Merrillville Community School Corporation public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive session to receive information about and interview a prospective employee, as permitted under Indiana Code. The meeting is closed to the public and is scheduled for December 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5) for prospective employee interview
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider approving several employee agreements, including bus drivers, maintenance, secretaries, nurses, social workers, technology, central office, and administrators. They will also vote on facility projects, a fuel bid extension, a new employee benefits system, and accept donations.
- Approval of updated 2023-2025 Bus Drivers' Agreement
- Approval of 2024-2025 Maintenance/Grounds/Delivery/Transportation/Custodial Employee Agreement
- Approval of 2024 Secretaries/Support Personnel/Student Supervisors Employee Agreement
- Approval of 2024 School Nurse Employee Agreement
- Approval of 2024 School Social Workers (Non-IDOE)/FACES Employee Agreement
Special School Board Meeting
This special school board meeting consists of a single agenda item: a tour of the Merrillville High School CTE construction/renovation site. No decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is solely for board members to view the project.
- Tour of Merrillville High School CTE Construction/Renovation Site
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving contracts, equipment purchases, employee agreements, and other routine business. Public comment is allowed on agenda items and during the community concerns section.
- Contract with Assured Partners
- Merrillville High School security gate replacement
- Boiler equipment and installation labor for Salk Elementary School
- Ground fault circuit interrupter protection for Iddings Elementary School sump pumps
- Updated 2023-2025 Bus Drivers Employee Agreement and 2024 Food Service, Classified Supervisors/Specialists, and Security Employee Agreements
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in a special executive session only. The sole purpose is to receive information about and interview a prospective employee, as permitted under Indiana Code. No public action or discussion is scheduled.
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5) to interview a prospective employee
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2023, preceded by an executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations. The board will consider approving security glass and film updates for three buildings, a financials program, multiple fundraiser requests, donations, personnel actions, and a 2024-2025 agreement for certified staff services.
- Security glass and film updates for Iddings, Miller, and CTE buildings
- Approval of Boyce School Financials Program
- Multiple fundraiser requests including Double Good Popcorn, Nothing Bundt Cakes, candy sales, and an Amazon Wish List
- Donation of three news desks from NBC 5 Chicago to PNN Radio and TV program
- 2024-2025 Agreement for School Related Services Certified Staff
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in a special executive session only. The sole purpose is to receive information about and interview a prospective employee, as permitted under Indiana Code. No public action or decision is scheduled.
- Executive session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5) to interview a prospective employee
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: approving the 2023-2024 agreement with the Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association and approving a playground renovation at Miller Elementary School. Public comment will be taken on the teacher agreement before the board votes.
- Public comment on proposed 2023-2024 teacher agreement
- Recommendation to approve 2023-2024 teacher agreement (attachment: Proposed Teacher 2023-25 Agreement.pdf)
- Recommendation to approve Miller Elementary School playground renovation
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including a boiler replacement at Salk Elementary School, a special education office renovation at Pierce Middle School, a separation agreement, and new or updated board policies. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations.
- Recommendation to approve Salk Elementary School boiler replacement
- Recommendation to approve Pierce Middle School special education office renovation project
- Recommendation to approve separation agreement
- Second presentation and recommendation to approve new and updated board policies
- Recommendation to approve fundraiser requests (popcorn and t-shirt sales) and donations to the MCSC Food Pantry
Special School Board Meeting
This special school board meeting is primarily a discussion session. The board will meet to discuss the terms of the tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement, as permitted by Indiana Code. The proposed agreement is posted on the district website and attached to the agenda. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Discussion of tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement (2023-25)
- Agreement posted at www.mvsc.k12.in.us
- Proposed Teacher 2023-25 Agreement.pdf (391 KB) attached
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will review recommendations to adopt the 2024 school corporation budgets and several related financial resolutions. The meeting also includes discussions on purchasing laptops for a biomedical program and upgrading security camera infrastructure.
- Adoption of 2024 School Corporation Budgets
- Purchase of laptops for CTE Biomedical Sciences Program
- Upgrade of security camera infrastructure
- Grant of easement for drainage (Parcel ID #45-12-15-106-005.000-030)
- Acceptance of $7,500 in Kohl's gift cards and $4,000 in Chick-fil-A gift cards
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive session to consider Expulsion Appeal #272324. The meeting is closed to the public and focuses solely on this appeal.
