South Bend Community School Corporation public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The board will hold a closed session for training, then hear recognitions and a presentation on the principal pipeline. Public comment will be taken on action agenda items and other items. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, and gifts/fundraisers. Action items include authorizing preliminary nonrenewal notices for administrators and approving salary increases for non-unionized employees.
- Closed session for board member training under Indiana Open Door Law
- Motion to issue preliminary notice of consideration of nonrenewal for administrators
- Resolution approving salary increases for non-unionized (non-bargaining and non-certified) employees
- Consent agenda includes financial reports, bills, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, and gift/fundraiser approvals
- Presentation on Principal Pipeline
REGULAR MEETING
The board will consider a consent agenda including routine approval of minutes, financial reports, bills, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, and gifts/fundraisers. The only separate action item is a vote to authorize bidding on a year-long fixed-price diesel fuel contract for school buses from January 10 to December 31, 2024. A presentation on MTSS and tiered support services will also be given.
- Permission to bid a year-long contract for diesel fuel for school buses (Jan–Dec 2024)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills and payroll for payment
- Consent agenda includes personnel decisions (new hires and terminations)
- Consent agenda includes adoption of annual resolutions, gifts, fundraisers, and contracts under $50,000
- Presentation on MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and tiered support services
REGULAR MEETING
The board will first enter a closed executive session at 4:00 p.m. to discuss strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, confidential records, and board training. In the public meeting at 5:30 p.m., they will recognize student and staff achievements, hear a presentation on the Grow Your Own program, take public comments, and vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills and payroll, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, gifts, and fundraisers.
- Closed session (executive) for strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, confidential records, and board training
- Approval of minutes from October 16, 2023 regular meeting
- Approval of financial reports and statements for September 2023
- Approval of bills and payroll registers for payment
- Approval of personnel decisions including new hires and terminations
SPECIAL MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the Tentative Agreement of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2023-2025. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment as action items, while the tentative agreement is presented as an information item. No vote is scheduled on the contract at this meeting.
- Discussion of Tentative Agreement of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement (2023-2025)
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting including a closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. for discussion of collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, and board training. The open meeting at 5:30 p.m. includes a presentation on 2024-2025 school boundaries, public comment periods, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. The main action item is adoption of the 2024 Budget, which was previously advertised and had a public hearing on October 2 with no taxpayer objections filed.
- Closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. under Indiana Open Door Law for strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, and confidential records
- Adoption of the 2024 Budget as advertised
- Presentation on 2024-2025 school boundaries (information only)
- Recognition of Washington High School student Christopher Ramirez receiving the Thiel Merit Scholarship
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills and payroll, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, gift applications and fundraisers, and contracts under $50,000 (none listed)
REGULAR MEETING
The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and hear a district budget presentation. They will vote on a consent agenda including bills, payroll, personnel changes, and contracts under $50,000, notably a $38,129 agreement with Bowen Center for student assistance. The agenda also includes recognitions for Filipino American History Month and National Custodian Appreciation Day.
- Public hearing on the 2024 budget
- District budget presentation
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, financial reports, bills, payroll, and personnel report
- Contract with Bowen Center for Student Assistance Plan and Skills Trainer Support ($38,129)
- Recognitions: Filipino American History Month, National Custodian Appreciation Day, and others
REGULAR MEETING
The board will hear a presentation on a boundary proposal (item 5.01) and consider approving a $53,700 WIOA Youth/JAG & GUSB! Job Exploration Event (item 9.01). A consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, and gift/fundraiser approvals. Public comment periods are scheduled for action agenda items and other topics.
- Boundary proposal presentation (item 5.01) with upcoming public meetings at Darden, Harrison, Monroe, Muessel elementary schools and La Casa de Amistad
- Action item: Approval of $53,700 WIOA Youth/JAG & GUSB! Job Exploration Event (item 9.01)
- Consent agenda items: approval of minutes from Sept 6, 2023; financial reports; bills/payroll; personnel new hires and terminations; annual resolutions; gift applications and fundraisers
- Recognitions: Riley High School hosted German students; John Adams hosted Spanish students; Hispanic Recognition and National Merit awards
- Moment of silence for Sylvia Myers and Bruce McMillen
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Sept. 6, 2023. The board will vote on approving a site for the Career Center and consider a consent agenda that includes bills, payroll, personnel decisions, and contracts. A proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) is also on the agenda.
- Board to vote on proposed Career Center site (Item 9.01)
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills, payroll register, and personnel report (new hires and terminations)
- Contract with Civic Theatre for after-school theatre improv classes and summer camp: $18,570
- Proclamation declaring Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023
- Recognition of Washington High School students Hasael Vital and Moises Aguilera receiving the National Hispanic Recognition Award
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will vote on extending the superintendent's contract, approving a School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement, and a ridership agreement with Transpo. Additionally, the board will consider adult meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year (unchanged from last year) and a consent agenda including personnel changes and bills for payment. A presentation on safety and security is scheduled.
