Hammond High School / School Corporation of the City of Hammond public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The School City of Hammond Board of School Trustees approved the 2025 SCH Wellness Incentive Program valued at $878,478, which provides employee wellness incentives. The board also approved executive session minutes and several consent agenda items including donations, extra-curricular purchases, and overnight field trips.
- Approval of 2025 SCH Wellness Incentive Program, $878,478, funded from multiple sources including Education ($601,479) and School Operations ($128,763)
- Donations accepted: City of Hammond for HAPA tree lighting ($750), PepsiCo vending machine proceeds ($95.03), and others
- Extra-curricular purchases approved including Morton HS athletic subscription ($10,600) and prom venue deposit ($1,000)
- Approval of executive session minutes from November 12 and November 19, 2024
- Overnight field trips approved for Burns-Hicks ES and Lincoln ES to FLL Robotics Semi State Tournament in Fort Wayne, IN
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-2025:#002 for an additional appropriation of up to $300,000 for the debt service fund to pay interest on borrowed funds. They will also receive a financial presentation, consider second readings of board policy updates, and vote on the support staff salary schedule. Consent agenda items include accounts payable, donations, extracurricular purchases, payroll, and personnel report.
- Public hearing and action on Resolution 2024-2025:#002 for additional appropriation up to $300,000 for debt service
- First reading of board policy updates for legislative changes; second reading/adoption of Policy 0100 (previously failed motion noted)
- Second reading/adoption of Volume 36, No. 1 board policy updates (tabled with 31 policies)
- Approval of Support Staff (Classified) Salary Schedule (tabled)
- Donations totaling over $20,000 from multiple sources, including $10,215.76 value from Enchanted Backpack to Irving ES
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Hammond School Corporation Board holds a public work session. Presentations include the classified staff handbook and salary schedule, as well as board policy updates (Policy 5136, 5200). Public comment is permitted. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Presentation: Support Staff (Classified) Handbook
- Presentation: Support Staff (Classified) Salary Schedule
- Board Policy Updates – PO_5136 and PO_5200
- Public Expression period for community input
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board will hear a financial presentation, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider a consent agenda covering accounts payable, donations, extra-curricular purchases, payroll, personnel, and field trips. The main action is adopting the 2025 budget, including resolutions for appropriations, tax rates, fund transfers, and school bus replacement.
- Adoption of 2025 Budget, Appropriations, and Tax Rates resolution
- Approval of 2025 Education Fund to Operations Fund transfers
- Approval of 2025 school bus replacement resolution
- Consent agenda includes extra-curricular purchases for multiple schools (e.g., $7,198 Double Good fundraiser at Morton HS, $4,098 art supplies at Hammond Central HS)
- Approval of donations: $2,400 from Strack & Van Til for Eggers MS athletics, $7,198 from Double Good for Morton HS
REGULAR MEETING
The Hammond School Board approved several new grants and partnerships, including funding for AI-driven curriculum development and robotics competitions. The board also authorized agreements for student mental health services and career readiness programs. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the district's ongoing forensic audit.
- Digital Learning Grant of $11,430.00 for AI curriculum maps and assessments
- IDOE K-12 Robotics Competition Grant of $25,294.62
- MOU with Junior Achievement for college and career readiness programs
- MOU with Infinity Counseling and Wellness Center for student mental health services
- Update on the district's forensic audit
PUBLIC WORK SESSION
The Board will receive a construction status report for Scott Middle School from Skillman Corporation. Additionally, Assistant Superintendent of Operations/CFO Eric Kurtz will present a quarterly update on federal grants.
- Scott Middle School construction status report
- Federal Grants Quarterly Update