- Consideration of Expulsion Appeal #272324
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and consider several action items, including approving claims, a cash box for school nutrition, and facility projects. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations, plus a decision on an expulsion appeal.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 school corporation budgets
- Approval of claims (dollar amounts not listed)
- Approve 2023-2024 cash box for Department of School Nutrition Services
- Approve stadium concourse traffic coating and baseball/softball dugout renovation
- Board determination on expulsion appeal #272324
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including approving a stadium amendment and multiple renovation projects. The board will vote on these recommendations, which cover the high school pool HVAC, air-handlers, and Miller Elementary cafeteria and interior renovations.
- Stadium Amendment #1 to Scope Order #2
- High School Pool HVAC Renovations
- High School Air-Handlers Project
- Miller Elementary Cafeteria Addition
- Miller Elementary Interior Renovations
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the 2024-2029 Head Start grant application, partnering with Smart Care Solutions, and installing a sump pump at Iddings Elementary. The board will also consider fundraiser requests, donations, and the personnel report. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve 2024-2029 Merrillville Head Start Grant Application
- Partner with Smart Care Solutions
- Approve sump pump installation at Iddings Elementary School
- Approve fundraiser requests (pie sales, car wash, food drive, etc.)
- Accept donation of $30 worth of food items to MCSC Pirate Pantry
Special Executive Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive session to consider a single expulsion appeal (case #2422223). No other business is on the agenda; the meeting is closed to the public.
- Consideration of Expulsion Appeal #2422223
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 behind closed doors to discuss collective bargaining and school safety and security measures, as permitted by Indiana law. 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)(3) for school safety and security discussion
School Board Building Inspection Tour
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a building inspection tour of three schools: Merrillville Intermediate School, Clifford Pierce Middle School, and Merrillville High School. The agenda lists these visits under 'Meeting Opening' and marks them as procedural, indicating the board will inspect the facilities rather than vote on policy.
- Inspection of Merrillville Intermediate School, 1400 W. 61st Ave
- Inspection of Clifford Pierce Middle School, 199 E. 70th Street
- Inspection of Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place
School Board Building Inspection Tour
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is conducting a building inspection tour of five elementary schools. The agenda lists visits to Wood, Iddings, Salk, Miller, and Fieler elementary schools, all categorized as procedural. No decisions or discussions are listed.
- 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
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving updated adult meal prices, amending the Pirate Lunch Treasure Chest program, setting Chromebook repair fees, and approving Resolution 844 for a bond. They will also hear presentations on school improvement plans and new board policies, and approve fundraiser requests and the personnel report.
- Recommendation to approve Resolution 844 Bond Resolution
- Recommendation to approve updated adult meal prices
- Recommendation to amend Pirate Lunch Treasure Chest program
- Recommendation to approve 2023-2024 Chromebook repair fees
- Fundraiser requests: MHS Poms car wash, Pierce Cheer popcorn, String Boosters sales, AFJROTC catalog sale, MEF Major Saver
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a town grant agreement, the MCSC Strategic Plan, several construction projects, and other administrative items. A pre-meeting executive session is scheduled for 5:15 PM to discuss collective bargaining and employee job performance evaluations.
- Resolution 838 approving agreement for educational and training program (Town Grant)
- Agreement for Educational and Training Program with Town of Merrillville Redevelopment District
- Proposed MCSC Strategic Plan
- Fieler Road Project
- Pierce Middle School Office Renovation Project
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Board will vote on several action items, including contract renewals for Edmentum and Paper Tutoring, approval of the 2023-2024 textbook rental fees, and purchases of new equipment. They will also consider agreements for professional development, municipal advisory services for 2023 GO bonds, and disposal of a school bus. The meeting opens with an executive session to discuss employee job performance evaluations.
- Approve Edmentum Agreement Renewal
- Approve Paper Tutoring Agreement Renewal
- Approve 2023-2024 Textbook Rental and Fees
- Approve Municipal Advisory Services Proposed Scope and Fees for 2023 GO Bonds
- Dispose of School Bus
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting for a special executive session only. The sole agenda item is a discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees, held under Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9). No public action or decision is scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9))
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions for projects, bonds, and appropriations, along with contracts and policy updates. The agenda includes routine approvals and personnel actions.