- Superintendent contract extension vote
- SBCSC/Transpo ridership program service agreement (2023-2026)
- School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU with St. Joseph County and South Bend Police
- Adult meal prices for 2023-2024 school year held at prior year rates
- Consent agenda items: bills and payroll registers, personnel report (new hires and terminations), and gift/fundraiser approvals
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will vote on a zone resolution to extend the current zone through 2026. They will also consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, bills and payroll for payment, personnel reports, annual resolutions, gift applications, and fundraisers. No closed session is scheduled.
- Approval of the Zone Resolution to continue zone through 2026
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills and payroll (Bill List_8.7.23_BOARD.pdf, 1,250 KB) and personnel reports (new hires and terminations)
- Gift applications and fundraisers to be approved as part of consent agenda
- Public comments allowed on action agenda items and other items
- Summer school graduation August 10, backpack giveaway August 12, first day of school August 16
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the superintendent's contract, including a four-year term and salary tied to teacher raises. The agenda also includes a special education update, recognitions for students and staff, and a consent agenda with routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, bills, personnel, and contracts $50,000 or less. No closed session is scheduled.
- Public hearing on proposed superintendent contract amendments: 4-year term (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027), annual salary adjusted by highest teacher raise, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating, vacation payout
- Special education update presented as an information/report item
- Recognitions: 61 Adams High School students earning Indiana's Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency; Washington High School U.S. Air Force Award; staff honors
- Consent agenda including approval of minutes, financial reports, bills/payroll, personnel changes, annual resolutions, gift applications, fundraisers, and contracts under $50,000
- Moment of silence for Damarion Miller, family of Jeremiah Holmes, and family of Troy Warner
REGULAR MEETING
The board will first hold a closed session at 3 p.m. to discuss litigation, real property, school consolidation, employee evaluations, and board training. At the 5:30 p.m. regular meeting, they will vote on a consent agenda and a cost-share tutoring partnership with the University of Notre Dame's CLAD Lab to provide literacy support for Black male and other targeted students. They will also conduct a first reading of new or revised NEOLA policies.
- Closed session for strategy on litigation, real property, school consolidation, employee evaluations, and board training
- Vote on MOU for MBK-TutorND collaboration with Notre Dame (cost-share, renewable yearly)
- Consent agenda includes minutes, financial statements, payroll, personnel changes, annual resolutions, gifts, and contracts up to $50,000
- First reading of new/revised NEOLA policies based on state and federal code changes
- Public comment periods for action agenda items and other topics
Board Work Session
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a work session. The board will consider adopting the agenda and then discuss a policy item. No other substantive items are listed.
- Adoption of meeting agenda
- Discussion of unspecified policy
Board Work Session
This is a work session of the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. The board will discuss a policy item (no specifics provided in the agenda). The meeting also includes procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and adjournment.
- Discussion of policy (no further details in agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will vote on the GO Bond Resolution (second reading) and a Food Services Contract Renewal for 2023-2024. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills, payroll, personnel actions, annual resolutions, gifts, and fundraisers. No closed session is scheduled.
- Vote on GO Bond Resolution (2nd Reading)
- Approval of Food Services Contract Renewal for 2023-2024
- Consent agenda includes personnel report with new hires and terminations
- Acceptance of financial reports and statements for April 2023
- Approval of bills and payroll for payment
REGULAR MEETING
The School Board will first hold a closed session at 3:30pm for strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation. At the regular meeting starting 5:30pm, action items include approving a $3,574,543.61 science adoption for grades 2023–2029, the AFSCME bus driver contract, and a $93,380 annual contract with Panorama Education. The consent agenda covers routine minutes, financial reports, bills, personnel, and gifts.
- Closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation discussions
- Approval of 2023 Science Adoption materials totaling $3,574,543.61
- Approval of the AFSCME bus driver contract (July 2022 – June 2023)
- Contract with Panorama Education for data software at $93,380 annually, renewable for 3 years
- Pride Month proclamation and recognition of Riley High School PLTW Distinguished School
REGULAR MEETING
The board will first meet in a closed executive session to discuss strategy on alleged misconduct, confidential records, job performance evaluations, pending litigation, real property transactions, and school consolidation. In the open meeting, they will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, bills and payroll, a personnel report with terminations and new hires, annual resolutions, and gifts/fundraisers. The agenda also includes recognitions and an update on the Transformation Zone.
