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Gary Schools

Indiana ends seven-year takeover of Gary Community School Corporation

Kirsten Adair

The district has been under state control since 2017 when it was $21.5 million in operating debt. It was forced to relinquish local control to an emergency manager appointed by the state of Indiana.
Indiana extends contract with Gary schools manager

Sarah Vaughan

The Indiana legislature seized control of the Gary Community Schools district five years ago. At that point, the district had a dire financial picture, having accumulated more than $100 million in long-term debt.