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South Bend Community School Corporation public meetings in 2020

37 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 14, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hold closed session on bargaining, litigation, and consolidation

The board will first convene a closed executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, as well as interview prospective employees and evaluate employee performance. The public meeting then includes recognitions, superintendent announcements on COVID relief and strategic planning, a report on student attendance and social work, public comment on action items, and approval of a consent agenda covering routine financial reports, payroll, personnel changes, and contracts under $50,000.

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Wed Dec 2, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from 11/30/2020.)

Board holds closed session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy

The board will hold a closed executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, and to interview prospective employees and evaluate performance. In the regular meeting, it will recognize grants (including a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grant for graduation pathways), hear a magnet program update, and vote on a consent agenda covering financial reports, payroll, personnel decisions, and contracts under $50,000.

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Fri Nov 20, 2020

VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEETING, 10:00a.m.

Board approves tentative teacher contract with pay raises and stipends

The South Bend School Board voted to approve a tentative agreement amending the collective bargaining agreement with the National Education Association-South Bend. The deal raises starting teacher pay to $41,000, increases salaries for experienced teachers by $2,000–$2,500, and establishes retention and leadership stipends.

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Mon Nov 16, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

School Board discusses tentative collective bargaining agreement with NEA-South Bend

The Board of School Trustees will discuss a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the National Education Association-South Bend at this public meeting, as required by Indiana law before ratification. A special meeting on November 20 will allow public comment and ratification. The board also will receive updates on COVID-19, recognize retirees and achievements, and approve the consent agenda including personnel decisions and payroll.

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Mon Nov 2, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to approve consent agenda including financials, payroll, personnel

The board will first hold a virtual closed session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, school consolidation, and personnel matters. In the regular meeting, they will approve the consent agenda which includes financial reports for September 2020, payroll, personnel decisions (new hires and terminations), and contracts up to $50,000.

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Mon Oct 19, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Closed session scheduled to discuss strategy on litigation and school consolidation

The Board of School Trustees will hold a virtual regular meeting, preceded by a closed session for strategy discussions on collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation. The open meeting includes recognitions, superintendent updates on COVID-19 monitoring and cleaning, and a presentation on the 2020-2021 proposed budget. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering personnel decisions, bills and payroll, and contracts of $50,000 or less, with a public hearing for action items.

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Mon Oct 12, 2020

Virtual Special Board Work Session Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to discuss efficiency study and hear public comments

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a virtual special work session to discuss an Efficiency Study. The agenda includes a discussion item on the study and a virtual hearing where the public can submit comments via email, with a three-minute speaking limit per person. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a work session.

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Mon Oct 5, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hear $35.8M in grant announcements, hold closed session on bargaining

The board will first hold a closed session under Indiana's Open Door Law to discuss collective bargaining, pending litigation, school consolidation, and personnel matters. The public portion includes recognitions of four grants totaling $35.8 million, superintendent updates on an efficiency study and family school preferences, an academic focus presentation on eLearning support, and approval of consent agenda items including personnel decisions and contracts under $50,000.

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Mon Sep 28, 2020

Virtual Special Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on school reopening plan

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will vote on the Reopening of Schools Plan at this virtual special meeting. The agenda also includes recognitions, superintendent announcements about cloth mask donations, and public hearings on the plan.

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Mon Sep 21, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Public hearing on proposed superintendent contract amendment; reopening plan vote

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the superintendent's contract, followed by a vote on reopening plans. The consent agenda includes contracts with Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County ($15,000), Achieve3000 ($43,680), and a state grant ($33,706), plus personnel decisions. Recognitions include proclamations for Gladys Muhammad and Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Mon Sep 14, 2020

Virtual Special Board Work Session Meeting, 5:30p.m. (Category and Agenda Item Added 9/11/20)

South Bend School Board discusses strategic planning

The Board of School Trustees is holding a virtual special work session to discuss strategic planning. The meeting includes a scheduled period for public comments regarding the topic.

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Wed Sep 9, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

School board to discuss collective bargaining, consolidation in closed session

The board will hold a closed executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, as well as interview prospective employees and evaluate employee performance. The public portion includes recognitions of National Merit Semi-Finalists, a COVID-19 data update, a bilingual services presentation, and approval of a consent agenda covering financial reports, payroll, personnel decisions, and contracts under $50,000.

