Merrillville Community School Corporation public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will review and potentially approve employee agreements for 2026 across various staff categories. The meeting also includes discussions on facility upgrades and the approval of several school fundraisers and donations.
- 2026 employee agreements for nutrition, custodial, technology, nursing, security, social workers, central office, and administrators
- MHS underground generator tank closure and installation
- Phone system upgrade
- Food2School Cooperative Bids/RFP Renewal
- Donations including $2,500 for Fieler Elementary Angel Tree and $500 for MHS Student Government WishList
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will review personnel recommendations and three separate 2026 employee agreements for support staff, certified staff, and specialists. The board is also considering several facility repairs and the disposal of transportation equipment.
- 2026 employee agreements for Support Personnel, School Related Services Certified Staff, and Classified Supervisors and Specialists
- Sanitary sewer main replacement at Merrillville High School
- Bleacher repairs and removal of external piping and icefield containers
- Auction of a Transportation Department truck
- Acceptance of donations including $9,000 from the John Krysa Memorial Foundation LTD
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is meeting to discuss various items, including recognition of award-winning teachers and approval of employee agreements. The board will also consider recommendations for construction management and architectural vendors. Additionally, the board will review claims and personnel reports.
- Terrell Taylor wins $70,000 for Merrillville High School program
- Recognition of Adult Education Program as Indiana Program of Excellence
- Approval of 2026 Department of School Nutrition Employee Agreement
- Approval of 2026 Bus Drivers' Employee Agreement
- Recommendation to Approve Construction Management Vendor
Special Executive School Board Meeting-Cancelled
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees did not conduct any public business because this special executive session meeting was cancelled. No votes, decisions, or discussions took place.
Special Executive School Board Meeting-Cancelled
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees canceled a special executive meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting was not held.
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on key personnel and financial matters. Items include approval of the 2025-2026 agreement with the Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association, personnel recommendations, and fundraiser requests. The board will also hear presentations on construction management and a new data warehouse system.
- Vote on 2025-2026 teacher contract with Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association
- Construction manager and design presentation
- Approval of minutes for October 2025 meetings
- Presentation of claims for approval
- Recommendation to accept $700 donation from Burlington Stores to Iddings and Miller Elementary School
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a special executive meeting to privately discuss a student expulsion appeal and an individual student placement decision. Both items are addressed in executive session, which is closed to the public.
- Discussion of individual student placement decision under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,(b),(8)
- Consideration of expulsion appeal #482526
Special School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the terms of a tentative agreement for the teacher collective bargaining agreement. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening, reflection, and pledge, followed by adjournment.
- Discussion of tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement terms (posted at www.mvsc.k12.in.us)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will discuss the adoption of 2026 school corporation budgets and several financial resolutions. The meeting includes reviews of personnel recommendations and the approval of various school fundraisers and donations.
- Recommendation to adopt 2026 School Corporation Budgets
- Resolution 876 for Appropriation and Tax Rate
- Resolution 882 to Adopt 2026 Bus Replacement Plan
- Resolution 883 to Adopt 2026 Capital Projects Plan
- Acceptance of $70,000 donation from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools for the Construction Trades program
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 budgets. The board will also review personnel recommendations, claims, and various fundraiser and donation requests.
- Public hearing for proposed 2026 School Corporation Budgets
- Donation of $150.00 to Merrillville High School HOSA club from Jessica Miggins
- Donation of STEM kits and equipment valued at $915.50 to Merrillville Intermediate School from Donors Choose
- Donation of bookmarks and coupons valued at $6,800 to Salk Elementary School from Texas Roadhouse
- Fundraiser requests for High School Dance Team/Poms, String Boosters, and Pirates Cove/Culinary Club
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2025, at the Administration Service Center. The board will discuss and vote on several facility upgrades, including chiller pump replacements, theater tile repairs, and roofing project testing. Additionally, the board will consider fundraiser approvals for student clubs and athletic programs.
- Approval of minutes for September 2, 2025 meetings
- Recommendation to replace Fieler and Salk Chiller Pumps
- Recommendation to replace tile in Merrillville High School Theater
- Recommendation to approve 2026 Pierce Roofing Project Moisture Testing ($X)
- Approval of fundraiser requests for Merrillville High School ENL Club, Girls Basketball, Thespian Troupe, and others
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Merrillville Community School Corporation holds a public hearing required by Indiana law to receive testimony on teacher compensation and collective bargaining issues. The hearing is conducted jointly with the Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association.
- Public testimony on teacher compensation and collective bargaining pursuant to Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(a)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, personnel reports, and fundraiser requests. They will also consider donations totaling over $16,000 and recommendations for purchasing Chromebooks and road salt.
