The board approved its consent agenda without amendment, accepting the personnel report, claims and payroll, gift approvals, change orders for Cherry Tree Elementary renovations and several Carmel High School projects, and minutes from April sessions. A motion to approve items 4.2 through 4.10 was moved and seconded and the board voted in favor.
Before routine business, the board held community recognitions. Mrs. Rice introduced the Young Artists Awards, calling forward student honorees from each of the district’s 15 buildings to receive certificates. Jacob Goodman presented Carmel DECA’s competition results, noting approximately 450 members, 225 state qualifiers and 87 students who competed at the International Career Development Conference with multiple top‑10 and top‑3 finishes. Dr. Orike recognized Lieutenant Adam Miller (Carmel Police Department) for leadership in the district’s School Resource Officer program and wished him well in retirement.
The board recessed briefly for photos and then returned to complete consent and action items.