Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 19, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves $532K tax anticipation warrant loan
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider several action items, including approving a settlement agreement, a resolution to delay repayment of the 2023 TAW, and the award of a $532,076.50 contract for the 2024 Tax Anticipation Warrants to Old Plank Trail Community Bank. The board will also vote on consent agenda items covering accounts payable, donations, extra-curricular purchases, payroll, personnel, and overnight field trips. A financial presentation is scheduled, and public comment periods are included.
- Approval of 2024 TAW Bid Tabulation and Award to Old Plank Trail Community Bank, N.A. for $532,076.50
- Resolution #2324-10 to delay repayment of 2023 TAW principal
- Approval of Settlement Agreement (details not specified)
- Consent agenda includes donations (e.g., $4,500 from Booster Club to Morton HS) and extra-curricular purchases (e.g., $24,850 for Indiana HOSA conference)
- Approval of minutes for Nov 14 executive session and Nov 21 regular meeting
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the November 14, 2023 Executive Session minutes.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 5, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves 2024 tax anticipation warrants and transportation services
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting to consider two resolutions: one authorizing 2024 tax anticipation warrants and another approving transportation services. Both resolutions were approved, with the transportation resolution passing 3-2 and the tax warrant resolution passing 4-0 with one abstention.
- Approved Resolution #2324-8 for 2024 Tax Anticipation Warrants
- Approved Resolution #2324-9 for Transportation Services
- Public expression periods limited to agenda items and general matters
- Superintendent's report scheduled
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Resolution #2324-9 - Transportation Services.
3 yea · 2 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay · Kelly J Spencer nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 21, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves $1.4M in security upgrades and new contracts
The Hammond School Board is approving several action items, including two large security system projects funded by ESSER III, a grant for digital learning, and multiple contracts and agreements. The board also approved the consent agenda covering accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports. The meeting includes presentations on community schools and finances, plus public comment limited to agenda items.
- Approved $1,000,000 bid for Security Video System Project (ESSER III)
- Approved $400,000 bid for Card Access System Project (ESSER III)
- Approved $14,989 Digital Learning Parent and Family Support Grant
- Approved Lake County Sheriff's Safe School Program MOU for emergency camera access
- Approved contracts with Sharon Wimmer ($5,000), Larry Follrad ($9,750), and Conscious Discipline consultant ($4,300)
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the September 5, 2023, September 19, 2023, October 3, 2023 and October 17, 2023 Executive Session minutes.
3 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
Motion to approve the Agreement with Larry Follrad.
3 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 14, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING
School board hears federal grants update and i-Ready test data
The Hammond School Corporation board is meeting publicly to hear presentations on federal grants and student assessment data, followed by public comment and superintendent reports. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being adjournment.
- Federal Grants Quarterly Update presented by Catherine Danko
- i-Ready Window 1 & Spring Assessment Data presented by Adam White
- Public Expression period for community comments
- Superintendent Reports
- Motion to adjourn
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Tue Oct 17, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board adopts 2024 budget, approves grants and contracts
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting to adopt the 2024 budget and related resolutions, approve consent agenda items (including accounts payable, donations, and purchases), and consider new business such as grants and contracts. All listed actions were approved by the board, with one member abstaining on several budget items.
- Adoption of 2024 Budget, Appropriations, Levies, and Tax Rates
- Approval of 2024 School Bus Replacement, Capital Projects, Excess Levy Appeal, and Education Fund to Operations Fund Transfers resolutions
- Approval of Formative Assessment Grant ($147,630), Secured School Safety Grant ($100,000), and Head Start Grant Package ($2,474,479)
- Bid award for Scott MS NIPSCO Pad Mount Transformer ($81,192, funded by ESSER III)
- Consent agenda includes donations (e.g., $3,000 from Booster Club to Morton HS) and extra-curricular purchases (e.g., $5,275 for cheerleading uniforms)
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6. ADOPTION OF 2024 BUDGET — Motion to Approve All Consent Agenda Items Listed Above.
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
Motion to approve the Resolution for 2024 Budget, Appropriations, and Tax Rates.
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
Motion to approve the Resolution for 2024 School Bus Replacement.
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
Motion to approve the Resolution for 2024 Capital Projects.
