Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The School City of Hammond Board of School Trustees approved the 2025 SCH Wellness Incentive Program valued at $878,478, which provides employee wellness incentives. The board also approved executive session minutes and several consent agenda items including donations, extra-curricular purchases, and overnight field trips.
- Approval of 2025 SCH Wellness Incentive Program, $878,478, funded from multiple sources including Education ($601,479) and School Operations ($128,763)
- Donations accepted: City of Hammond for HAPA tree lighting ($750), PepsiCo vending machine proceeds ($95.03), and others
- Extra-curricular purchases approved including Morton HS athletic subscription ($10,600) and prom venue deposit ($1,000)
- Approval of executive session minutes from November 12 and November 19, 2024
- Overnight field trips approved for Burns-Hicks ES and Lincoln ES to FLL Robotics Semi State Tournament in Fort Wayne, IN
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-2025:#002 for an additional appropriation of up to $300,000 for the debt service fund to pay interest on borrowed funds. They will also receive a financial presentation, consider second readings of board policy updates, and vote on the support staff salary schedule. Consent agenda items include accounts payable, donations, extracurricular purchases, payroll, and personnel report.
- Public hearing and action on Resolution 2024-2025:#002 for additional appropriation up to $300,000 for debt service
- First reading of board policy updates for legislative changes; second reading/adoption of Policy 0100 (previously failed motion noted)
- Second reading/adoption of Volume 36, No. 1 board policy updates (tabled with 31 policies)
- Approval of Support Staff (Classified) Salary Schedule (tabled)
- Donations totaling over $20,000 from multiple sources, including $10,215.76 value from Enchanted Backpack to Irving ES
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation Board holds a public work session. Presentations include the classified staff handbook and salary schedule, as well as board policy updates (Policy 5136, 5200). Public comment is permitted. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Presentation: Support Staff (Classified) Handbook
- Presentation: Support Staff (Classified) Salary Schedule
- Board Policy Updates – PO_5136 and PO_5200
- Public Expression period for community input
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board will hear a financial presentation, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider a consent agenda covering accounts payable, donations, extra-curricular purchases, payroll, personnel, and field trips. The main action is adopting the 2025 budget, including resolutions for appropriations, tax rates, fund transfers, and school bus replacement.
- Adoption of 2025 Budget, Appropriations, and Tax Rates resolution
- Approval of 2025 Education Fund to Operations Fund transfers
- Approval of 2025 school bus replacement resolution
- Consent agenda includes extra-curricular purchases for multiple schools (e.g., $7,198 Double Good fundraiser at Morton HS, $4,098 art supplies at Hammond Central HS)
- Approval of donations: $2,400 from Strack & Van Til for Eggers MS athletics, $7,198 from Double Good for Morton HS
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Board is holding a public work session on October 15, 2024. Interim Superintendent Dr. Wilson will present on legislative changes from June 2024 and on Board Policy Updates Volume 36 No.1 (March 2024). The meeting also includes a public expression period. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Presentation on June 2024 legislative changes by Interim Superintendent Dr. Wilson
- Presentation on Board Policy Updates Volume 36 No.1 (March 2024)
- Public expression period for community comments
SPECIAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
The Hammond School Corporation board held a special meeting and public hearing. They voted to ratify the 2024-2025 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. The board also held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget, appropriations, and tax rates, including a bus replacement plan and capital projects plan.
- Ratification of Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2025 (motion carried 3-0 with 2 abstentions)
- Public hearing on 2025 Proposed Budget, Appropriations, and Tax Rates
- 2025 Bus Replacement Plan (2025-2029) presented for discussion
- 2025 Capital Projects Plan presented for discussion
- Presentations on Buildings & Grounds update and Dual Credit & CTE update
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL MEETING
The Hammond School Board will hold a special meeting to receive information on a tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement and hear public comment. The board will also discuss and possibly act on filling a school board vacancy. The meeting includes procedural items and public comment periods.
- Tentative Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement presented for information
- Public comment on the teacher CBA
- School board vacancy discussion and potential action
- Public comment on the board vacancy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is reviewing financial reports, state testing updates, and various grant approvals. The board is deciding on contract renewals and the acceptance of several educational and safety grants.
