# Regular School Board Meeting: October 27, 2026

The School City of East Chicago regular school board meeting was held October 27, 2026. A municipal advisor presented the proposed 2027 budget and explained declining revenues, tax-cap losses, and cash-flow pressures. The district expects more than $5 million in uncollectible property taxes in 2027; the presentation showed education-fund expenditures exceeding revenues and an operations-fund outlook of approximately $13.4 million in revenue against $14.4 million in expenditures. The board tabled adoption of the annual budget and scheduled a special meeting for November 2 at 6 p.m. to consider it. The advisor noted that budget adjustments had reduced the operations expenditure projection from $17 million to $14.4 million.

The board tabled approval of an energy-savings performance contract with Energy Systems Group, construction manager-as-advisor services for Phase II with Pangier, and Phase II HVAC improvements at East Chicago Central High School. The HVAC work was described as replacing multiple air handlers, including one serving the pool, and was held while trustees clarified timing and how the work related to the proposed energy contract and bonding funds. The board approved a 24/7 security-camera plan and business-office internal-control procedures. A professional-development request was tabled amid concerns about compliance with the district’s notice policy. No contract amounts were stated for the listed projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular School Board Meeting: October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLsQCIRKgFk) - School City of East Chicago