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Mon Aug 17, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation

The Board of School Trustees will hold a closed executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, as well as interview prospective employees and discuss employee status and performance evaluations. The regular virtual meeting will include recognitions, superintendent announcements about community events, a literacy and eLearning presentation, and approval of the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes bills and payroll for payment, personnel decisions (new hires, terminations, emergency permit expirations), and adoption of routine resolutions.

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Tue Aug 4, 2020

Virtual Executive Session Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

School board holds closed executive session on litigation, bargaining, real estate

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a virtual executive session closed to the public. The board will discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, property purchases or leases, and school consolidation, as well as interview prospective employees, discuss alleged misconduct and job performance evaluations, and receive board member training from an outside consultant. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

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Mon Aug 3, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hear school reopening recommendation amid pandemic

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will hear a school reopening recommendation under academic focus, hold a closed session for strategy on collective bargaining and litigation, and approve a consent agenda covering financial reports, bills, payroll, and personnel decisions.

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Fri Jul 31, 2020

9:00 a.m., Virtual Executive Session Meeting

School board holds virtual executive session on bargaining, litigation, consolidation

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet in a virtual executive session on July 31, 2020, to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation. The board will also receive information on and interview prospective employees, discuss the status of individual employees, students, or contractors, and evaluate job performance of specific employees. All discussions are closed to the public under Indiana's Open Door Law.

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Mon Jul 20, 2020

Virtual Special Board Work Session Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to discuss COVID-19 school reopening plans

The South Bend Community School Board is holding a virtual special work session to discuss COVID-19 school reopenings. The agenda includes a discussion item on reopening plans, along with procedural items like adoption of the agenda and a virtual hearing of visitors. No votes on the reopening plan are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

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Mon Jul 13, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to discuss collective bargaining, litigation in closed session

The board will first hold a closed session at 4:00 p.m. for strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, school consolidation, and personnel matters. The regular virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m. includes recognitions, superintendent announcements, a COVID-19 re-opening update, and approval of a consent agenda with personnel decisions and bills/payroll.

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Mon Jun 29, 2020

Virtual Executive Session Meeting, 4:00 p.m.

Board to discuss Superintendent job performance evaluation

The Board of School Trustees will meet in a virtual executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a job performance evaluation for the Superintendent.

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Tue Jun 23, 2020

Virtual Executive Session Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

School board meets in virtual executive session for multiple closed-door discussions

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a virtual executive session on June 23, 2020, under Indiana's Open Door Law. The closed session is permitted for discussions on collective bargaining, pending litigation, real property purchase or lease, school consolidation, prospective employee interviews, alleged misconduct, and job performance evaluations. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural and closed to the public.

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Mon Jun 15, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation

The board will first convene a closed session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, as well as to interview prospective employees. The public meeting includes recognitions such as Juneteenth and 1619 proclamations and scholarship winners. Board will also hear a report on the Master Compliance Plan related to a 1980 consent decree and vote on a consent agenda covering financial reports, payroll, and personnel decisions.

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Mon Jun 1, 2020

Virtual Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation

The South Bend Community School Corporation board will hold a virtual regular meeting, preceded by a closed session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, school consolidation, and personnel matters. The public meeting includes recognitions, proclamations (Pride Month, Gun Violence Awareness Day), a statement on the death of George Floyd, and a consent agenda with personnel decisions (new hires and terminations). No financial reports or contracts are reported for the consent agenda.

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Mon May 18, 2020

Virtual Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Closed session on school consolidation, litigation planned before public meeting

The board holds a virtual regular meeting preceded by a closed session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, and to interview prospective employees. The public session includes recognitions, a COVID-19 update, and approval of a consent agenda covering financial reports, payroll, personnel changes, and contracts under $50,000.

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Mon Apr 27, 2020

Virtual: Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, consolidation

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet virtually on April 27, 2020. The agenda includes a closed executive session for strategy discussions on collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, as well as interviewing prospective employees and evaluating individual employees. The board will also consider a consent agenda including personnel decisions, bills and payroll, and contracts under $50,000. Recognitions and a COVID-19 update from the superintendent are also scheduled.

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Wed Apr 15, 2020

Virtual: Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (meeting changed from 4/13/20)

School board to discuss referendum postponed to June 2, mail-in deadline May 21

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold its first virtual regular meeting. They will hear superintendent announcements including a referendum postponement to June 2 and a COVID-19 district update. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering financial reports, payroll, personnel decisions, and contracts under $50,000.

