Southwest School Board approves Edenum virtual option, Canvas renewal and athletic training contract
April 24, 2026 | Southwest School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
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The Southwest School Corporation board on Wednesday approved multiple vendor contracts and program recommendations for the 2026–27 school year, including a new full‑time virtual option, renewal of the district's learning management system and an athletic training services agreement.
A staff presenter recommended the district adopt Edenum as its primary full‑time virtual option and Courseware for credit recovery, saying the offerings are more rigorous than previous options. The board approved that recommendation by a 5–0 vote; Don moved and Jackie seconded. The presenter told trustees the district does not want to grow the virtual program beyond 99 students without formally creating a separate virtual school.
Trustees also approved renewal of Canvas, the district's learning management system, at a cost of $34,470. The staff presenter noted teachers have developed coursework in Canvas and that colleges commonly use the platform. John moved the Canvas renewal and Jackie seconded; the motion passed 5–0.
On health services for student athletes, the board authorized a professional services agreement with Union Health Sports Medicine to provide athletic training services at Sullivan High School for 2026–27 for $17,000. The presenter said the contract delivers more services than the district's current agreement and requested authorization to give notice to the prior provider, Sullivan County Community Hospital, effective July 1. Jerry moved the contract approval and John seconded; the board voted 5–0 to approve.
Separately, trustees authorized executing an engagement letter with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors LLC to explore 2026 general obligation bond options as some bonds come off the district's books; the board recorded the authorization (board vote 5–0, John recorded as second). The staff presenter said the district will consider whether adding bonds is appropriate to fund upcoming projects.
The board approved each item on motions taken during the new business portion of the meeting. No formal dissent was recorded on the contract or program votes. The approvals take effect as recorded at the meeting; staff indicated next steps include vendor notification and contract finalization.
A staff presenter recommended the district adopt Edenum as its primary full‑time virtual option and Courseware for credit recovery, saying the offerings are more rigorous than previous options. The board approved that recommendation by a 5–0 vote; Don moved and Jackie seconded. The presenter told trustees the district does not want to grow the virtual program beyond 99 students without formally creating a separate virtual school.
Trustees also approved renewal of Canvas, the district's learning management system, at a cost of $34,470. The staff presenter noted teachers have developed coursework in Canvas and that colleges commonly use the platform. John moved the Canvas renewal and Jackie seconded; the motion passed 5–0.
On health services for student athletes, the board authorized a professional services agreement with Union Health Sports Medicine to provide athletic training services at Sullivan High School for 2026–27 for $17,000. The presenter said the contract delivers more services than the district's current agreement and requested authorization to give notice to the prior provider, Sullivan County Community Hospital, effective July 1. Jerry moved the contract approval and John seconded; the board voted 5–0 to approve.
Separately, trustees authorized executing an engagement letter with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors LLC to explore 2026 general obligation bond options as some bonds come off the district's books; the board recorded the authorization (board vote 5–0, John recorded as second). The staff presenter said the district will consider whether adding bonds is appropriate to fund upcoming projects.
The board approved each item on motions taken during the new business portion of the meeting. No formal dissent was recorded on the contract or program votes. The approvals take effect as recorded at the meeting; staff indicated next steps include vendor notification and contract finalization.
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