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Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation   IN average (US Census ACS)
Population64,209
Per-capita income$43,905
Median home value$249,800

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Reuniones recientes

Mon Jul 20, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6 p.m.

PHM Board to consider $26.1 million in bills and 2026-27 school meal price increases

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees will meet to approve financial reports and a large volume of bills. The board is considering price increases for student and adult breakfasts and lunches for the 2026-2027 school year.

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1 Monday, July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. P-H-M Board of School Trustees Regular Meeting, Educational Services Center, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545. If you would like to speak virtually, during the Hearing of Visitors, which occurs near the end of the agenda for the Meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m., please email [email protected]. You will need to share the following information: name, address, phone number, if you represent an organization, and if you have a student or students attending a PHM school. All requests to speak virtually must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Subject 1.01 Executive Session (closed session) begins at 5:15 p.m. Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. Category 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Type Information, Procedural Pursuant to Indiana's Open Meetings Law (IC 5-14-1.5-6.1), the Board will conduct an Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. Attached below is a copy of the Notice of Executive Session.   Notice of Executive Session - July 20, 2026 ExecSessionNotice7.20.2026   File Attachments ExecSess7.20.2026.pdf (68 KB) 2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Subject 2.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. Category 2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Type Procedural Board Vice President Ryan McCullogh will lead the group in the Pledge of  Allegiance.       I Pledge All [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 22, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6 p.m.

La junta escolar aprobará $22.48M en facturas, aceptará donaciones y eliminará materiales antiguos

La Junta de Fideicomisarios Escolares de Penn-Harris-Madison llevará a cabo su reunión regular el 22 de junio de 2026. Se espera que la junta apruebe una agenda de consentimiento que incluye $22.48 millones en facturas y nómina, acepte donaciones que suman más de $14,000 para varias escuelas y autorice la eliminación de materiales instructivos obsoletos. La reunión también incluye el reconocimiento del equipo de Penn Unified Track & Field por el campeonato estatal y otros logros de estudiantes y personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves agenda, minutes, and various consent agenda items

The Board of School Trustees approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The board also passed a series of consent agenda items including financial reports, insurance renewals, and school trip requests.

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  Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. (Monday, June 22, 2026)   Members present Larry Beehler, Christopher Riley, Katie Bell, Gary Fox Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM 1. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Procedural: 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Board Member Larry Beehler led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Procedural: 1.02 Call to Order/Roll Call Board President Chris Riley called to order the regular meeting of the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Educational Services Center, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, Indiana.       2. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS   Information, Report: 2.01 "Excellence Happens Here" at Penn-Harris-Madison Dr. Short shared the intro to the following video that was shown: We know that the longer students are with us, the better they do. Our elementary teachers are doing phenomenal work every day, and our outstanding IREAD results are proof of that commitment to excellence. P-H-M schools are a top choice for families in our area, and we want to extend the academic excellence we're known for to even more students in our community. That was the catalyst behind our successful Elementary School Showcases this past February. As you'll see in this video produced by Joe Fratena, we're excited to welcome the incoming Class of 2039 with a fun "Signing Day" celebration and give them t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6 p.m.

La junta escolar aprobará $20.8M en facturas y aceptará donaciones

La Junta de Fidecomisarios Escolares de Penn-Harris-Madison llevará a cabo una reunión regular en la Mary Frank Elementary School. La junta votará sobre la agenda, aprobará las actas de sesiones anteriores y considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de facturas por un total de $20,835,274.20 y la aceptación de donaciones de diversas fuentes. La reunión también incluye reconocimientos para los Maestros del Año y un enfoque especial en la Mary Frank Elementary School.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves 2026-27 school year contracts, handbooks, and naming rights

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board approved a consent agenda of bills, financial reports, and agreements for the 2026-2027 school year, including contracts for Xello, ParentSquare, and Notre Dame. The board also approved revisions to student handbooks and the naming rights for the Larry & Judy Beehler School Board Room.

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  Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. (Monday, May 18, 2026)   Members present Larry Beehler, Christopher Riley, Ryan McCullough, Dana Sullivan, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, Jennifer Smoker Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM 1. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Procedural: 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Board Vice President Ryan McCullough led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Procedural: 1.02 Call to Order/Roll Call Board President Chris Riley called to order the regular meeting of the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. at Mary Frank Elementary School, 13111 Adams Road, Granger, Indiana.     2. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS   Information, Report: 2.01 Penn High School Assistant Student/Board Ambassador - Caitlyn Vantine Dr. Short introduced student/board ambassador, Caitlyn Vantine. Caitlyn shared highlights and successes of Penn High School. She also introduced the student board ambassadors for the next school year: Ava Lightburn and Leena Khan.   Recognition, Announcement: 2.02 2026 P-H-M Secondary Teacher of the Year - Kelley Watts Dr. Short introduced and welcomed Kelley Watts, the 2026 P-H-M Secondary Teacher of the Year. Kelley came forward and shared some comments.     Recognition, Announcement: 2.03 2026 P-H-M Elementary Teacher of the Year - Josie Engdahl Dr. Short introduced and welcomed Josie Engdahl, the 2026 P-H-M El [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 20, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

