Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board of School Trustees met virtually to approve an additional appropriation resolution for the 2020 Debt Service Fund. The Board also voted to approve several collective bargaining agreements for various staff groups.
- Approval of Additional Appropriation Resolution for the 2020 Debt Service Fund
- Approval of 2021 collective bargaining agreements for clerical, custodial, food service, and transportation staff
- Approval of 2021 collective bargaining agreements for RNs, support staff, technology, and administration
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on December 8, 2020, and approved a series of routine administrative items, including minutes, consent agenda, donations, extra-curricular purchases, fund transfers, contracts, and substitute rates. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with occasional abstentions or no votes from Carlotta L King.
- Approved donations: $1,000 from City of Hammond for Hammond HS parade, $100 and $125 from Nanesthesia Services and Richway Gyros for ACC HOSA, $22.74 from US Again for Jefferson ES
- Approved extra-curricular purchases: $825 for Clark MS/HS turkey and potatoes, $1,600 HUDL basketball subscription for Hammond HS, $645.05 Weissman costumes for Morton HS
- Approved Tax Anticipation Warrants for Calendar Year 2021
- Approved permanent transfer from Education to Textbook Rental Fund and temporary transfer from Debt Service to Pension Debt Service Fund
- Approved contracts: consulting services, strategic planning, Rocharda Moore Morris family involvement at Hammond HS, Conscious Discipline for Head Start, and Hudl Broadcasting for gyms
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular virtual meeting on November 24, 2020, and approved a series of actions, including a memorandum of understanding with WOW!, adoption of board policy updates, and several grants and contracts. The board also approved donations, extra-curricular purchases, and a consent agenda covering accounts payable, payroll, and personnel. Public comment periods were held for agenda items and general matters.
- Approved MOU between School City of Hammond and WOW!
- Approved board policy updates (all except PO8415, PO8416, PO0167.3)
- Approved donations totaling $858.86 (e.g., People's Bank $500 for Morton HS boys basketball)
- Approved extra-curricular purchases including $2,844.51 for helmet reconditioning and $1,847 for masks
- Approved No Kid Hungry grant of $50,000 for packaging machines
PUBLIC MEETING
The Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond is holding a virtual public meeting. The main item is discussion and ratification of a tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement, with public comment taken beforehand. The meeting opens with procedural items and ends with a motion to adjourn.
- Ratification of tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement
- Public comment on the tentative agreement
- Attachments: Tentative Agreement_HTF_SCH.pdf and SCH_Public Meeting_111620.pdf
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board will hear a construction status report on Hammond Central High School, a strategic planning presentation, and an internet access update. The board will vote on donations, extra-curricular purchases, and several contracts, including one with Dr. Caruana and a purchase agreement with South Shore Clean City.
- Hammond Central High School project status report by The Skillman Corporation
- Approval of donations totaling over $1,700, including $735 in memory of Laurel Clinton
- Extra-curricular purchases including $3,693.61 for equipment repair and $4,218.25 for cosmetology kits
- Approval of Go Solutions contract for 2020-2021 funded by Special Ed. Medicaid
- Approval of agreement with Schmidt Design Services for expanded athletic fields at Hammond Central
PUBLIC MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond met on November 9, 2020, to discuss a proposed contract for Superintendent Scott Miller. The agenda included procedural items such as the call to order and roll call, followed by a public comment period regarding the contract. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of proposed Superintendent contract for Scott Miller
- Public comment session on the Superintendent contract
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a public work session to review School Improvement Plans (SIPs) for the 2020-21 school year. The agenda consisted of procedural opening items, an informational presentation of SIPs for various elementary, middle, and high schools, and a motion to adjourn. No votes or decisions were recorded in the provided agenda text.
- Presentation of School Improvement Plans for Edison, Eggers MS, Franklin, Gavit MHS, Hammond HS, Harding, Hess, Irving, Jefferson, Kenwood, Lincoln, Maywood, Morton ES, Morton HS, O'Bannon, Scott MS, and Wallace schools
- Review of SIP presentations for ACC, ACC University, and Clark Middle/High schools
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting the 2021 budget, approving the purchase of 8 school buses, and approving a technology package for Hammond Central. The board will also hear presentations on finances, band revitalization, and redistricting, and vote on policy updates, donations, and contracts.
