Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - CANCELED
This special board meeting of the School Corporation of the City of Hammond, scheduled for December 15, 2022, was canceled. The agenda included procedural items, collective bargaining agreement approvals, a Head Start MOU, and adjournment, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting canceled
- Collective bargaining agreements (proposed approval)
- Head Start MOU (discussion)
- Procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, where it approved a consent agenda covering routine items like accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports. Under new business, the board adopted resolutions for fund transfers and appropriations, and approved several grants, including a $554,377.29 state grant for English learners and a $187,368 Title III grant. It also approved contracts for staff training, equipment, and agreements with universities and local organizations.
- Approved 2022-2023 Non-English Speaking Program (NESP) Grant for $554,377.29
- Approved 2022-2024 Title III Grant for $187,368.00
- Approved $24,000 Bonfire Training customer service contract (ESSER II funded)
- Approved resolution to transfer funds from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Approved Tax Anticipation Warrants Resolution
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting to decide on several action items, including ratifying the teacher collective bargaining agreement, approving the 2023 employee group health insurance renewal, and accepting multiple grants. The board will also hear presentations from the public library, construction updates, and various program reports, and will vote on consent agenda items such as accounts payable, donations, and contracts.
- Ratification of Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement (2022-2023)
- Approval of 2023 Employee Group Health Insurance Renewal (cost-neutral changes)
- High Ability Program Grant: $77,306.00
- Contract with Yolanda Earl for adult ESL classes: $9,782.10 (ESSER III)
- Contract with Snow & Ice Pros, Inc.: $9,182.00 per call-out
PUBLIC MEETING
The Hammond School Corporation is holding a public meeting to discuss a tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement with the Hammond Teachers Federation. The attorney will present the contract, and public comments limited to the agreement will be heard. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Tentative Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement presentation by Attorney David Dickson
- Public comment on the teacher CBA
- Meeting at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street, Hammond, IN
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting to adopt the 2023 budget, including resolutions for appropriations and tax rates, school bus replacement, and capital projects. The board also approved several contracts and grants, including a $2 million food service contract extension with Stanz and a $41,975 propane fuel agreement with Co-Alliance. Consent agenda items covering accounts payable, donations, and personnel were approved as a block.
- Approved 2023 budget resolutions: appropriations/tax rates, school bus replacement, capital projects
- Approved $41,975 propane fuel contract with Co-Alliance for school buses
- Approved $2,000,000 contract extension with Stanz for food service
- Approved $62,040 contract extension with SMART Systems for chemicals
- Approved $15,000 agreement with Brettwell Behavior for consultation services
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to receive information on the proposed 2023 budget, presented by Assistant Superintendent Eric Kurtz. The agenda includes only the budget presentation and procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment). No votes on the budget are scheduled; it is an information item.
- 2023 Proposed Budget presentation by Eric Kurtz
- 2023 Capital Projects Plan
- 2023 Bus Replacement Plan
- Form 3 Notice of 2023 Budget
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget, including the bus replacement plan and capital projects plan. The board will also vote on several contracts and grants, including a $15,000 agreement with NIET, a $3,450 agreement with Pitney Bowes, and a $15,000 agreement with Edgewater. Consent agenda items include accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports.
- Public hearing on 2023 proposed budget
- 2023-2026 Bus Replacement Plan
- Capital Projects Plan
- Contract with NIET for $15,000 (Title II)
- Contract with Pitney Bowes for $3,450 (Education fund)
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to receive presentations on School Improvement Plans (SIPs) from multiple schools. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call) and an information item on the SIPs, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the motion to adjourn.
- School Improvement Plans presentations for 18 schools, including Hammond High, Clark Middle, and various elementary schools
- Attachments include Academic Support Guidelines and Notice to Parents Student Support
- ACC enrollment data provided as part of SIP materials
- Meeting held at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street, Hammond, IN
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on September 20, 2022, where it approved a $100,000 Secured School Safety Grant, several memoranda of understanding for dual-credit programs with Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, and Indiana University, and other contracts. The board also approved the sale of surplus equipment, a consent agenda including accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports, and heard presentations on Hispanic Heritage Month, strategic planning, and finances.
- Approved $100,000 Secured School Safety Grant
- Approved MOUs with Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, and Indiana University for dual credit
- Approved contract with American School Counselor Association ($10,125, Lilly Grant)
- Approved contract with Threshold Learning Consultancy (anticipated $16,800)
- Approved MOU with City of Hammond for police tower use
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HAMMOND TEACHERS' FEDERATION AND THE SCHOOL CITY OF HAMMOND
This is a public hearing of the Hammond Teachers' Federation and the School City of Hammond. The agenda includes a single item for public expression, allowing residents to comment on matters related to the teachers' federation and the school corporation. The meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022, at the Administration Center, 41 Williams Street, Hammond, IN.
