Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2021
33 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving all non-teaching collective bargaining agreements. The agenda includes handbooks for various employee groups such as custodians, clerical staff, food service, and transportation. The meeting is primarily an action item with a recommendation to approve the agreements.
- Approval of non-teaching collective bargaining agreements
- Handbooks for administrators, custodians, clerical, crafts, food service, nurses, psychologists, support staff, technology, transportation
- Meeting at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street, Hammond, IN
PUBLIC MEETING
The Hammond School Corporation board will consider ratifying collective bargaining agreements for teachers and all non-teaching staff, including administrators, custodians, and transportation workers. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with opening formalities and adjournment.
- Ratification of Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Ratification of Non-Teaching Collective Bargaining Agreements covering 12 employee groups
- Handbooks attached for administrators, custodians, food service, nurses, and others
PUBLIC MEETING
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation on the tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement with the Hammond Teachers Federation, followed by public comment limited to that agreement. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Presentation of tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement by Attorney Dan Friel
- Public comment on the proposed teacher CBA
- Meeting held at Administration Center, Room 118, Door A, 41 Williams Street
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, covering presentations, public comment, and a consent agenda. The board approved several financial resolutions, including tax anticipation warrants, a transfer from the education fund to the textbook rental fund, and the issuance and sale of refunding bonds. It also approved multiple grants and contracts, including a $1,300 monthly agreement with Raymond James & Associates and a $42,277.56 per year elevator maintenance contract.
- Approved Tax Anticipation Warrants Resolution (Resolution 2021-15)
- Approved Resolution for Issuance & Sale of Refunding Bonds (Resolution 2021-17)
- Approved Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, INC. at $1,300.00 monthly
- Approved Title III Grant 2021-2023 for $199,172.00
- Approved Elevator Maintenance Service Contract Bid Award at $42,277.56 per year
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is deciding on several action items, including a $1,271,630 weapon detection system bid award funded by ESSER III and a matching $80,318 Secured School Safety Grant for middle school security cameras. The board also approved consent agenda items covering accounts payable, donations, extracurricular purchases, payroll, and personnel, plus new business items like an MOU for a drug prevention program and contracts for ESL classes and school agreements.
- Approved Weapon Detection System Bid Award: $1,271,630.00 (ESSER III)
- Approved Secured School Safety Grant: $80,318 matching grant for middle school security cameras
- Approved MOU with Geminus Corporation for Too Good for Drugs program ($5,000 to school)
- Approved contract with Yolanda Earl for Adult ESL Bootcamp classes ($5,000, NESP Grant)
- Approved consent agenda including donations (e.g., $500 UEA, $25.86 U'Sagain) and extracurricular purchases (e.g., $16,651.91 HAPA fundraising)
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on November 2, 2021, approving a consent agenda and several new business items. Key actions included a $1,766,614 contract with Geminus Corporation for Head Start services, approval of substitute support staff rates, a Head Start staff stipend, and agreements with Indiana Wesleyan University and Dr. Yanina Gomez for a parenting workshop. The board also received a construction status report on Hammond Central High School.
- Approved $1,766,614 contract with Geminus Corporation for Head Start programming (Feb 1, 2021–Jan 31, 2022)
- Approved substitute support staff rates (MOU)
- Approved Head Start staff stipend (amount not specified)
- Approved MOU with Indiana Wesleyan University for Health Service Practicum
- Approved $500 contract with Dr. Yanina Gomez for Mindful Parenting Talks (Title III grant)
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board holds a public work session to receive presentations on an updated facility study, i-Ready assessment data, and the Virtual Academic Academy. No votes are scheduled except a motion to adjourn; all items are informational.
- Updated Facility Study presentation with two attached reports (932 KB and 3,810 KB)
- i-Ready Data presentation by Testing Coordinator Adam White
- Virtual Academic Academy presentation by Adam White
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on October 19, 2021, approving multiple action items including a bid award for Columbia Elementary School interior renovations, a memorandum of understanding with Indiana University Northwest, and various contracts and resolutions. The board also approved consent agenda items such as accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports. All votes were carried, with some members abstaining on certain items.
- Approved bid award for Columbia Elementary School Interior Renovations Phase 1 for $679,555 funded by ESSER II
- Approved MOU with Indiana University Northwest Teacher Education Programs, budgeted up to $90,000 over 3 years from ESSER III
- Adopted Resolution for Appropriations and Tax Rates and Bus Replacement Plan for Budget Year 2022
- Approved contract with Education Resource Strategies for $125,000 funded by Strategic Consortium Grant Award
- Approved agreement with Cender Dalton Municipal Advisors for bond refunding services, fee not to exceed $45,000
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a public work session to review presentations regarding school improvement plans for various district schools. The session included information regarding individual plans for schools such as Harding, Jefferson, and Lincoln.
