Merrillville Community School Corporation public meetings in 2021
39 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold its regular meeting on December 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will vote on several action items, including renovation projects, a fuel bid, donations, and a food service agreement. They will also hear presentations on the in-person learning plan and graduation rate, and decide on an expulsion recommendation.
- Fieler Elementary School office renovation project
- Merrillville High School stadium re-caulking and concrete sealing project
- 2022 fuel bid
- Expulsion recommendation #742122
- Donation of 30 Strack and VanTil gift cards ($50 each) from Salvation Army
Special Executive School Board Meeting
This is a special executive session of the Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. The only agenda item is a discussion of the board's appeal of expulsion case #742122. No public action is scheduled.
- Board appeal of expulsion case #742122
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation board is scheduled to vote on several capital projects, including boiler replacements and architectural services for Fieler Elementary School. The board will also consider a resolution to refund 2013 bonds and approve a weather alert system purchase. Additionally, the agenda includes decisions on student expulsion recommendations and the approval of various donations and fundraisers.
- Resolution 807 authorizing the refunding of 2013 bonds
- Architectural/Engineering services for the Fieler Elementary School renovation project
- Architectural proposal for stadium rehabilitation work at MHS (Project 21103)
- Purchase of a weather alert system
- Acceptance of donations including $1,500 from Indy College Football Playoff Inc and $1,400 in coats
Special School Board Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees, held on December 4, 2021. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, moment of reflection, pledge of allegiance, recognition of retirees, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Recognition of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 retirees
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on several financial resolutions, including a general obligation bond, an additional appropriation, and a guaranteed savings contract. The board will also consider an underwriter engagement letter, approve claims, accept donations, and act on a personnel report. A pre-meeting executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations.
- Public hearing and votes on GO Bond Resolution #797, Additional Appropriation Resolution #798, and 1028 Project Resolution #796
- Vote on Guaranteed Savings Contract and Underwriter Engagement Letter
- Approval of claims presented by Ms. Damron
- Acceptance of donations: $43 from Intermediate School Coffee Cart; $8,625 in Kohl's gift cards from Merrillville Rotary Club
- Personnel report and recommendations from Dr. Amones
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a special executive session to discuss an appeal regarding expulsion case #472122. This meeting is restricted to executive session only.
- Board appeal of Expulsion Case #472122
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider the 2021-2022 agreement with the Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association. The board will hear public comment, then vote on a motion to recognize the union as the exclusive representative for licensed social workers and to approve the agreement. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with opening and adjournment items.
- Public comment on proposed 2021-2022 agreement with Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association
- Motion to recognize MCTA as exclusive representative for licensed social workers, effective Jan 1, 2022
- Motion to approve 2021-2022 agreement between board and teachers association
Special School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees met for a special session to discuss the terms of a tentative agreement regarding the teacher collective bargaining agreement for 2021-2022. The meeting was held pursuant to Indiana Code 20-29-6-19(a).
- Discussion of the 2021-2022 Teacher Agreement updates
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 2, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including stadium repairs, a food service refund form, planetarium show purchases, a Pepsi contract renewal, fundraiser requests, donations, and the personnel report. The meeting opens with a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations, and a post-meeting executive session for collective bargaining.
- Recommendation to approve Merrillville High School Stadium Repairs
- Recommendation to renew Pepsi contract
- Recommendation to approve purchase of planetarium shows
- Donation of $8,476.27 from Enchanted Backpack to Pierce Middle School
- Grant of $570.00 from Lake County Retired Teacher Association to John Wood Elementary School
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations. The board will vote on the 2022 school corporation budgets, several resolutions on appropriations and tax rates, and purchases for equipment and studio upgrades. It will also recognize National Principals Month and consider fundraiser requests and personnel recommendations.
- Adopt 2022 School Corporation Budgets
- Resolution 799 for Appropriation and Tax Rate
- Resolution 801 to Adopt 2022 Capital Projects Plan
- Purchase Flight Type Dish Machine
- Purchase Computers and Update MHS TV Studio Equipment
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold public hearings on the proposed 2022 budgets and a general obligation bond project, then consider resolutions to approve the budget, bond, and additional appropriation. The board will also vote on several operational purchases, including copy paper, paper towels, toilet paper, lawn care equipment, and a Kubota tractor, as well as a renewal agreement with Heartline Fitness. Other actions include approving donations, fundraiser requests, and a decision on a custodial grievance.