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Mon Mar 16, 2020

Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on coronavirus pay resolution, new bidding policy

The board will hold a closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation strategy. They will receive a superintendent coronavirus update and consider adding a resolution to pay employees whose work is disrupted by the virus. A first reading of a new policy on responsible bidding practices for construction projects is on the agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel decisions and routine approvals.

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Mon Mar 2, 2020

Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hold closed session on collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a closed executive session at 4:00 p.m. before the regular meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation, as well as to interview prospective employees and discuss employee status and performance evaluations. The public meeting at 5:30 p.m. includes a first reading of an amendment to Policy 1662 on anti-harassment, a presentation on the Washington High School Medical Magnet Program, and approval of personnel decisions and other consent agenda items.

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Fri Feb 28, 2020

Executive Session Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

South Bend Community School Corporation Board holds executive session

The Board of School Trustees is meeting in a closed session to discuss several private matters. These topics include personnel, legal strategy, and board training.

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Tue Feb 25, 2020

SB Common Council and SBCSC Special School Board Joint Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Joint meeting of Common Council and School Board to discuss cooperation

This is a joint meeting of the South Bend Common Council and the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. The agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-focused, with no specific votes or action items listed. The main discussion item is a 45-minute session led by Council President Scott on ideas for cooperation and collaboration between the two entities.

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Tue Feb 18, 2020

Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board to hold closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, consolidation

The board will enter a closed session at 4:00 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, employee interviews, and performance evaluations. In open session, it will vote on a consent agenda including financial reports, bills, personnel actions (new hires and terminations), gifts, and fundraisers. Recognitions and announcements include Science Olympiad, ISSMA awards, and a Black History Month resolution.

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Mon Feb 10, 2020

Special Board Work Session Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Board addresses Department of Justice visit, discusses strategic plan

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees held a special work session. They adopted the agenda, heard a statement regarding a recent Department of Justice visit, and discussed the strategic plan. No votes were taken on the DOJ statement or strategic plan.

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Mon Feb 3, 2020

Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board approves $10,000 use agreement for TCU School Field with South Bend Lions FC

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board met on Feb 3, 2020 to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the Dec 6, 2019 meeting, and conduct routine consent‑agenda approvals for financial reports, payroll, personnel decisions, gifts, and contracts. The board held a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation. The board approved a one‑year Use and License Agreement with South Bend Lions Football Club, LLC to use the TCU School Field for its United Soccer League Two summer season, a contract worth $10,000.

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Tue Jan 28, 2020

Executive Session Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

Board meets in closed session to discuss bargaining, litigation, property and staffing

The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will hold an Executive Session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, initiation or pending litigation, potential purchase or lease of real property, and school consolidation. The session also includes receiving information and interviewing prospective employees, reviewing individual misconduct allegations, evaluating employee performance, and training board members on their public‑official role.

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Mon Jan 27, 2020

Board of Finance Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

School board to appoint finance officers and approve investment policy

This is the annual Board of Finance meeting required by Indiana law. The board will appoint a president and secretary, review and accept the corporation's investment policy and investment report, and approve the list of designated depositories. These actions set the financial governance framework for the school corporation.

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Mon Jan 27, 2020

Regular Board Meeting, 5:35 p.m.

South Bend school board to discuss lead screening policy, hold closed session on consolidation

The board will first meet in closed session at 3:30 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, and personnel matters. In open session, they will hear a first reading of a proposed policy requiring lead screening for kindergarten students. Other business includes recognitions, superintendent announcements about magnet school applications and bus route delays, and approval of financial reports, personnel decisions, and gifts/fundraisers via consent agenda.

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Mon Jan 13, 2020

Organizational Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

School board elects officers, appoints treasurer and deputy treasurer

The South Bend school board held an organizational meeting to elect its officers for the year and make administrative appointments. Members voted John Anella as president, Leslie Wesley as vice president, and Rodolfo Monterrosa as secretary. They also appointed Kareemah Fowler as treasurer and Jenise Palmer as deputy treasurer, each bonded at $300,000.

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Mon Jan 13, 2020

Regular Board Meeting, 5:35 p.m.

Closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, consolidation strategy

The board will enter closed session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, pending litigation, and school consolidation. An operations update will cover new bus routes, bus WiFi, and student lunch service. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, financial bills, gift applications, fundraisers, and a $16,893.60 change order for fire alarm system replacement at Clay and Riley High Schools.

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