Mission Statement
The mission of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board is to fulfill its statutory and public responsibilities to promote excellence in learning for students with visual disabilities in Indiana through leadership, advocacy, accountability, and strategic vision and direction.
To achieve this mission, the ISBVI Board will ensure the continuous improvement of quality, comprehensive services provided by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Board Members (2025 – 2026)
Member | Appointing Authority | Most Recent Term |
Michael Bridwell, Chair | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
Don Koors, Vice Chair | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
Matt Butler | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
Andy Cummings | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
John Kissling | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
Adam Rodenbeck | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
Julie Thacker | Governor | Governor's Appointee, 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2029 |
Nancy Holsapple | Secretary of Education | (at the pleasure of the Secretary) |
Senator Liz Brown | President Pro Tempore's Appointee | 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2027 |