- Public hearing on projects and additional appropriation
- Resolution 841 (project), 842 (bond), 843 (appropriation)
- 2023 Eventlink contract approval
- Purchase of maintenance trucks
- 2023-2024 student handbooks and new board policies
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving the Iddings Elementary School construction project, dive pool flooring tile repair, Chromebook purchases, and updated substitute teacher rates. The meeting also includes a pre-meeting executive session for collective bargaining and employee performance evaluations, and public comment periods.
- Recommendation to approve Iddings Elementary School construction project
- Recommendation to approve dive pool flooring tile repair
- Recommendation to purchase Chromebooks and Google OS Management Licenses
- Recommendation to approve updated substitute teacher rates for 2023-2024
- Donations: $250 to MCSC Food Pantry, $2,000 to MHS Guidance, $12,431.18 to MHS Football
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting in a special executive session only. The sole agenda item is a discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees, as permitted under Indiana Code. No public action or decision is scheduled.
- Executive session under IC 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 of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM, preceded by a 5:15 PM executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. The board will consider several action items, including approving a food service department name change and logo, a contract with Smart Temps by Digi, purchases of vending machines and double stack ovens, Resolution 839 on alternative services agreements, fundraiser requests, donations, and the personnel report. The meeting also includes public comment periods, approval of prior meeting minutes, and claims for approval.
- Executive session at 5:15 PM to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9))
- Action: Approve Food Service Department name change and logo
- Action: Approve Smart Temps by Digi contract
- Action: Purchase vending machines and double stack ovens
- Action: Approve Resolution 839 on alternative services agreements with Indiana Department of Education and private education agencies
Special School Board Meeting
This special meeting is primarily to hold a public discussion on the proposed superintendent contract effective January 1, 2023, as required by state law. The agenda includes procedural items and a motion to adjourn.
- Public discussion on proposed superintendent contract (effective Jan 1, 2023)
- Contract documents attached: Brown Contract 2023-01-01 thru 2026-06-30.pdf and addendum
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a Head Start budget amendment, roofing diagnostic testing and a roofing project for Miller Elementary School and portions of Merrillville High School, purchasing communication software for Merrillville High School and Clifford Pierce Middle School, and approving an agreement with the Town of Merrillville Redevelopment District. The board will also review personnel recommendations and hear public comments.
- Approve Head Start budget amendment
- Approve roofing diagnostic moisture testing
- Approve roofing project for Miller Elementary School and portions of Merrillville High School
- Purchase communication software for Merrillville High School and Clifford Pierce Middle School
- Approve agreement for educational and training program with Town of Merrillville Redevelopment District
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 closed-door discussion of job performance evaluations of individual employees, as permitted under Indiana Code. No public decisions or actions are scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9))
Special Executive Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive session to consider Expulsion Appeal #992223. The meeting is closed to the public and will take place at the Administration Service Center.
- Consideration of Expulsion Appeal #992223
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the purchase of an endpoint protection platform, a contract with Max Results, new and updated board policies, fundraiser requests, donations, and the personnel report. A pre-meeting executive session is scheduled for 5:00 PM to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees.
- Purchase of Endpoint Protection Platform
- Contract with Max Results
- Second presentation and approval of new/updated board policies
- Fundraiser: Boys Track & Field selling Albanese Candy Feb 14-21, 2023
- Donations: Family Dollar (200 toys), Overhead Doors (50 toys), Ross Township Trustees (50 backpacks), Indiana Bar Foundation grant ($2,500), Columbus Area Career Connection (wheelchair scale, 2 stress analyzers)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 4, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a pre-meeting executive session to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees. The board will reorganize by electing officers, appointing committee members and legal counsel, and adopting bylaws. They will also consider new business items such as approving minutes, claims, a new registration form, a transfer resolution, and accepting donations.
- Executive session at 5:15 PM to discuss job performance evaluations of individual employees (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9))
- Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary for 2021 calendar year (as stated in agenda)
- Approval of claims presented by Ms. Damron
- Approval of Transfer Resolution 837
- Acceptance of donations: $22.00 to MIS Coffee Cart, $228.20 from Iddings PTO, $764.46 and $500.00 from Enchanted Backpack