- Presentation of 2021 School Improvement Plans (SIP) for multiple district schools
- Review of District 2021 SIP Presentation
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond Board of Trustees met to discuss the 2022 proposed budget and bus replacement plan. The Board approved multiple grants for language development and Head Start, as well as various educational service contracts.
- Approved $608,261.11 Non-English Speaking Program Grant
- Approved $17,000 Dual Language Pilot Program Grant
- Approved $110,481 contract with Nearpod
- Approved $50,000 contract with A2Z Educational Consultants, Inc.
- Approved 2021-2022 food service pricing: $2.50 for breakfast and $4.75 for lunch
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to review a budget presentation. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call, followed by a budget information session and adjournment.
- Budget presentation (Budget Presentation_092221.pdf)
- Public work session at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is meeting to approve several contracts and agreements, including a $291,740 asbestos remediation bid for Morton High School and a $102,275 bid for Scott Middle School. They will also consider an underwriting agreement with Raymond James & Associates, a contract with Dr. Caruana, a dual credit MOU with Ivy Tech, and a renovation agreement with The Skillman Corporation. The consent agenda includes accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports.
- Approval of Underwriting Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at 0.50% of bond par amount
- Approval of Contract with Dr. Caruana for $4,000.00
- Approval of MOU with Ivy Tech Community College for High School Based Dual Credit
- Approval of Agreement with The Skillman Corporation for Columbia Renovations Phase 2 at $73,625.00
- Approval of Bid Award for Asbestos Remediation at Morton High School ($291,740.00) and Scott Middle School ($102,275.00)
SEA 390 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HAMMOND TEACHERS' FEDERATION AND THE SCHOOL CITY OF HAMMOND
The School City of Hammond and the Hammond Teachers' Federation are holding a public hearing required under SEA 390. The agenda lists only a public expression period, with no other items for discussion or decision.
- Public hearing on teacher contract under SEA 390
- Public expression period for community input
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is approving a large bid award for Morton High School and Scott Middle School renovations, along with several contracts for security, consulting, and other services. The board also approved rate increases for substitute teachers and security officers, and a change request for the Hammond Central project.
- Approved $8,022,500 bid for Morton High School & Scott Middle School 2021 Renovations
- Approved $109,725 change request for Hammond Central water mains
- Approved substitute teacher and security officer rate increases
- Approved contracts with DDS Security ($20/hr) and Tatum Security LLC ($25/hr)
- Approved $325,963 agreement for Scott Middle School HVAC & electrical renovations
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a special meeting on August 10, 2021, at the Administration Center. The board approved the Personnel Report as presented, with a motion by Manuel Candelaria and a second by Carlotta L King. The motion carried with three yes votes. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approval of Personnel Report (motion carried, 3 yes votes)
- Motion by Manuel Candelaria, second by Carlotta L King
- Yes votes: Carlotta L King, Manuel Candelaria, Lisa M Miller
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting on August 3, 2021, covering construction updates, policy adoptions, and numerous contract approvals. The board voted to name the new Hammond Central High School black box theater after Dr. Walter J. Watkins and approved a resolution setting base pay for speech language pathologists and assistants. Several contracts for food service, software, and educational services were also approved.
- Named Hammond Central High School Black Box Theatre after Dr. Walter J. Watkins
- Approved $65,935 resolution for Speech Language Pathologists and Assistants base pay
- Approved $725,000 contract extension with Pleasant View Dairy for milk
- Approved $17,968.51 American Sign Language textbook adoption
- Approved $62,883 contract with Crisis Prevention Institute funded by CARES grant
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees approved several textbook adoptions for English, Social Studies, and Spanish across various grade levels. The board also finalized the district's Return to Learn Plan and the 2021-2022 Student & Parent Handbook.
- Approved K-5 English/Language Arts textbook adoption for $672,988.74
- Approved 6-8 English/Language Arts textbook adoption for $374,559.35
- Approved 9-12 English/Language Arts textbook adoption for $267,696.00
- Approved 7-12 Social Studies textbook adoption for $528,643.20
- Approved 7-12 Spanish course textbook adoption for $139,892.17
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on July 6, 2021, and approved several action items, including a $329,331 purchase of convertible cafeteria tables for eight elementary schools, a $510,075 USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grant, and a COVID-19 hazard pay MOU for nurses and health aides. The board also approved renaming Morton High School's auditorium to Donald E. Gavit Auditorium and various consent agenda items.
