School Town of Munster public meetings in 2024

Public Work Session

The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session for discussion and information. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a general work session notice.

• Public work session of the Board of School Trustees
• Discussion and information type meeting

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The School Town of Munster Board is holding an executive session on Dec. 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Administration Building. The 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
• Held at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN

Regular Meeting of December 9, 2024

The Munster School Board is holding its regular December 9, 2024 meeting, where it will vote on several action items including fund transfers, staff wage rates, stipends, policy revisions, and potential non-renewal of administrator contracts. The board will also hear reports from the high school principal and receive public comments.

• Resolution No. 880 and 881 to transfer funds from Education to Rainy Day Fund
• Resolution No. 882 to close the 2024 accounting year
• Approval of classified staff wage rates and longevity stipends
• Non-renewal of administrator contracts as recommended by the Superintendent
• Approval of MHS furniture purchase (Project 20241120)

Public Work Session

The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session to discuss and review proposed revisions to board policies. The agenda includes a summary of revisions document for the board's consideration. This is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of board policy revisions
• Review of 11-11-24 Board Summary of Revisions

Regular Meeting of November 11, 2024

The School Town of Munster Board is holding its regular November 11, 2024 meeting, where it will vote on several action items including a resolution to transfer funds from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund, final 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 district calendars, and a project for Munster High School commons lighting and ceiling replacement. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, vouchers, personnel report, and overnight field trips, plus donations, fundraisers, and an amendment to St. Paul's food service agreement. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person with 30 minutes total per section.

• Resolution No. 879 to transfer amounts from Education Fund to Operations Fund
• Final 2024-2025 Transfer Tuition Rates
• District Calendars 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 FINAL
• Project 20241007 - MHS Commons Lighting and Ceiling Replacement
• Amendment to 2024-2025 St. Paul's Food Service Agreement

Special Meeting of October 30, 2024

The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees will hold a special meeting on October 30, 2024, to consider a single action item: approving STM Project 20240323 for baseball and soccer facility improvements. The meeting includes public comment periods for both action items and general comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with opening and closing items.

• Motion to approve STM Project 20240323 - Baseball, Soccer Facility Improvements
• Public comments on action items due by noon on meeting day
• General public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total
• Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of October 14, 2024

The Munster School Board is holding its regular October 14, 2024 meeting, with action items including approval of donations, fundraisers, and two facility projects: the WWMS Bleacher Replacement Project and the MHS 2024 Renovation Project (theater seating, bleachers, scoreboard). The board will also vote on salary adjustments for two administrative positions and a consent agenda covering minutes, personnel, and overnight field trips. Discussion items include draft academic calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

• Approval of WWMS Bleacher Replacement Project
• Approval of MHS 2024 Renovation Project - Replacement of Theater Seating, Bleachers and Scoreboard
• Salary adjustments for two administrative positions
• Approval of donations, including Powers Health and Kyle S. Dempsey Insurance Agency Inc. sponsorships
• Draft academic calendars for 2025-2026 (two options) and 2026-2027

Special Meeting/Public Hearing of October 7, 2024

The Munster School Board is holding a special meeting and public hearing to consider issuing bonds and approving additional appropriations, along with adopting the 2025 budget and multi-year plans for buses and capital projects. The board will vote on several resolutions, including bond issuance, bus replacement, capital projects, and tax rates. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with 30 minutes allotted per comment section.

• Public hearing on Consolidated 1028/Additional Appropriations
• Resolution No. 874: Approving 1028, Issuance of Bonds, Reimbursement
• Resolution No. 875: Additional Appropriation of Bond Proceeds and Interest Earnings
• Resolution No. 876: Adopt 2025-2029 Bus Replacement Plan
• Resolution No. 877: Adopt 2025-2027 Capital Projects Fund Plan

Special Meeting/Public Hearing of September 25, 2024

The Munster School Board is holding a special meeting and public hearing to discuss the 2025 budget, the 2025-2029 Bus Replacement Plan, and the 2025-2027 Capital Projects Fund. The board will also vote on moving the October regular board meeting from October 7 to October 14, 2024. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with 30 minutes total per comment section.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget, 2025-2029 Bus Replacement Plan, and 2025-2027 Capital Projects Fund
• Motion to change October regular board meeting from October 7 to October 14, 2024
• Public comment rules: 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes per section

Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024

The School Town of Munster Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. The board will vote on several action items, including approving the 2025 budget advertisement, purchasing three Bluebird school buses, and a third amendment to the superintendent's contract. They will also consider donations, fundraisers, a transportation wage adjustment, and a resolution to join the Public Employees' Retirement Fund. The meeting includes public comment periods and recognition of teachers and a grant presentation.

• Approval to advertise 2025 budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan
• Purchase of three Bluebird Rear Engine School Buses
• Third Amendment to Superintendent's Contract
• Transportation Wage Rate Adjustment
• Resolution No. 873 to join or enlarge Public Employees' Retirement Fund

Public Work Session

The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session, designated as a budget workshop, to discuss budget-related information. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a notice for the discussion.

• Budget workshop discussion

Regular Meeting of August 12, 2024

The Munster School Board will hold its regular August meeting, voting on consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, personnel) and a series of action items including donations, fundraisers, handbooks, calendar updates, stipends, policy and bylaw revisions, staff fringe benefits, raises, and a new middle school course. The board will also hear public comments and receive financial and administrative reports.

