School Town of Munster public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of December 16, 2022
The School Town of Munster Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving stipends for classified staff, as presented. The agenda includes public comment periods for both action items and general comments, followed by procedural closing items.
- Motion to approve Classified Staff Stipends, as presented
- Public comments on action items (3-minute limit per person, 30-minute total)
- General public comments (3-minute limit per person, 30-minute total)
- Announcement of future meetings: Jan 9, 2023 regular board and finance meetings
Regular Meeting of December 12, 2022
The Munster School Board will hold its regular December 12, 2022 meeting, covering consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, field trips, personnel), and several action items including donations, fundraisers, resolutions to close the 2022 accounting year and transfer funds to the Rainy Day Fund, certified staff stipends, administrative contracts, possible non-renewal of administrator contracts, academic calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and a consulting agreement with Jones. The board will also receive financial reports and hear public comments.
- Resolution No. 844 to Close 2022 Accounting Year
- Resolution No. 845 to Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
- Certified Staff Stipends not included with Teacher Appreciation Grant
- Administrative Contracts for 7-1-22 through 6-30-2024
- Academic Calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Regular Meeting of November 14, 2022
The Munster School Board is holding its regular November 14, 2022 meeting, where it will vote on a service agreement with Hanover Research, approve donations and fundraisers, and handle routine consent agenda items. The board will also discuss school calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and receive financial and administrative reports.
- Approval of Hanover Research Service Agreement
- Approval of donations, including from MHS October 2022 and Mr. Monty Childs
- Approval of fundraisers for MHS, WWMS, and Eads Elementary
- Discussion of school calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Consent agenda includes minutes, accounts payable, payroll, overnight field trips, and personnel report
Work Session
This is a work session of the Munster Board of School Trustees, held for discussion and information. The agenda contains no specific action items, proposals, or decisions; it is purely procedural and informational in nature.
- Work session of the Board of School Trustees
- Held at Administration Center, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- Meeting type: Discussion, Information
Regular Meeting of October 10, 2022
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on several action items, including budget-related resolutions, a bus replacement plan, and two Munster High School projects. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, vouchers, field trips, and personnel changes, and will hear public comments.
- Resolution No. 840: Adopt Bus Replacement Plan for Budget Year 2023
- Resolution No. 841: Adopt Capital Projects Fund Plan for Budget Year 2023
- Resolution No. 842: Transfer from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Resolution No. 843: Appropriations and Tax Rates (Budget Form 4)
- Approval of Munster High School North Classrooms Renovations and Fire Alarm Replacement projects
Work Session
The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a work session on September 26, 2022, at the Administration Center. The agenda contains no specific items, only a notice of the meeting, so the session appears to be procedural or for general discussion.
Special Meeting of September 26, 2022
The School Town of Munster Board will hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget, the 2023-2027 Bus Replacement Plan, and the 2023-2025 Capital Projects Fund. Following the hearing, the board will consider action items including the personnel report, overnight field trips, and a School Resource Officer Program memorandum of understanding with the Town of Munster. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, with 30 minutes total for action items and general comments.
- Public hearing on 2023 budget, 2023-2027 Bus Replacement Plan, and 2023-2025 Capital Projects Fund
- Motion to approve Personnel Report
- Motion to approve Overnight Field Trips
- Motion to approve School Resource Officer Program MOU between Town of Munster and School Town of Munster
Regular Meeting of September 12, 2022
The Munster School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions to issue bonds and appropriate additional funds, and to advertise the 2023 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan. The board will also consider routine consent items like minutes, vouchers, field trips, and personnel, plus donations and fundraisers.
- Public hearing and Resolution No. 838 for bond issuance and reimbursement
- Resolution No. 839 for additional appropriation of bond proceeds and interest earnings
- Permission to advertise 2023 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan
- Approval of donations and fundraisers for MHS, WWMS, and Elliott
- Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, payroll, overnight field trips, personnel report
Work Session - Budget Workshop
The Board of School Trustees is holding a work session and budget workshop to discuss and review the upcoming budget. The meeting is for discussion and information only, with no formal votes expected.
- Budget workshop for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Discussion of budget items and financial planning
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on September 7, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law. The agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed, listing only the session's closed status.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Work Session
This is a work session of the Board of School Trustees, focused on discussion and information rather than formal decisions. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed.
Regular Meeting of August 8, 2022
The School Town of Munster Board is scheduled to approve routine consent items, including minutes and payroll registers. The primary action items involve approving classified staff raises effective July 31, 2022, and substitute teacher pay effective August 11, 2022. The Board will also vote on Resolution No. 837 to authorize the investment of public funds and approve incentive pay for bus driver attendance.
- Approval of Classified Staff Raises effective July 31, 2022
- Approval of Substitute Teacher Pay effective August 11, 2022
- Resolution No. 837 Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds
- Approval of Incentive Pay for Bus Driver Attendance
- Approval of MHS Volunteer Stipends 2022-2023
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on July 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law. The agenda contains no public items and is purely procedural.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
Work Session
This is a work session of the Munster Board of School Trustees, held for discussion and information. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the meeting notice and attachment.
