IPS school board interviews applicants for vacant District 2 seat
The Indianapolis Public Schools board is set to fill a vacant seat after former member Gayle Cosby's resignation due to health challenges. The board will choose between two applicants, Bryan Duarte and Hasaan Rashid, at a meeting on Thursday, with the new member serving until the next general election in November.
The Indianapolis Public Schools board is filling a vacant seat. Former board member Gayle Cosby resigned due to health challenges. The board interviewed two applicants, Bryan Duarte and Hasaan Rashid. Duarte is an assistant professor at Purdue University, and Rashid is a community advocate. The new board member will serve until the next general election in November. The district faces financial challenges, including a projected $40 million cash deficit. The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation will assume control over buildings and transportation for district and charter schools. Both applicants said they would consider running for the seat in November and focus on student outcomes. The school board will vote on Thursday.
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