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Merrillville Community School board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Merrillville school board approves personal branding activities policy for students 6:52

  • The board approved a new central office staff position called Administrative Services Specialist, which replaces the part-time substitute teacher specialist and full-time extracurricular activities tech specialist positions. 4:54
  • The board approved the purchase of a carousel motor and gear case for Pierce Middle School. 5:45
  • The board approved a proposed personal branding activities policy that a district staff member said applies to students in athletics, extracurricular activities, performing arts, clubs and student organizations. 6:52
Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and approval of minutes 0:46
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and the board took up minutes for the July 21st, 2026 pre- and regular school board meetings. 0:46
    • The motion to approve the minutes passed on a voice vote. 2:17
  2. Claims for approval 2:17
    • A district staff member presented claims totaling $5,025,886 and 4 cents for all funds and requested approval for the payment. 2:27
    • The motion to approve the claims passed on a voice vote. 2:54
  3. Personnel report 2:54
    • A district staff member presented the personnel report dated August 4th, 2026, listing 6 resignations, 3 transfers, 1 release and 1 retirement among classified staff. 3:03
    • On the certified side, the staff member reported 5 resignations, 9 hires, 1 transfer and 2 retirements. 3:03
    • The motion to approve the personnel report passed on a voice vote. 4:48
  4. New central office support position 4:48
    • A district staff member requested approval of a central office support staff position titled Administrative Services Specialist, which the staff member said replaces the part-time substitute teacher specialist position and the full-time extracurricular activities tech specialist position. 4:54
    • The motion to approve the new position passed on a voice vote. 5:30
  5. Carousel motor purchase 5:30
    • A district staff member said the Department of School Nutrition Services recommended buying a carousel motor and gear case for Pierce Middle School for $17,056.31. 5:45
    • The staff member said the current motor and gear case were installed in 1998. 5:45
    • The motion to purchase the carousel motor passed on a voice vote. 6:34
  6. Personal branding activities policy 6:40
    • A district staff member said the policy is intended to protect student eligibility and participation, ensure compliance with IHSAA rules and Indiana law, and prevent conflicts of interest or misuse of school resources. 6:52
    • The staff member said the policy applies to all district students participating in athletics, extracurricular activities, performing arts, clubs and student organizations. 6:52
    • The motion to approve the policy passed on a voice vote. 8:15
  7. Fundraiser requests 8:15
    • A district staff member said the boys soccer team would hold an online catalog fundraiser August 10th through the 21st, 2026, to buy soccer gear. 8:26
    • The staff member said boosters would sell discount cards August 25th through September 8th, 2026, to support the orchestra program and spring trip. 8:26
    • The motion to approve the fundraiser request passed on a voice vote. 9:14
  8. Acceptance of donations 9:14
    • A district staff member listed donations including gift cards and cash gifts to support the 2026 back-to-school event, among them $1,000 from Team Honda. 9:24
    • The motion to accept the donations passed on a voice vote. 10:36
  9. Reports and adjournment 10:36
    • The superintendent had no additional information, and no one from the community addressed the board. 10:48
    • A speaker thanked those who helped with the carnival and said there was a good turnout despite the rain. 11:02
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~11:49

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Video: posted by the district as “Merrillville Community School Corporation School Board Meeting 8/4/26”