- Approved $329,331 for convertible cafeteria tables at 8 elementary schools (ESSERS 3 funding)
- Approved $510,075 USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grant for 2021-2022
- Approved COVID-19 hazard pay MOU for Registered Nurses & Health Aides
- Renamed Morton High School Auditorium to Donald E. Gavit Auditorium
- Approved $5,000 SIOP professional learning contract with SAVVAS
REGULAR MEETING
The School City of Hammond Board of Trustees held its regular meeting, approving consent agenda items, COVID-19 stipend resolutions, an MOU with the Hammond Public Library, and several contracts. A motion to rename the Morton High School auditorium failed, and the board approved extending elementary school hours for 2021-2022.
- Morton HS auditorium renaming to Donald E. Gavit Auditorium failed (4-1)
- Approved COVID-19 stipend resolutions for admin and classified staff
- Approved MOU with Hammond Public Library
- Approved elementary school hours change to 9:00-3:30 for 2021-2022
- Approved $143,358 i-Ready formative assessment contract
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, where they approved several actions, including a 1-year moratorium on the Uniformity of Color Policy, a Vacation Day Rollover Program, a dormant fund transfer for Clark Middle/High School, a budget allocation adjustment for Head Start, a contract with Heggerty, and a memorandum of understanding with the Hammond Teacher's Federation. They also received a construction status report on Hammond Central High School and adopted policy updates.
- Approved 1-year moratorium on Uniformity of Color Policy
- Approved Vacation Day Rollover Program
- Approved contract with Heggerty for $1,500 (Title 1 funds)
- Approved MOU with Hammond Teacher's Federation for $3,000 stipend (ESSER II funds)
- Approved dormant fund transfers for Clark Middle/High School totaling $4,231.42
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting with presentations on finances, health services, and grants, followed by approval of minutes, consent agenda items, and several new contracts including an MOU with Jobs for America's Graduates. The board will also consider a reimbursement agreement with the Hammond Water Works Department.
- Approval of MOU between School City of Hammond and Jobs for America's Graduates
- Contract with Dr. Yanin Gomez for Mindful Parenting Talks ($3,000, funded by ESSER II)
- Contract between Morton High School and Discount Card Pros ($900)
- Reimbursement Agreement between Hammond Water Works Department and School City of Hammond
- Consent agenda includes donations and extra-curricular purchases
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to review 24 policy updates, covering areas such as student attendance, curriculum, and operations. No votes are scheduled; the only action item is adjournment.
- Review of 24 policy updates (PO1220, PO2370.02, PO2623, etc.)
- No public hearings or contracts on agenda
- Meeting held at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is deciding on a $1,008,989 roofing contract for Morton High School, a property swap with the city, and several new contracts and agreements. The board also voted on the 2021-22 school calendar, which failed to pass. Consent agenda items include routine approvals for accounts payable, donations, and purchases.
- Approved $1,008,989 bid for Morton High School roofing project
- Rejected 2021-2022 school year calendar (motion failed)
- Approved property swap resolution with City of Hammond
- Approved contracts with Hammond Port Authority for four high schools
- Approved $40,000 donation of school supplies to Maywood ES
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting with a financial presentation, public comment periods, and several action items. The board will vote on approving minutes, consent agenda items, repurposing Columbia, and a contract with Global Consultant Solutions. It will also hear a first reading of a resolution to swap properties with the City of Hammond.
- First reading of resolution to swap properties with the City of Hammond
- Approval of repurposing Columbia
- Contract with Global Consultant Solutions for $55,000 (Title II)
- Consent agenda includes donations (Harding ES $40, Morton HS $180.98) and extra-curricular purchase (Morton HS $567)
- Approval of minutes for executive sessions and regular meetings
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to discuss summer school, CARES funding, and curriculum topics including consolidation and 6th grade. The agenda is largely informational with only a procedural motion to adjourn listed as an action item.
- Summer school presentation (SCH_April_13_Public_Works_Presentation_FNL.pptx)
- CARES funding discussion
- Curriculum discussion
- Consolidation discussion
- 6th grade discussion
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on April 6, 2021, where it approved several action items, including a $9,101,040 bid package for athletic fields and demolition, funded by the Capital Projects Referendum. The board also approved a $70,997.09 propane fueling station purchase, a $265,540.00 purchase of two propane buses, and contracts with Nearpod, Inc. and Tools for Success. Consent agenda items, including accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports, were approved as a block.
