August 22, 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 19, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the July 25, 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 Tashema Dancy and Annemarie Goodman virtually attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s Counselor Connection Professional Development on September 15, November 15, January 17, February 17, and May 12, 2022 with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund. 
 

V.B. We recommend Jodi Garcia virtually attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s Teacher Evaluation Training on August 26, 2022 with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.C. We recommend Cynthia Trevino attend the IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents) Indiana Aspiring Superintendent Academy on August 31, September 21, October 5, November 9, November 30, and December 14, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.

 

V.D. We  recommend Janae McKnight attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s Curriculum Study Council on September 20, November 10, December 8, February 2, and March 7, 2022 in Lafayette, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.E. We recommend Linnet Carpenter and Janae McKnight attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s Literacy-First Day to Test Training on September 8, 2022 in West Lafayette, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

V.F. We recommend that Chris Bajmakovich virtually attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s Evaluation Training for Administrators on August 26, 2022 with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

V.G. We recommend Linnet Carpenter AND Janae McKnight attend the NIEC (Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative) High Ability Regional Meeting on August 30, 2022 in Chesterton, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.

 

V.H. We recommend Adrian Wilkerson virtually attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of School Business Officials) School Law Certification Course on September 20, 2022 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
           
 

V.I. We recommend Adrian Wilkerson virtually attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of School Business Officials) Food Service and Ethics Certification course on October 5, 2022 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.

V.J. We recommend Chris Bajamakovich attend the IASP (Indiana Association of School Principals) Indiana New Administrative Leadership Institute on September 12, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.

 

V.K. 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 Donna Leal’s resignation as a Title I Aide          
at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 5, 2022.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Jermaine Chandler’s resignation from the 7^th Grade Math Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 10, 2022.

VI.C. We recommend Shonette Watson be employed as the Reset Room Counselor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 17, 2022.
 

VI.D. We recommend Molly Rodgers be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 17, 2022.
           
 

VI.E. We recommend Destiny Weber be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 22, 2022.

 

VI.F. We recommend Amanda Moore be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 22, 2022.
 

VI.G. We recommend Joseph Bickham be employed as the Music Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 18, 2022.
 

VI.H. We recommend Amanda Buckner be employed as the 7^th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.
 

VI.I. We recommend Maygen Kubina-Miller be employed as the Art Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.
 

VI.J.  We recommend Amber Lynn Czubara be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 17, 2022.

 

VI.K. We recommend Tina Luna be employed as the Behavior Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 17, 2022.
 

VI.L. We recommend Andrew Fentress be employed as the Dean/ Behavior Health Services Coordinator at Calumet New Tech High School  effective August 22, 2022.


 
 

VI.M. We recommend James Bell be employed as the Business Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective September 19, 2022.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the 2022-2023 Salary Schedule for the non-contract positions.
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the Food Service Account Analysis as of July 31, 2022.
           
 

VII.C. We recommend approving the school bus routes for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

VII.D. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High    School:

August 26, 2022- 50/50 raffle sales at the football game for the Cheer Account.

 

VII.E. We recommend approving the opening of a new ECA account for the JAG (Jobs for America Graduates) program at Calumet New Tech High School.
 

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

VII.G. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the renewal of the IXL Learning subscription which will be paid from the 2022-2023 Title I grant.

 

VII.H. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $ 10,000 for the renewal of the Edmentum online subscription for Study Island which will be paid from the 2022-2023 Title I grant. 
 

VII.I. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $ 10,000 for the renewal of the Newsela online subscription which will be paid from the 2022-2023 Title I grant. 
 

VII.J. We recommend approving the payment of the attached list of employee stipends for the extra time spent on student and family translating support work done for the English Learners program during the 2022 spring semester.

VII.K. We recommend approving the payment of the attached list of employee stipends for the extra time spent deploying the SIOP English Language Learners’ instructional model in the Lake Ridge District.

 

VII.L. We  recommend approving the payment of a stipend to Victoria Pliego- Poza for the days spent at Wabash Valley Education Center’s SIOP Train the Trainer in June 2022.

 

VII.M. We  recommend reimbursing Victoria Pliego-Poza for the cost of a course required to serve as the English Learners Teacher of Record.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.