Board approves 2025–26 student handbook; translation and minor edits to follow

The School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees approved the 2025–26 student handbook (agenda item 6.01) after discussion on July 22. Trustee Rodriguez moved to approve the handbook; Trustee Taylor seconded, and the board approved the motion by roll call with Trustees Gomez, Rodriguez, Taylor and President Gibson King voting yes. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Yannis told trustees the handbook incorporates changes raised during a prior work session, including placement of board policy references, expanded consequence boxes and corrections of typographical errors. Attorney Harris and assistant staff reviewed policy cross references and footnotes, and the administration recommended producing the approved handbook in a three‑ring binder so it can be updated throughout the year. Dr. Yannis and Attorney Harris said the approved text will be translated into Spanish; Dr. Yannis said translation should proceed immediately so the district is ready for the start of school. Trustees also discussed cover design and asked administration to provide sample covers for review.