Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2025

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Board voted to approve an amendment to the Acting Superintendent Agreement, a contract with Harris Law Firm at $200/hour for attorneys, and a contract extension with ATN Technology. The board also accepted multiple grants and donations for various schools, including a $3,500 Whole Kids Garden Grant for Eggers Middle School and a $2,000 HEF Acorn Grant for Irving Elementary's Mariachi Choir. All items on the consent agenda, including accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports, were approved unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Acting Superintendent Agreement (contract amount not disclosed)
• Approved contract with Harris Law Firm ($200/hour attorney, $100/hour paralegal)
• Approved $3,500 Whole Kids Garden Grant for Eggers Middle School
• Approved $2,000 HEF Acorn Grant for Irving Elementary School for violins
• Approved MOUs with University of Indianapolis for nine elementary schools

SPECIAL MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond board held a special meeting to ratify a teacher collective bargaining agreement. The board also opened with procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

• Ratification of Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement with 5-0 vote
• Motion by Kelly J Spencer, second by Manuel Candelaria

PUBLIC MEETING - TA MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is holding a public meeting to address a tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement. The agenda also includes a period for public expression.

• Tentative Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Board held its regular November 18 meeting at the Administration Center. Members approved minutes from prior executive and regular sessions, heard financial and student presentations, and acted on several grants and donations. No major policy or spending decisions were debated; routine approvals and presentations filled the agenda.

• Approval of $40,000 LEA High-Quality Early Learning Curriculum Grant for PACT Pre-K classrooms
• Approval of $3,500 HEF Acorn Grant for Eggers Middle School community garden
• Approval of $1,000 Student Leadership Day Opportunity Grant for Hammond Central High School trip to Illinois Holocaust Museum
• Approval of MOU with Crisis Center Inc. for Teen Court procedures
• Consent agenda included $1,200 donation from Hammond Morton Class of ’75 and $3,500 in athletic booster proceeds

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of School Trustees is deciding on several personnel contracts and student service agreements. The meeting includes presentations on the Teen Court Program and district priorities for supporting learners.

• Approval of the School City of Hammond Clerical Contract
• Agreement with Edgewater Health for IEP therapeutic treatment: $15,000.00
• Micro-Purchase Threshold increase to $50,000 for the Food Service Department
• HEF Acorn Grant for Harding Elementary School 'SEL Hotel': $1,500.00
• Contract with Lori Thursby for administrative support: $527.84 daily, not to exceed $50,000.00

REGULAR MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a public hearing and voted to adopt the 2026 budget, appropriations, and tax rates. The board also approved plans for school bus replacement and capital projects for 2026.

• Approval of Resolution for 2026 Budget, Appropriations, and Tax Rates
• Approval of 2026 School Bus Replacement and Capital Projects resolutions
• Approval of 2026 Education Fund to Operations Fund Transfers
• Approval of extra-curricular purchases including $7,830.25 for football helmets at Hammond Central HS
• Tabled the School City of Hammond Clerical Contract

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of School Trustees is conducting a public hearing for the 2026 proposed budget. The body is also voting on several grants, professional service contracts, and school-level expenditures.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget
• Approval of Head Start Grant Package for 2026-27 totaling $2,025,788 plus $506,447 non-Federal share
• Contract with Barb Butcher for psychological evaluations for $27,500.00
• Agreement with SNT Ed. Consulting for the Hammond Early Learning Center for $10,000.00
• Digital Learning Grant for AI curriculum software for $1,320.00

PUBLIC WORK SESSION

The School City of Hammond holds a public work session to present and discuss the proposed 2026 budget and updates on school counselors. The meeting includes procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance and roll call, followed by informational presentations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Board approved a $92,500 grant for school resource officers and a $4 million contract for food service purchasing. The meeting also covered approval of various donations, field trips, and personnel items.

• Approval of IDHS Secured School Safety Grant 2026 ($92,500)
• Approval of Food2School Purchasing Cooperative Contract ($4,000,000)
• Approval of HEF Acorn Grants for Morton High School ($6,500)
• Approval of Agriculture Academy Grant for Eggers Middle School ($736)
• Approval of Agreement with Purdue University Northwest - Work-Study Program

REGULAR MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond approved several educational contracts, a snow removal bid, and various school donations. The board also reviewed IREAD-3 data and heard presentations from students.

