School Town of Munster public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025
The Munster School Board is holding its regular December meeting to conduct school business, including public comments, a building spotlight, and several action items. The board will vote on consent agenda items, donations, fundraisers, contract assignments, and two Munster High School projects. A notable action is a motion to authorize the superintendent to issue preliminary non-renewal notices to certain administrators, and a resolution to transfer funds from the Education to the Rainy Day Fund.
- Resolution No. 890 to transfer funds from Education to Rainy Day Fund
- Non-renewal of contracts for administrators as recommended by superintendent
- Project 20251201 - MHS Stable Lockers
- Project 20251202 - MHS Stable Control Replacement
- Comfort Dog for WWMS
Public Work Session
The Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session to discuss and review a construction project. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a discussion and information session.
- Discussion of construction project
Special Meeting of November 14, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board is holding a special meeting to vote on retaining Pangere Corporation for the STM Tennis Facility project (Project 20240415) and approving Musco Lighting for the facility's lighting equipment. The board will also consider approving overnight stays for IHSAA State Tournament events. The meeting opens with public comment periods for both agenda-related and general comments.
- Approval to retain Pangere Corporation for Project 20240415 - STM Tennis Facility
- Approval of Musco Lighting for lighting equipment for Project 20240415 - STM Tennis Facility
- Approval of IHSAA State Tournament Overnight Stays
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes per section
Regular Meeting of November 10, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. The board will vote on several action items, including professional staff salary and benefits, classified staff wage raises, substitute teacher pay rates, and the purchase of a custom marching band trailer. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, vouchers, personnel report, field trips, donations, and fundraisers, plus public comment periods and administrative reports.
- Approval of Professional Staff Salary and Benefits 2025-2026
- Approval of Classified Staff Wage Rate Raises effective 11-2-25
- Approval of Substitute Teacher Pay Rates effective 11-16-2025
- Purchase of a Custom Marching Band Trailer from Clubhouse Trailer Company
- Approval of Policy and Bylaw Revisions 2025
Public Work Session
The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session to discuss and receive information about tennis facility construction. The agenda contains no voting items, only a discussion of this single topic.
- Discussion of tennis facility construction
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster board is holding an executive session on October 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. The meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law, and the agenda lists no specific topics, only the session itself.
- Closed to the public per Indiana Open Door Law
- Location: Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- Time: 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025
Regular Meeting of October 6, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a grant presentation, and a spotlight on Wilbur Wright Middle School. The board will vote on several action items, including the 2025-2027 teachers' collective bargaining agreement, the 2026 bus replacement and capital projects plans, and the purchase of a new transit bus. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, personnel report, and donations.
- Ratification of the 2025-2027 Munster Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Resolution 886 to adopt the Bus Replacement Plan Budget Year 2026
- Resolution 887 to adopt the Capital Projects Fund Plan Budget Year 2026
- Purchase of an Enhanced Transit Bus from McAllister Transportation
- School Town of Munster Pepsi Agreement 2025-2028
Public Work Session
The Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session to discuss proposed revisions to school board policies. The meeting is for discussion and information only, with no formal votes expected. The agenda includes a detailed document of the proposed policy changes.
- Discussion of proposed school board policy revisions
- Public work session format, no formal action expected
- Meeting at Administration Center, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Special Meeting of September 29, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2025 teacher collective bargaining agreement. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no action items are listed. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with the draft agreement attached.
- Discussion of proposed 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Munster Teachers Association (draft attached)
- Public comments on action items (none listed) and general public comments
- Future meetings: Regular Board Meeting on October 6, 2025, and Executive Session on October 20, 2025
Special Meeting/Public Hearing of September 24, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board is holding a special meeting and public hearing to discuss the 2026 budget, the 2026-2030 bus replacement plan, and the 2026-2028 capital projects fund. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize individual procurement cards. Public comments are invited on these action items.
- Public hearing on 2026 budget, 2026-2030 bus replacement plan, and 2026-2028 capital projects fund
- Resolution 885 authorizing issuance of individual procurement cards
- Public comments on action items (3-minute limit per person, 30-minute total per section)
Regular Meeting of September 8, 2025
The Munster School Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the consent agenda, authorizing advertisement of the 2026 budget and capital projects plan, and approving the purchase of an activity bus. The board will also receive a donation from Faith Church to Elliott Elementary School and discuss the Seclusion and Restraint Handbook. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of 2026 budget advertisement, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan
- Approval of Project 20250525 for a School Town of Munster activity bus
- Recognition of Faith Church donation to Elliott Elementary School
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payroll, personnel report, field trips, donations, and fundraisers
- Discussion of Seclusion and Restraint Handbook
Public Work Session
The Board of School Trustees is holding a public work session focused on the budget. This is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting. The agenda is minimal, with only a work session notice attached.
