Brownsburg Schools Reach $900,000 Settlement With Former Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp

 Brownsburg, IN — Brownsburg Community Schools has reached a $900,000 settlement with former superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp, bringing an end to a yearslong legal dispute following his abrupt retirement from the district in 2024.

Snapp retired from Brownsburg Community School Corporation in 2024 after serving as superintendent. Following his retirement, the Brownsburg school board raised concerns about the handling of district funds and made a claim with the Indiana State Board of Accounts alleging that Snapp had misappropriated funds.

An investigation followed, but authorities did not find evidence that Snapp had committed fraud or misappropriated public funds.

The dispute eventually turned into a legal battle between Snapp and the school district. Snapp sued the district, alleging that Brownsburg Community Schools had breached his retirement agreement and defamed him.

The case remained ongoing for nearly three years before both sides reached an agreement to resolve the matter.

Under the settlement, Snapp will receive a total of $900,000. The school district's insurance deductible is $150,000.

As part of the agreement, Snapp and his attorney also agreed to return $100,000 of the settlement money to Brownsburg Community Schools. Snapp said he did not want the settlement to negatively affect students or staff.

In a statement, Snapp said the legal dispute had taken a significant toll on him and his family and that he was relieved the matter had reached a resolution.

Snapp also criticized the relationship he had with the school board at the end of his tenure, saying the board's vision for the district differed from his own and ultimately led to the decision to separate.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation Board President Katie Dixon said the district was relieved to see the lawsuit come to an end and expressed hope that the district could move forward.

"It's nice to no longer have an active lawsuit against the school system," said Garen Carnes, who is also running for a seat on the school board. Carnes said he would have preferred more transparency regarding the total settlement amount but was glad the litigation had been resolved.

A Hendricks County judge ordered the case dismissed on September 2, 2026, after the parties agreed to drop their respective claims.

The settlement brings an end to the legal dispute between Snapp and Brownsburg Community Schools, nearly three years after the controversy began.