Merrillville Community School Corporation, IN

School Board Building Inspection Tour

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will conduct a building inspection tour of five elementary schools. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Fieler Elementary School, 407 W. 61st Avenue
• Miller Elementary School, 5901 Waite Street
• Salk Elementary School, 3001 W. 77th Avenue
• Iddings Elementary School, 7249 VanBuren Street
• Wood Elementary School, 6100 E. 73rd Avenue

School Board Building Inspection Tour

The Board of School Trustees will conduct a building inspection tour of three school facilities. The agenda lists these visits as procedural items.

• Inspection of Clifford Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th Street
• Inspection of Merrillville Intermediate School, 1400 W. 61st Avenue
• Inspection of Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board of School Trustees will meet to approve claims, personnel recommendations, and fundraiser requests. The board is also considering a new Personal Branding Activities (PBA) policy and the purchase of a carousel motor.

• Recommendation to approve MCSC Personal Branding Activities (PBA) School Board Policy
• Recommendation to purchase a carousel motor
• Approval of fundraiser for Merrillville String Boosters (Domino's Slice the Price cards)
• Acceptance of $1,000 donation from Team Honda for the 2026 Back to School Carnival
• Acceptance of various donations totaling $2,250 for schools and the Back to School Carnival

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to discuss 2026-2027 student handbooks and instructional fees. The board is also reviewing recommendations for an adult lunch price increase and various facility repairs.

• Recommendation to increase adult lunch price
• Recommendation to approve 2026-2027 instructional material and consumable fees
• Recommendation to approve backflow repairs and architect fee amendment
• Recommendation to approve Resolution 888 to transfer funds
• Acceptance of donations for Back to School Carnival: $100.00 from MHS ECA Interest Account and $250.00 from Fraternal Order of Police 168

Special Executive School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a special executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

The Board of School Trustees met in a special executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. No substantive public decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Executive School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet for a special executive session. The meeting is limited to the discussion of job performance evaluations for individual employees.

• Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations

The Board of School Trustees met in a special executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The board will act on routine items such as approving minutes, claims, and personnel reports, as well as consider recommendations for textbook recycling, desk purchases, and facility repairs.

• Approval of minutes for June 16, 2026 meetings
• Presentation of claims for approval
• Recommendation to approve textbook recycling
• Recommendation to purchase student and teacher desks for Merrillville High School
• Recommendation to replace carpet in Merrillville Intermediate School choir wing

The Board approved over $18 million in claims and declared an emergency to expedite repairs following a June 11 storm. Other actions included renewing a free meal program for all students and purchasing new desks for the high school.

• Approved $18,201,492.75 in claims (4-0)
• Renewed Community Eligibility Provision agreement for free student breakfast and lunch (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 1,000 student desks for $192,384.75 and 57 teacher desks/podiums for $86,079.69 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 887 declaring an emergency due to June 11 storm (4-0)
• Approved $52,159.00 for Fieler Elementary roof repairs via Korellis Roofing (4-0)
• Approved $100,000.00 allocation for environmental remediation at Merrillville Intermediate School (4-0)
• Approved 24 updated School Board Policies (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three golf cars from TNT Golf Car and Motorsport for $46,895.00 (4-0)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to approve routine claims, accept donated equipment and a mural, and discuss facility upgrades including asphalt, sidewalk, and carpet replacements. The board will also recognize spring sports accomplishments and hear fundraiser proposals.

• Approval of minutes for June 2, 2026 meetings and June 9, 2026 special meeting
• Accept donation of $1,200 pirate mural for Fieler Elementary School gym
• Approve asphalt replacement and sidewalk concrete repairs at Miller Elementary School
• Approve carpet replacement at Clifford Pierce Middle School
• Approve fundraiser requests including Merrillville High School Boys' Soccer popcorn sale and Merrillville Intermediate School book fair

The Board approved over $5.6 million in claims and several facility upgrades, including parking lot and sidewalk repairs at Miller Elementary. They also authorized a tutoring contract with MaxScholar and a maintenance agreement with Smartcare Solutions. Updated board policies were presented for future approval.

• Approved claims totaling $5,680,420.66 (5-0)
• Approved $221,785.00 for asphalt and sidewalk repairs at Miller Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved $122,240.00 for carpet replacement at Clifford Pierce Middle School (5-0)
• Approved $15,000.00 contract with MaxScholar for intensive tutoring (5-0)
• Approved $54,153.04 annual contract with Smartcare Solutions for maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $33,519.50 for variable frequency drive replacement at Merrillville Intermediate School (5-0)
• Approved $18,969.00 purchase of a snack vending machine for Merrillville High School (5-0)
• Approved personnel report dated June 16, 2026 (5-0)

Special Executive School Board Meeting

The Board of School Trustees is meeting in a special executive session. The session is limited to board member training and employee performance evaluations.

• Board member training with an outside consultant
• Discussion of job performance evaluations for individual employees

The Board of School Trustees met in a special executive session. The meeting was held to train board members with an outside consultant and to discuss individual employee job performance evaluations.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting to discuss various items, including a project planning update, approval of minutes, and personnel reports. The meeting will also include a public comment section and consideration of donations and fundraiser requests. The agenda is primarily procedural and informational, with some action items related to personnel and contracts.

