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Duneland School Corporation board meeting, date not confirmed yet

33 min · 0 public speakers

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Revised 2026⁠-⁠27 calendar would add 2 makeup days after storm closed schools 16:03

  • Each item went to a voice vote, but no result was announced on the record. ~15:51
  • A district staff member said a severe storm on August 11th closed schools for 8 instructional days and that the administration recommended a revised 2026⁠-⁠27 calendar adding makeup days on February 12th, 2027, and April 9th, 2027. 16:03
  • The staff member said the IDOE was allowing the district to waive the remaining 4 instructional days because of a surplus in instructional minutes. 16:03
  • The board also took up the 2027⁠-⁠2028 calendar, 2026⁠-⁠2027 instructional supply fees and permission to advertise the 2027 budget and plans. 18:01
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and student art recognition 5:38
    • The meeting opened with the pledge. ~5:38
    • Student artists in grades 1 through 12 were recognized for artwork selected for an exhibit at the Administrative Center that will be on display throughout the fall season. 6:08
  2. Consent agenda 15:28
    • The presiding officer said no one had signed up for patron participation. 15:28
    • A motion to accept the consent agenda was made and seconded, and a voice vote was called. 15:38
  3. 2026-2027 calendar revision 15:51
    • A district staff member said the district significantly exceeds state instructional minute requirements, by the equivalent of approximately 27 additional days at the elementary level and approximately 15 additional days in grades 5 through 12. 16:03
    • The revised calendar adds makeup instructional days on February 12th, 2027, and April 9th, 2027. 16:03
    • Asked how many districts took part in joint discussions on the revisions, the staff member said well over 70. 17:30
  4. 2027-2028 school calendar 18:01
    • A district staff member said the proposed school year would begin on August 11th, 2027, and end on May 24th, 2028, with 5 makeup days scattered through the calendar. 18:11
    • A board member said parents had asked why school does not start after Labor Day and cited finishing the high school first semester before Christmas break and aligning with extracurricular calendars as the two drivers. 19:01
    • The board member also said the state mandates 180 calendar school days. 19:49
  5. High school Trailbound summer class 20:38
    • A district staff member said Chesterton High School students could take part in the Trailbound summer program during June 2027 and earn a semester of social studies elective credit. 20:44
    • The staff member said this year's course would focus on Native American cultures and French voyagers in the Apostle Islands region. 20:44
  6. Marine biology scuba summer program 21:28
    • A district staff member said the program would take place during June 2027 in Key Largo, Florida, and students would earn a semester of science elective credit and a lifetime scuba diving certificate. 21:39
    • A motion to approve the program for the summer of 2027 was made and seconded. 22:17
  7. Instructional supply fees 22:31
    • A district staff member said the administration requested approval to continue not charging parents and guardians for supplies and materials during the 2026⁠-⁠27 school year while reserving the option to implement allowable fees in the future. 22:43
    • The staff member said the district may still assess fees for items such as Advanced Placement exams and dual credit courses. 23:14
  8. Permission to advertise budget and plans 23:55
    • A district staff member said the documents would be posted on September 30th, 2026, with a budget hearing on October 12th, 2026, and adoption on October 26th, 2026. 24:08
    • The staff member said there was no formal action on the plans that night beyond permission to post them. 24:08
    • An amendment was noted to include the 2027 through '29 capital project and asset plan and the 2027 to 2031 bus replacement plan. 25:32
  9. Policies on first reading 25:48
    • A presenter said Policy 6325 was revised to set thresholds for micro purchases not to exceed $15,000 and small purchases not to exceed $350,000. 26:15
    • The presenter said Policy 8400 now requires a school safety plan for each building and Policy 3362.01 requires threats against employees to be reported to law enforcement immediately. 26:15
  10. Policies on final reading 29:27
    • A presenter said several policies were modified to provide guardrails for artificial intelligence use by employees and students and to address student social media use under House Bill 1408. 29:47
    • The presenter said Policy 5111 was updated to clarify that enrollment may not be denied solely based on a student's disability. 31:06
  11. Public relations highlights 31:52
    • A speaker said Chesterton High School will celebrate Homecoming 2026 on Friday, September 25th, with a parade at 5 PM and a varsity football game at 7:30 PM. 32:10
  12. Superintendent comments and adjournment 32:52
    • A staff member invited attendees to view the student artwork displayed in the foyer, hallway and boardroom. 33:00
    • The meeting was then adjourned. ~33:15

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