July 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Virtual Meeting

I. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.

II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the July 23, 2021 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of May 28, 2021 and June 30, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Midwest Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of May 28, 2021 and June 30, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the First Midwest Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of May 28, 2021 and June 30, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the July 12, 2021 school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. Superintendent and/or School Board Member Report

Goal Area 1 - Academics:  All learners will continuously demonstrate academic growth.

Goal Area 2 - Safety:  We will provide a safe and secure learning environment for all.

Goal Area 3 - Equity:  We will provide a positive, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.

Goal Area 4 - Communication:  We will improve communication and strengthen relationships both internally and externally.

Goal Area 5 - Finances:  We will advocate to increase the financial resources of the Corporation to provide an outstanding school environment and opportunities for our students, staff, and community.

VIII. Professional Development

VIII.A. Recommend Adrian Wilkerson and Kim Osteen attend the virtual Collective Bargaining Seminar on August 20, 2021 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund. 

VIII.B. Recommend Dr. Shirley and Glenn Johnson attend the 49th Annual NABSE (National Association of Black School Educators) Conference on November 10-14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California with expenses for Dr. Shirley paid from Title IIA and       expenses for Glenn Johnson paid from the Operations Fund.

VIII.C. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IX. Leave/Resignation/Employment
All new employment to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools is contingent upon a cleared Expanded Criminal History Background Check within 30 days and a cleared Expanded Child Protection Index Check within 60 days of effective date.  IC 20-26-2-1.5 and IC 20-26-2-1.3

IX.A. Recommend accepting Tabitha Henry’s resignation from the Instructional Coach position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 14, 2021.
 

IX.B. Recommend accepting Jennifer Lindemer’s resignation from the Title I Facilitator position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 12, 2021.
 

IX.C. Recommend accepting Dominique Nelson’s resignation from the CTE Marketing/Sports Entertainment Marketing Facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective July 19, 2021.

 

IX.D. Recommend accepting Jerae Protho-Guider’s resignation from the Health teaching position, Athletic Director, and Track Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective July 22, 2021.
 

IX.E. Recommend Johnnie Hudson be employed as the Truancy Officer for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective August 16, 2021.
 

IX.F. Recommend Dolores Estrada be employed as the Dean/Behavior Health Services Coordinator at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 1, 2021.

 

IX.G. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. Recommend approving the updated Technology Manager II Job Description.
 

X.B. Recommend approving the Dean/Behavior Health Services Coordinator Job         Description.
 

X.C. Recommend approving the Athletic Trainer Contract between Lake Ridge New Tech Schools and Methodist Hospital for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

X.D. Recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students for the 2021-2022 school year at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.
 

X.E. Recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students for the 2021-2022 school year at Calumet New Tech High School.
 

X.F. Recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students for the 2021-2022 school year at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
 

X.G. Recommend approving a Purchase Order over $10,000 to purchase Chromebooks and Thinkpads for staff and students paid from the American Rescue Plan, the Textbook Rental Fund, and the Rainy Day Fund.
 

X.H. Recommend approving to pay stipends to the attached list of Title I and EL Paraprofessionals for work that is above and beyond the scope of their normal work day during the COVID-19 Pandemic paid from the Title I Grant. 
 

X.I. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.