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
Motion to approve the Resolution for 2024 Excess Levy Appeal.
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
7. NEW BUSINESS — Motion to approve the Resolution for 2024 Education Fund to Operations Fund Transfers.
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
Motion to approve the Formative Assessment Grant.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Secured School Safety Grant.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Fellowship Grant.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Hammond Education Foundation Acorn Grant for Hammond Central High School.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Head Start Grant Package February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2029.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Bid Award for Scott MS - NIPSCO Pad Mount Transformer .
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreement with United Way Northwest Indiana.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Marinko Tatalovich.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreement with Hatching Results - Antiracist Professional Learning Series.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Tue Oct 3, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
Hammond schools hold public hearing on 2024 budget, tax rates, bus plan
The School Corporation of the City of Hammond is holding a public work session that includes a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget, appropriations, and tax rates, as well as the 2024 bus replacement plan, capital projects plan, and excess levy. The board will also hear presentations on the ADL No Place for Hate program, United Way's Level Up program, and identiMetrics, and will take public comment. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with the only action item being adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2024 budget, appropriations, and tax rates
- 2024 bus replacement plan (2024-2028) discussion
- 2024 capital projects plan discussion
- 2024 excess levy discussion
- ADL No Place for Hate recognition for Scott Middle, Franklin Elementary, Irving Elementary
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Tue Sep 19, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves $66,528 Spanish literacy curriculum for Irving DLI program
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including adopting policy updates, approving contracts, and accepting donations. Key decisions include a $66,528 contract for a Spanish language arts curriculum for the dual language immersion program at Irving Elementary, a $9,000 contract for diversity training, and approval of various grants and purchases. The board also approved consent agenda items covering accounts payable, donations, and extracurricular purchases.
- Approved $66,528 DLI Curriculum - Benchmark Adelante for Irving Elementary (Title I & Education funds)
- Approved $9,000 contract with Global Consulting Solutions for diversity training (Title II funds)
- Approved emergency adoption of Board Policies 5136 and 5136.01, waiving two readings
- Approved Acorn Grants for Eggers Middle School: $500 for Modern Classroom Project, $2,466 for PLTW Medical Detectives
- Approved $18,000 DLI Pilot Program Grant for Irving Elementary
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Board Policies 0141, 0142, 0142.1, 0142.2, 0142.3, 0144.1, 0144.2, 0152, 0167.3, 1213.01, 1425, 1615, 2410, 2461, 2462, 2510, 3124, 3213.01, 3215, 3231, 3362.01, 3425, 4120…
10 yea · 5 nay
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Manuel Candelaria nay · Lisa A Miller nay · Cindy Murphy nay · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay · Kelly J Spencer nay
5. MINUTES — Motion to approve Board Policies 1521, 2221, 2414, 2416, 2510, 2520, 3120.02, 3121, 3220.01, 4121, 5710, 5720, 6152, 9130, and 9700 as presented.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
Motion to approve the July 18, 2023 and August 15, 2023 Executive Session minutes.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
Motion to Approve All Consent Agenda Items Listed Above.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 5, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board work session to review Skillman & Schmidt projects
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session. The main item is a presentation reviewing Skillman & Schmidt projects, followed by public expression and superintendent reports. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no votes scheduled except adjournment.
- Presentation: Skillman & Schmidt Projects Review
- Public Expression period
- Reports from the Superintendent
- Motion to adjourn
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Tue Aug 15, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves $100K Modern Classroom Project training contract
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including accounts payable, donations, and personnel changes, and to take action on several new business items. Key actions include approving a $100,000 training contract with The Modern Classroom Project, a $501,600 USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grant, and food service pricing for 2023-2024. The board also received presentations on partnerships with Purdue Northwest and the Hammond Public Library, and heard a financial report.
