Lerner Governing Board 11 12 26 Meeting Recording

The Learner Governing Board of the City of Elkhart met on November 12, 2026. The board approved a $38,688.34 claims and allowance docket. It authorized the theater’s general manager and events director to sign event contracts, then ratified event agreements from January through September 12, 2026; staff said future agreements would be brought to the board regularly. The board also approved the annual Culture City renewal for sensory-inclusion devices and two Wagner Miner LLC repair proposals for rooftop HVAC units, totaling $4,310 ($3,051 and $1,259). These items were approved by voice vote. The board also approved its 2027 meeting dates.

Financial statements reported a year-to-date net loss of $333,931 across Learner operations, including city expenses, and city operational expenses $178,423 under budget. Theater operations’ reported gross profit was $475,812, down $99,223 from the prior year. Staff also reported event and fundraising plans, ticket sales, and catering activity; no other specific procurement awards or spending actions were identified.