Tax bill would dissolve Union School Corporation MODOC, Ind. (WISH) — A small school corporation in Randolph and Henry counties is one step closer to dissolution following the Senate’s approval of a plan to overhaul property taxes. The Indiana Senate approved the House’s version of Sena te Bill 1 early Tuesday morning in a 27-22 vote. In a social media post, Gov. Mike Braun (R) said he intends to sign the bill when he receives it. Last week, the House added an amendment to the bill that would dissolve the Union School Corporation based in Modoc, Indiana. It was added with no public hearing about the change. The district outright canceled classes on Monday to allow facility, staff and families to attend the Indiana State Teachers Association “Day of Action” at the statehouse and protest against SB 1. The school district only serves about 300 in-person students. However, according to Union Schools Superintendent Galen Mast, the district teaches “nearly 9,000 students” through a partnership with Indiana Digital Learning School. In a letter to parents last week, Mast said the district is considering pursuing legal action. “We find this legislation unconstitutional,” Mast wrote. “A backhanded attempt to close down a school that is thriving and a method to begin forced consolidation of other smaller schools across the state. Union has been here for the community for the past 70 years and we plan to be here for another seven decades.” He also added that he believes the school district is being targeted because of its online platform. Under the provision, students in the Henry County side of the district would then be a part of the Blue River Valley Schools Corporation. Meanwhile, the students in Randolph County would attend schools in the Monroe Central School Corporation. If signed by the governor, the Union School Corporation would dissolve by July 1, 2027. Mast did not immediately respond to News 8’s request for comment. ...read more read less