- Public hearing on proposed 2022 school corporation budgets
- Public hearing on GO bond project and additional appropriation
- Resolution #796 (1028 project), #797 (bond), #798 (additional appropriation)
- Annual orders for copy paper, paper towels, toilet paper
- Donation of $500 from John Tubbs Family Endowment Fund to Merrillville High School
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including a preliminary bond resolution, a renovation for the virtual academy, and an updated School Resource Officer agreement. They will also hear presentations on the Summer Boost Program and new board policies, and approve routine items like minutes, claims, and personnel.
- Approve Preliminary Bond Resolution 795
- Approve renovation for MCSC Virtual Academy
- Approve updated School Resource Officer MOU with Merrillville Police Department
- Approve maintenance of masonry work at Merrillville High School
- Accept $100 donation from Centers for Neurological Diseases, P.C.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Merrillville Community School Corporation is holding a public hearing to receive testimony on teacher compensation and collective bargaining, as required by Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(a). This is a discussion item, not a decision-making meeting.
- Public testimony on teacher compensation and collective bargaining
- Hearing held at Administration Service Center, 6701 Delaware Street, Merrillville
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 7, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a Head Start continuation grant, an athletic trainer agreement, a Hudl agreement, revised board policy, and new positions. They will also hear presentations on the staff performance evaluation plan and accept donations and fundraiser requests.
- Approve 2022-2023 Head Start Continuation Grant and Non-Federal Share Waiver Request
- Approve Athletic Trainer Agreement
- Approve Hudl Agreement
- Approve Revised Board Policy 0167.3
- Accept donations: 266 books valued at ~$3,000 from Books-A-Million; school supplies from T-Mobile
School Board Building Inspection Tour
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a building inspection tour of five elementary schools. The agenda lists only the tour stops and no other business items, so the meeting is procedural in nature.
- Wood Elementary School, 6100 E. 73rd Ave, Merrillville
- Iddings Elementary School, 7249 VanBuren St, Merrillville
- Salk Elementary School, 3001 W. 77th Ave, Merrillville
- Miller Elementary School, 5901 Waite St, Merrillville
- Fieler Elementary School, 407 W. 61st Ave, Merrillville
School Board Building Inspection Tour
The Board of School Trustees is conducting a scheduled building inspection tour of several district facilities. The tour includes visits to Merrillville Intermediate School, Clifford Pierce Middle School, and Merrillville High School.
- Inspection of Merrillville Intermediate School at 1400 W. 61st Ave
- Inspection of Clifford Pierce Middle School at 199 E. 70th Street
- Inspection of Merrillville High School at 276 E. 68th Place
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including purchasing hospital beds and textbooks for the CNA program, updating Grade 4 consumable fees, renewing a workers compensation agreement, and creating new positions. They will also receive presentations on school improvement plans and social emotional learning, and hear community comments.
- Recommendation to purchase hospital beds for CNA program
- Recommendation to approve CNA textbooks and fees
- Recommendation to update Grade 4 consumable fees
- Recommendation to renew workers compensation agreement
- Recommendation to create and post new positions
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in a special executive session. The board will discuss collective bargaining and job performance evaluations of individual employees. No public action is scheduled.
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A) for collective bargaining
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) for job performance evaluations
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation board is holding a special meeting with one substantive action item: approving an updated contract for the Superintendent of Schools, effective January 1, 2021. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the meeting opening and adjournment.
- Approval of updated contract for Superintendent of Schools, effective January 1, 2021
- Meeting held at Administration Service Center, 6701 Delaware Street, Merrillville
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Board of School Trustees held a special meeting to discuss a proposed superintendent contract effective January 1, 2021. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as the call to order and the pledge of allegiance.
- Proposed superintendent contract effective January 1, 2021
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees is considering several recommendations for school purchases, including buses, welding machines, and instructional software. The meeting also includes a review of donations received for student programs and a personnel report.
- Recommendation to purchase buses
- Recommendation to purchase welding machines and return previous ones
- Recommendation to purchase Teachboost Coach Program and Edmentum/EdOptions services
- Recommendation to approve 1st–6th Grade Virtual Program Education Platform
- Acceptance of $100.00 donation from Merrillville Centier Bank Branch
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including purchasing new band uniforms, renewing a computer science curriculum subscription, approving updated student handbooks, and approving stipends for extra duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting also includes a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and school safety discussions, and a public comment period.
