Board Meeting June 16, 2026

The School City of Hammond held its regular school board meeting on June 16, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of several contracts and grants: City of Hammond Gaming Advisory Committee Grants totaling $4,000 for elementary schools, Hammond Community Corporation grants for Eggers Middle School, and a contract with Westerkamp Consulting to provide dietetic services for approximately 1,000 students. Additionally, the board approved memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Starbase Indiana Gary and Walden University to support educational programs and tutoring services. A contract between Sylvan Learning Center and St. Stanislaus was also approved to provide Title 1 services to parochial schools serving Hammond students. The board unanimously approved the superintendent's contract for Mr. Anthony Salinas, marking his official appointment after serving as acting superintendent. Public comments focused on concerns about transparency in the superintendent selection process and funding priorities for student support services. The meeting concluded with community updates and encouragement to utilize local resources such as the Hammond Public Library during the summer.