Michigan City Commission on the Social Status of African-American Males October 14, 2026

The Michigan City Commission on the Social Status of African-American Males met on October 14, 2026. The commission approved the September 9 minutes and the treasurer’s report, which listed a balance of $5,225.81. The report noted an invoice for books from NFR Institute of Technology for a workforce development grant, and members discussed a previously sponsored $1,000 community cleanup and a $500 Midnight Hoops team sponsorship; the treasurer said the report would be amended to reflect items requiring verification or disbursement. The commission voted to table the scholarship discussion until its next meeting while members check eligibility and applicant information. Members discussed whether to offer two $500 scholarships and how to ensure the application process is fair; no new scholarship award was approved.

Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendell McCullum described the district’s proposed $80 million, eight-year operating referendum, scheduled for the November 3 ballot, and explained how revenue would support staffing, career and technical education, transportation, and after-school programs. He also discussed school capital projects, including a new Edgewood building and renovations at other facilities, funded through the district’s debt service fund. These were informational updates rather than commission procurement decisions; no contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were identified.