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Hammond board adopts joint resolution condemning Indiana House Bill 1136
Summary
The board unanimously adopted Resolution 24-25-004, a joint statement with the Hammond Teachers Federation opposing Indiana House Bill 1136, citing concerns the bill would disrupt classrooms, weaken collective bargaining and remove locally elected control.
The School City of Hammond board voted to adopt Resolution 24-25-004 on Jan. 21, a joint resolution with the Hammond Teachers Federation, Local 394, opposing proposed Indiana House Bill 1136. The resolution, read into the record by the board secretary, lists multiple concerns: it says the bill would disrupt classrooms, cut support services, target high-poverty districts, undermine collective bargaining protections and replace locally elected school boards with state-appointed boards.
Doctor Wilson and multiple trustees said the resolution was intended to send a message in favor of local control and protecting public education. Trustee Candelaria moved for approval and a motion and second carried; the chair declared the ayes had it.
What the resolution says (as read): it opposes HB 1136 on grounds that the bill would disrupt learning, disproportionately affect students of color in high-poverty districts, create instability similar to prior takeovers, and threaten teachers'contracts and collective bargaining.
Provenance: Resolution 24-25-004 was read and adopted in full during the meeting (SEG 811'SEG 896).