- Adoption of 2021 Budget with appropriations and tax rates
- Purchase of 8 school buses from MacCallister under bus replacement plan
- Approval of Hammond Central Technology Package
- Contract with Dr. Yanina Gomez for parent workshops (Title III funded)
- Approval of donations including $500 for Morton HS boys basketball
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a public work session on September 29, 2020, to review updates to board policies. The agenda consisted of procedural opening items and a review of 25 attached policy documents. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Review of 25 board policy documents including PO0151.1, PO1520, and PO8600
SEA 390 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HAMMOND TEACHERS' FEDERATION AND THE SCHOOL CITY OF HAMMOND
This is a public hearing required by SEA 390 regarding the Hammond Teachers' Federation and the School City of Hammond. The agenda lists only one item: public expression, meaning residents can comment. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing under SEA 390
- Public expression period
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is meeting to approve minutes, consent agenda items, donations, extra-curricular purchases, and multiple contracts including for career and technical education, mental health services, and Head Start programming. The board will also hear financial and library presentations and take public comment.
- Approve donations for Franklin ES student masks ($466.65) and Harding ES picture commission ($677.31)
- Approve extra-curricular purchases including Morton HS Wizard of Oz costumes ($4,389.70)
- Approve contracts with Allen Bild and Marinko Tatalovich for Career & Technical Education
- Approve MOU with Indiana University for dual credit courses at Clark Middle/High School
- Approve contracts with Regional Mental Health Services and Children's Resource Group
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a special meeting to vote on two action items: the Personnel Report and a Memorandum of Understanding with Ivy Tech Community College for a Precision Machining program at the ACC. Both motions carried, with the MOU passing 4-1.
- Approved Personnel Report as presented.
- Approved MOU with Ivy Tech for Precision Machining program.
- MOU vote: 4 yes, 1 no (Blake-King).
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board voted to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for e-learning for the first semester and to suspend contact sports through the same period. The board also approved consent agenda items, donations, extra-curricular purchases, a revised credit card policy, and several contracts and MOUs. A construction status report on Hammond Central High School was presented by The Skillman Corporation.
- Approved e-Learning for the 1st semester (motion carried 5-0)
- Approved suspension of contact sports through 1st semester (4-1, Manny Candelaria dissenting)
- Approved contract with IXL Learning for $7,800.00, funded by Title I 2019-2020 for St. Casimir School
- Approved donation of $2.50 from Box Tops for Education to Clark MS/HS
- Approved extra-curricular purchase of $900.00 for Hudl video footage of Clark football games
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on July 21, 2020, and took action on several items. They approved the School Re-Entry Plan, a resolution for masks during COVID, and a motion to suspend summer conditioning until August 4th. The board also approved a settlement agreement with Conja Grant and adopted findings to cancel the teaching contract of Carolyn Dunn. Additionally, they approved various grants, contracts, and purchases.
- Approved School Re-Entry Plan (SCH_COVID_Plan.pdf)
- Adopted resolution for masks during COVID
- Approved settlement agreement between Conja Grant and School City of Hammond
- Cancelled teaching contract of Carolyn Dunn
- Approved Jewel Osco Summer Meals Grant ($25,000)
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on July 7, 2020, and approved several action items, including extra-curricular purchases, contracts for Chinese program support and L&R Innovative Solutions, a Dell technology purchase, and the rebranding of Morton High School. The board also received a construction status report on Hammond Central High School and handled routine consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $1,500 for masks for Clark MS/HS conditioning teams and coaching staff
- Approved contract with Theresa Mayerik for Chinese Program Support
- Approved contract with L&R Innovative Solutions (effective 7/15/20–6/30/21, funded by Lilly Grant)
- Approved Dell Technology purchase
- Approved rebranding of Morton High School
REGULAR MEETING
The School City of Hammond Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting to approve an anti-racism resolution and review financial and e-learning reports. The board voted on several new business items, including contracts for phone services and educator training, as well as memoranda of understanding for student health programs. Additionally, the board approved the mascot and logo for Hammond Central High School and appointed a new member to the Hammond Public Library Board of Trustees.
- Approved MOUs between Eggers MS and Scott MS with Geminus Regional Health Systems for the 'Too Good for Drugs' program
- Approved contract with NIET for the EE PASS educator effectiveness system for all 19 schools, funded by Title II
- Approved contract with WOW Business for SIP Trunks used for the phone system
- Approved the mascot and logo for Hammond Central High School based on a superintendent survey
- Approved a $50,000 donation from King's Hawaiian for the Summer Nutrition Program
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a virtual regular meeting on May 5, 2020, approving a consent agenda and multiple new business items. These included donations, grants for COVID food service, a contract with IXL Learning, Head Start funding awards, and a Common School Loan. The board also heard a financial presentation and accepted public comments.
