{"id":2587,"date":"2026-04-21T19:40:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:47:46","slug":"ipec-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/ipec-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"IPEC: FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Because parents, caregivers, and advocates spoke up for years\u2014at&nbsp;IPS board meetings, during the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indy.gov\/activity\/indianapolis-local-education-alliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ILEA&nbsp;task force<\/a>&nbsp;and at the Statehouse\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-advocates-thank-state-lawmakers-for-passing-hb1423\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Bill 1423 passed&nbsp;<\/a>into law, creating the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC). This FAQ is designed to help families understand what IPEC is, why it was created, and what it means for Indianapolis public schools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What is the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC)?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>IPEC is a new local&nbsp;education&nbsp;governmental&nbsp;body&nbsp;created in March 2026 to&nbsp;bring together some&nbsp;important&nbsp;core functions of Indianapolis Public Schools and public charters&nbsp;schools&nbsp;\u2013 expanding collaboration between the two sectors.&nbsp;Over the next two years, IPEC will begin to oversee&nbsp;transportation, facilities and&nbsp;a&nbsp;shared&nbsp;school accountability&nbsp;system&nbsp;across&nbsp;all public schools&nbsp;within IPS&nbsp;boundaries&nbsp;\u2013 traditional schools and public charter schools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>How was IPEC created?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>IPEC was created through state law after&nbsp;a mayoral-led task force, called the<a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/understanding-the-indianapolis-local-education-alliance-ilea\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"2185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA), <\/a>made several recommendations focused on changing school governance&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;elevate collaboration between IPS and the charter sector. The recommendations specifically focused on the creation of a unified accountability and transportation system, as well as an authority that would oversee facilities in IPS and the charter sector.&nbsp;These ILEA recommendations were outlined in&nbsp;House Enrolled Act 1423, which ultimately&nbsp;passed into&nbsp;law earlier this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Why was IPEC needed?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For many years, parents and advocates have called for changes to <a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/i-want-ips-leaders-to-close-the-opportunity-gap\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">close opportunity gaps,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/continuing-the-push-for-ips-to-grow-what-works\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grow schools that work<\/a> for students, and make it easier for every child to access a great public school&nbsp;\u2013 especially when families&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;provide transportation&nbsp;on their own. Also, IPS is facing&nbsp;significant&nbsp;financial challenges&nbsp;with the district likely to run out of funding to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;by the end of 2026.&nbsp;IPEC was created to&nbsp;address these issues while&nbsp;greatly enhancing&nbsp;collaboration between charters and IPS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What changes are advocates with Stand for Children Indiana pushing for?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Stand for Children Indiana is advocating for an expanded and consistent transportation system that serves all&nbsp;public&nbsp;school&nbsp;students, data-driven decisions about school quality and access, and fair funding approaches that reflect enrollment and facility needs across both IPS and charter schools.&nbsp;Stand&nbsp;Indiana&nbsp;advocates want greater accountability for improving student outcomes in both sectors and a strategy to replicate school programs that we know work thanks to objective data.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Someone told me IPEC is not democratic because the board is not elected. Is that true?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s&nbsp;true that IPEC\u2019s board is appointed&nbsp;by the mayor of Indianapolis.&nbsp;However, voters still very much have direct influence over IPEC. For example:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indianapolis\u2019 mayor now has direct engagement with&nbsp;IPS and traditional public&nbsp;education and can be held accountable for IPEC and future outcomes for Indianapolis students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three of the nine IPEC members are current commissioners of the IPS board, who are all elected by voters.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;important to note that the IPS school board still exists with all seven members being elected by voters.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All members of IPEC&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;live within IPS boundaries, and if they&nbsp;move,&nbsp;they must give up their seat on the board.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Data show very few voters actually know who their school board member is, and voter engagement in school board races is dramatically lower than other government offices on the ballot.&nbsp;However, local voters are&nbsp;very familiar&nbsp;with the mayor of Indianapolis, and&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a belief that education \u2013 which is critical to the long-term success of a community \u2013 will now be a much more significant issue&nbsp;in future mayoral races.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly,&nbsp;there are many local government boards that make decisions around taxes and other initiatives where the mayor appoints some or&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the members, so IPEC is not unique in that aspect.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What is&nbsp;IPEC&nbsp;responsible for?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>IPEC&nbsp;will&nbsp;manage setting&nbsp;future&nbsp;property tax rates for public schools, overseeing student transportation, and&nbsp;managing school facilities&nbsp;in both IPS and the charter sector.&nbsp;IPEC focuses on systems\u2014not day-to-day school operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What does IPEC not control?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>IPEC does not run schools. The IPS school board continues to oversee traditional IPS schools, and charter school boards continue to&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;their own schools or networks. These boards still make decisions about staffing, curriculum, instruction, and&nbsp;budgeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Who is on the IPEC board and how are they appointed?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/mayor-hogsett-appoints-ipec-board-members\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IPEC is governed by a nine-member board<\/a> appointed by the&nbsp;mayor of Indianapolis. The board includes leaders from IPS, charter schools, and the broader community, bringing a mix of education, nonprofit, and financial experience to guide IPEC\u2019s work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current IPEC Board Members<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hope Star, President, IPS Board of School Commissioners&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ashley Thomas, Member, IPS Board of School Commissioners&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deandra&nbsp;Thompson, Member, IPS Board of School Commissioners&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>David Harris, President &amp; CEO, Christel House International&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Janet McNeal, President, Herron Classical Schools&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dexter Taylor, Director, Paramount Brookside Charter School&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patricia&nbsp;Casta\u00f1eda, Vice President, KeyBank&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John Hammond, Partner, Taft&nbsp;Stettinius&nbsp;&amp; Hollister LLP&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edward Rangel, Founding CEO,&nbsp;Adelante&nbsp;Schools&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because parents, caregivers, and advocates spoke up for years\u2014at&nbsp;IPS board meetings, during the&nbsp;ILEA&nbsp;task force&nbsp;and at the Statehouse\u2014House Bill 1423 passed&nbsp;into law, creating the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC). 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