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Regular School Board Meeting - June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
East Chicago School Board Approves Personnel Report After Salary Schedule Debate
The board approved item 6.15, the personnel report for 2024-2025. This approval followed considerable debate regarding the administrative salary schedule, with community and trustee concerns about performance incentives, costs, and past discrepancies. Dr. Burney clarified future plans for performance-based raises and compliance with State Board of Accounts citations. The motion to approve was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Taylor.
East Chicago Schools Approve Policies on Technology, Webpage, and Property Inventory
The board approved item 6.14, the second reading for policies related to computer technology and networks (7540), the corporation webpage (7540-02), staff technology acceptable use and safety (7540-04), and property inventory (7450). No comments were received from the audience. The motion to approve was made by Trustee Gomez and seconded by Trustee Smith.
East Chicago Schools Approve 2025-2026 Administrative Salary Schedule, Emphasizing Transparency and Recognition
The board approved the 2025-2026 administrative salary schedule, which includes an increase in transparency for salary ranges based on years of service (0-9, 10-19, 20+ years). Managers were added to Level 9 administrators, and a new Level 10 for program coordinators was introduced to distinguish supervisory roles. The salary schedule adjustments are based on the existing budget, which was previously approved and discussed in a public hearing. The district was recognized by Harvard and Stanford for accelerating recovery post-pandemic, with this recognition highlighted as a motivation to continue progress.
East Chicago School Board Extends ESS Contract for Substitutes Amidst Legal Review
The School Board approved the extension of the ESS staffing agreement for 2026-2027, which provides substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. Rates remain unchanged. The decision followed discussions involving concerns about a pending legal matter with ESS, leading to a motion to table. Community member Reggie Tisdale suggested alternatives to outsourcing. The motion to table was ultimately approved, contingent on an ESS representative attending an executive session.
East Chicago Schools Approve 2025-2026 Administrative Salary Schedule Focused on Transparency
The board discussed and approved the administrative salary schedule for 2025-2026. This schedule increases transparency by outlining salary ranges based on years of service (0-9, 10-19, 20+ years), adds managers to Level 9, and introduces Level 10 for program coordinators. These adjustments are funded by the existing, previously approved budget. The district's recent recognition as a 'district on the rise' was noted as a positive indicator for continued progress.
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