- Approved $100,000 bid award to The Modern Classroom Project for personalized, mastery-based, flipped instructional model training at Scott MS and Eggers MS
- Approved $501,600 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Grant for 2023-2024, a $58,350 increase
- Approved 2023-2024 food service pricing: adult/2nd student lunch $5.00, breakfast $2.75
- Approved $131,614 contract with Alpha Baking Company for bakery products
- Approved $20,000 contract extension with Westercamp Consulting for dietetic services
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🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve All Consent Agenda Items Listed Above.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Bid Award SCH Personalized, Mastery-Based, Flipped Instructional Model Training and Mentoring program RFP to The Modern Classroom Project.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Digital Learning Coach Grant.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreements with Inter-State Studio for Eggers Middle School and Scott Middle School
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Grant for 2023-2024.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Food Service Pricing.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Smart Sense by Digi.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract Extension with Westercamp Consulting.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Alpha Baking Company.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with SMART Systems.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Hatching Results.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the MOU between SCH and Infinity Counseling and Wellness Center.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Ready Rosie Contract with Teaching Strategies.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Hearing Officer Contract with Cassel White.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Hearing Officer Contract with Wilma Vazquez.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Yolanda Earl - Adult ESL Bootcamp Classes.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Fulcrum Education Solutions LLC.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract between NIET and the School City of Hammond.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Indiana Online.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Marie Herring.
5 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Tue Aug 1, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board work session on policy updates and superintendent reports
The Hammond School Board is holding a public work session to review proposed board policy updates (Volume 35, No. 2 - April 2023) and a special update for July 2023, both presented by Superintendent Miller. The meeting also includes public expression and superintendent reports, with no votes scheduled except adjournment.
- Board Policy Updates - Volume 35, No. 2 - April 2023 (presentation)
- Special Update - July 2023 (presentation)
- Public Expression period
- Superintendent Reports
- Motion to adjourn
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Tue Jul 18, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves new responsible bidding rules and fund transfers
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting on July 18, 2023, and took action on several items. They approved a resolution updating responsible bidding practices for capital projects, a temporary transfer of funds to support health insurance and pension debt, and new pay rates for substitute and temporary personnel. The board also approved various agreements, including dual-credit MOUs with Ivy Tech and a training contract, and accepted numerous donations and purchases.
- Approved Resolution Establishing Responsible Bidding Practices, updating the prior 2018 resolution
- Approved Temporary Transfer of Funds Resolution for Group Health Insurance and Pension Debt Service funds
- Approved Substitute, Seasonal, Summer, Temporary, PRN Personnel Pay Rates effective July 29, 2023
- Approved MOU with Ivy Tech for dual credit courses at Morton and Hammond Central High Schools
- Approved Conscious Discipline Training Agreement for $4,370.00 from Head Start Training & Technical Assistance
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Renewal Agreement with Kelly Education.
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay · Kelly J Spencer abstain
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 11, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board work session: STARBASE, Modern Classrooms, funding, referendum spending
The Hammond School Corporation board holds a public work session with presentations on STARBASE, the Modern Classrooms Project, Community Schools, course handbooks, state tuition support funding, and referendum historical spending. No votes are scheduled except adjournment; public comment is allowed.
- STARBASE and Modern Classrooms Project presentations
- Community Schools presentation by Hammond Teacher's Federation
- Middle & High School Course Description Handbooks for 23-24
- 2023-2024 State Tuition Support Funding presentation
- Referendum spending: $112,324,618 total (HCHS $91,866,567, athletic complex & demo $9,761,777, district-wide $10,696,274)
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Tue Jun 27, 2023
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
School board approves two referendum renewals for construction and operations
The Hammond School Board held a special meeting with a public hearing on a proposed construction and renovation project and the renewal of operating referendums. The board then voted to approve both the Operating Referendum Renewal and the Capital Project Referendum, with one abstention on each.
- Public hearing on proposed construction and renovation project
- Approval of Operating Referendum Renewal (motion carried, 3 yes, 2 abstain)
- Approval of Capital Project Referendum (motion carried, 4 yes, 1 abstain)
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Operating Referendum Renewal
3 yea · 2 abstain
Kelly J Spencer yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain · Manuel Candelaria abstain
Motion to approve the Capital Project Referendum
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King abstain
Tue Jun 20, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves $3.3M food vendor contract and $94K fire alarm testing bid
The Hammond School Board held a regular meeting with a public hearing on a proposed construction and renovation project, followed by presentations on student achievements and financial reports. The board approved several contracts, including a $3.3 million prime food vendor agreement with Stanz, a $647,378 dairy contract with Pleasant View Dairy, and a $94,050 fire alarm testing bid with ATN Technology. Consent agenda items included accounts payable, donations, and personnel reports.
