School Town of Munster public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of December 11, 2023
The Munster School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary determination resolution for a district-wide facility improvement project financed over 2024-2026. They will also vote on several other resolutions, including closing the 2023 accounting year and authorizing litigation against social media companies. The board will consider consent agenda items, donations, fundraisers, policy revisions, and staff stipends.
- Public hearing and Resolution No. 864 for 2024-2026 project financing
- Resolution No. 865 to close 2023 accounting year
- Resolution No. 866 authorizing litigation against social media companies
- Approval of donations and fundraisers
- Policy revisions and additions
Work Session
The Munster Board of School Trustees is meeting for a work session on December 4, 2023, at the Administration Center. The agenda contains only a notice and no specific discussion topics or action items, indicating a procedural or informational gathering.
- Work session notice posted for Dec 4, 2023
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on November 13, 2023, which will be closed to the public under Indiana's Open Door Law. The agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed, as the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Closed to the public per Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2023
The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue. The board will conduct a public hearing on a district-wide facility improvement project, consider several resolutions to transfer funds between accounts, and vote on items including donations, fundraisers, administrative contracts, staff raises, and the purchase of two buses. The agenda also includes discussion of the final 2023-2024 transfer tuition rates and a proposed second amendment to the superintendent's contract.
- Public hearing on 1028-Preliminary Determination for District-Wide Facility Improvement Project
- Resolution No. 861 to transfer amounts from Education Fund to Operations Fund
- Resolution No. 862 to transfer from Education Fund to Rainy Day Fund
- Resolution No. 863 to transfer from Operations Fund to Rainy Day Fund
- Approval of purchase of two buses
Regular Meeting of October 9, 2023
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, a principal's report, and a consent agenda. Key action items include approving donations, fundraisers, and three resolutions adopting the 2024-2028 bus replacement plan, the 2024-2026 capital projects fund plan, and the 2024 appropriations and tax rates. The board will also receive financial and administrative reports.
- Resolution No. 858: Adopt 2024-2028 Bus Replacement Plan
- Resolution No. 859: Adopt 2024-2026 Capital Projects Fund Plan
- Resolution No. 860: Appropriations and Tax Rates (Budget Form 4)
- Approval of donations and fundraisers
- Consent agenda includes minutes, vouchers, personnel report, and overnight field trips
Work Session
This is a work session of the Munster Board of School Trustees, listed as a discussion and information item. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific action items, so it is largely procedural.
- Work session notice attached (PDF)
Special Meeting of September 27, 2023
The Munster School Board is holding a special meeting to hear public comments and vote on the ratification of the 2023-2025 Munster Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2024 budget, the 2024-2028 bus replacement plan, and the 2024-2026 capital projects fund, and will consider a personnel report.
- Public hearing on 2024 budget, 2024-2028 bus replacement plan, and 2024-2026 capital projects fund
- Ratification vote on 2023-2025 Munster Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Approval of personnel report
- Public comments on action items and general comments
Special Meeting of September 21, 2023
The Munster School Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2023 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agenda includes public comment periods, with comments on agenda items due by noon and general comments accepted via sign-up at the meeting. No votes are scheduled on the contract at this meeting.
- Discussion of Proposed 2023 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement (attachment: Proposed 2023 CBA.pdf)
- Public comment periods: agenda-item comments due by noon; general comments sign-up at meeting
- 3-minute limit per speaker, 30-minute total per public comment section
- Future meetings announced: Sep 27 public hearing, Oct 3 work session, Oct 9 regular meeting
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on September 11, 2023, at the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana's Open Door Law, and the agenda contains no public discussion items.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Work Session - Budget Workshop
The Munster School Board is holding a work session and budget workshop to discuss and review the upcoming budget. This is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year
- Discussion of financial plans and allocations
Regular Meeting of September 11, 2023
The Munster School Board will vote on approving a $715,000 contract with J. Lake Architecture & Design for renovations to Munster High School's fine arts, athletics, and cafeteria areas. The board will also consider approving the 2024 budget advertisement, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan, along with routine consent agenda items like minutes, payroll, and personnel. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with two comment periods.
- Approval of $715,000 contract with J. Lake Architecture & Design for MHS Fine Arts, Athletics and Cafeteria Renovations
- Permission to advertise 2024 Budget, Notice to Taxpayers for Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan
- Approval of donations and fundraisers for Munster High School and Wilbur Wright Middle School
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, and overnight field trips
- Munster Education Foundation Grant Presentation and principal's report from Munster High School
Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, a consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include approving donations, fundraisers, a fund transfer resolution, substitute teacher pay, the WWMS bell schedule, and classified staff fringe benefits. The board will also receive financial and administrative reports.