La Junta aprobará $34.9M en facturas y aceptará donaciones

La Junta Escolar de Penn-Harris-Madison considerará puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo la aprobación de facturas y nóminas por un total de $34,867,596.47, informes financieros de febrero y marzo de 2026, y la aceptación de múltiples donaciones para las escuelas. También figuran en la agenda informes sobre actividades estudiantiles y subvenciones de la Education Foundation por un total de $73,715 otorgadas para el año académico 2025-26.

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✓ Decidido: Board approved $3.28M capital improvement projects

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March 16 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including financial reports, donations, trip requests and contracts. The board also gave final approval to new K‑12 math curriculum resources. Finally, it authorized four capital‑improvement projects totaling $3,280,714.

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  Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Monday, April 20, 2026)   Members present Larry Beehler, Christopher Riley, Ryan McCullough, Dana Sullivan, Gary Fox, Jennifer Smoker Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM 1. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Procedural: 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Board Vice President, Ryan McCullough, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Procedural: 1.02 Call to Order/Roll Call Board President Chris Riley called to order the regular meeting of the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. at the Educational Services Center, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, Indiana.     2. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS   Information, Report: 2.01 Penn High School Student/Board Ambassador - Kelly Kubinski Dr. Short introduced student/board ambassador, Kelly Kubinski. Kelly shared highlights and successes of Penn High School.   Information, Report: 2.02 "Excellence Happens Here" at Penn-Harris-Madison Dr. Short shared the intro to the following videos that were shown: In tonight's Excellence Happens Here, Communications Multimedia Specialist Joe Fratena talked with Penn teacher Stephen Vincent about a P-H-M Education Foundation grant received this school year for an equipment purchase for the Manufacturing classes and the student club, "Kingsmen Forge." Students are handcrafting a metal mascot costume and we're [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 16, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

La Junta publicará licitaciones para servicios de alimentos; aprobará $21.8M en facturas

La Junta Escolar de Penn-Harris-Madison considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de $21.75 millones en facturas e informes financieros de enero de 2026. La junta también votará sobre la autorización de anuncios de licitaciones para contratos de servicios de alimentos (comestibles, productos agrícolas, productos horneados, lácteos y máquinas expendedoras) para el año escolar 2026-2027. Adicionalmente, la junta aceptará donaciones por un total de $1,277 para los programas y atletismo de Penn High School, y escuchará una presentación de Spotlight on Schools de Meadow's Edge Elementary.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda, including technology purchases and student trips

The Penn-Harris-Madison School Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved a consent agenda containing 19 items, including the purchase of replacement Chromebooks and computers, approval of student trips, and the hiring of staffing and consulting firms. The board also approved the minutes from the previous month.

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  Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Monday, March 16, 2026)   Members present Larry Beehler, Ryan McCullough, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, Jennifer Smoker Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Information, Procedural: 1.01 Executive Session (closed session) begins at 5:15 p.m. Board members present: Ryan McCullough, Larry Beehler, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, and Jen Smoker Board members not present: Chris Riley and Dana Sullivan Also present: Dr. Heather Short, Superintendent, Dr. Lavon Dean-Null, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sean Galiher, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Zac Quiett, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Bob Thompson, Director of Human Resources. Also participating: Mr. Jon Rogers attorney May Oberfell Lorber The Executive Session was called to order for the following items: For discussion of the assessment, design, and/or implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems. With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction: To receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct. We hereby certify that the item(s) listed on the posted agenda were the only item(s) discussed by the Board of School Trustees. There being no further business to come before the Board, the Executive Session was adjourned at approximately 5:57 p.m.   2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING   Procedural: 2.01 Pledge of Allegiance Board Member Larry Beehler led the group in the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

La Junta de PHM aprueba $18 millones en pagos de nómina y seguros

La Junta de Fideicomisarios Escolares de Penn-Harris-Madison se reunió para revisar los informes de rendimiento escolar y documentos financieros. La reunión incluyó la aprobación de varios puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluidos los horarios de los campamentos de verano y los acuerdos de servicios.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves $704,073 in capital improvement projects

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees approved several capital improvement projects totaling $704,073.04. The board also passed a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel reports, and various student trip requests.

