District overview
East Porter County School Corporation
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
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How East Porter County schools are paid for
East Porter County School Corporation runs schools on three campuses: Kouts, Morgan Township and Washington Township. Like other Indiana districts, it gets state money for each student and local property taxes for buildings, buses and debt. Both are shrinking: enrollment is falling and Indiana's new property tax law lowers what the district can collect.
Fewer students
Staff expect about 2,125 students counted in 2026-27, down from 2,307 in October 2024. 176 seniors graduated while about 105 kindergartners started.
Tax law squeeze
Assessed value fell 3% this year and a consultant said operations money will stay flat under Senate Enrolled Act 1. Board members have raised a possible operating referendum.
2027 budget
The board adopted a 2027 budget of about $36.1 million across funds, including $18.7 million for the education fund.
Seven-member elected board
The Board of School Trustees has seven members. After member Natalie Bowersock died in July 2026, the board appointed Jim Chowning to her at-large seat.
Staff also expect a solar rebate of about $2.5 million, and board members noted the district holds a cash reserve. Falling enrollment does not by itself mean cuts are coming.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Energy savings project (solar and building systems)
contract approved; financing under wayEnergy Systems Group will add solar at all three campuses plus controls and a Morgan Township boiler. Work is set to start in January 2027; solar must be in place by the end of 2027 to get federal tax credits.
- Design agreement approved
- Bond resolutions adopted 5-0
- Energy savings contract approved
- Lease financing approved
Funding
Property-tax-backed bonds (maximum); staff suggested borrowing about $13.5 million now
Applied Skills program in district
openStudents in the Applied Skills program now attend at Washington Township instead of programs in other districts.
- Positions created
- Program about to open
Funding
District education fund; donations
Bus replacement
approvedThe board bought two 70-passenger buses and one wheelchair-accessible bus for $556,490; buses take about 18 months to arrive.
- Purchase approved
Funding
Operations fund (bus replacement plan)
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