Special Board Meeting September 29 , 2026

The School City of Hammond held a special board meeting and public hearing on September 29, 2026, to review its proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget totals approximately $127.7 million: $81.6 million for the Education Fund, $30 million for the Operations Fund, $7.9 million for the Debt Service Fund, and $8.2 million for the Referendum Debt Fund. The finance presentation also reviewed revenue assumptions, proposed levies, and projected year-end 2027 fund balances. The board took no action on the budget; approval is scheduled for consideration at the October 20 meeting, after which the budget would be submitted to the state for certification.

During public comment, a speaker asked the board to revise the budget to provide paraprofessionals with more competitive wages and reliable pay during school breaks. No response or budget commitment was recorded. No contracts, vendor selections, bids, or other procurement actions were identified.