Board of Education
For its accomplishments, Harrison School District 2 was recognized in September with the 2025 Award for Urban School Excellence by the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE). The award honors distinction in school board governance, academic improvement, educational equity, and community engagement.
“The Harrison School District 2 Board has demonstrated that visionary governance, clear priorities, and collaboration with the community can transform student outcomes,” said Joel Rodriguez, CUBE chair and a member of the School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees in Indiana. “Their leadership ensures that students are at the center of every decision, that barriers to success are addressed, and that every opportunity is maximized."
“The work of the Harrison School District 2 Board demonstrates what it means to lead with purpose and vision,” said Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, NSBA Executive Director and CEO. “By creating systems that support educators and open doors for every student, they embody the kind of transformative governance that strengthens communities and advances public education nationwide.”
From its humble beginnings in 1874, Harrison School District 2 has been committed to its enduring partnership with the community to educate its growing student population of more than 12,000 students.
Please see the Meeting Calendar for meeting times, Meeting Agendas and Minutes for past and upcoming Board meetings, and Board Briefs for summaries of past meetings.
