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Whiteman presented a district facility assessment identifying several buildings with high renewal needs and projected costs; CFO Leila Simmons provided a 2025 finance review showing Title grant carryovers and an operations fund shortfall that contributed to the board’s cost‑cutting measures.
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After extensive public comment and trustee debate, the School City of East Chicago board voted to approve a resolution to consolidate (close and repurpose) the Carrie Gosch Early Learning Center as part of multi‑item cost‑saving measures to address a projected $3.2 million deficit.
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The board approved a resolution to appoint Robert Garcia to the district building corporation so financing discussions can proceed; two other nominees withdrew and trustees said the remaining appointments will return to a future meeting.
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The board approved the meeting agenda, payroll and claim dockets, several grants and personnel items, appointed one building‑corporation member, authorized litigation against social media companies, and made committee and library board appointments.
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District HR said an applicant‑tracking system adopted in 2023 helped double applicant volume year‑over‑year and enabled principals to fill vacancies faster; trustees pressed HR on background checks and digitizing decades of personnel files.
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Trustees adopted Resolution 2026‑01 to join litigation alleging social media harms to students; the measure passed after debate over parental responsibility and potential district recovery of funds.
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At its Jan. 5 special organizational meeting, the School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees elected Mercedes Taylor board president and completed officer and committee appointments, approving the treasurer and legal counsel appointments with one abstention on each formal designation.
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On Dec. 9 the School City of East Chicago board approved a package of consent and new‑business items including an Excel Center MOU, an HVAC construction‑management bid for East Chicago Central High School, an AARP renewal at McKinley, and a renewal with Harris Law Firm; trustees voiced concern about a 45‑day contract with Massey/Mazi Education and asked for contract language addressing overlap with returning staff.
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A teacher and other community members told the School City of East Chicago board that East Chicago Central High School has had extreme indoor heat (up to 97°F); the teacher cited the employee handbook provision that indoor temperatures at or above 85°F should trigger an e‑learning day and urged the board to act while HVAC work is planned.
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At the Dec. 9 School City of East Chicago meeting, elementary curriculum lead Christine Gutierrez outlined district-wide assessments, new content-specific coaching roles, departmentalizing for grades 5–6 and planned K–12 science and social studies adoptions, and asked trustees to prioritize funding and professional learning supports.