the district has committed to only taking what’s needed to maintain current funding levels. For more detailed information, visit https://voteyeswl.com/
Building on Excellence
West Lafayette Community School Corporation has been voted one of the best school districts in Indiana and even ranks among the top 15 in the nation! So where do we go from here? We have a voice and we need to make sure we’re using it! One way to use it is to stay engaged at the state level. As mentioned in the “Role of a School Board” section, policy is one of the fundamental roles of a school board.
Staying engaged is important since we never know how the next issue will affect our students and even those in surrounding school corporations. Our teachers are the experts and I believe that one of the best things a board can do is to listen to their feedback and elevate their voices at the state level. We have a history of excellence and we need to ensure that we are doing everything we can to build on that excellence and be a voice for all the students in our corporation and neighboring districts.
Role of a school board
I fully support the Indiana School Board Association (ISBA) standard regarding the role of a school board. A school board is the governing body that sets the strategy: the mission & vision, goals, policies, and budget. The role of a superintendent is more tactical: the strategies, action plans, regulations, and procedures. The Superintendent’s staff is the operational arm that executes the aforementioned items. The school board is the “What? Why? How Much?” and the Superintendent/Staff is the “How? Who? When? Where?”.
Board Unity
I believe that board unity is essential for the success of our school corporation. However, to be clear, unity does not equal uniformity. Each board member brings a diversity of thought, experiences, and skills to the table. It is essential that members be able to listen to each other and to work together to discern what is best for our unique corporation. No single board member holds power, the board is only effective as a group.
2026 Operating Referendum (Vote Yes!)
Did you know that West Lafayette Schools Community District receives the 3rd lowest amount of funding from the state for education, yet we condinually rank as one of the best school districts in Indiana? This is only possible through strong community support and our local public school referendum. In April of 2025 through SEA1, Indiana changed the way property taxes are calculated. From now through 2031, the taxable value of properties incrementally decreases, which reduces the amount of revenue school corporations can generate. Therefore, to maintain the current revenue generated from our referendum, the percent must increase. The rate is based on the projected need in 2031, but the district has committed to only taking what’s needed to maintain current funding levels. For more detailed information, visit https://voteyeswl.com/
Building on Excellence
West Lafayette Community School Corporation has been voted one of the best school districts in Indiana and even ranks among the top 15 in the nation! So where do we go from here? We have a voice and we need to make sure we’re using it! One way to use it is to stay engaged at the state level. As mentioned in the “Role of a School Board” section, policy is one of the fundamental roles of a school board.
Staying engaged is important since we never know how the next issue will affect our students and even those in surrounding school corporations. Our teachers are the experts and I believe that one of the best things a board can do is to listen to their feedback and elevate their voices at the state level. We have a history of excellence and we need to ensure that we are doing everything we can to build on that excellence and be a voice for all the students in our corporation and neighboring districts.
Role of a school board
I fully support the Indiana School Board Association (ISBA) standard regarding the role of a school board. A school board is the governing body that sets the strategy: the mission & vision, goals, policies, and budget. The role of a superintendent is more tactical: the strategies, action plans, regulations, and procedures. The Superintendent’s staff is the operational arm that executes the aforementioned items. The school board is the “What? Why? How Much?” and the Superintendent/Staff is the “How? Who? When? Where?”.
Board Unity
I believe that board unity is essential for the success of our school corporation. However, to be clear, unity does not equal uniformity. Each board member brings a diversity of thought, experiences, and skills to the table. It is essential that members be able to listen to each other and to work together to discern what is best for our unique corporation. No single board member holds power, the board is only effective as a group.
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