- Budget workshop discussion
- Public work session on September 3, 2025
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster board is holding an executive session on September 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building. The meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law and is listed as a discussion/information session. No agenda items are listed beyond the session notice.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Public Hearing - Teacher Collective Bargaining Process
The Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing concerning the teacher collective bargaining process. The meeting is scheduled for discussion and information purposes.
- Public Hearing - Teacher Collective Bargaining Process
Regular Meeting of August 11, 2025
The Munster School Board is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on the teacher collective bargaining process. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, vouchers, personnel, and field trips, plus action items on donations, fundraisers, stipends, and student handbooks. Discussion items include the teacher evaluation plan and financial reports.
- Public hearing on teacher collective bargaining process
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, and overnight field trips
- Approval of donations and athletic sponsorship donations
- Approval of fundraisers and MHS volunteer stipends 2025-2026
- Approval of elementary, Mini Mustang, and WWMS handbooks for 2025-2026
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster will hold an executive session at the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public pursuant to Indiana Open Door Law.
Special Meeting of July 28, 2025
The Munster School Board is holding a special meeting to consider hiring Dr. Matthew Hicks as superintendent and Mrs. Jennifer Herold as Elliott Elementary principal, along with other action items. Public comments will be heard on the superintendent's contract and other agenda items. The board will also vote on fundraisers and a resolution to establish a sustainability committee.
- Hire Dr. Matthew Hicks as Superintendent (contract attached)
- Hire Mrs. Jennifer Herold as Elliott Elementary Principal
- Approve Resolution No. 884 - Sustainability Committee
- Approve fundraisers (July 2025 late additions)
- Approve personnel report (retirements, resignations, hires, leaves)
Regular Meeting of July 7, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on consent agenda items including minutes, vouchers, and personnel, plus action items such as donations, fundraisers, cafeteria tables, furniture replacement, student handbooks, meal and ala carte prices, a food service contract, and several construction projects. They will also discuss elementary, Mini Mustang, and WWMS handbooks, and receive financial and administrative reports.
- Approval of donations for Munster High School and Wilbur Wright Middle School
- Approval of MHS replacement cafeteria tables
- Approval of Project 20250530 STM Furniture Replacement Summer 2025 - Eads and Elliott
- Approval of meal and ala carte prices for 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of Project 202503319-MHS Athletic Parking and Storage Improvements and Project 20250701-Fine Arts Entrance Improvements and Bollard Installation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on July 1, 2025, at the District Conference Center. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law, and the agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at District Conference Center, 8630 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on July 1, 2025
Special Meeting of June 30, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board is holding a special meeting to consider changing the date of its regular July 14, 2025 board meeting to July 7, 2025. The agenda includes public comment periods, procedural items, and announcements. The only action item is the date change motion.
- Motion to approve moving the regular July 14, 2025 board meeting to July 7, 2025
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total per section
- Future meetings: Executive Session July 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting July 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on June 24, 2025, which will be closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law. The agenda lists no specific topics, only that it is a discussion/information session.
- Closed executive session pursuant to 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 June 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Smith Sercic LLC. The meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law and is listed as a discussion/information session. No agenda items are specified beyond the closed session notice.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Smith Sercic LLC, 9410 Calumet Avenue Suite 203, Munster, IN
- Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster Board is holding an executive session on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law, with no agenda items listed beyond the session notice.
- Closed to public per Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
Regular Meeting of June 9, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board is holding its regular June 9, 2025 meeting, where it will vote on several action items including the 2025-2026 Mini Mustangs Pre-K Program tuition, a kitchen serving line and combi oven replacement at Eads Elementary, and fringe benefits for classified, transportation, and administrative staff. The board will also consider donations, fundraisers, a student agreement, furniture replacement, and disposal of obsolete curricular materials. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with 30 minutes total per section.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Mini Mustangs Pre-K Program Tuition
- Project 20250331 - Eads Serving Line and Combi Oven Replacement
- Project 20250530 - STM Furniture Replacement Summer 2025 WWMS
- Approval of Classified Staff, Transportation, and Administrative Fringe Benefits 2025-2026
- Recognition of 2024-2025 retirees Carolyn Blocher, Kevin Clyne, and Steve Lopez
Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
The School Town of Munster Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving an executive search firm to help hire a new superintendent. The agenda includes public comment periods and a motion to approve a firm as presented, with proposals from three firms attached. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Approval of an executive search firm to assist in hiring a new superintendent
- Proposals from HYA, LOU, and Univ. Search Team attached
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total per section
Regular Meeting of May 12, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold its regular May 12, 2025 meeting, with public comment periods and several action items. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, vouchers, personnel, and field trips, plus separate votes on donations, fundraisers, and the Chartwells food service contract renewal for 2025-2026. The meeting also includes recognitions, a principal's report, and discussion of the 2026 budget calendar.