- Approved Bid Package No. 3 for athletic fields and demolition at $9,101,040
- Approved propane fueling station purchase and installation at $70,997.09
- Approved purchase of two propane buses for $265,540.00
- Approved contract with Nearpod, Inc. for $6,150.00
- Approved contract with Tools for Success for $10,124.40
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond Board of Trustees met to discuss school boundaries and financial reports. The Board voted to approve a return to learn plan effective April 6 and approved a revised telecom contract.
- Approved a revised $1,500,000 contract with MNW Telecom funded by eRate and IDOE grants
- Approved secondary school boundary revisions presented by the Transportation Director
- Approved a $21,131 Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) funding award
- Approved a joint resolution with Lake County School Boards opposing school voucher expansions
- Approved various donations and extracurricular purchases, including $1,302 for track equipment
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond, IN is holding a public work session. The main item is an informational discussion of the Re-Entry Plan, with an attached document. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.
- Discussion of Re-Entry Plan (information item)
- Adjournment motion
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on March 2, 2021, where it approved several contracts and agreements, including a $630,525 maintenance and capital projects agreement with Skillman Corporation for Morton High School and Scott Middle School, and a $515,385.07 furniture, furnishings, and equipment bid award for Hammond Central High School. The board also approved a consolidation athletic proposal, a craft salary schedule, an agreement with the YMCA, and multiple other contracts. The meeting included recognition of a student and a construction status report on Hammond Central High School.
- Approved $630,525 agreement with Skillman Corporation for 2021 maintenance and capital projects at Morton HS and Scott MS
- Approved $515,385.07 furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FFE) bids award for Hammond Central HS
- Approved $421,069.24 consolidation athletic proposal
- Approved $889,290 revised New Tech School Agreement for Morton HS and Hammond Central HS
- Approved $140,550 contract with NIET and $2,805 contract with Diversity to Inclusion, Inc.
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving contracts, resolutions, and purchases. Key decisions include a $531,375 contract with Schmidt Associates for maintenance projects at Morton High School and Scott Middle School, a resolution opposing Indiana House Bill 1005, and a rebranding of the HAPA program. The board also approved a lease amendment, an underwriting agreement with Raymond James, and various smaller contracts and purchases.
- Approved $531,375 contract with Schmidt Associates for 2021 maintenance and capital projects at Morton High School and Scott Middle School (funded by bonds)
- Approved joint resolution opposing Indiana House Bill 1005
- Approved HAPA rebranding to Hammond Arts and Performance Academy for 2021-22
- Approved $8,312.51 for Wallace Elementary School's north parking lot paint design (grant-funded, $0 from SCH)
- Approved $25,000 contract extension with Global Consulting Solutions (Title II funds)
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting with presentations on the Hammond Central High School construction and athletic fields, and approved several contracts including a $1.5 million fiber network (at no cost to the district), $1.26 million in equipment, and $531,375 for Morton High School and Scott Middle School projects. The board also voted to return to in-person learning on April 6th (Option B) and approved a $5,000 Head Start contract.
- Approved $1,500,000 MNW Telecom WAN contract (eRate/IDOE funded, $0 district cost)
- Approved $1,258,922.50 Logicalis equipment contract (district pays $189,211.02)
- Approved $531,375 Schmidt Associates contract for Morton High School and Scott Middle School projects
- Approved $23,325 Dave's Tree Service purchase
- Approved $5,000 Head Start contract with Valerie Castillo
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on January 19, 2021, where it approved several financial items, including a contract extension with Stanz for approximately $2,000,000 funded by the School Lunch account. The board also accepted multiple grants, adopted resolutions for fund transfers and book fees, and approved a reorganization procedure for secondary schools. The meeting included a financial presentation by consultant Matt Ruess and recognition of the Clark Boys Soccer Team.
- Approved contract extension with Stanz, approximately $2,000,000, funded by School Lunch
- Accepted BP STEM grant of $15,000
- Accepted Indiana PRIME Math Transition Course Capacity Building Grant of $20,000 for Hammond Central and Morton High Schools
- Adopted resolution to transfer funds from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Approved 2021-2022 Secondary Reorganization Procedure
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on January 5, 2021, where they elected officers, approved consent agenda items, and took action on several new business items. They approved donations, extra-curricular purchases, a temporary fund transfer, contract extensions, and multiple grants and MOUs. The board also received presentations on the Hammond Central High School project, November finances, and a re-entry plan update.
- Approved Non-English Speaking Program Grant (NESP) of $525,445.69
- Approved contract extensions with Form Plastics and SMART Systems (food service)
- Approved donations totaling $3,486.02 across multiple schools
- Approved extra-curricular purchases for Morton HS totaling $3,370.00
- Approved temporary transfer from Operation Fund to Self-Insurance Fund