- Approval of minutes for August 19, 2025 meetings
- Presentation of claims for approval
- Recommendation to purchase Chromebooks
- Recommendation to approve $2,700 in restaurant gift cards for teacher rewards
- Recommendation to approve $7,500 donation from Subaru for teacher resources
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, personnel recommendations, textbook adoptions, and fees. They will also consider facility upgrades including boiler and generator installations, and review school improvement plans and fundraiser requests.
- Approval of 2025 textbook fees
- Installation of boilers at Wood Elementary School and Merrillville High School
- Installation of generator at Administration Building
- Approval of fundraiser requests including popcorn sales, cookie dough sales, and Jersey Mikes Night
- Acceptance of donations totaling $2,367.00 from NorthShore Health Centers, Equity Property Management, Northwest Indiana Martial Arts Academy, DonorsChoose, Costco, Family Express Corporation, and Impact Christian Church
School Board Building Inspection Tour
The Board of School Trustees will visit three school facilities for inspections. The tour includes stops at the intermediate, middle, and high schools.
- Inspection of Merrillville Intermediate School (1400 W. 61st Avenue)
- 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. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or discussions listed. The tour will visit several elementary schools in Merrillville. The meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Administration Service Center.
- Fieler Elementary School
- Miller Elementary School
- Salk Elementary School
- Iddings Elementary School
- Wood Elementary School
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will meet to discuss personnel recommendations and the adult lunch price for the 2025-2026 school year. The session includes approvals for various school fundraisers and the acceptance of several corporate and individual donations.
- Recommendation to approve 2025-2026 adult lunch price
- Acceptance of $5,000 value in welding PPE and supplies from Airgas of Hammond
- Approval of fundraiser requests for MHS Baseball, MHS Girls' Soccer, and other school groups
- Acceptance of MCSC Back to School Carnival donations including $1,000 from Team Honda/Gurley Leep
- Personnel report and recommendations
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 per IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,(b),(9)
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 per IC 5-14-1.5-6.1,(b),(9)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to review personnel recommendations and financial claims. The board is considering proposals for textbook recycling and the installation of an emergency generator at the Administration Building.
- Proposal for installation of emergency generator at Administration Building
- Recommendation to approve textbook recycling
- Personnel report and recommendations
- Acceptance of $100.00 in gift cards donated by Smart Systems for the Department of School Nutrition
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will meet to approve claims, personnel recommendations, and fundraiser requests. The board will also review updated student handbooks for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Recommendation to approve Merrillville High School Weight Room Carpentry and Paint Project
- Acceptance of $1,250 in donations for the MCSC Back to School Carnival
- Approval of fundraiser requests for MHS Varsity Cheerleaders and MHS Softball
- Presentation of updated 2025-2026 Student Handbooks
- Personnel report and recommendations
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will review recommendations for facility improvements and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a request to accept a $5,000 library grant and various community donations. Members will also consider personnel reports and several student fundraiser requests.
- Recommendation to approve MHS Freshman Secure Entrance Project
- Recommendation to purchase Areco Boilers and a generator for the MCSC Administrative Building
- Approval to enter agreement for a $5,000 Laura Bush Foundation grant for Jonas Salk Elementary
- Recommendation to approve a two-way radio upgrade and MHS Science Department cleanup
- Acceptance of donations including $1,000 from Buffalo Companies LLC and $1,000 from GMI Services, LLC
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will meet to consider personnel recommendations and contract approvals for Smart Systems and Smart Care Solutions. The board will also vote on accepting several donations for school programs and facilities.
- Recommendation to approve contract extension with Smart Systems
- Recommendation to approve services of Smart Care Solutions
- $20,900 donation from Enchanted Backpack Program to Miller Elementary School
- $5,000 donation from American Legion Post 0430 to Merrillville High School Football
- Acceptance of various donations totaling over $27,000 for sports, transportation, and school events
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting at the Administration Service Center. The board will approve minutes from previous meetings, review claims for payment, and recognize student achievements including Mock Trial, Robotics, and ISSMA Gold Medalists. Personnel and policy updates will also be discussed.
- Approval of minutes for May 13, 2025 meetings
- Presentation and approval of claims for payment
- Recognition of Merrillville High School Mock Trial Team, Robotics Club, and ISSMA Gold Medalists in Concert/Band and Orchestra
- Recommendation to approve updates to Appendix A of Related Services Certified Staff Agreement
- Acceptance of donations including $22,000 training stair tower and $4,250 in building materials
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a joint hearing on an additional appropriation and a lease amendment. The board is also reviewing several equipment purchases and staffing agreements.
- Joint hearing and consideration of Resolution 874 for additional appropriation
- Consideration of Resolution 873 to authorize an amendment to a lease
- Purchase of a detection system for Merrillville High School and new Chromebooks
- Approval of E-Therapy School staffing and HealthE Pro Menu Planner contracts
- Purchase of a truck to replace a Transportation Department van
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in a special executive session. The board is scheduled to consider one expulsion appeal.