• Purchase of i-Ready Assessment K-2 and Instruction K-8 for $221,742.20
• Bid award for snow removal services for $75,114.00 plus $12,519.00 per additional call-out
• Contract with Melissa Bensley for deaf and hard of hearing services not to exceed $41,580.00
• Ready Rosie contract renewal for $3,800.00
• HEF Acorn Grant for Hammond Central High School in the amount of $900.00

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, where it approved multiple items including gaming advisory committee grants for schools, adjusted adult meal pricing for the 2025-2026 school year, and a memorandum of understanding with the Family & Social Services Administration. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and consent agenda items such as donations and extracurricular purchases.

• Approved City of Hammond Gaming Advisory Committee grants totaling $24,500 across multiple schools
• Set adult meal pricing at $3.00 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch for 2025-2026
• Approved MOU with Family & Social Services Administration to house vocational rehabilitation staff at ACC
• Approved donations totaling $8,715.20 across multiple schools
• Approved extracurricular purchases totaling $54,263.24 including uniforms, equipment, and software

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of School Trustees decided on several grant approvals for nutrition and career technical education. The body also approved contract extensions for school lunch services and various extra-curricular purchases.

• Carl D. Perkins V CTE Basic Grant: $609,061.00
• Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Grant: $343,476.00
• Pleasant View Dairy contract extension: $550,000.00
• Alpha Baking Company contract extension: $73,486.81
• Indianapolis Colts Girls’ Flag Football Grant for Hammond Central HS: $6,500.00

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of School Trustees decided on several personnel changes, including an Acting Superintendent agreement and the cancellation of two teaching contracts. The board also approved a new name for Morton Elementary School and several service contracts.

• Renaming of Morton Elementary School to Hammond Early Learning Center
• Head Start Agreement 25-26 with Geminus Corporation for $2,025,788.00
• Contract extension with Mazi Education, LLC for $22,470.00
• Recognition of the Clerical Association as a unit of the Hammond Teachers Federation
• MOU with Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center for domestic and sexual violence prevention

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Board of School Trustees is meeting to approve a personnel report and vote on several board policy updates. These updates include legislative changes from June 2024 and a series of policies from March 2024.

• Approval of the Personnel Report
• Second reading and adoption of June 2024 legislative policy updates
• Second reading and adoption of 32 board policies from Volume 36, No. 1 - March 2024

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of School Trustees is reviewing financial reports and deciding on several bid awards for telephony connectivity. The meeting includes approvals for student grants, dormant fund transfers, and various extra-curricular purchases.

• Bid award for POTS Phone Telephony Connectivity for 13 buildings: $12,464.00
• Bid award for SIP Telephony Connectivity: $11,592.00
• HEF Acorn Grant for Team Hammond 71 Robotics: $5,408.00
• Dormant fund transfer request for Scott Middle School totaling $6,386.14
• Purchase of football helmets for Morton HS from Riddell: $6,826.08

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of School Trustees is reviewing financial reports and recognizing student achievements, including Morton High School graduates who earned over $2 million in scholarships. The body is deciding on various expenditures, donations, and a partnership agreement.

• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Challenger Learning Center
• Payment of $11,779.40 to Villa Cesare for Morton HS Prom
• Payment of $6,356.07 to Dynasty Banquets for Hammond Central HS Prom
• Acceptance of $8,507.00 in athletic fundraiser proceeds for Morton HS
• Approval of an overnight field trip for ACC to the SkillsUSA National Competition in Atlanta, GA

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Corporation Board approved an Acting Superintendent Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year, with one trustee voting against. The board also approved the 2025-2026 school calendar, multiple grants including PLTW and a $6,000 Indianapolis Colts girls flag football grant, and a consent agenda covering donations and purchases. Presentations were given by the Hammond Public Library and O'Bannon Elementary School.

• Approved Acting Superintendent Agreement (contract terms not specified)
• Approved 2025-2026 school year calendar
• Approved PLTW Launch and Gateway grants totaling over $100,000 for multiple schools
• Approved $6,000 Indianapolis Colts High School Girls’ Flag Football Grant for Morton HS
• Approved consent agenda including donations (e.g., $5,000 from Helene Sampson) and extra-curricular purchases

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Corporation Board of School Trustees met to review financial reports and school presentations. The board voted to table a proposed partnership with Kelly Education until May. They also approved a consent agenda including various donations and extra-curricular purchases.

