August 8, 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 August 5, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of  June 30, 2022.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Midwest Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2022.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the First Midwest Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2022.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the July 25, 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 Pam Balint attend the Wabash Valley Educational Center’s First Day to Test Day training in West Lafayette, Indiana on September 8, 2022 with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Pam Balint attend the Wabash Valley Educational Center’s Instructional Coaching Council Network training in West Lafayette, Indiana on October 10, December 8, and February 2, 2022 with expenses paid from the Title IIA 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. We  recommend accepting Matthew Byerly’s resignation from the Music Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective July 22, 2022.
 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Katie Dombkowski’s resignation from the 3^rd Grade Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 26, 2022.

 

IX.C. We recommend accepting Sandra Brown’s resignation from the principal position at Lake Ridge Middle School effective August 12, 2022.

 

IX.D. We recommend accepting Tiara Harris’ resignation from the Principal position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 5, 2022.
 

IX.E. We recommend accepting Julie Rivera’s resignation from the school counselor position at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 12, 2022.

 

IX.F. We recommend accepting Levell Kensey’s resignation from the Behavior Interventionist position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 27, 2022.
 

IX.G. We recommend accepting Terrica Carson’s resignation from the ELA Teacher position at Lake Ridge Middle School effective August 5, 2022.
 

IX.H. We recommend accepting LuAnn Forste’s resignation from the Science Facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective July 25, 2022.
 

IX.I. We recommend accepting Jessica Adamscyk’s resignation from the 5th Grade Science Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 4, 2022.

 

IX.J. We recommend accepting Jacqueline Fielder’s resignation from the Academic Interventionist position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 26, 2022.   
 

IX.K. We recommend accepting Earl Smith’s resignation from the Dean of Students position at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 15, 2022.  
 

IX.L. We recommend Casey Morenz be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.
 

IX.M. We recommend Linda Riley Flynn be employed as the CTE Business Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.

 

IX.N. We recommend Holly Plowman be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.
 

IX.O. We recommend Ana Parrish be employed as a registrar at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 8, 2022.
 

IX.P. We recommend Jodi Garcia be employed as the Dean of Students at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.
 

IX.Q. We recommend Lisa Jimenez be employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.  

 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the Education to Operational Fund transfer effective June 30, 2022.
 

X.B. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High    School:

August 19, 2022 - 50/50 raffle sales for the Swim Account.

July 25, September 1,8,15,29 2022 - Adult and open swim entrance sales for the Swim Account.

October 6,13,20,27 2022 - Adult and open swim entrance sales for the Swim Account.

August 16, 2022- August 26, 2022 – T-shirt sales for the Cross Country Account. 

August 14, 2022- Car wash sales for the Cheer/Warriorette Account.

 

X.C. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

August 15, 2022- Bingo Night at Set Em’ Up Bowling Alley for donations for the Volleyball Account.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Old Business 

XI.A. We recommend approving the June 30, 2022 ESSR/CARES Corrections

XI.B.  Recommend approval of the old business items. __________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.