- Purchase new band uniforms (presentation and recommendation)
- Renew and extend subscription to Learning.com's EasyTech Computer Science Curriculum
- Approve updated 2021-2022 Student Handbooks
- Approve Resolution 792 concerning Alternative Services Agreements with Indiana Department of Education and private education agencies
- Approve stipend for extra duties during COVID-19 pandemic
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider four action items: updated COVID-19 protocols, a planetarium project bid, device purchases, and a resolution to transfer funds. The meeting is scheduled for June 29, 2021, at 5:30 PM at the Administration Service Center.
- Recommendation to approve updated COVID protocols
- Recommendation to approve planetarium project bid
- Recommendation to purchase devices
- Resolution #793 transfer of funds
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation board is holding its regular June 15, 2021 meeting, with a pre-meeting executive session on collective bargaining and employee evaluations. The board will vote on numerous action items including 2021-22 textbook fees, tutoring services, equipment purchases, contracts, and a resolution to transfer funds. They will also discuss the 2021-22 school re-entry plan, including COVID protocols and masks.
- 2021-22 textbook/consumable fees approval
- Agreement for tutoring services
- Purchase of Alertus, heating boilers, student chairs, laptops, cleaning equipment
- Contract with Structural Preservation Systems, LLC
- Resolution #791 transfer of funds
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 1, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a new Chief Financial Officer, establishing a Grade 7-12 virtual program for 2021-2022, purchasing Chromebooks, awarding a contract for the high school secured entry project, and approving a trash and recycling services agreement. The meeting will also include a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations.
- Recommendation to approve Chief Financial Officer
- Recommendation to approve Grade 7-12 2021-2022 MCSC Virtual Program
- Recommendation to purchase Chromebooks
- Recommendation to award contract for High School Secured Entry Project
- Recommendation to approve trash and recycling services agreement
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee evaluations. The board will vote on several items, including a new virtual program for grades 1-6, a new girls' basketball coach, a land donation, salary schedules, and various purchases and agreements. They will also hear presentations on graduation requirements and state financial support.
- Approve new Head Girls' Basketball Coach
- Accept donation of land
- Approve 1st-6th grade 2021-2022 MCSC Virtual Program and new positions
- Purchase IXL Online Platform ELA Supplemental Resource for grades 5-12
- Approve meal prices for 2021-22 school year
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on collective bargaining and employee evaluations. The board will vote on several action items, including employee agreements, equipment purchases, and a contract with Indiana Testing, Inc. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Recommendation to refurbish cooling towers at Clifford Pierce Middle School
- Recommendation to purchase equipment for Merrillville High School Fitness Center
- Recommendation to approve contract with Indiana Testing, Inc.
- Recommendation to approve Resolution #790 Electronic Funds Transfer
- UAW Local 551 donated $250 to Miller Elementary School for books
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation board will vote on several action items, including a proposal from CSK Architects, the purchase of plumbing equipment, and a summer program for special needs students. The board will also approve new policies, accept specific donations, and review personnel recommendations. The agenda includes a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee evaluations.
- Approval of proposal from CSK Architects
- Purchase of plumbing equipment
- Approval of Summer Program for Special Needs Students
- Second presentation of new board policies
- Acceptance of donations including $500 from C & J Industries to Wood Elementary
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 6, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider multiple action items, including approving summer reading and music programs, summer school offerings, a social-emotional learning transition program, pay rates for the Summer Boost Program, relocation of the CNA program, a service purchase from Jacob-Dietz, Inc., hiring summer grounds staff, an updated Head Start budget, and updated agreements for bus drivers and maintenance/grounds staff. The meeting will also include presentations on academic updates and new board policies, as well as a public comment period.
- Proclamation for National Library Week April 4-10, 2021
- Recommendation to approve Grade K-1 Summer Reading Program
- Recommendation to approve MCSC Summer Music Camps
- Recommendation to approve pay rates for 2021 Summer Boost Program
- Recommendation to purchase services from Jacob-Dietz, Inc.
Special Executive School Board Meeting
This is a special executive session of the Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. The board will meet privately to discuss collective bargaining and school safety and security measures, as permitted by Indiana law. No public decisions are expected.
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(A) for collective bargaining
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(3) for school safety and security discussion
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will consider the 2022-2023 school calendar and several service contracts. The meeting also includes reviews of various student fundraisers and personnel reports.