- Public hearing on Hammond Teachers' Federation and School City of Hammond
- Public expression period for resident comments
- Meeting at Administration Center, 41 Williams Street, Hammond, IN
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on September 6, 2022, approving multiple contracts, grants, and routine items. Key actions included a $120,000 agreement with A2Z for a parent and community engagement program funded by ESSER III, and acceptance of a $140,000 UCAN grant for Hammond Central and Morton High Schools. The board also approved food service pricing increases, surplus equipment sales, and several MOUs, while tabling a surplus equipment sale until the next meeting.
- Approved $120,000 A2Z Parent and Community Engagement Program agreement (ESSER III funded)
- Approved $140,000 UCAN grant for Hammond Central and Morton High Schools
- Approved 2022-2023 food service pricing: lunch $5.00, breakfast $2.75 (both up $0.25)
- Approved contract with Books, Brushes & Bands for Education
- Tabled public sale of surplus SCH equipment until next meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting on August 16, 2022, covering financial presentations, policy adoption, and multiple action items. The board approved a $443,250 USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grant for all 12 elementary schools, a vendor settlement agreement, and several contracts including a $15,525 special education contract and a $3,000 SEL parenting workshop contract. Consent agenda items included accounts payable, donations, extra-curricular purchases, payroll, and personnel reports.
- Approved $443,250 USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Grant for 2022-2023
- Approved vendor settlement agreement (amount not specified)
- Approved contract with Dr. Yanina Gomez for $3,000 (Title III grant funded)
- Approved contract with Marie Herring for $15,525 (Special Education Transfer Tuition)
- Approved donations totaling $20,868.44 for various schools and events
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting on August 2, 2022, addressing several action items. The board approved the 2021 Annual Financial Report, a Dual Language Pilot Program Grant for Irving Elementary, and the 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct. A motion to adopt board policy updates (Volume 34, No. 1) failed. The board also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable, donations, extra-curricular purchases, payroll, and personnel reports.
- Approved 2021 Annual Financial Report (motion carried 4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Dual Language Pilot Program Grant for Irving Elementary (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct (3-2 vote)
- Failed to adopt Board Policy Updates Volume 34, No. 1 (motion failed 2-3)
- Approved consent agenda including donations totaling $3,200 and extra-curricular purchases (e.g., $5,125 soccer equipment)
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board will hear construction updates from Skillman Corporation, a financial report, and a presentation on LINQ software. They will vote on several action items, including a five-year, $882,724 agreement with LINQ for operations software, a revenue-sharing agreement with JedTv Sports Network, and a dormant fund transfer from Morton High School. The board will also approve minutes and consent agenda items like accounts payable, donations, and extracurricular purchases.
- Approval of $882,724 LINQ agreement (Year 1: $337,540.80, Years 2-5: $136,295.80 annually)
- Agreement with JedTv Sports Network for Hammond Central HS (revenue of $10 per subscriber)
- Morton HS dormant fund transfer of $42.86 to Student Activities account
- Consent agenda includes $3,940 for Hammond Central HS gym uniforms and $5,388.28 for Morton HS helmet reconditioning
- First reading of board policy updates (Volume 34, No. 1)
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to discuss the elementary instructional framework for 2022-2023 and review a large set of board policy updates. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled except for adjournment.
- Presentation on 2022-2023 Elementary Instructional Framework by Anthony Salinas
- Review of 29 board policy updates (Volume 34, No. 1 - October 2021)
- Policy updates include PO_0167.3, PO_1220, PO_1520, PO_2262, PO_2370.03, PO_2603, PO_3120.08, PO_3120.11, PO_3214, PO_3220, PO_4120.08, PO_4214, PO_5113.02, PO_5340.01, PO_5460, PO_5540, PO_5722, PO_6105, PO_6114, PO_6220, PO_6230, PO_7300, PO_7310, PO_7450, PO_7540.03, PO_7540.04, PO_8305, PO_8455, PO_8600
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting on July 5, 2022, approving several items including a $30,000 gaming grant for Team Hammond Robotics, elementary and secondary textbook fees for 2022-2023, CTE program fees, and a JROTC contract. The board also received updates on Skillman construction projects and adult ESL classes, and approved consent agenda items including accounts payable, donations, and extra-curricular purchases.