- Approved $3,332,130.69 prime food vendor contract with Stanz
- Approved $647,378.00 contract with Pleasant View Dairy for milk/dairy products
- Approved $94,050.00 bid award to ATN Technology for fire alarm system testing (3-year contract)
- Approved $9,000.00 contract with C&C Consultant and Education for St. Casimir
- Public hearing on proposed construction and renovation project
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve All Consent Agenda Items Listed Above.
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the School Safety Specialist Rate and Benefits.
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Bid Award for Fire Alarm System Testing to ATN Technology, Inc..
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Pleasant View Dairy.
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Prime Food Vendor Contract with Stanz.
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Budget Allocation Adjustment 2022-23 Funding Year (February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023).
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with C&C Consultant and Education.
4 yea
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Wed Jun 7, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board to approve grants, tuition reimbursement, and consent agenda
The Hammond School Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving grants, a tuition reimbursement program, and the extra-curricular handbook. The board will also hear updates on construction projects and federal grants, and consider a consent agenda covering accounts payable, donations, purchases, and field trips.
- Approval of Hammond Community Corporation Grants
- Approval of IDOE Food Service Equipment Grant (up to $30,000) for breakfast vending machines at Scott Middle School
- Approval of Amended Tuition Reimbursement Program MOU (up to $825 per 3-credit course, funded by ESSER III)
- Approval of ECA Handbook for extra-curricular activities
- Consent agenda includes donations (e.g., $10,000 scoreboards, $20,000 field trip) and extra-curricular purchases (e.g., $44,955 WorldStrides field trip)
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the April 1, 2023 and April 18, 2023 Executive Session minutes.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
Motion to approve the April 18, 2023 School Board Meeting minutes.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
8. CALENDAR — Motion to approve the Board Compensation Resolution
3 yea · 2 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay · Kelly J Spencer nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 30, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board work session: presentations on The Crossing, alternative ed, finances
The Hammond School Corporation board holds a public work session with informational presentations, including The Crossing CEO Ryan Hill, the alternative education program, the student code of conduct handbook, April financials, and the Indiana GPS data dashboard. Public expression is scheduled, followed by superintendent reports and adjournment. No votes are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by The Crossing CEO Ryan Hill
- Alternative Education Program for 2023-24 school year
- Student Code of Conduct Handbook review
- April 2023 monthly financial report by CFO Eric Kurtz
- Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (GPS) dashboard overview
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Wed May 3, 2023
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Board to vote on amended early release waiver
The Hammond School Board is holding a special meeting to consider an amended Early Release Waiver. The board will take action on the waiver, which is the main substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call, followed by adjournment.
- Motion to approve the Amended Early Release Waiver
- Resolution_222307_Early Dismissal_R.pdf attached
- Special meeting at Administration Center, Room 118, Door A, 6:30 PM
- Procedural opening: call to order, pledge, roll call
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to approve the Early Release Waiver Amendment
4 yea · 1 abstain
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea · Manuel Candelaria abstain
Wed May 3, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board work session: construction updates, staffing, handbook, board compact
The Hammond School Board is holding a public work session with presentations from A2Z, Skillman Corporation, Kelly Services, and staff on the extra-curricular handbook and board compact. No votes are scheduled except adjournment; the session is for information and discussion.
- A2Z presentation by Chief Academic Officer Dorothea Williams
- Skillman Corporation construction status report on school projects
- Kelly Services presentation by Account Manager Tierra Burton
- Extra-curricular handbook presented by Assistant Superintendent Michele Riise
- Board Compact resolution 2223-08 presented
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Tue Apr 18, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Board approves legal contracts, tables board compact resolution
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting on April 18, 2023. The board approved several legal service contracts, including a $8,000/month contract with Friel & Friel Attorneys at Law and engagement letters with TWPeterson Law Office and Policy Analytics LLC. The board tabled a Board Compact Resolution until May 23, 2023. The board also approved board policy updates, meeting minutes, and a consent agenda covering accounts payable, donations, extra-curricular purchases, payroll, personnel, ECA contracts, and overnight field trips.