- Approved donations: Morton HS softball ($804.90) and football ($859.22) equipment, Wallace ES fundraiser ($268.00)
- Approved GENYOUth grants for COVID food service: Harding Elementary ($1,000), Maywood Elementary ($2,000)
- Approved Indiana Toll Road School Food Relief Fund grant ($9,800) for in-school food pantry
- Approved No Kid Hungry grant ($36,000) for coronavirus meal support
- Approved Head Start COLA ($30,204) and Quality Improvement ($42,490) funding awards
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a regular meeting on March 17, 2020, where the board approved a resolution regarding COVID-19. The board voted to approve several contracts, including a strategic planning proposal with Dr. Balch, a food service contract with Titan School Solutions, and a contract with IXL Learning. Additionally, the board approved change management items for the New School for Hammond and summer maintenance project awards.
- Approved Strategic Planning Proposal with Dr. Balch funded by the Operations Fund
- Approved contract between Food Service and Titan School Solutions for Child Nutrition Software
- Approved contract between School City of Hammond and IXL Learning funded by 2019/20 Title 1 Grant
- Approved Change Management Items for the New School for Hammond
- Approved Summer 2020 Selected Maintenance Projects Contract Awards
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a regular meeting to review the construction status of the new Hammond High School project. The board voted to adopt updated board policies and approved a consent agenda covering accounts payable and payroll. Additionally, the board approved various donations, extra-curricular purchases, and a contract for a prom event at Clark MS/HS.
- Second Reading/Adoption of Board Policy Updates
- Approval of contract between Clark MS/HS and DJ Speaks for the JR/SR Prom dated 5/15/2020
- Approval of PLTW Grant for Wallace Elementary School in the amount of $3,098.00
- Approval of extra-curricular purchases including $5,500.00 for Six Flags Great America Grad Nite tickets
- Approval of donations including $1,150.00 from the Optimist Club for baseball
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board voted to approve a $30,000 grant from the City of Hammond Gaming Advisory Committee for Team Hammond Robotics. The board also voted on a recommendation for the new high school name and approved various contracts and donations. All major motions carried with four votes in favor and one against, or unanimous approval.
- Approved $30,000 grant from City of Hammond Gaming Advisory Committee for Team Hammond Robotics
- Voted on recommendation for the new high school name
- Approved contract between Hammond High School and Healthy Hearts Healthy Minds funded by Title 1 Grant
- Approved contract between Hammond High School and Dr. Crystal Laura funded by Title 1 Grant
- Approved $5,000 PLTW grants for nine elementary schools including Franklin, Hess, and Jefferson
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond board approved contracts for new internet service providers, including WOW!Business and Cogent Communications. The board also approved the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school calendars and various service contracts, such as behavioral health services from North Star Services. Additionally, the board approved donations and extra-curricular purchases for multiple schools within the district.
- Approval of contracts with WOW!Business and Cogent Communications for internet service
- Approval of the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 SCH School Calendar
- Approval of contract for behavioral health services by North Star Services (Feb 1 - June 30, 2020)
- Approval of contract between Hammond High School and Meyer's Castle for the 2021 Prom
- Approval of donations including $15,000 from Urban Enterprise Association for Eggers MS
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on January 21, 2020, at the Administration Center. They approved several financial actions, including wire transfers for debt payments, a fund transfer, and various contracts and purchases. The board also recognized Lego Robotics teams and heard presentations on finances and nutrition services.
- Approved wire transfer of $11,381,289.34 to pay Tax Anticipation Warrant (TAW) Note Series
- Approved $500,000 interest payment on 2018 Capital Referendum Fund
- Approved wire transfers totaling $6,089,688.00 for multi-school lease payments
- Approved donation requests totaling over $4,000 across multiple schools
- Approved extra-curricular purchases including $10,896 for popcorn fundraisers and $4,599 for football helmet reconditioning
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held its first regular meeting of 2020, electing new officers and approving routine administrative items. The board voted to approve several service contracts, including agreements with Six Flags Great America for a graduation event, Educational Based Services for student support, and Pinnacle Insurance for pollution liability. Additionally, the board approved various small donations and extracurricular purchases for local schools.
- Approved contract with Six Flags Great America for Clark MS/HS 2020 Grad Night on May 16, 2020
- Approved contract with Educational Based Services (EBS) for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year
- Approved contract with Pinnacle Insurance Group of Indiana, Inc. for storage tank pollution liability
- Approved contract with Sterling Industries, LLC for kitchen refrigeration repairs
- Approved contract with Playworks for the Recess Implementation program and professional development