• $500 donation to Merrillville Intermediate School
• $5,000 grant to Fieler Elementary School
• Chick-fil-A fundraiser for Girls' Basketball Team
• Double Good Popcorn sale for Girls Soccer

The Board approved $3,812,368.12 in claims and several personnel updates, including new administrative positions and special education service contracts. The Board also authorized cash boxes for the 2026-2027 school year and upheld a student expulsion.

• Approved $3,812,368.12 in claims (5-0)
• Approved additional work days for Data Coach Andrew Augustyn (5-0)
• Approved MOU with The Noble Self, LLC for services (5-0)
• Approved new Associate Director of Building, Grounds, and Maintenance position (5-0)
• Approved two Interim Co-Principal positions and stipends at Clifford Pierce Middle School (5-0)
• Approved speech language pathology contracts with Bloomington Pediatric Speech Therapy, LLC and Ascender, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 school year cash boxes (5-0)
• Upheld expulsion #1822526 with modified recommendation (5-0)

Special Executive School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive meeting to discuss employee performance and consider an expulsion appeal. The meeting is divided into two executive sessions. The agenda is procedural and does not include any public discussion items.

• Expulsion Appeal #1822526
• Job performance evaluation of individual employees

The Board conducted a special executive meeting to discuss individual employee job performance evaluations. The Board also met to hear an appeal regarding expulsion case #1822526. The minutes do not record a final decision or vote on these matters.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will discuss instructional material adoptions for ELA, Reading, Writing, and World Language. The board is also reviewing several facility contracts and equipment purchases.

• Contracts for MHS Security Office and Group 4 Classrooms Project
• 2026 Instructional Material Adoption for ELA, Reading, Writing and World Language
• Amendment No 1 to the Skillman Agreement
• Purchase of Rational Combi Oven and Pierce Auxiliary Gym Light Replacement
• Donation of $3,000.00 from Centier Bank to Merrillville High School

The Board approved construction contracts and management fees for the Merrillville High School security office and Group 4 classrooms. Other actions included adopting new instructional materials and approving several facility and equipment purchases.

• Approved 2026 Instructional Material Adoption for ELA, Reading, Writing, and World Language (5-0)
• Awarded $534,000 contract to Larson Danielson and $289,600 to Gatlin Plumbing and Heating, Inc. for MHS project, plus $50,000 contingency (5-0)
• Approved $73,090 construction management fee for Skillman Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $4,173,915.73 in claims (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Rational Combi oven for $47,030.53 (5-0)
• Approved $42,353.70 contract extension with Smart Systems for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved $13,839.48 for LED lighting replacement at Pierce Auxiliary Gym (5-0)
• Approved 5-year fire safety contracts with Jacob-Dietz, Inc. totaling $143,775 (5-0)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to review personnel reports and various purchase recommendations. The board will also consider approvals for school improvement projects and accept several donations.

• Recommendation to approve Iddings Kitchen Project
• Recommendation to approve Fieler Elementary School Interior Improvement Project
• Acceptance of $1,000 donation from Charles and Courtney Gabriel for the High School Robotics Team
• Acceptance of Donors Choose supplies for Merrillville Intermediate School valued at $251.78 and $224.72
• Recommendation to approve annual copy paper and custodial supply orders

The Board approved several facility projects, including interior improvements at Fieler Elementary and kitchen work at Iddings Elementary. They also authorized various supply orders, a professional services agreement for high school renovations, and the hiring of a new Athletic Director.

• Approved Fieler Elementary interior improvements by Hasse Construction for $149,542.00 (4-0)
• Approved $76,000.00 professional services agreement with Gibraltar Design for High School renovations (4-0)
• Approved $29,429.60 for Iddings Kitchen Project equipment removal and reinstallation via C&T Design (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Rational Combi Oven from C&T Design for $27,650.56 (4-0)
• Approved 2026 annual copy paper order from Contract Paper Group for $40,744.65 (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Summer Custodial Supply Order for $19,971.73 (4-0)
• Approved hiring Amy Govert as Athletic Director effective June 1, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $5,967,361.98 (4-0)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The board will act on multiple contracts, approve school calendars, and consider purchases including Chromebooks and a plasma cutter. Awards will be presented to staff and students, and donations will be accepted.

• Approval of revised 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars
• Contracts with AnthroMed, Parallel Learning, Inc., and Soliant Health, LLC
• Purchase of Chromebooks and a plasma cutter for Career and Technical Education
• Auction of school buses and approval of a topographic survey
• Acceptance of donations including $80 tablet, $300 TVs, and $500 for robotics club

The Board approved $3,744,248.98 in claims and authorized the purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks and a communication platform. New school calendars for 2026-2028 and a new Athletic Department Supervisor of Operations position were also approved.

