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NACS: THE NEXT DECADE

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Your Future is Our Passion!

Welcome to the NACS: The Next Decade information page, your resource for understanding the district’s current needs and future plans. As our community continues to grow, so do the demands on our schools. Here, you’ll find details about funding challenges, ongoing and upcoming projects, presentations, and direct links to the school board. Our goal is to keep the community informed about the district’s development, ensuring transparency and engagement in shaping the future of our schools. 

  • The NACS district is planning several potential construction projects to support its growing community and enhance educational opportunities.

    Proposed projects include…

    • A new Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Alternative School Facility.
    • A larger Transportation Facility.
    • A larger natatorium (with support from community partners).
    • A ninth elementary school.
    • A Pre-K Facilty/Space.
    • Turfed baseball, softball, and soccer fields.
    • Renovations to both the existing natatorium and transportation facility.

     

    Additional Items include...

    • Upgrade safety software
    • Upgrade district cameras

     

    These projects aim to accommodate growth, expand educational programs, and provide improved facilities for students and staff.

  • INCREASING WAGES

    The NACS district recognizes the importance of attracting and retaining high-quality staff to support its growing schools and programs. To remain competitive, the district aims to increase the teacher base salary to at least $50,000 and the classified base wage to at least $15.00/hour, ensuring consistent salary increases among current staff while addressing pay gaps at the 5- and 10-year marks.

    ADDING STAFF

    To support the continued growth of the district and provide a high-quality education and services, NACS is prioritizing key staffing needs across various departments. These positions are essential to maintaining a safe learning environment, enhancing academic programs, and ensuring efficient district operations.

    Additional staffing may include…

    • Safety
      • (4) - Additional School Resource Officers
      • (1) - School Safety Specialist
    • Instructional Staff
      • (8) - Elementary STEM Teachers
      • (2) - English Language Learners Teachers
      • (4) - High Ability Teachers
      • (12) - Place an instructional coach at each building
      • Additional Instructional Assistant hours at each elementary school
    • Student Support Staff 
      • ​​​​​​​(3) - Social Workers
      • (6) - Elementary Deans to Assistant Principals
      • (2) - Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary (1) and Secondary (1)
      • (1) - Grants Coordinator
      • (1) - Assistant Director of Special Education
      • Extend nursing coverage for all buildings
      • Maintain guidance counselors and assistant principals at each middle school (3 per building)
    • CTE Facility Operations
      • ​​​​​​​Teachers/Guidance CTE
        • Minimum of 8 to cover programing
        • Alternative Ed - 4 teachers
        • Work Based Learning Counselor
        • Guidance Counselor
      • Support Staff
        • Administrative Assistant Classroom Assistant - 2 to 4 positions
      • CTE/Alternative Education Director
    • District Operations 
      • (1) - Director of Facilities
      • (1) - Facilities Administrative Assistant/Purchasing
      • (4) - District Maintenance Team
      • (1) - Director of Student Services

    These strategic staffing initiatives aim to ensure the district can effectively meet the needs of students, staff, and the community.

  • Our School Board is dedicated to providing strong leadership and governance to ensure the highest quality education for all students in our district. We work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, and the community to set policies and make decisions that promote student achievement and well-being. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment. Thank you for your interest and support in our efforts to enhance educational opportunities for every student.

    To learn more about our school board meetings and find contact information for our board members, visit our School Board webpage.

  • OUR MISSION...

    Your future is our passion, and we are committed to ensuring a high-quality, personalized education for every student.

    OUR VISION...

    We envision a strong community where all can belong, grow, connect, and lead.

    OUR CORE VALUES...

    CHARACTER - We aim to help our students become individuals who are kind, honest, empathetic, respectful, and hard-working.

    CONNECTION - We strive to create an environment where students and families feel supported and cared for by the school community.

    GROWTH - We value the learning process and lead our students to understand that they can achieve their goals through dedication and hard work.

    ACHIEVEMENT - We are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality educational experience where they can excel and achieve in all areas of their educational careers and beyond.

    OUR FOCUS AREAS…

    PERSONALIZED LEARNING  EXPERIENCES
    We believe that when students’ educational experiences are tailored to their individual needs and unique interests, they are set up for success in life after graduation.

    STUDENT AND STAFF WELLNESS
    We believe that supporting the whole child is essential to a student’s growth and success in the classroom. When the physical, mental, and emotional health needs of students and staff are met, the learning environment is safer and more effective.

    TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY
    We believe that intentional, clear, and consistent communication is essential to building trust amongst our students, teachers, administrators, families, and community members.

    COMMUNITY AND BELONGING
    We believe that every member of Northwest Allen County Schools is a valuable member of this community. Unique experiences and perspectives make us stronger, and by facilitating the process of building a sense of community belonging, we are creating a safe and effective learning environment.

Project Presentations

Below are the presentations presented to the school board about proposed projects in our district. This information and more can also be found on BoardDocs.

pdfNACS: The Next Decade Presentation - 07.18.24 pdfTransportation Facility Presentation - 11.11.24
pdfCTE Facility Presentation - 09.03.24 pdfNACS: The Next Decade - Project Timeline Presentation - 01.13.25
pdfNatatorium Presentation - (Fort Wayne Swim & Wellness) 10.28.24 pdfNatatorium Project Presentation - 02.10.25

Feedback from our Strategic Plan Survey

In August 2023, we shared our Strategic Plan. This plan will be a living document to help us achieve our vision of a strong community where all can belong, grow, connect, and lead. During it’s creation, the district received feedback from 6,467 survey participants including students, parents/guardians, community members, teachers, staff members, administrators, and board members.

In this data we found...

Three students pose for a photo, each in front of a different colored background.

80% 

of survey respondents say

NACS provides students with a high-quality education.

 

76% 

of survey respondents believe

NACS has high expectations for all students.

 

71% 

of survey respondents believe

NACS teachers motivate students to do well.

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Funding Challenges - Presentations & Documents

Below are the presentations presented to the school board about funding challenges in our district.

pdfNACS: The Next Decade Presentation - 07.18.24 pdfPolicy Analytics Presentation pdfOperating Referendum Presentation
pdfADM Enrollment with Projections pdfProperty Tax & Operations Funding pdfFunding Comparisons Presentation
pdfBaker Tilly Preliminary Financing Presentation pdfFunding Challenges Presentation

Our Partners

  • Policy Analytics

    Policy Analytics, LLC is an Indiana based company specializing in economic research, public finance, and policy analysis. Since 2004, Policy Analytics has been working with educational institutions, civil governments and other organizations throughout Indiana to conduct actionable quantitative analyses to inform fiscal policy decisions.

  • Baker Tilly

    Baker Tilly is a top ten advisory tax and assurance firm dedicated to customized business solutions that generate and sustain growth. We lead with purpose, and we walk with you every step along your journey.

  • Fort Wayne Swim & Wellness Alliance

    Enhancing quality of life through better access to water safety and programming. A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

  • McKibben Demographic Research, LLC

    McKibben Demographic research was established in 1989. It has successfully completed more than 200 projects for school districts, planners, and developers as well as provided expert testimony in a number of cases. Our numbers are growing.