- Approved $30,000 City of Hammond Gaming Grant for Team Hammond Robotics
- Approved elementary and secondary textbook fees for 2022-2023 school year
- Approved 2022-2023 CTE student program fees
- Approved contract between JROTC and Hammond Central High School
- Consent agenda included donations totaling $4,000 for Southshore Summer of Learning Conference
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board approved a $1,343,343.45 math textbook adoption funded by Textbook Rental and ESSER II, along with a Latin Honors system replacing valedictorian/salutatorian for incoming freshmen. The board also approved a $65,000 DEI audit, a food service contract with Clarity Clinic, and a contract extension with EMS LINQ Inc. Consent agenda items included accounts payable, donations, and extra-curricular purchases.
- Math textbook adoption: $1,343,343.45
- Latin Honors system approved (replaces valedictorian/salutatorian)
- DEI audit with Global Consulting Solutions: $65,000
- Food service contract with Clarity Clinic: $3,250 plus $50/hour, not to exceed $5,250
- EMS LINQ Inc. contract extension: $33,868
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hammond School Board held a special meeting on June 16, 2022, to consider a single action item: a motion to approve the Juneteenth Memo. The motion was approved unanimously by the board members present. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.
- Approved Juneteenth Memo (motion carried unanimously)
- Special board meeting held at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street, Hammond, IN
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond held a public work session focused on strategic planning. The agenda consisted of procedural opening tasks and a session regarding the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Strategic Planning Committee Session #6
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond Board of Trustees met to approve the 2022/2023 school hours memo and various educational agreements. The Board also reviewed construction updates for the Skillman Project and federal grant updates. A proposed agreement regarding parking revenue between Hammond Central High School and Hammond Parks & Recreation was tabled.
- Approved 2022/2023 School Hours Memo
- Approved $500 contract with Sharon Wimmer for vision student services
- Approved $2,000 agreement with Salome Thomas-El for Summer of Learning sessions
- Approved $12,000 yearbook contract for Hammond Central HS via Jostens
- Tabled agreement between Hammond Central HS and Hammond Parks & Recreation
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
This public work session includes several informational presentations regarding school district administration. Topics include proposed changes to bell schedules, capital project needs, and math textbook recommendations.
- Presentation on Bell Schedule Change Proposal by Transportation Director Rhoderick Poats
- Presentation on Capital Project Needs by Maintenance Director David Reyes, Architect Kyle Miller-Schmidt, and Superintendent Scott Miller
- Presentation regarding A2Z Educational Consultants by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cassandra Shipp
- Presentation on Math Textbook Recommendation by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cassandra Shipp
- Presentations on Virtual Academic Academy and the Mentoring Program
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is meeting to decide on several action items, including a $10.7 million bid award for Scott Middle School roofing, HVAC, and electrical projects, a $625,700 addendum for Skillman construction, and agreements with ACCO Brands, the Jean Shepherd Community Center, and the Hammond Port Authority. The board will also consider a first reading of policy updates and a dress code change regarding uniformity of color. Presentations include student recognitions and construction updates.
- Approved $10,698,988 bid for Scott Middle School roofing, HVAC, and electrical projects (ARP funded)
- Approved $625,700 Skillman addendum (ARP funded)
- Approved $565 agreement between ACCO Brands and Jefferson Elementary School
- Approved MOU with Jean Shepherd Community Center and agreement with Hammond Port Authority for graduation ceremonies at Wolf Lake Pavilion
- Discussed dress code for 2022-23, with recommended motion to remove uniformity of color provision
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is holding a public work session to review and discuss a large set of board policies. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call) and an information item on board policies, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Review of 34 board policies (e.g., PO_0112, PO_1220, PO_2240, PO_2266, PO_3120, PO_4120, PO_4425, PO_4430, PO_5111, PO_5410, PO_6250, PO_7440.01, PO_7450, PO_7455, PO_7530.02, PO_8500, PO_8510, PO_8606, PO_1422, PO_1422.02, PO_1623, PO_1662, PO_2260, PO_2260.01, PO_3122, PO_3122.02, PO_3123, PO_3362, PO_4122, PO_4122.02, PO_4123, PO_4362, PO_5517)
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting on April 19, 2022, with presentations on finances, Head Start, and summer school. The board will vote on several action items, including approving grants, contracts, and a dormant fund transfer. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and consent agenda items.
- Approval of IDOE STEM Acceleration Grant - Cohort 6 ($100,000)
- Approval of Spring/Summer 2022 School & Community Partnership Grant ($5,000)
- Approval of Agreement with Kelly Education (contract amount varies)
- Approval of Contract with Yolanda Earl for adult ESL Bootcamp ($1,141.25)
- Approval of Agreement with Conscious Discipline for Head Start training ($14,950)
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting on April 5, 2022, with several action items. The board approved the Indiana Literacy Early Intervention Grant ($39,899.10) and the NRA State Fund Grant ($2,900.00), along with other contracts and consent agenda items. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items and general matters.
