IPS seeks power to charge Innovation Network schools more money amid budget crunch
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As Indianapolis Public Schools grapples with a budget crunch, the district is seeking the authority to charge Innovation Network charter schools more for services such as transportation, food service, and facilities support. This move comes as part of a broader effort to reevaluate contracts and exert more control over its future, following recent political changes and the dissolution of a universal enrollment platform.
However, the district has not yet sent any termination notices for existing contracts, stating that this would be a necessary legal step to explore more fiscally responsible arrangements. The Innovation Network currently has 30 schools, each with an agreement specifying an end date and outlining the services provided by the district.
While some of these schools are charter schools, not all are. IPS has been meeting with Innovation Network partners to discuss the new fiscal landscape, but specifics on which schools have been met with are not disclosed. Despite these potential changes, the district has stated it will continue providing certain services to Innovation schools, such as custodial and food services at Monarca Academy and transportation coordination at Global Prep.
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