Board Meeting September 15 , 2026

The School City of Hammond held its regular school board meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a resolution to formally close and cease use of certain school buildings, ensuring compliance with state law regarding underutilized properties. The board also approved the acceptance of the 2027 Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) secured school safety grant totaling $86,000, aimed at maintaining secure school environments. Additionally, contracts with Skybound Education and Starbase Indiana Gary were approved to support STEM and educational initiatives. The meeting included discussions on staffing related to safety grant-funded positions and the reassignment of a sign language interpreter due to enrollment changes. Several motions to approve meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling over $2.48 million were passed. The board also highlighted community engagement efforts and upcoming events but did not discuss other capital improvement projects or large-scale procurement actions during this session.