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  Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Monday, February 9, 2026)   Members present Christopher Riley, Ryan McCullough, Dana Sullivan, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, Jennifer Smoker Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM 1. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Procedural: 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Board Vice President, Ryan McCullough, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Procedural: 1.02 Call to Order/Roll Call Board President Chris Riley called to order the regular meeting of the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Penn High School, 56100 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, Indiana.     2. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS   Presentation: 2.01 Spotlight on Schools - Penn High School, & First Semester Achievement Report Dr. Short introduced Penn High School Principal, Mrs. Rachel Fry, to give a presentation for his building. Principal Rachel Fry, along with members of her administrative team, Mrs. Jeanie Mitchell, Mr. Josiah Parker, Mrs. Sarah Hendricks, Mrs. Kristel Wheeler and Mr. Jeff Hart, will present the 2025-2026 first semester achievement report this evening. Their presentation will also showcase students from the Penn News Network. Principal Fry and her team will highlight first semester achievement results and provide information regarding planned ongoing and upcoming professional development. The presentation will also highlight the continuous progress [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

La Junta de Penn-Harris-Madison elige oficiales para 2026 y aprueba $32.8M en facturas

La Junta de Fidecomisarios Escolares se reunió para elegir a su Presidente, Vicepresidente y Secretario para 2026. El cuerpo también aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluye informes financieros y la distribución de ingresos por intereses bancarios.

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✓ Decidido: Board re-elected officers and approved consent agenda items

The board elected Chris Riley as President, Ryan McCullough as Vice President, and Dana Sullivan as Secretary for 2026. The board approved the consent agenda, which included bills, financial reports, personnel changes, and agreements with Notre Dame and Indiana University.

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  Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Monday, January 12, 2026)   Members present Larry Beehler, Christopher Riley, Dana Sullivan, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, Jennifer Smoker   Members present virtually Ryan McCullough   Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Information, Procedural: 1.01 Executive Session (closed session) begins at 5:15 p.m. Board members present: Chris Riley, Dana Sullivan, Larry Beehler, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, and Jen Smoker Board members participating virtually: Ryan McCullough Also present: Dr. Heather Short, Superintendent, Dr. Lavon Dean-Null, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sean Galiher, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Zac Quiett, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Bob Thompson, Director of Human Resources. Also participating: Mr. Jon Rogers attorney May Oberfell Lorber, and a Policy Analytics representative. The Executive Session was called to order for the following items: The training of Board members by an outside consultant on performance of their role as public officials and/or discussion with or between county officials, Board members, and an outside consultant concerning the performance of Board members. We hereby certify that the item(s) listed on the posted agenda were the only item(s) discussed by the Board of School Trustees. There being no further business to come before the Board, the Executive Session was adjourned at approximately 5:57 p.m.   2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Finance Meeting - Immediately Follows the 1/12/2026 Regular Meeting

El consejo de finanzas de P-HM elige oficiales y nombra al oficial de inversiones

El consejo de finanzas de la Corporación Escolar Penn-Harris-Madison se reunió para adoptar el orden del día, aprobar las actas del año anterior y realizar las elecciones anuales requeridas. El consejo eligió oficiales y nombró al Oficial Financiero Principal y a un Tesorero Adjunto como oficiales de inversión. La reunión concluyó con una revisión del rendimiento de las inversiones e indicadores fiscales.

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✓ Decidido: Board elected Ryan McCullough as president and appointed two investing officers

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of Finance elected Ryan McCullough as president and Dana Sullivan as secretary for the year. The board also appointed CFO Zac Quiett and Accounting Coordinator Debbra Pletcher as investing officers, a state-required role that oversees district funds. Members received an informational report on last year’s investment performance and current fiscal health indicators. No budget changes or policy votes were taken during this session.

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  Board of Finance Meeting - Immediately Follows the 1/12/2026 Regular Meeting (Monday, January 12, 2026)   Members present Larry Beehler, Christopher Riley, Dana Sullivan, Katie Bell, Gary Fox, Jennifer Smoker   Members present virtually Ryan McCullough   Meeting called to order at 7:14 PM 1. OPENING OF BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING Procedural: 1.01   2. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL   Procedural: 2.01 Call to Order/Roll Call School Board President, Mr. Chris Riley called to order the Board of Finance Meeting of the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:14 p.m. at the Educational Services Center. Indiana law requires the Board of Finance to meet annually after the first Monday in January and on or before the last day of January (See IC 5-13-7-6). At the meeting, the board must elect a president, secretary, and investing officer(s) and receive and review the investment report of the investment officer as required by IC 5-13-7-7. The meeting must be advertised under the Open Door Law as a meeting open to the public.     3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA   Action: 3.01 Adoption of Agenda for the January 12, 2026 Board of Finance Meeting President Riley called for the adoption of the agenda for the January 12, 2026 Board of Finance meeting. Motion to adopt the January 12, 2026 Board of Finance agenda, as presented. Motion by Larry Beehler, second by Jen Smoker. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]