The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (reauthorized under Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) ensures rights and services for children and youth experiencing unstable housing.  This federal law removes barriers to education for students in need. According to the U.S. Department of Education, children and youth living in the following situations are considered homeless (this definition is unique to schools):

• Doubled up with family or friends due to economic hardship
• Living in motels or hotels for lack of other suitable housing
• Runaway children and youth
• Homes for unwed or expectant mothers for lack of a place to live
• Homeless and domestic violence shelters
• Transitional housing programs
• Abandoned buildings or on the street
• Public places not meant for housing
• Cars, trailers, and campgrounds
• Migratory children staying in housing not fit for habitation

Please contact the McKinney Vento Liaison at your student's school for further information:  

District Liasion

Michele Whaley, LCSW

Mental Health Coordinator

michele_whaley@nobl.k12.in.us

McKinney-Vento Resources

• IDOE McKinney-Vento        
• MV Notice of Rights
• MV NOTICE OF RIGHTS - SPANISH
• Parent Signature Page
• Parent Signature Page - SPANISH
• http://www.handbookofhelp.org/

Building Level Liasions  

 Hazel Dell Elementary

 Liaison Name: Michelle Rogowski

Email: michelle_rogowski@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-2914

Hinkle Creek Elementary

Liaison Name: Taylor Wise

Email: taylor_wise@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-776-0840

Noble Crossing Elementary

Liaison Name: Kasey Wiggam

Email: kasey_wiggam@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-2850

North Elementary 

Liaison Name: Gabrielle Papoulis

Email: gabrielle_papoulis@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-0482

Promise Road Elementary

Liaison Name: Claire Pollock

Email: claire_pollock@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-7060

Stony Creek Elementary

Liaison Name: Samantha Middleton

Email: samantha_middleton@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-0582

White River Elementary

Liaison Name: Megan Thomas

Email: megan_thomas@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-770-2080

East Middle School

Liaison Name: Jane Sanders

Email: jane_sanders@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-0782

West Middle School

Liaison Name: Krista Robbins

Email: krista_robbins@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-776-7792

Noblesville High School

Liaison Name: Akwete Purifoy 

Email:akwete_purifoy@nobl.k12.in.us

Phone number: 317-773-4680