School boards in Northwest Indiana met in early January to rearrange board leadership and in some cases, approve raises for themselves.
LaPorte Community School Corp.: Date of meeting: Monday, Jan. 12
Key takeaways:
The LaPorte School Board voted to keep Ryan Seaburg as its president, Tucker King as its vice president and Monica Beaty as its secretary.
The board also voted to extend Superintendent Sandra Wood’s contract for five years. Woods joined the district in 2024.
Duneland School Corp.: Date of meeting: Monday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m.
The Duneland School Board voted to keep Brandon Kroft as its president, Alayna Lightfoot Pol as its vice president and Beth Mehling as its secretary.
The board voted to keep annual salaries for its trustees to $2,000 a year and a payment of $150 per regularly scheduled meetings and $75 for special meetings.
Chesterton High School Sophomore Julian Blevins brought attention to a racist letter he received.
Portage Township Schools: Date of meeting: Monday, Jan. 12
Key takeaways:
The Portage School Board reelected Andy Maletta as its president, Wilma Vasquez as its vice president and Lori Wilkie as its secretary.
The board also approved the hiring of former Michigan City Football Coach Cody French.
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