- Consideration of Expulsion Appeal #1862425
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to discuss personnel recommendations and facility improvements. The board is reviewing renovation projects for John Wood Elementary School and asphalt repairs for other campuses.
- Architect services and classroom/library renovation project for John Wood Elementary School
- Asphalt repairs at Miller Elementary School and Merrillville High School
- 2025 Merrillville Head Start Employee Agreement
- Purchase of furniture and 2025 copy paper order
- Acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation from Team Volkswagen-Audi of Merrillville
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will meet to review personnel recommendations and claims for approval. The board will also consider requests for student fundraisers and the acceptance of several donations.
- Recommendation to approve purchase of lawn mowers
- Personnel report and recommendations
- Fundraiser requests for National Honor Society, Baseball, and Gay Straight Alliance
- Donation of $150.00 from Forever Green Lawn Care, Inc. to the High School Step Team
- Donation of fidget toys, journals, snacks and hygiene products ($166.27 value) to Merrillville Intermediate School
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to approve minutes, claims, personnel recommendations, and multiple facility upgrades including a roofing project and restroom addition. They will also consider equipment purchases for CTE programs, wireless upgrades, and fundraiser requests from schools and booster groups.
- Approval of minutes for March 4, 2025 meetings
- Approval of 2025 Corporation Roofing Project
- Approval of Pierce Middle School Special Education Restroom Addition
- Approval of Purchase Equipment for CTE Fire and Rescue Program
- Approval of Fundraiser Requests including popcorn sales, t-shirts, and golf discount cards
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet to act on routine items including school calendars, board policies, fundraiser requests, donations, and a personnel report. The meeting will also include a second hearing on projects and public comment on a Title I waiver.
- Approval of updated 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars
- Second presentation and approval of updated board policies 0144.3 and 0167.3
- Approval of fundraiser requests including Iddings Elementary Pie in the Face ($206.38) and Merrillville High School Chick-fil-A fundraiser
- Acceptance of donations including $300 from Victory at Home LLC to HOSA Club
- Board determination regarding expulsion appeal #1442425
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive meeting to consider an expulsion appeal. The meeting is closed to the public as it is an executive session. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Expulsion Appeal #1442425
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special executive session. The board will discuss one specific student appeal.
- Consideration of Expulsion Appeal #1442425
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will discuss project determinations and updated board policies. The board is also reviewing several equipment purchases and personnel recommendations.
- First hearing on projects and preliminary determination by Baker Tilly
- Purchase of Xpertjet 1682 Banner Printer for the print shop
- Approval of Merrillville High School safety equipment and scoreboards
- Determination regarding expulsion appeal #1512425
- First presentation of updated Board Policies 0144.3 and 0167.3
Special Executive School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet for a special executive session. The sole item on the agenda is the consideration of an expulsion appeal.
- Consideration of Expulsion Appeal #1512425
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will receive presentations on the K-12 MITSS framework and student resource time at Merrillville High School. Members will also consider approvals for personnel recommendations, fund transfers, and a consulting agreement.
- Consulting agreement with WalkerHughes Group LLC
- Resolution 869 to transfer funds
- Book fair at Merrillville Intermediate School from March 20-28, 2025
- Donation of $750.00 from Family Dental Care for Girl's Wrestling State rings
- Donations of $125.00 each from KB Custom Design and Krislyn Graphics to MHS Robotics Team
Special School Board/Board of Finance Annual Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a special annual meeting to conduct procedural actions and receive financial reports. No substantive decisions were listed on the agenda beyond standard meeting formalities.
- Appointment of School Board of Finance Officers
- Investment Interest Report by Ms. Damron
- Financial Condition Report by Dr. Suggs and Ms. Damron
Regular School Board Meeting
The Board of School Trustees will review recommendations for a new BMK2000 boiler and installation contractor for Merrillville High School. The meeting includes approvals for personnel reports, claims, and various student fundraiser requests.
- Purchase and installation of a BMK2000 Boiler for Merrillville High School
- Acceptance of $9,995.34 in tools for the High School Construction Trades Program via DeWalt grant
- Acceptance of $1,000 donation for Merrillville Intermediate School Orchestra instrument repair
- Approval of Raz-Kids Reading Program donation valued at $3,159.0 for John Wood Elementary
- Approval of fundraiser requests for multiple schools including spirit wear and book fairs
Regular School Board Meeting
The Merrillville Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will reorganize leadership roles, including electing a president and vice-president, and approve minutes from the December 17, 2024 meetings. The board will also discuss personnel recommendations, fundraiser approvals, and accept donations for schools.
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
- Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation of claims for approval
- Approval of fundraiser requests for Merrillville High School S.T.A.N.D. and Merrillville String Boosters
- Acceptance of donations including $500 from Dollar Tree (5840 Broadway, Merrillville) and $3,750 from Overhead Door/Jim Cameron