- Work session notice posted for July 20, 2022
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2022
The Munster School Board will vote on routine consent items (minutes, vouchers, field trips, personnel) and several action items, including 2022-23 lunch/breakfast and ala carte prices, the elementary handbook, a food service agreement with St. Paul's, a teacher appreciation grant policy, and authorization to hire staff. The board will also consider approving three construction/technology projects at Munster High School (Learning Commons furniture, IDF rooms, and MDF networking) and a library board re-appointment. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve 2022-2023 lunch and breakfast prices and ala carte prices
- Approve Elementary Handbook for 2022-2023 school year
- Approve Food Service Agreement with St. Paul's for 2022-2023
- Approve Project 21-05-06 STOM Learning Commons (VS Furniture)
- Approve Project 20220118 Munster High School IDF Rooms (Trane U.S. Inc.) and Project 20220621 MDF Networking (ATN Technology)
Regular Meeting of June 13, 2022
The Munster School Board will vote on hiring a new Wilbur Wright Middle School principal for the 2022-2023 school year, along with approving consent agenda items including minutes, vouchers, field trips, and personnel changes. The board will also consider donations, fundraisers, a cafeteria flooring project, handbooks, fees, and Little Mustang tuition rates. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Hire Wilbur Wright Middle School Principal for 2022-2023
- Approve MHS Cafeteria Flooring Project 20211129-02
- Approve MHS and WWMS handbooks for 2022-2023
- Approve textbook fees for 2022-2023
- Approve Little Mustang tuition rates and material fees for 2022-2023
Regular Meeting of May 16, 2022
The Munster School Board is holding its regular May meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, vouchers, field trips, and personnel. Action items include approving donations, fundraisers, and a renewal of the Chartwell's food service contract for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also discuss handbook changes for the upcoming year and receive financial and administrative reports.
- Approval of Chartwell's renewal for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of donations (MHS, WWMS, PTO funding letter)
- Approval of fundraisers (MHS April, WWMS May)
- Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, payroll, overnight field trips, personnel report
- Discussion of 2022-2023 handbooks for MHS and WWMS
Special Meeting of April 25, 2022
The School Board of the School Town of Munster will meet to vote on several action items, including hiring a new high school principal and approving contract amendments. The agenda also includes decisions regarding school technology upgrades and facility naming.
- Recommendation to hire Munster High School Principal for the 2022-2023 school year
- Amendment to Superintendent's Contract
- Proposal to name the baseball infield the 'Bob Shinkan Diamond'
- Approval of Project 20220118 regarding Munster High School IDF Rooms
- Approval of Project 20220202 for Promethean Panels at STM Elementary Schools
Regular Meeting of April 11, 2022
The School Board of the School Town of Munster will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Superintendent's contract. The agenda also includes decisions on social studies textbook adoption, new high school courses, and classroom computer replacements.
- Public hearing for Amendment to Superintendent's Contract
- Social Studies Textbook Adoption for 2022-2023 School Year
- Project 20220308 - Teacher Classroom Computer Replacement
- Project 21-05-06 - STOM MHS Learning Commons
- Approval of Transfer Tuition Rates for the 2022-2023 School Year
Public Hearing
The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially take action on an amendment to the superintendent's contract. The agenda includes discussion and information items, with the attached documents providing details on the proposed amendment.
- Public hearing on amendment to superintendent's contract
- Discussion and potential action on the contract amendment
- Attachments: Public Hearing Notice and First Amendment to Super Contract 2022
Regular Meeting of March 14, 2022
The School Board will consider several action items including a bid for technology equipment upgrades and a change order for light fixture replacements at WWMS. The board will also discuss new high school courses and social studies textbook adoption for the upcoming school year.
- Recommendation to accept bid for Munster Technology Equipment Upgrades (Project 20220111)
- Change order for WWMS light fixture replacement to add dimming capability in 16 classrooms
- Approval of WWMS Course Guide for the 2022-2023 school year
- Discussion regarding new Munster High School courses for 2022-2023
- Discussion regarding Social Studies textbook adoption for middle and high schools
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster scheduled an executive session for March 7, 2022. This meeting is closed to the public pursuant to Indiana Open Door Law.
Regular Meeting of February 14, 2022
The Munster School Board will hold its regular February 14, 2022 meeting, taking action on consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, field trips, personnel), donations, fundraisers, bylaw and policy revisions, and permission to advertise for bids on several construction/technology projects. The board will also discuss WWMS course guide changes for 2022-23 and receive financial and administrative reports.
- Approve donations including Lysol wipes and surface wipes
- Approve fundraisers for Munster High School and Wilbur Wright Middle School
- Approve bylaw and policy revisions from Jan 24 work session
- Permission to advertise for bids: MHS Learning Commons, MHS MDF/IDF rooms, Promethean panels for Eads and Elliott elementary schools
- Discuss WWMS course guide changes for 2022-23
Work Session
The Board of School Trustees is holding a work session for discussion and information. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a general notice of the meeting.
- Work session notice posted
Regular Meeting of January 10, 2022
The Munster School Board will hold its annual reorganization, electing officers and appointing members to committees, and will set board member salaries. The board will also act on several financial items, including a Rainy Day Fund transfer, a public hearing on a bond-related additional appropriation, and resolutions approving reimbursement bonds and additional appropriations. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, vouchers, personnel report, and overnight field trips.
- Resolution No. 834 - Rainy Day Fund Transfer
- Public Hearing on Consolidated 1028/Additional Appropriation
- Resolution No. 835 - Approving 1028-Reimbursement-Bond Matters
- Resolution No. 836 - Approving Additional Appropriations
- Request to Accept Bids for Technology Equipment
BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Board of Finance, listed as an action, discussion, and information session. The agenda contains no specific items, only the meeting notice itself, so it is procedural in nature.