May 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular 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 May 23, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the May 9, 2022 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.

V. Professional Development

V.A. We recommend Michael Morrison virtually attend the Level 1: Amplified Google Admin Certified Boot Camp on June 15, 2022 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.B. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and Kim Osteen attend the ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) School Law Seminar on June 1, 2022 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund for Kim Osteen and Expenses paid from the Tittle IIA Fund for Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley.
 

V.C. We  recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and Adrian Wilkerson attend the ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) School Budgeting and Finance Seminar on June 15, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana with expenses paid from the Operations Fund for Adrian Wilkerson and Expenses paid from the Tittle IIA Fund for Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley.

 

V.D. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Trevino, Rae Lopez, and Rachel Niemann attend the 2022 IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents) Well Seminar on June 27-28, 2022 in Greenwood, Indiana with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA Fund.
 

V.E. We recommend Michael Morrison virtually attend the Level 2: Amplified Google Admin Certified Boot Camp on June 21, 2022 with expenses paid from the Operations  Fund.
 

V.F. 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. We recommend accepting Kelsey Calhoun’s resignation from the Kindergarten teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 4, 2022.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Mirada Porter’s resignation from the Kindergarten teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 4, 2022.
           
 

VI.C. We recommend accepting Robert Wilson’s resignation from the Behavior Interventionist position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 30, 2022.  
           
 

VI.D. We recommend Cynthia Franco be employed as a part-time Health Aide at  Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 24, 2022.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:
$500 - From ICF International to the Student General Account
$4 -  From  James Love to the Student General Account
$70 – From Various Donors from an Elementary Event to the Wrestling Account.  
           
          


 

VII.B. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:
 May 5, 2022-Car wash sales for donations for the Band Account
July 18, 2022- August 01, 2022- Sales of CVR Fundraising Cards for the Football Account.
 

VII.C. We recommend approving the Resolution Concerning Alternative Services Agreements with the Indiana Department of Education and Private Education Agencies.
 

VII.D. We are recommending approving the request to modify the current Head Start Teaching Assistant staffing structure.

 

VII.D.1) We are recommending the approval of the Non-Federal Match Waiver request for FY22 COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) and FY 22 QI (Quality Improvements) funds.

 

VII.D.2) We recommend the approval for FY22 COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) amount of 2.28% ($18,946.00) and the FY22 Quality Improvements increase of .40%($3531) for an overall total of $22,477 to support new staffing restructure. 

VII.E. We recommend approving the request to pay stipends totaling $21,000 for the Classroom 180 Virtual Bootcamp (sponsored by Beyond Consequences) held on April 5,12,19, and 26, 2022.
 

VII.F. We recommend approving the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools 2022 Summer Schedule.
 

VII.G. We recommend approving a Purchase Order of over $10,000 to Daktronics from the Operations Fund.
 

VII.H. We recommend approving the response to Excess Transfer Notices.

VII.I. We recommend approving the 2022-2023 Lake Ridge New Tech District School Calendar.
           
 

VIII. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

IX. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.