• Approval of donations, including MHS Athletic Sponsorship and FHH PTO
• Approval of 2024-2025 Elementary and Pre-Kindergarten Handbooks
• Approval of Classified Staff Raises
• Approval of Professional, Executive, Administrative, and Classified Staff Fringe Benefits
• Approval of Video Surveillance Camera Replacement (Avigilon equipment)

Public Work Session

The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session on July 29, 2024, at the Administration Center. The agenda contains only a notice and no specific items for discussion or decision, so the meeting appears to be procedural or informational in nature.

• No specific agenda items listed

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on July 29, 2024, 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 session's closed status and its designation as a discussion/information meeting.

• Closed to the public per Indiana Open Door Law
• Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
• Scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on July 29, 2024

Regular Meeting of July 15, 2024

The School Board is reviewing several items for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Action items include approving student handbooks, meal prices, and various service renewals. The board will also consider construction and expansion proposals for athletic fields and high school renovations.

• Wilbur Wright Middle School Handbook for 2024-2025
• Meal Prices for the 2024-2025 School Year
• DLA Architects for Baseball/Soccer Field Turf Expansion, New Parking Lot and New Storage Building
• MHS 2024 Renovation - South and Fine Arts Project (Upstairs Area J Choir Room)
• Resolution No. 872 Authorizing the Investment of Public Funds

Regular Meeting of June 10, 2024

The Munster School Board will vote on several action items, including approving Pangere Corporation for the FHH Cafeteria Ceiling and Light Replacement project, setting Mini Mustangs Pre-K tuition for 2024-2025, and adopting the Munster High School handbook. The board will also consider consent agenda items like minutes, payroll, and personnel changes, and hear reports on finances and operations.

• Approve Pangere Corporation for Project 20240505 - FHH Cafeteria Ceiling and Light Replacement
• Approve Mini Mustangs Pre-K Program 2024-2025 Tuition
• Approve Munster High School Handbook for 2024-2025
• Approve donations and fundraisers for MHS and WWMS
• Approve curricular materials disposal with Allied Book Company

Regular Meeting of May 13, 2024

The School Board will consider several action items including facility construction contracts and supplemental pay resolutions. The board will also discuss proposed changes to the Munster High School student handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Contract approval for Pangere Corporation: MHS Boiler Room Conversion
• Contract approval for Circle "R" Mechanical: Elliott Elementary School Chiller Replacement
• Resolution No. 871 regarding Supplemental Pay
• Memorandum of Understanding with American Community Bank
• Discussion of 2024-2025 MHS Handbook changes

Public Work Session

The Board of School Trustees of the School Town of Munster is holding a public work session on May 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Center. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only a notice of the work session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on April 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law, and the agenda contains no public discussion items.

• Closed to the public per Indiana Open Door Law
• Location: Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN

Regular Meeting of April 8, 2024

The School Board will hold a public hearing regarding an eleventh amendment to the high school lease. The board will also consider resolutions for bond issuances, additional appropriations, and various technology and tuition rate items.

• Public hearing for the eleventh amendment to the high school lease
• Resolution No. 869 regarding lease amendments and bond issuances
• Resolution No. 870 for additional appropriation of bond proceeds and interest earnings
• Approval of initial transfer tuition rates for the 24-25 school year
• Purchasing memorandum for student and teacher device warranty renewal

Special Meeting of March 20, 2024

The School Board is meeting to consider a request for a flexibility waiver from the Indiana Department of Education regarding half days. The agenda also includes provisions for public comment on action items and general topics.

• Request of a Flexibility Waiver from the Indiana Department of Education

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The School Town of Munster Board is holding an executive session on March 20, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. in the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana 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

Public Work Session

This is a public work session of the Board of School Trustees, held for discussion and information. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a notice of the meeting.

• Work session notice (PDF attached)

Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024

The Munster School Board will vote on several action items, including a resolution preliminarily approving the Eleventh Amendment to the High School Lease and bond issuance, the purchase of a 2025 Blue Bird bus from MacAllister Machinery, and the appointment of Core Construction as Construction Manager for the MHS 2024 Renovations Project. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, vouchers, personnel report, and overnight field trips, plus donations and fundraisers. Discussion items include new WWMS courses and the 2024-2025 meeting schedule.

• Resolution No. 867: Eleventh Amendment to High School Lease, public hearing, bond issuance
• Purchase of 2025 Blue Bird bus from MacAllister Machinery
• Core Construction as Construction Manager for MHS 2024 Renovations
• Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, overnight field trips
• Donations and fundraisers for MHS, WWMS, Eads

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The School Town of Munster will hold an executive session on January 15, 2024. This meeting is closed to the public pursuant to the Indiana Open Door Law.

• Closed executive session

BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

The School Town of Munster Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to handle routine financial business. They will elect officers, review an investment report, discuss disposing of old outstanding checks, and consider fiscal indicators. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Elect President and Secretary for 2024
• Review 2023 Interest Income Report
• Discuss disposition of old outstanding checks
• Review fiscal indicators

Regular Meeting of January 15, 2024

The School Town of Munster Board will hold its annual reorganization, electing officers and appointing members to various committees and liaison roles for 2024. The board will also set member salaries, convene as the Board of Finance to review financial reports, and consider consent agenda items including minutes, vouchers, personnel, and field trips. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with two comment periods.

• Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and appointment of Corporate Treasurer and Purchasing Agent
• Set salaries for School Board Members for January through December 2024
• Approve donations and fundraisers for MHS and WWMS
• Approve new courses for MHS 2024-2025 school year
• Board of Finance: review investment report, disposition of old outstanding checks, fiscal indicators