Hammond Teachers' Federation

"It is not illegal because it's a supplemental payment," School Attorney Monica Conrad said. "Supplemental payments do not need to be negotiated."

"I think you guys are well on your way to be one of the first schools in Indiana this year to have a contract settled," school attorney Monica Conrad told the school board Tuesday.

Just in time for the end of the school year, the Hammond School Board has ratified the 2023-2024 teacher contract.

The proposed Hammond teacher contract drew some criticism during a public hearing Wednesday.

As the School City of Hammond prepares to close schools and lay off staff, the stalemate over its teacher contract may be nearing an end.

School City of Hammond teachers voiced their frustration over contract negotiations during Tuesday's school board meeting. The district still hasn't reached an agreement with the Hammond Teachers Federation, nearly two months after the state's deadline.

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