SCHOOL CITY OF HAMMOND
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
The school board, in order to fulfill its commitment to the community it is elected to represent, is driven by the values and beliefs that follow:
a. Every student is entitled to and shall be provided challenging educational experiences and opportunities to ensure full and meaningful participation in a global, diverse technology oriented society.
b. Every school city employee has an active and vital role in contributing to the success of students. More specifically, every teacher and administrator shall be held accountable for student achievement in the
Hammond Public Schools.
c. Every parent/guardian is expected to assume an active and meaningful role in the lives of their children. The board recognizes parents/guardians as an essential support for student success.
d. Every community resident and business leader has a vested interest in the success of students in school. To that end, each must become more knowledgeable, supportive and involved in the success of students
attending Hammond Public Schools.
Adhering to the above beliefs and times will provide a foundation for the board’s mission:
MISSION STATEMENT
The Hammond Board of School Trustees promotes the highest educational attainment in support of lifelong learners.
Through these efforts, the board envisions:
VISION STATEMENT
The Hammond Board of School Trustees is committed to providing diverse learning experiences and environments that are necessary to develop high educational attainment for lifelong learners. As a result, students will develop
into positive, productive citizens capable of succeeding and competing in a challenging and complex global society.
Approved: 01/07
 Deborah White President  |
 Rebecca Ward Vice-President |
 Anna Mamala Secretary |
 Cindy Murphy Member |
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Please see Board Policy 9100 Regular Meetings and Board Policy 9101 Special Meetings. The Board of School Trustees of the School City of Hammond is composed of five members selected for four-year terms by means of an at-large, non-partisan election. Elections are held during May of even-numbered years. Terms of the Board members are staggered so that either two or three vacancies occur alternately. Members take office July 1 following their election. Board officers are chosen at the first meeting in July. The School Board is charged with the responsibility of determining educational policy, approving educational programs, and providing appropriate facilities and personnel for carrying out these policies. The task of implementing the policies and programs established by the school board is the duty of the superintendent of schools. The superintendent makes recommendations to the Board and provides them with information about the schools. The superintendent and his administrative staff are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the schools and for ensuring that the schools are accomplishing their most important task -- the education of children.
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