• Voted to table the SCH Partnership with Kelly Education until May
• Approved $21,175.00 for ACC SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference
• Approved $7,000.00 donation from Helene Sampson for Hammond Central HS JROTC
• Approved $6,000.00 value donation from Libbey Glass Inc. for ACC CTE Culinary
• Approved overnight field trips to Indianapolis and Martinsville for multiple schools

PUBLIC WORK SESSION

The School City of Hammond Board holds a public work session. The agenda is largely procedural including recognitions for PTA Reflections winners and chess teams, a presentation on district updates from administration, and a period for public expression. No votes on contracts, budgets, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Recognition of PTA Reflections winners by Melissa Guerra
• Recognition of chess teams by Cindy Murphy
• Presentation on District Updates from School City of Hammond Administration
• Public expression period (guidelines attached)

REGULAR MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is meeting to approve a resolution for early dismissal and review financial reports. The board is also voting on various school donations and extra-curricular purchases.

• Approval of Resolution #2024-2025: #006 - Early Dismissal for staff professional development
• Donations including $1,500 from Northwest Indiana Development Corp. and $1,000 from Chapos Tacos for Hammond Central HS
• Extra-curricular purchases including $4,080.26 for Hammond Central HS Grad Night at Six Flags Great America
• Purchase of football helmets for Scott MS from Riddell for $3,890.03
• Approval of multiple sets of board meeting minutes from January and February 2025

REGULAR MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is meeting to approve various administrative items, including executive session minutes and a consent agenda. The board is deciding on the transfer of dormant extra-curricular funds and approving several student donations and athletic purchases.

• Transfer of $8,342.12 in dormant funds from various Eggers Middle School accounts to the Student Activities account
• Approval of donations including $5,000 from Morton Booster Club for athletics
• Approval of athletic purchases including $2,300 for Hammond Central HS baseball uniforms
• Approval of overnight field trips for FIRST Robotics Competitions in Lafayette and Russiaville, IN
• Recognition of Harding ES student artwork and Jefferson ES Black History Month essay winners

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Board will hear a financial presentation from Cender Dalton and a presentation from Kelly Education. The board then considers consent items including donations, extra-curricular purchases, and personnel. New business includes approval of a $4,999.90 Digital Learning Parent and Family Support Grant, cancellation of outstanding checks, and an undisclosed settlement. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Financial presentation by Cender Dalton, consultant
• Donations to ACC, Irving ES, Jefferson ES, Morton HS totaling over $1,870
• Extra-curricular purchases for ACC, Hammond Central HS, Morton HS, Scott MS totaling over $20,800
• Approval of $4,999.90 Digital Learning Parent and Family Support Grant
• Approval of settlement (amount undisclosed)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hammond School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a special meeting and approved an Interim Superintendent Contract. The contract amount is not specified in the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with five board members voting in favor.

• Approval of Interim Superintendent Contract (contract amount listed as 'See terms of contract', funding from Operations account #0300)

REGULAR MEETING

The Board approved Resolution #2024-2025:005, committing to a safe and supportive environment for all students regardless of immigration status. They also approved the consent agenda, which includes donations, extra-curricular purchases, and a payroll schedule. New business items included an early literacy grant, longevity pay for classified staff, and a dormant fund transfer from Morton High School.

• Approval of Resolution #2024-2025:005 - Commitment to a Safe Supportive Environment for All Students
• Donations approved: $40,000 in school supplies from Enchanted Backpack for Edison ES
• Extra-curricular purchases: $32,134.04 for lighting fixtures from Barbizon Light of New England
• Early Literacy Achievement Grant from Indiana Department of Education approved
• Longevity pay for classified staff for 2023-2024 school year approved

REGULAR MEETING

The Hammond School Board held its regular January 21 meeting at the Administration Center. Members approved minutes from previous meetings, a Board of Finance report, and a consent agenda including donations, extracurricular purchases, and field trips. The board also approved new contracts with Healthy Choice Vending and Cender|Dalton Municipal Advisors, and passed a resolution condemning Indiana House Bill 1136.

• $5,000 T-Mobile grant awarded to Morton High School athletic programs
• Donations totaling $5,000+ approved across multiple schools
• Contract with Healthy Choice Vending for Burns-Hicks Elementary School
• Agreement with Cender|Dalton Municipal Advisors for financial reporting services
• Resolution #2024-2025:004 condemning Indiana House Bill 1136 passed unanimously

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a special board meeting to elect its leadership and fill key appointments. The board voted on member compensation and approved a proposal for elementary bus services.

• Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Approval of Resolution 2024-2025: #003 regarding Board Member Compensation
• Approval of Transportation Services for elementary bus service
• Appointment of Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer
• Appointment of a representative to the Hammond Redevelopment Commission