July 25, 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 payroll for payment for July 8, 2022 and July 22,2022.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of April 29, 2022 and May 31, 2022.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Midwest Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of April 29, 2022 and May 31, 2022.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the First Midwest Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of April 29, 2022 and May 31, 2022.
__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the June 27, 2022 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. We recommend that Dr. Sharron Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Trevino, Adrian Wilkerson, Sandra Brown, Dolores Estrada, Annemarie Goodman, and Araceli Mendoza attend the Tri-Creek Title IX University training on July 25-26, 2022 in Hobart, IN with registration expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund and stipends paid from the Title I Fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Abigael Allen and Sam Miestowski attend the South Shore Summer of Learning Professional Development on July 27, 2022 in Hammond, IN with expenses paid out of the Title I Fund.
 

VIII.C.
We recommend Sandra Brown attend the McReynolds Everage Consulting Teacher Boot Camp on August 15, 2022 at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.  
 

VIII.D. We recommend Julie Rivera attend the McKinney Vento Training on August 4, 2022 in St. John, IN with expenses paid from the Title I Fund.
 

VIII.E. We  recommend Jenae McKnight virtually attend the Teach Boost Creating a Culture of Coaching on July 11-13, 2022 with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.F. 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. We recommend accepting Sue Lukowski’s resignation from the Guidance Secretary position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective July 5, 2022.

 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Kristen Cowan’s resignation from the 6^th Grade Science Facilitator position at Lake Ridge Middle School effective July 14, 2022.

IX.C. We recommend accepting Kyla Graig’s resignation as the Principal’s Secretary at Lake Ridge Middle School effective July 22, 2022.
 

IX.D. We recommend accepting Kiara Anderson’s resignation as a Title I Aide at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective July 22, 2022.
 

IX.E. We recommend Julie Vlamis be employed as the School Nurse at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 15, 2022.

 

IX.F. We recommend  Holly Piunti be employed as the Principal’s Secretary at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 25, 2022.


 

IX.G. We recommend Elaine Myszak be employed as the Health Facilitator at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.
 

IX.H. We  recommend that Kyla Graig be employed as the Attendance Secretary at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 25, 2022.

 

IX.I. We recommend Kiara Anderson be employed as the Principal’s Secretary at Lake Ridge New Tech Mi8ddle School effective August 25, 2022.

 

IX.J. We recommend Danielle Soucie be employed as the Behavior Interventionist at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.
 

IX.K. We recommend that Rosemarie Sgambelluri be employed as the District Media Specialist at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 15, 2022.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the 2022-2024 Athletic Trainer Contract with expenses paid out of the Education Fund.

 

X.B. We recommend approving the contract for E-Consulting Services with AdTec with expenses paid out of the Operations Fund.
 

X.C.
We are recommending approving the Guaranteed Savings Contract EMCOR for Calumet New Tech High School HVAC Project with expenses paid exclusively through the ESSER II and the ESSER III COVID Relief Funds.
 

X.D. We recommend that the Board pass the resolution authorizing execution second amendment to lease.
 

X.E. We recommend paying the attached list of staff members for supporting effective instruction they completed with teachers in their buildings, paid from the FFY20 Title IIA Grant Category 2. 

 

X.F. We recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

X.G. We recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

X.H. We recommend that the Board pass the resolution re-approving building corporation, approving the issuance of bonds, and approving transaction documents.


 

X.I. We recommend approving the purchase order in the amount of $12,799.00 to Bushnell Golf for the purchase of a golf simulator for Calumet High School with the 21st CCLC grant funds.
 

X.J. We recommend approving the Family and Community Engagement Specialist job description.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.