- Approval of Head Start Grant Package for 2025-26 totaling $2,025,788 plus $506,447 non-Federal share
- Approval of $81,000 IDHS Secured School Safety Grant 2025 for School Resource Officers' salaries
- Approval of Ready Rosie Contract Renewal for $6,500
- Approval of HEF Acorn Grants: $1,255 for Eggers MS and $1,900 for Hammond Central HS
- Approval of Craft, Health Service, and Transportation Agreements
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation’s public work session will feature presentations on student testing and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) updates, as well as school designations under CSI, TSI, and ATSI frameworks. The meeting includes procedural opening and closing items, with no formal decisions listed.
- Presentation on Testing and MTSS Update by Michele Riise, Kerchell Rolling, and David Borsits
- Presentation on CSI/TSI/ATSI School Designations by Michele Riise and Kerchell Rolling
- Public Expression period with guidelines provided
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is reviewing financial reports and approving several educational grants. The board is also deciding on various extra-curricular purchases and donations for local schools.
- Approval of $371,548 USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant for 10 elementary schools
- Approval of $14,000 Indiana Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program Grant for Irving Elementary
- Approval of HEF Acorn Grants for Hammond Central High School totaling $3,800
- Approval of $20,000 in sports donations for Hammond Central HS (Golf, Softball, Football, Baseball)
- Approval of CTE supplies for ACC including $17,316.57 for Cosmetology and $8,535 for SkillsUSA fees
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
PUBLIC WORK SESSION - Canceled
The public work session scheduled for August 6, 2024, was canceled. The agenda had listed presentations on high ability, the Hammond Early Learning Center, and My Ride K-12.
- Presentation on High Ability
- Presentation on Hammond Early Learning Center at Morton Elementary
- Presentation on My Ride K-12
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees decided on an interim superintendent contract and approved multiple grants and service agreements. The body also reviewed monthly financial reports and approved various school donations and equipment purchases.
- Approval of Interim Superintendent Contract
- Contract extension with Westercamp Consulting for dietetic services: $26,000.00
- The Modern Classrooms Project Agreement for blended learning: $35,000.00
- City of Hammond Gaming Advisory Committee Grants for Morton High School Football ($4,000) and Golf ($5,000)
- MOU with PATH, Inc. for 7th grade health curriculum running 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2027
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board approved several new grants and partnerships, including funding for AI-driven curriculum development and robotics competitions. The board also authorized agreements for student mental health services and career readiness programs. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the district's ongoing forensic audit.
- Digital Learning Grant of $11,430.00 for AI curriculum maps and assessments
- IDOE K-12 Robotics Competition Grant of $25,294.62
- MOU with Junior Achievement for college and career readiness programs
- MOU with Infinity Counseling and Wellness Center for student mental health services
- Update on the district's forensic audit
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Board will receive a construction status report for Scott Middle School from Skillman Corporation. Additionally, Assistant Superintendent of Operations/CFO Eric Kurtz will present a quarterly update on federal grants.
- Scott Middle School construction status report
- Federal Grants Quarterly Update
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on several items, including ratifying the 2023-2024 teacher collective bargaining agreement, approving new business contracts, and accepting donations. The board also approved a $3.4 million contract extension with Stanz for food services, a $54,206 generator maintenance bid, and MOUs with the Lake County Sheriff and SoundThinking for school safety.
- Ratified 2023-2024 Teacher collective bargaining agreement (motion carried 4-0)
- Approved $54,206.21 bid for emergency generator inspections and maintenance (3-year contract)
- Approved MOU with Lake County Sheriff for camera access during emergencies
- Approved MOU with SoundThinking to place Shot Spotter towers on school roofs
- Approved $3,400,000 contract extension with Stanz for food services (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
PUBLIC MEETING - TA
The Hammond School Corporation is holding a public meeting to present information on a tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement and to take public expression. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Tentative Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement (information item)
- Public Expression period
- Call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting on April 23, 2024, to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and several new business actions. Key items include approving multiple grants, a fund transfer resolution, and agreements with USIC Locating Services, Edgewater Health, and keynote speaker Buddy Berry. The board also voted on the consent agenda, which included accounts payable, donations, and field trips.
