The agenda serves as the framework for transaction of public business. Detailed information is provided by the Superintendent in advance of each meeting. The formal document, noting varied items of business is posted at the Educational Services Center, 5201 East Main Street, on the Carmel Clay Schools' website, and forwarded to media representatives prior to any scheduled session. Business categories for the agenda include:

• Public Participation: When a stakeholder uses the “Request to Speak” sign-up care (available on the front table at the entrance to the meeting site) and submits it to the Board secretary at least five minutes in advance of the start of any Regular meeting, the stakeholder may address the Board for a specified number of minutes.  Public Participation is the only time during a Regular meeting when members of the public may speak to the Board.  No Public Participation occurs during workshops.
• Consent: This portion of the agenda is voted upon by the Board and contains routine matters related to the day-to-day operation of CCS.
• Reports: CCS staff members give reports about various topics to the Board that provide information and details.
• Discussion: Discussion provides a time for the Board to discuss ideas, programs, proposals, and other issues.  Discussion is not a time for Action by the Board but, often, occurs when the topic for Discussion will be offered for Action at an upcoming meeting or workshop.
• Action: Action is the time during an agenda when the Board will talk about, and vote upon, an idea, program, proposal, or issue.