- Approved contract with Friel & Friel Attorneys at Law at $8,000 per month
- Approved engagement letter with TWPeterson Law Office (not to exceed $3,500)
- Approved engagement letter with Policy Analytics LLC (not to exceed $9,500)
- Tabled Board Compact Resolution until May 23, 2023
- Approved consent agenda including donations and extra-curricular purchases
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. MINUTES — Motion to adopt the Board Policies 0131.1, 0142.2, 0166, 0167.3, 1213.01, 1521, 2431, 2432, 2464, 3120.11, 3121, 3213.01, 4121, 4213.01, 5420, 5610, 5722, 6250, 6550, 8120, 8121, 8210…
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
Motion to approve the March 21, 2023 Executive Session, March 28, 2023 Executive Session, and March 21, 2023 School Board Meeting minutes.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
Motion to approve the Agreement with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching - Educator Effectiveness Preparation and Support System.
4 yea · 1 nay
Carlotta L Blake-King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer nay
Motion to approve the Contract with Chris Young.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea · Carlotta L Blake-King nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 21, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves 2023-24 calendar, $15K Baker Tilly contract
The Hammond School Board is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on several action items including the 2023-2024 school calendar, an early dismissal resolution, and multiple contracts. The board will also hear a financial presentation and consider adopting updated board policies. Most items are routine approvals, but the calendar change and new contracts are notable for their impact on the school year and budget.
- Approval of 2023-2024 school calendar, moving end of first semester before winter recess
- Baker Tilly engagement letter for financial advisory services, $15,000 from Operations budget
- NIET standards rubric training agreement, $13,750 from Title II funds
- Bid award for cafeteria tables at Eggers Middle School, $244,544 from ESSER III funds
- NIPSCO agreement extension for temporary staging on Gavit property
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt Board Policies 0142.3, 1216, 2221, 2260, 2370.02, 2600, 3216, 4216, 5111, 5460, 5511, 6110, 6114, 6325, 8330, 8450.01, 8500, & 9150
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the February 21, 2023 Executive Session and the February 21, 2023 School Board Meeting minutes.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to Approve All Consent Agenda Items Listed Above.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea
Motion to remove Board Policies 3120.02 & 3220.02
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Early Dismissal Resolution.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Baker Tilly Engagement Letter.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreement with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching - Standards Rubric Training.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreement Extension with Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreement between Education Development Center, Inc and Morton High School.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Bid Award for Cafeteria Tables for Eggers Middle School.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Agreement with Inter-State Studio and Hammond Central High School.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Yearbook Agreement with Lifetouch and Eggers Middle School.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Motion to approve the Contract with Rocharda Moore Morris.
4 yea
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa A Miller yea · Cindy Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer yea
Tue Mar 14, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board to review policy updates at public work session
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session to review proposed policy updates (Volume 35, No. 1, September 2022) presented by Superintendent Miller. The agenda also includes public expression, superintendent reports, and a motion to adjourn. No votes on the policies are scheduled; this is a discussion/information session.
- Presentation of Board Policy Updates - Volume 35, No. 1 - September 2022
- Public expression period for community comments
- Superintendent reports
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
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Tue Mar 7, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board work session: makerspace, Lake County Learns, CSI, grants
The Hammond School Corporation board holds a public work session with presentations on a proposed makerspace program for middle and high schools, the Lake County Learns collaborative strategy with Purdue, comprehensive school improvement for Scott and Eggers Middle Schools, and a federal grants quarterly update. Public expression and superintendent reports are also on the agenda, with adjournment as the only action item.
- 1st Maker Space proposal for Eggers and Scott Middle Schools and high schools
- I-Hope Lake County Learns initiative with Purdue University
- Comprehensive School Improvement for Scott and Eggers Middle Schools
- Federal Grants Quarterly Update
- Public expression period
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Tue Feb 28, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board hears DEI audit results at public work session
The Hammond School Corporation board is holding a public work session that includes a presentation on the results of a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) audit by consultant Milton Reed of Global Consultants. The agenda also includes public expression, superintendent reports, and a motion to adjourn. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- DEI audit results presentation by Milton Reed, Global Consultants
- Public expression period
- Superintendent reports
- Motion to adjourn
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Tue Feb 7, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board hears construction update, PSAT and i-Ready test data
The Hammond School Board is holding a public work session with presentations on construction project status from The Skillman Corporation, Fall 2022 PSAT assessment results, and student progress on the i-Ready diagnostic. The board will also recognize a FAME award recipient and hear public comment. No votes are scheduled except the routine motion to adjourn.