• Approved $3,744,248.98 in claims (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1,200 Asus CR11 Chromebooks for $310,800.00 and 1,200 Google EDU licenses for $34,620.00 (5-0)
• Approved three-year ParentSquare communication platform contract for $90,159.00 (5-0)
• Approved new Athletic Department Supervisor of Operations position at Merrillville High School (5-0)
• Approved revised 2026-2027 and new 2027-2028 school calendars (5-0)
• Approved $117,500.00 total budget for Iddings Elementary kitchen improvements (5-0)
• Approved $15,000.00 contract with DVG Team Inc. for topographic and boundary survey (5-0)
• Approved auction of six school buses (5-0)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Administration Service Center. The board will act on minutes from prior meetings, approve claims, and consider personnel reports, furniture purchases, and fundraiser requests.

• Approval of minutes for March 17, 2026 meetings
• Presentation and approval of claims
• Recommendation to purchase student chairs, cafeteria furniture, and scoreboard upgrades
• Approval of fundraiser requests for Merrillville High School groups
• Acceptance of donations totaling $2,408.26 for school programs

The Board approved several high-school facility upgrades, including new scoreboards, chairs, and cafeteria furniture. They also approved $6.68 million in claims, a personnel report, and various student fundraisers and donations.

• Approved $263,947 for football, baseball, softball, and soccer/track scoreboards from Nevco (4-0)
• Approved $128,600 for 1,000 student chairs for Merrillville High School from Sharp School Services (4-0)
• Approved up to $154,820.70 for Merrillville High School cafeteria and media nook furniture from Office Interiors (4-0)
• Approved $6,686,174.05 in claims (4-0)
• Approved personnel report and recommendations dated April 8, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved five high school fundraiser requests (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of donations including $500 for MHS Softball and 12 bicycles/helmets for Fieler Elementary (4-0)
• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board of School Trustees will receive updates on building projects and review personnel recommendations. The meeting includes approvals for claims, fundraiser requests, and donations. The board will also recognize state wrestling champions from Merrillville High School.

• Presentation and update of building projects
• Approval of fundraiser requests for Orchestra, Yearbook Club, Baseball, and Miller Elementary
• Acceptance of a $500 indoor hydroponic garden donation for Pierce Middle School
• Acceptance of a $100 donation from Meteor Education LLC for the Parent Epic Resource Fair
• Personnel report and recommendations, including a specific employment recommendation for Employee 032526

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to discuss facility upgrades and personnel recommendations. The board is reviewing renovation phases for John Wood Elementary and the purchase of school buses.

• Phase Two Renovation of John Wood Elementary School
• John Wood Elementary VFD Replacement (Phase 3)
• Recommendation to purchase school buses
• Approval of 2026 Summer Positions/Seasonal Help
• Acceptance of $500.00 donation from New York Life's The Blackbaud Giving Fund for Fieler Elementary School

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board of School Trustees will meet to discuss personnel recommendations and various equipment purchases. The agenda includes approvals for facility maintenance and several program agreements.

• Recommendation to approve Administration Building boiler installation
• Recommendation to approve 2026 MCSC Head Start Program Agreement
• Recommendation to purchase instruments and equipment for Fine Arts Department
• Acceptance of $7,000 donation from the Modrak Family for football state runner up rings
• Recommendation to approve 2027 Orchestra Spring Trip to Orlando

Regular School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation board will conduct a regular meeting on February 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Administration Service Center. The board will review and act on personnel reports, approve minutes, and consider facility upgrades, including a combi oven replacement at Iddings Elementary School and a fire department replacement at Fieler Elementary School. Additionally, the board will discuss fundraisers, donations, and a federal accountability report.

• Approval of minutes for January 20, 2026 meetings
• Presentation of claims for approval
• Personnel report and recommendations
• Recommendation to approve 2026-2027 Merrillville High School Course Guide
• Recommendation to replace combi oven at Iddings Elementary School

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board of School Trustees will discuss facility projects including a roof at Pierce Middle School and a boiler replacement at the Administration Building. The meeting also includes the recognition of the 2025 MHS Football team and approval of various school fundraisers.

• Pierce Middle School roof project
• Administration Building heating boiler replacement
• Miller Elementary School corridor lighting replacement
• Purchase of vehicles
• Iddings Elementary School dishmachine replacement

Special Executive School Board Meeting

The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in a special executive session. The meeting is limited to the discussion of job performance evaluations for individual employees.

• Discussion of individual employee job performance evaluations per IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,(b),(9)

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board of School Trustees will conduct its annual reorganization, including the election of board officers and the designation of representatives. The board will also review personnel recommendations, claims, and specific donation acceptances.

• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Acceptance of $3,878.42 in toys and gift cards from Overhead Door Company of NWI for Fieler Elementary
• Acceptance of $1,400.00 in toys and clothing from Shaver Preferred Motors for Fieler Elementary
• Approval of a Double Good Popcorn sale for the Pierce Girls Basketball team
• Recommendation to approve Transfer Resolution #885

Special School Board/Board of Finance Annual Meeting

The Board of School Trustees and Board of Finance will meet to appoint Board of Finance officers. The meeting includes reports on investment interest and the financial condition of the school corporation.

• Appointment of School Board of Finance Officers
• Investment Interest Report provided by Ms. Damron
• Report on the Financial Condition of the School Corporation provided by Dr. Suggs and Ms. Damron