- Approved Indiana Literacy Early Intervention Grant: $39,899.10
- Approved NRA State Fund Grant: $2,900.00 (one no vote)
- Approved agreement with Salome Thomas-El: $6,500.00
- Approved consent agenda including donations (e.g., $500 from Xavier Morris for robotics) and extra-curricular purchases (e.g., $8,250 for Morton HS football camp)
- Approved dormant fund transfer of $600.50 from Hammond Central HS Class of 2021 account
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to hear presentations and discuss several items, including a Boys & Girls Club proposal, a Kelly Services staffing presentation, fleet management options, renaming valedictorian/salutatorian to Latin Honors, and a potential athletic conference change. No formal votes are scheduled except adjournment.
- Boys & Girls Club proposal for Skills for Life program
- Kelly Services (Kelly Education) presentation
- Enterprise Fleet Management presentation
- Graduation valedictorian/salutatorian renaming to Latin Honors
- Great Lakes Athletic Conference (GLAC) proposal
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond Board of Trustees met to approve various administrative and educational contracts. Key actions included approving the Superintendent's contract, revised salary schedules for transportation and support staff, and a $20,000 training contract with SAVVAS Learning Company.
- Approval of the Superintendent's Contract
- Approved $3,500 contract with Buddy Berry for Summer of Learning Conference
- Approved $20,000 contract with SAVVAS Learning Company for educator training
- Approved agreement with NIPSCO to use Gavit property for Lindbergh Circuit Rebuild staging
- Approved revised Transportation and Support Staff Salary Schedules
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting with presentations on construction updates, the JAG program, and COVID guidelines. The board will vote on consent agenda items including donations, purchases, and field trips, and will consider a revised support staff salary schedule and a bus purchase.
- Approval of $548,844 for 7 special purpose/activity buses for 22-23 school year
- Revised Support Staff Salary Schedule placing Suspension/Expulsion Interventionists in class 6
- Donations: $388.26 (Lincoln ES), $230.32 and $139.54 (Morton HS vending), $20 (NHS), $1,450 gift cards (Transportation)
- Extra-curricular purchases: $13,210 (SkillsUSA), $1,433 (HOSA), $2,570 (track uniforms), $1,000 (Challenger Learning Center)
- Overnight field trips: Hammond Central HS to Six Flags, Morton HS to IHSDTA State Championship
PUBLIC MEETING
The Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond, IN, is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed superintendent contract. The agenda includes opening procedures, a discussion of the contract, and a period for public comment. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of proposed superintendent contract
- Public comment period on the contract
- Meeting at 41 Williams Street, Administration Center, Room 118, Door A, 6 PM
REGULAR MEETING
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond Board of Trustees met to review construction updates and approve various educational grants and service agreements. Key decisions included approving PLTW grants for Scott Middle School and Hammond Central High School, as well as a contract for restorative practices training.
- $15,000 PLTW Grant for Scott Middle School
- $15,000 PLTW Grant for Hammond Central High School
- $8,500 agreement with Ditch That Textbook for Summer of Learning Conference
- $6,140 contract with Monica Evans for Restorative Practices professional development
- Indiana Online Summer School contract at $250.00 per course
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving contracts for educational services, a grant for history classes, and salary schedule updates. The board will also hear presentations on finances, robotics awards, a scholarship, and COVID-19 guidelines, and will consider consent agenda items like donations and purchases.
- Contract with Standard for Success for $12,470
- Contract with PowerSchool for Naviance platform for $56,829
- Indiana Humanities grant of $4,365 for 'History of the American Protest'
- Salary increase MOU and updated technology salary schedule
- Donations totaling $1,738.20 from DonorsChoose and others
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting on January 4, 2022, taking action on several items. The board approved renaming Maywood Elementary School to Annie Burns Hicks Elementary School, approved a $2.5 million contract extension with food service provider Stanz, and approved multiple other contracts and resolutions. The board also tabled a decision on the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year calendars until February.
- Renamed Maywood Elementary School to Annie Burns Hicks Elementary School
- Approved 4th and final 1-year contract extension with Stanz, approximately $2,500,000, funded by Food Service
- Approved contract with Dr. Yanina Gomez for SEL parent workshops, $3,000, funded by Title III
- Approved contract with Rocharda Moore Morris, $10,000, funded by Title One Grant at Hammond Central High School
- Approved consent agenda including donations and extra-curricular purchases