FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Northwest Allen County Schools officials are providing more context about a decrease in available teacher compensation funding while reporting significant savings on recently completed construction projects.
During Monday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Wayne Barker explained that changes to Indiana’s school funding calculations have created confusion over how much money the district received for teacher compensation.
According to WANE 15, the district received $66.6 million in state support this year, compared to $65.5 million last year. However, the 2026 total includes $1.3 million designated for curriculum materials, such as textbooks…