November 22, 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 November 12, 2021 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the November 8, 2021 school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. 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.

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Schoo will provide a presentation to the Board.

V. Professional Development

V.A. Recommend Dr. Shirley, Adrian Wilkerson, and Kim Osteen attend the Indiana School Board Association’s School Law Seminar on December 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses for Dr. Shirley paid from Title IIA and expenses for Adrian Wilkerson and Kim Osteen paid from the Operations Fund.    
 

V.B. Recommend Adrian Wilkerson attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of Business Officials) School finance Seminar on December 2, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.C. Recommend Adrian Wilkerson attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of Business Officials) Virtual Risk Management and Transportation Certified Course on December 7, 2021 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.D. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. 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

VI.A. Recommend rescinding employment for Brandy Bunn District Health Assistant.
 

VI.B. Recommend Jermaine Chandler be employed as a 7th grade Math Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective November 23, 2021.
 

VI.C. Recommend Nyeisha Eaton be employed as a 1st grade teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective November 29, 2021.
 

VI.D. Recommend Sabrina Jackson be employed as a 2nd grade teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective November 9, 2021.
 

VI.E. Recommend Tiara Williams be employed as the Student Council Advisor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

VI.F. Recommend Jeremiah Glasper be employed as the Assistant Football Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.G. Recommend Tyree Webster be employed as the 6th grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.H. Recommend Verdell Grey be employed as the 7th grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.I. Recommend Britton Johnson be employed as the 8th grade Boys’ Basketball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.J. Recommend Alec Noworul be employed as the Wrestling Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 Season.
 

VI.K. Recommend Zaria Hensley be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective November 9, 2021.
 

VI.L. Recommend Evan Cody French be employed as the Assistant Athletic Director at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.M. Recommend the following be employed as coaches at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season:
Brian Kim – Varsity Track Coach
Harold Tate – Assistant Varsity Track Coach
Cecil Wingo – Assistant Varsity Track Coach (Pole Vault)
Evan Cody French – Assistant Varsity Track Coach

 

VI.N. We are recommending the following be allowed to volunteer with the Track Program at         Calumet New Tech High School:
Summer Brown
Tyler Milby
Tracy Caldwell
Venita Windfield
 

VI.O. Recommend the following be employed for extracurricular positions at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year:
Robert Lukowski – Team Leader
Jody Hogan – Team Leader
Susana Cuevas – Team Leader
Wendy Brown – Team Leader
Jennifer Rhodes – Team Leader
Patricia Gussman – Team Leader
Hank Curry – Team Leader
Melinda Rolle – Bus Supervision
Eric Dillion – Bus Supervision
Tiffani Glover – Bus Supervision

VI.P. Recommend the following be employed for extracurricular positions at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 school year:
Nicole Williams – Team Leader
Karen Lee – Team Leader
Anna Farkas – Team Leader
Mark Vecchi – Team Leader
Dan Brugioni – Team Leader
Jeff Keehn – Team Leader
Cheryl Dance – Freshman Sponsor
Nicole Williams – Sophomore Sponsor
Andy Sobucki – Junior/Senior Sponsor
Melissa Klahn – Student Senate Sponsor
Abigael Allen – Honor Society Sponsor
Rhonda Franklin – Drama
Dan Brugioni – Yearbook Sponsor
 

VI.Q. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. Recommend approving the Head Start request to apply for the Gro More Gardens Grant.
 

VII.B. Recommend moving the Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021 to Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
 

VII.C. Recommend cancelling the Board Meeting on Monday, December 27, 2021.

VII.D. Recommend approving Architect Jamie Lake of J. Lake Architecture & Design for the ESSER Renovation Project.
 

VII.E. Recommend approving the Apple Technology Buyback Agreement with Tech Defenders.
 

VII.F. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.