- Skillman Corporation construction status report (Board Report No. 46)
- PSAT data discussion: Fall 2022 passing rates vs. state and prior year
- i-Ready diagnostic update for reading and math (Window 2)
- FAME 2023 Leadership Award recognition
- Public expression period
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Tue Jan 31, 2023
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
School board to review draft 2023-2028 strategic plan
The Hammond School Corporation board holds a public work session with a presentation by Superintendent Scott Miller on the draft 2023-2028 strategic plan. The agenda includes public expression and procedural items, with the only action being adjournment.
- Strategic Plan 2023-2028 Draft 1.0 presented by Superintendent Scott Miller
- Public expression period with guidelines attached
- Meeting at Administration Center, Room 118, 41 Williams Street
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Tue Jan 24, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
School board approves $73,800 Head Start restroom bid and $45,000 Winston/Terrell agreement
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting on January 24, 2023, approving routine items and several contracts. Key actions included a $73,800 bid for a Head Start restroom at Franklin Elementary, a $45,000 agreement with Winston/Terrell Group, and a $7,000 contract with PD Monster. The board also approved a nurses' collective bargaining agreement and a resolution for fund transfers.
- Approved $73,800 bid for Franklin Elementary Head Start restroom (fund #6407)
- Approved $45,000 agreement with Winston/Terrell Group (funds #0300 & #0160)
- Approved $7,000 contract with PD Monster (fund #6460)
- Approved $7,350 Head Start contract with Clarity Clinic for behavioral health
- Approved Registered Nurses/Health Aides collective bargaining agreement
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the Schedule of Meetings as presented.
4 yea · 1 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea · Carlotta L King nay
Motion to approve the November 9, 2022, November 15, 2022, December 12, 2022, and December 13, 2022 Executive Session minutes.
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea · Carlotta L King nay · Kelly J Spencer-Cline abstain
Motion to approve the November 15, 2022 and December 13, 2022 School Board Meeting minutes.
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Carlotta L King nay · Kelly J Spencer-Cline abstain
Motion to approve the Agreement between the Winston/Terrell Group and the School City of Hammond.
3 yea · 2 nay
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Carlotta L King nay · Kelly J Spencer-Cline nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 10, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
Hammond school board approves contracts, grants, and consent agenda
The Hammond School Board held its regular meeting, electing officers, making appointments, and approving a consent agenda that included accounts payable, donations, and extra-curricular purchases. The board also approved new business items, including a $5,000 digital learning coach grant, a $14,000 contract with Kim Lozano, and a $5,400 tutoring contract with Sylvan Learning for St. Stanislaus School.
- Approved $5,000 Digital Learning Coach Mini Grant
- Approved contract with Kim Lozano for $14,000 (transfer tuition)
- Approved $5,400 tutoring contract with Scholastic Service Inc (Sylvan Learning) for St. Stanislaus
- Approved consent agenda including donations and extra-curricular purchases (e.g., $10,875 track equipment at Morton HS)
- Elected officers and made appointments (e.g., Treasurer, Delegate to ISBA)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. Election of President
13 yea · 7 nay
Carlotta L King yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea · Manuel Candelaria nay · Lisa M Miller nay · Lucinda Murphy nay · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Carlotta L King nay · Kelly J Spencer-Cline nay · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Carlotta L King nay · Kelly J Spencer-Cline nay · Carlotta L King yea · Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 5, 2023
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
School board approves 2023 budget, rates and levies
The Hammond School Board held a special meeting to consider and approve the 2023 Budget, Rates & Levies. After a public comment period, the board voted unanimously to approve the budget. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approval of 2023 Budget, Rates & Levies (Form 4, #4710)
- Public comment on the 2023 budget
- Motion to approve budget carried unanimously
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to approve the 2023 Budget, Rates & Levies
4 yea · 1 abstain
Manuel Candelaria yea · Lisa M Miller yea · Lucinda Murphy yea · Kelly J Spencer-Cline yea · Carlotta L King abstain