With the cancellation of a contract with Panorama to conduct a survey for Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools over one year ago, administrators are working on a replacement survey. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Matt Kegley told the school board Wellness Committee Thursday that there was a meeting just this week on that subject among top officials of the district.

Kegley says any new survey needs to be tied into the program creating the “Portrait of a Graduate.”  Kegley also says feedback from building principals will be part of putting together a new survey.

The HSE School Board will have a presentation on the new survey, but not until sometime during the next school year, beginning in August.

In action taken during March of 2023, the board discontinued the contract with Panorama in a 4-3 vote.  Board member Sarah Donsbach said the school district paid $152,000 in advance to Panorama and should cost the school corporation $61,000, because the district paid for surveys that will now not be conducted.

–The Wellness Committee also received a rundown on the May 1 Wellness Expo, 6:00-8:30pm, at Fishers High School.  Mental Health and School Counseling Coordinator Molly Kirwan listed the groups within and outside the school system that will participate in the Expo.  According to the HSE Schools Web site, those attending the Expo will have the opportunity to listen to experts as they discuss important topics including student mental and physical health and wellness, nutrition, and school safety. You can also connect with more than 30 local agencies that provide wellness services in our community. The Fishers Health Department will be on-site to provide a pop-up Vaccine Clinic.

Childcare will be provided at no-cost for children ages 4 and up. The ‘Youth Zone’ will include yoga, arts & crafts, mindfulness practices and healthy snacks!