- Resolution No. 857: Transfer from Education Fund to Curricular Materials Fund
- Substitute Teacher Pay for July 2023
- WWMS Bell Schedule for 2023-2024
- Classified Staff Fringe Benefits for August 2023
- Approval of donations and fundraisers
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on July 27, 2023, at the District Conference Center. The meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law, and the agenda lists no specific topics for discussion.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at District Conference Center, 8630 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster Board is holding an executive session on July 17, 2023, which will be closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law. The agenda lists no specific topics, only that it is for discussion and information.
- Closed executive session pursuant to Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Public Hearing - Teacher Collective Bargaining Process
The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the teacher collective bargaining process. The meeting is for discussion and information, with an attached document providing details on the collective bargaining agreement.
- Public hearing on teacher collective bargaining process
- Discussion and information on collective bargaining agreement
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster Board is holding an executive session on June 12, 2023, which will be closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law. The agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed, listing only the meeting's time, location, and closed status.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- Scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2023
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster Board is holding an executive session on May 23, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana's Open Door Law, and the agenda lists no specific topics for discussion.
- Closed to the public per Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Work Session
This is a work session of the Munster Board of School Trustees, listed as a discussion and information meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific action items, so it is procedural in nature.
- Work session scheduled for May 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Center, 8616 Columbia Avenue
Regular Meeting of April 10, 2023
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2023, to consider consent agenda items and several action items, including construction projects and policy changes. The board will also hear reports from the principal, financial operations, and administrative staff, and take public comments.
- Approval of MHS North Classroom Renovation Project 220707
- Approval of Eads, Elliott and MHS Floor Replacement Project 20230214
- Approval of STM Furniture Purchase 2023
- Approval of Policy Revisions and Additions
- Approval of Board Meeting Schedule 2023-2024
Regular Meeting of March 13, 2023
The Munster School Board will vote on several action items, including a resolution to preliminarily approve a tenth amendment to the high school lease and authorize bond issuance, a contract for parking lot drainage at Munster High School, and a resolution naming the outdoor football building the Tom D. Largus Football Facility. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, vouchers, personnel report, and overnight field trips, plus donations and fundraisers. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with 30 minutes allotted per section.
- Resolution No. 849: Tenth Amendment to High School Lease and bond issuance
- Project 21-05-05: MHS Front Parking Lot Drainage contract with Hasse Construction
- Resolution No. 850: Naming outdoor football building Tom D. Largus Football Facility
- Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, overnight field trips
- WWMS course updates and changes for 2023-2024 school year
Regular Meeting of February 13, 2023
The Munster School Board will vote on several action items, including purchasing corporation vehicles from MacAllister Machinery, replacing boilers at Eads and Elliott Elementary Schools, and approving Resolution No. 848 for teacher supplemental payment. The board will also consider consent agenda items like minutes, vouchers, personnel report, and overnight field trips, plus donations, fundraisers, and new MHS courses. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, with 30 minutes total per section.
- Purchase of corporation vehicles from MacAllister Machinery
- Boiler replacement at Eads and Elliott Elementary Schools (Project 22-07-0102)
- Resolution No. 848 Teacher Supplemental Payment
- Approval of donations, fundraisers, and overnight field trips
- MHS new courses and course selection guide for 2023-2024
Special Meeting of January 23, 2023
The School Town of Munster Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving Resolution #847, which would extend the 2018 Operating Referendum Tax Levy Fund. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including approval of accounts payable, payroll vouchers, and a personnel report. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with 30 minutes total per section.
- Resolution #847 to extend the 2018 Operating Referendum Tax Levy Fund
- Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher Register
- Approval of Payroll Voucher Register
- Approval of Personnel Report (may include retirements, resignations, leaves, employment recommendations)
Regular Meeting of January 09, 2023
The Munster School Board will hold its annual reorganization, electing officers and appointing members to various committees and liaison roles. The board will also act on a public hearing for additional appropriations, approve several equipment purchases, and handle routine consent agenda items. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Public hearing and Resolution #846 for additional appropriations to the Operations Fund
- Approval of serving line replacements at Elliott and Frank H. Hammond Elementary Schools
- Approval of Dell Technologies Cyber Vault backup system and Valcom IP PA system expansion at Munster High School
- Set salaries for school board members for 2023
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, and overnight field trips
BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING
The Munster Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to organize for 2023, including electing officers and reviewing financial matters. The board will discuss an investment report, the disposition of old outstanding checks, and fiscal indicators. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Elect President and Secretary for 2023
- Review Investment Report 2022
- Discuss disposition of old outstanding checks
- Review fiscal indicators