- Approval of 2022-2023 School Calendar
- Contracts for internet service and fiber maintenance services
- Fundraiser requests for Iddings Elementary PTO, MHS Baseball, and MHS Cheerleaders
- Acceptance of $2,062.60 in Scholastic Dollars for Fieler Elementary School library books
- Pre-meeting executive session regarding collective bargaining and employee evaluations
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a summer boost program for grades 3-8, purchasing Chromebooks and licenses, waiving consumable fees, and adopting new board policies. They will also receive information on a professional growth points portal and hear community comments.
- Proclamation for National School Social Work Appreciation Week (March 7-13, 2021)
- Recommendation to approve MCSC Summer Boost Program (grades 3rd-8th)
- Recommendation to purchase Chromebooks and licenses
- Recommendation to waive 2020-2021 consumable fees
- Second and first presentations of new board policies
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of minutes, claims, new board policies, purchases, agreements, and a resolution opposing education savings accounts. The meeting also includes presentations on Black History Month and new policies, plus a public comment period.
- Resolution 789 opposing and condemning the establishment of education savings accounts
- Purchase of fume extractors for Merrillville High School welding shop
- Agreement with SitelogIQ
- Renewal of food service agreements for 2021-22 school year
- Approval of fundraiser requests (Scholastic Book Fair, Culver's Night, senior t-shirts, Major Saver campaign)
CANCELLED*Regular School Board Meeting
This regular school board meeting was cancelled. The agenda included an executive session, approval of minutes and claims, a Black History Month presentation postponed due to weather, a proclamation for National School Counselors Week, new board policies, purchases, agreements, a resolution opposing education savings accounts, fundraiser requests, and a personnel report.
- Resolution 789 opposing and condemning the establishment of Education Savings Accounts
- Recommendation to purchase fume extractors for Merrillville High School welding shop
- Recommendation to approve agreement with SitelogIQ
- Recommendation to renew food service agreements for 2021-22 school year
- Fundraiser requests for Miller Elementary, MHS Thespian Troupe, NHS, and Merrillville Education Foundation
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees, as permitted under Indiana Code. No public action or decision is scheduled; the meeting is closed to the public.
- Executive session under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the updated 2021-2022 school calendar, updating the welding shop at Merrillville High School, and purchasing welding machines. The board will also hear an update on the MHS Asynchronous Learning Day, review new board policies, and consider fundraiser requests from the ENL Club and John Wood PTO. The meeting begins with an executive session for collective bargaining, employee evaluations, and school safety discussions.
- Recommendation to approve updated 2021-2022 school calendar
- Recommendation to update welding shop at Merrillville High School
- Recommendation to purchase welding machines for MHS welding shop
- Fundraiser requests: MHS ENL Club t-shirt sale (Feb 3-19) and John Wood PTO Rada Cutlery sale (Feb 11-26)
- Approval of minutes for Jan 19 meetings and presentation of claims
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 19, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2021-2022 course guide for Merrillville High School, purchasing domestic hot water heaters, and approving fundraiser requests. They will also receive updates on state compensation and curriculum, and hear community comments.
- Approval of minutes for January 5, 2021, meetings
- Presentation of claims for approval
- Recommendation to approve Merrillville High School 2021-2022 Course Guide
- Recommendation to purchase domestic hot water heaters
- Fundraiser requests: MHS Yearbook Staff Double Good Popcorn (Feb 3-7, 2021) and Iddings Elementary virtual Scholastic Book Fair (Feb 2-14, 2021)
Special School Board Meeting
This special meeting of the Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees/Board of Finance is largely procedural. The board will appoint finance officers, receive an investment interest report, and hear a report on the corporation's financial condition before adjourning.
- Appointment of School Board of Finance Officers
- Investment Interest Report to School Board Finance Committee
- Report on the Financial Condition of the School Corporation
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations, followed by the regular meeting. The board will reorganize by electing officers, appointing committee representatives, and adopting bylaws for 2021. They will also consider approving claims, a Head Start policy, fundraiser requests, and a personnel report.
- Executive session at 5:00 PM for collective bargaining and job performance evaluations
- Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary for 2021
- Approval of claims dated January 5, 2021
- Approval of fundraiser requests: John Wood PTO selling SimpleQpon Books and School Supply Kits; MHS Band Boosters 5-Below fundraiser
- Adoption of personnel report dated January 5, 2021