The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School District continues to move forward with its 10-year facilities and grounds plan, as the school board’s finance committee recently reviewed an estimated $40 million in proposed spending for 2026.

Director of Facilities and Maintenance Matt Rapp outlined several major projects, including the replacement of the HSE High School varsity gym floor, priced at $350,000. The new floor is expected to last about 60 years, needing only a sanding roughly every decade.

Two tennis court replacements are also planned. The project at Fishers High School carries a $3 million price tag, while the courts at Fishers Junior High are scheduled for a $1.25 million overhaul.

Rapp also reported that a major generator at Fishers Junior High has “given out” and will be replaced for $700,000. At Brook School Elementary, a more energy-efficient boiler will be installed at a cost of $250,000.

These items represent a portion of the district’s planned work for 2026.  Review the full listing of work in the 10-year plan for 2026 at this link.

Chief Financial Officer Tim Brown told committee members that two general obligation  bonds will be issued next year to fund the full $40 million in projects—below the $42 million HSE invested in 2025 as part of its 10-year capital plan.

In other business, Brown noted that the district slightly overestimated its student enrollment projections, resulting in $252,000 less in state funding for November than anticipated.