- Vote on Chartwells 2025-2026 food service contract renewal
- Approval of donations from PTOs and booster clubs at multiple schools
- Approval of fundraisers at Munster High School and Wilbur Wright Middle School
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, and overnight field trips
- Discussion of 2026 budget calendar
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster board is holding an executive session on May 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. The meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law, and the agenda lists no specific topics, only that it is for discussion and information.
- Closed to the public per Indiana Open Door Law
- No specific agenda items listed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on May 7, 2025, which will be closed to the public under Indiana's Open Door Law. The agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed, listing only the session's time, location, and closed status. This is a procedural notice with no public agenda items.
- Closed executive session at 6:00 p.m. at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- Meeting closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law
- No public agenda items listed
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on April 25, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm 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.
- Executive session closed to the public
- Meeting at District Conference Center, 8630 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- Scheduled 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The School Town of Munster is holding an executive session on April 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. This meeting is closed to the public under Indiana Open Door Law and is categorized as discussion and information. The agenda contains no public items, only the notice of the closed session.
- Closed executive session under Indiana Open Door Law
- Meeting at Administration Building, 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN
- 6:00 p.m. start time
Regular Meeting of April 14, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, a principal's report, and a consent agenda. Action items include approving donations, fundraisers, the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, and several construction projects. The board will also consider adding American Sign Language III to the course guide.
- Approve Project 20250320: MHS/WWMS Parking Lot and Traffic Flow Improvements
- Approve Project 20250319: MHS Athletic Parking and Storage Improvements
- Approve Project 20240415: STM Tennis Facility
- Approve Project 20250226: Central Office - MHS/WWMS Multi-Purpose Building
- Approve new course: American Sign Language III for 2025-2026
Regular Meeting of March 10, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, at the Administration Building. The board will vote on consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, personnel, field trips) and action items including donations, fundraisers, the purchase of two Bluebird rear engine school buses, and new courses for the 2025-2026 school year. There will also be presentations on high ability programs and a principal's report, plus public comment periods.
- Purchase of two Bluebird Rear Engine School Buses
- New courses for MHS 2025-2026 school year
- MHS 2025-2026 Proposed Course Guide with New DC Chart
- Approval of consent agenda (minutes, vouchers, personnel, field trips)
- Donations and fundraisers approval
Special Meeting of February 24, 2025
The Munster School Board is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: approving an IT Services Agreement with the Town of Munster. The meeting includes public comment periods for both agenda items and general topics. If approved, the agreement would govern IT services provided between the school corporation and the town.
- Motion to approve IT Services Agreement with Town of Munster
- Public comments on action items due by noon on meeting day
- General public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total
- Future meetings: Executive Session March 6, Regular Board Meeting March 10
Regular Meeting of February 10, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. The board will vote on several action items, including donations, fundraisers, a library book reconsideration decision, teacher stipends, a supplemental pay resolution, a gym sound system project, the 2025-29 strategic plan, and a district copier replacement. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with 30 minutes total per section.
- Approval of 2025-29 Strategic Plan
- Resolution No. 883 Teacher Supplemental Payment
- Project 20230901-Gym Sound System-MHS 2024 Renovation
- Indiana Early Literacy Achievement Grant Stipends
- District Copier Replacement
Public Work Session
The Board of School Trustees is meeting for a public work session on January 27, 2025, at the Administration Center. The agenda lists the meeting as a discussion and information session, with no specific action items or decisions listed. The only attachment is the work session notice.
- Meeting is a discussion/information session only
- No specific agenda items listed
BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING
The Munster Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to organize for 2025, review financial reports, and discuss fiscal indicators. The board will also consider disposing of old outstanding checks. This is a routine financial oversight meeting.
- Elect President and Secretary for 2025, likely same as Board of School Trustees
- Review 2024 Interest Income Report
- Discuss disposition of old outstanding checks
- Review fiscal indicators
Regular Meeting of January 13, 2025
The Munster School Board will hold its annual reorganization, including electing officers and appointing members to various committees. New board members will take their oath of office. The board will also consider consent agenda items, donations, fundraisers, a Dell laptop purchase, and a land lease agreement with the Town of Munster.
- Oath of office for new board members John Castro, Dr. Ingrid Schwarz Wolf, and Amy Sinder
- Election of board president, vice president, secretary, and other officers
- Approval of Dell laptop purchase
- Land lease agreement with Town of Munster for park property
- Consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, payroll, personnel report, and overnight field trips