Crothersville school board approves 2026-27 programs, staffing and special-education services

Crothersville school board approved several items affecting the next school year, including continuation of Title I, high-ability and special-education programs; staff and extracurricular assignments; and a teacher’s move to third grade. The Title I program brings in a little over $100,000 annually, while the high-ability program receives about $24,000. The district also announced a before- and after-school-care partnership with Healthy Kids, with a $25 enrollment fee through June 30 that rises to about $100 afterward. The heating and air project is nearly complete. Online student registration begins July 20, with in-person registration for new families during the week of July 27. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for July 13 at 6 p.m.
• Crothersville school board approved continuing the Title I program for the 2026-27 school year. Officials said it provides the district with slightly more than $100,000 annually.
• Crothersville school board approved continuation of the high-ability program for 2026-27, which officials said receives about $24,000.
• Crothersville school board approved continuing its special-education service agreement with the Madison Area Educational Special Services Unit for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• Crothersville school board approved Ashley Spicer’s move to third grade for the 2026-27 school year.
• Crothersville school board approved class co-sponsors Lee Boyd Court and Paula Meese for the 2026-27 school year, along with several basketball and track coaching assignments.
• Crothersville school board accepted Elizabeth Prater’s resignation as an instructional aide, effective May 22, 2026.
• Crothersville school board: The district announced a Healthy Kids partnership to provide before- and after-school care. The enrollment fee is $25 through June 30 and is expected to increase to about $100 afterward.
• Crothersville school board: The heating and air project is nearly complete, according to the superintendent.
• Crothersville school board: Online school registration begins July 20. New families who do not register online may register in person during the week of July 27.
• Crothersville school board: The next regular board meeting is scheduled for July 13 at 6 p.m.; the board also planned an executive session for June 14.