- Closed session under Indiana Open Door Law for multiple exempt purposes
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills and payroll (attached registers)
- Personnel report with terminations and new hires
- Transformation Zone update presentation
- Proclamations for Asian-American Pacific Islander Month and Teacher Appreciation Week
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will hold a closed session under multiple Indiana Open Door Law exemptions to discuss strategy on alleged misconduct, confidential records, employee evaluations, litigation, real property transactions, and school consolidation. In the open meeting, they will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills and payroll for payment, personnel decisions, and annual resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural with no major public hearings or contract awards listed.
- Closed session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for strategy on alleged misconduct, confidential records, employee evaluations, litigation, real property, and school consolidation
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from March 20, 2023
- Financial reports and statements for approval
- Bills and payroll registers for payment
- Personnel report including new hires and terminations
Board Work Session
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a work session with a discussion item on policy. The meeting includes procedural actions such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Discussion of policy (no further detail provided in the agenda)
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of School Trustees will meet in a closed executive session at 4:00 p.m. to discuss strategy regarding real property transactions (purchase, lease, sale) and school consolidation. The regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. includes recognitions, a master facilities presentation, public comment periods, and a consent agenda for approval of minutes, financial reports, payroll, personnel, annual resolutions, gifts/fundraisers, and contracts under $50,000.
- Closed session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D) for real property transactions and (b)(2)(E) for school consolidation
- Master Facilities Presentation (informational report)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from March 6, 2023, financial statements, bills/payroll, personnel report, and annual resolutions
- Public hearing for action agenda items and for other items
- Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023 at LaSalle Academy
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will first hold a closed executive session at 4:00 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining, pending litigation, school consolidation, and employee matters. The regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. includes recognitions, a Pre-K update, public comment, and a consent agenda for approval of minutes, financial reports, payroll, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, and gifts/fundraisers.
- Closed session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) for collective bargaining, litigation, school consolidation, and employee evaluations
- Pre-K program update presented as an information/report item
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills/payroll, personnel report (new hires and terminations), and annual resolutions
- Women's History Month Proclamation and School Social Worker Week recognition
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023 at Clay High School Auditorium
REGULAR MEETING
The board will hold a closed executive session at 3:30 p.m. to discuss litigation, real property transactions, school consolidation, and personnel matters. The public meeting at 5:30 p.m. will include recognitions, public comments, and approval of a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, payroll, personnel changes, annual resolutions, and contracts under $50,000. No specific dollar amounts or major policy decisions are listed for open session action.
- Closed session under Indiana law for litigation, real property, consolidation, and confidential personnel matters
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills, payroll, and personnel report (new hires and terminations)
- Washington High School girls varsity basketball semi-state recognition
- Resolutions requiring annual adoption (not specified)
- Public hearings for action agenda items and other comments
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will hear a presentation on the Facilities Master Plan from Fanning Howey and hold a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real property transactions, and school consolidation. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel changes, annual resolutions, and gifts or fundraisers. Public comment periods are scheduled for action agenda items and other matters.
- Closed session under Indiana Open Door Law for strategy on litigation, real property transactions, and school consolidation
- Presentation of Facilities Master Plan by Fanning Howey, with community meetings set for February 7-8 at multiple schools
- Consent agenda including approval of January 23 meeting minutes, financial statements, bills and payroll, personnel report, and annual resolutions
- Black History Month proclamation and recognition of National School Counseling Week
- Graduation dates and locations announced: June 8-10 at Notre Dame Compton Family Ice Arena
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend school board will hold a closed session before the regular meeting, then consider a fiscal indicators report, hear public comments, approve a consent agenda, and vote on adopting the 2023-24 course description guide.
- Closed session for strategy on collective bargaining, litigation, and school consolidation
- Fiscal Indicators and Annual Finance Report presented for information
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, bills/payroll, personnel changes, annual resolutions, gifts/fundraisers
- Adoption of 2023-24 Course Description Guide as an action item
REGULAR MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board will meet in closed session under Indiana law to discuss strategy regarding litigation, real property transactions, and school consolidation. The regular meeting includes recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda for approval of minutes, financial reports, bills and payroll, personnel decisions, annual resolutions, gifts, and contracts up to $50,000. Also scheduled is a facilities and plant operations update.
- Closed session under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B), (D), (E) for litigation, real property, and school consolidation
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills, payroll, and personnel decisions (new hires and terminations)
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation
- Facilities, Plant Operations Update (attached report)
- Public comment periods for action agenda items and other items
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to elect a president, vice president, and secretary, and appoint a treasurer and deputy treasurer. The board will also authorize the president to appoint members to committees. The recommended appointments include Kareemah Fowler as treasurer and Danny Cocanower as deputy treasurer, each bonded for $300,000.
- Election of board officers: president, vice president, secretary
- Appointment of Kareemah Fowler as treasurer (bonded $300,000)
- Appointment of Danny Cocanower as deputy treasurer (bonded $300,000)
- Authorization for board president to appoint members to committees and organizations
- Installation of newly elected board members by St. Joseph County Clerk Amy Rolfes