Go hear the district's case — and bring questions
Superintendent Dr. Dan Hile is holding public meetings and open office hours across Noblesville to present the referendum. They're free, open to all residents, and no RSVP is required. We think you should go.
Yes, we're publishing the other side's schedule. We'd rather you hear the district's case directly from the superintendent than take our word — or theirs — secondhand. Go, listen, and ask the questions below. If the answers are good, they'll hold up. If they're not, you'll have learned that in person.
Public meetings — open to all residents
A presentation on the referendum proposal followed by questions. Open to anyone; no RSVP.
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Wed, Aug 12 | 9:00 AM | City Hall Council Chambers 16 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 6:00 PM | Noblesville High School Door 50 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 6:00 PM | Forest Park Inn Overlook Room 701 Cicero Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 10:00 AM | HEPL, Meeting Room B 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 6:00 PM | HEPL, Meeting Room B 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 6:00 PM | Noblesville High School Door 50 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 The district lists this one as livestreamed as well as in person. |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 1:00 PM | City Hall Council Chambers 16 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 10:00 AM | HEPL, Meeting Room B 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
Every listed public meeting has now taken place. The district said more were being added — check the district's schedule linked below.
Open office hours — one on one
Drop in any time during these windows to talk with Dr. Hile directly. No presentation, no RSVP — just a conversation. If you'd rather ask your question without a room full of people, this is the better option.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 13 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM | Noble Coffee & Tea 933 Logan St, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 9:00AM - 11:00AM | Bica Cafe 933 Conner St, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM | Alexander's On The Square 864 Logan St, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6:00PM - 8:00 PM | Chapter Book Lounge 996 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM | The Gathering House 1372 Cherry St, Noblesville, IN 46060 Rescheduled from Wed, Sep 30. |
Every listed office-hour session has now taken place. Check the district's schedule linked below for newer dates.
The district notes that more meetings are being added. Confirm dates and times against the district's own schedule before you go — see the source note at the bottom of this page.
Questions worth asking
These are real questions with real answers — not gotchas. Ask them plainly and listen to the response. Every one is grounded in the district's own published material, and each links to our sourcing.
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“Your August 18 resolution caps each year’s increase at 4¢, but not the rate itself. At 4¢ a year from 38.5¢, the rate hits the full 57¢ in 2032 — higher than your own calculator shows. Will the board commit in writing to a maximum rate for each of the remaining seven years?”
Credit where it’s due: the resolution is real, and 38.5¢ for 2027 is specific. But that’s one year of eight; the other seven have a ceiling on the step, not on the rate. And the resolution can be rescinded by a later board — the ballot’s 57¢ can’t. Background →
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“At the full 57¢ rate, the referendum costs about $19 a month on a $350,000 home. Do you dispute that number? If not, why is $1.88 the figure on your website?”
The $1.88 is an eight-year average of the net change, which includes a state tax cut arriving regardless. $19 is the cost of the rate itself. Run the math →
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“SEA 1 is already lowering homeowners' school taxes. Isn't this referendum absorbing a tax cut the legislature passed for households?”
The district's own page says taxes will be “lower than they would be otherwise” even with the referendum. That relief exists either way — the question is who ends up with it. Background →
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“Why ask for the maximum rate and the maximum term, instead of a lower rate voters could revisit sooner?”
A shorter term or smaller increase would let the community re-decide with real numbers instead of projections. Background →
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“Where did the last referendum's ~$25 million a year go, and what grew fastest — classroom instruction, or administration?”
The referendum-fund reports are public. Ask for the year-over-year breakdown. Background →
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“What did the district cut, delay, or find in savings before deciding to ask for a higher rate?”
Every budget request comes with an “or else.” The fair test is what was tried first.
A request. Be civil. Dr. Hile is showing up in coffee shops and library rooms to answer questions in person, which is more than many officials do. Disagreeing with the size and length of this ask doesn't require treating anyone badly — and a room full of hostile people is the fastest way to make a reasonable question look unreasonable.
Group and neighborhood meetings
The district is also presenting to specific organizations, HOAs, PTOs, and clubs. These are generally open only to members of that group — don't turn up to someone's HOA meeting uninvited. If you belong to one of these, though, the presentation is coming to you.
| Date | Time | Group & location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 11 | 6:00 PM | Miller Backers Noblesville Community Center 1775 Field Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 6:30 PM | Lions Club Ginger's Cafe 1111 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 8:00 PM | NHS Lacrosse Board Noblesville High School 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 5:30 PM | North Elementary School PTO North Elementary School Library 440 N. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 6:00 PM | Music Parent Referendum Meeting NHS Bistro 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 6:30 PM | Whitcomb Ridge HOA Virtual HOA meeting |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 6:00 PM | NHS Alumni NHS Bistro 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 12:00 PM | Noon Kiwanis & Kiwanis Sunrisers Ginger's Cafe 1111 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 6:30 PM | Hamilton County Democrats Westfield Washington Public Library 17400 Westfield Blvd., Westfield, IN 46074 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 7:30 AM | Rotary Club Ginger's Cafe 1111 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 6:30 PM | Stony Creek & Promise Road Elem. School PTO Bier Brewery 1618 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Sun, Sep 13 | 11:45 AM | Noblesville First United Methodist Church 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 5:00 PM | Noblesville EMS + White River Elem. PTOs Noblesville East Middle School 1625 Field Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 6:00 PM | North Harbour HOA Harbour Trees Main Clubhouse 333 Regents Park Lane, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 7:30 PM | Hinkle Creek Elem. + NWMS PTOs Hinkle Creek Elementary School 595 S. Harbour Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 11:00 AM | SMC 10100 SMC Blvd., Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 7:00 PM | Noblesville Democrats Forest Park Inn 701 Cicero Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 11:30 AM | Senior Citizens Organization 18336 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 6:30 PM | Noble Crossing Elem. + NWMS PTOs Noble Crossing Elementary School Library 5670 Noble Crossing Pkwy, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 9:00 AM | Noblesville Realtors Noblesville Schools ESC Office 18025 River Road, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 6:30 PM | Lochaven HOA Lochaven Clubhouse 14885 Midland Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 7:00 PM | Hazel Dell Elementary School PTO Hazel Dell Elementary School Library 3025 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 6:30 PM | Noblesville Youth Baseball (NYB) Hazel Dell Elementary School Cafeteria 3025 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7:00 PM | South Harbour HOA South Harbour Clubhouse 1156 South Harbour Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:00 PM | Noblesville High School PTO Noblesville High School 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 7:00 PM | St. Michael's Episcopal Church 444 South Harbour Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 |
Every listed group meeting has now taken place.
Schedule published by Noblesville Schools and distributed via its Facebook page; captured September 8, 2026. Meetings already past have been omitted, and the district says more are being added — confirm before you travel. If a listing here is wrong, the district's version governs.
Sources and the full calculator: stopthenoblesvillereferendum.com · Vote NO on the Noblesville Schools operating referendum — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.