School Board Work Session: September 3, 2026

The School City of East Chicago held a School Board Work Session on September 3, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of contractual services with Seventh University to expand behavioral intervention services to elementary schools, with the contract being hourly-based and contingent on service delivery. The board also reviewed and approved job descriptions for new and restructured positions such as print shop technician, payroll specialist, and student information system specialist, reflecting organizational changes and anticipated software upgrades. Additionally, the board discussed and approved resolutions related to the 2027 capital projects plan and school bus replacement plan, highlighting the use of GO bond funds and the need to replace aging buses, including mini buses used for specific student transportation. The meeting also addressed personnel report details, including extracurricular activity stipends and staffing adjustments. A motion was made and passed to adjourn the session.