- Approved Hammond Community Corporation Grants totaling $24,961.00 (25 grants)
- Approved UCAN Middle-Level Professional Development Grant of $5,000.00 for Eggers and Scott Middle Schools
- Approved Resolution #2324-17 for permanent transfer of $25,194.38 to Pension Debt Service Fund
- Approved MOU with Edgewater Health for $10,000.00 for therapeutic treatment services
- Approved agreement with Buddy Berry for $4,000.00 as keynote speaker for South Shore Summer of Learning Conference
🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on appropriation adjustments, approving $157,000 for Debt Service and $228,000 for Operations. They are also voting on several contracts, grants, and routine items like minutes and consent agenda.
- Approve Resolution #2324-15: $157,000 for Debt Service Fund #0200 and $228,000 for Operations #0300
- Approve Early Literacy Achievement Grant for teacher stipends
- Approve Indiana Bar Foundation Mock Trial Diversity Initiative Grant ($2,500)
- Approve contract with Yolanda Earl for Adult ESL Bootcamp ($1,304.28)
- Approve contract with Marie Neal ($25,000) and ProCare Therapy - Jacques Cooper ($21,000)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session with presentations from Assistant Superintendent Michele Riise on the Alternative Education Program, the 2024-2025 middle and high school course description guides, and the 2024 summer school program. The meeting also includes a public expression period and a motion to adjourn. No votes are scheduled on these items; they are for information only.
- Presentation on Alternative Education Program by Michele Riise
- Review of 2024-2025 Middle and High School Course Description Guides
- Overview of 2024 Summer School program
- Public expression period for community comments
REGULAR MEETING
The School City of Hammond Board of Trustees met to discuss vocational programs, eLearning data, and financial reports. The board approved multiple grants and agreements regarding English proficiency, college persistence, and disability training.
- Tabled the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar until the next meeting
- Approved Title III Grant for $188,328.00 to assist English learners
- Approved IDOE iCAP Reimbursement Grant for $149,942.00
- Approved National Student Clearinghouse agreement for $1,190.00
- Approved Indiana University agreement for $2,000.00 for autism paraprofessional training
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The School City of Hammond Board is holding a public work session with presentations on federal grants, 2023 PSAT data, and a recognition of National School Counseling Week. Public comment is also scheduled. No votes on policy or contracts are listed; the only action item is adjournment.
- Federal Grants Quarterly Update presented by Eric Kurtz, Assistant Superintendent/CFO
- 2023 PSAT Data presentation by Adam White, Testing Coordinator
- Recognition of National School Counseling Week by Lydia McNeiley
- Public expression period for community comments
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is meeting to approve several financial resolutions, including a $6 million tuition support advancement and a $3.4 million transfer to a new rainy day fund. They also approved consent agenda items like donations and purchases, and tabled the 2024-2025 school calendar until February.
- Approved Resolution #2324-14 authorizing $6,000,000 tuition support advancement to Education Fund #0101
- Approved Resolution #2324-13 transferring $3,385,836.05 from Debt Service Fund to new Rainy Day Fund #0610
- Approved Resolution #2324-12 establishing Rainy Day Fund #0610
- Tabled 2024-2025 school year calendar until February meeting
- Approved consent agenda including donations (e.g., $10,500 reading program) and extra-curricular purchases
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a special meeting to elect officers, approve a board member compensation resolution, and make appointments. The board elected Cindy Murphy as president and approved Resolution 2324-11 on compensation. Several appointments were made, including Eric Kurtz as treasurer and Alesia Pritchett as deputy treasurer.
- Election of Cindy Murphy as board president (motion carried 3-2)
- Approval of Resolution 2324-11 Board Member Compensation (unanimous)
- Appointment of Eric Kurtz as Treasurer and Alesia Pritchett as Deputy Treasurer
- Appointment of Lisa Miller as delegate to Indiana School Boards Association Delegate Assembly 2024
- Appointment of Cindy Murphy to Hammond Redevelopment Commission