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ISD School Board

Mission

The primary function of the Indiana School for the Deaf Board is to provide the leadership, vision, accountability, and advocacy to ensure the fulfillment of the ISD mission statement. In carrying out this responsibility, the board will establish policies, assess school performance, facilitate strategic planning efforts, oversee budget preparation, promote stakeholder communication, support statewide outreach efforts, and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly.

Board Members

Member Terms

The ISD School Board consists of seven (7) individuals appointed by the governor as voting members. Non-voting members include the state director of the division of special education and a member of the general assembly appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

Current Terms

Meetings

The ISD Board invites you to attend our meetings and get to know us. In helping you become better informed about key issues related to ISD and our community, we ultimately help our students. All meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - will not be held
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The full list of meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here

Location:

Indiana School for the Deaf
Willard Hall, Media Center

1200 East 42nd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46205

Meeting Minutes:

Minutes are added to the archive after Board approval.

Meeting Recordings:
Beginning July 1, 2025 livestream recordings are posted within 24-hours of the meeting date.

Contact:

Email: mstewart@isd.k12.in.us

Additional Information:

Policies adopted by the Board

Public Participation

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) Board recognizes the value of public participation and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on matters related to ISD. In order to permit fair and orderly expression of such comments, the ISD Board adheres to specific procedures:

Public Comment Procedures - English

Requests for public comment should be submitted through the form below at least 24-hours prior to the school board meeting. As an alternative to this online form, members of the public may also submit comments to:

Indiana School for the Deaf School Board

c/o Superintendent's Office