Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
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
REGULAR MEETING
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
REGULAR MEETING
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)
PUBLIC MEETING
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
REGULAR MEETING
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)
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
REGULAR MEETING
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
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
REGULAR MEETING
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
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
REGULAR MEETING
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
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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)
REGULAR MEETING
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)
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
REGULAR MEETING
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
REGULAR MEETING
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
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
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
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
REGULAR MEETING
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)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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