September 26, 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 September 16, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the September 12, 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 Linnet Carpenter and Andrea DeFrier attend the Bureau of Education and Research Dyslexia: Best Targeted Interventions on November 16, 2022 with expenses paid Title 1 Funds.
 

V.B. We recommend Linnet Carpenter and Melissa Rettig  Keep Indiana Learning Instructional Coaching Cadre on October 3-4 , 2022 in Indianapolis, IN paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

V.C. We are recommending Andrew Fentress, Pam Balint, Rachel Niemann, Tashema Dancy, Araceli Mendoza, Brian Perez, and James Townsend attend the IDOE Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy Basic Training on November 7-8, 2022 and February 9, 2023.

 

V.D. We recommend Samuel Roberts attend the ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) Fall Conference on October 3-4 2022 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.E. 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 Rosaura Londono ‘s resignation from the Family Support Specialist position at Lake Ridge Head Start effective September 23, 2022.
 

VI.B. We recommend Marixa Acevedo be employed as a Head Start Building  Assistant effective October 3, 2022.

VI.C. We recommend Margaret Ford be employed as the Head Start McKinny Vento Family Support Aide effective October 7, 2022.
 

VI.D. We recommend Gloria Solis be employed as a Head Start Teacher Assistant effective October 3, 2022.
           

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the Lake Ridge Head Start Budget Narrative FY23-FY24.
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the Lake Ridge Head Start Budget Allocation FY23-FY24.
 

VII.C. We recommend approving the Lake Ridge Head Start Continuation Grant FY23-FY24
 

VII.D. We recommend approving the Lake Ridge Training and Technical Assistant Budget and Plan for the 2-23-2024 Fiscal Year.
 

VII.E. We recommend approving the Certification of the Lake Ridge Head Start Compensation Letter.

 

VII.F. We recommend the purchase order over $10,000 for the purchase of cheer uniforms paid out of the Athletic Department Account.

 

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

• September 26, 2022 – October 7, 2022 Double Good Popcorn online sales for the Cheer Account.
• September 30, 2022 – October 19, 2022 Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough sales for the Swim and Girls Basketball account.
• October 7, 2022 – 50/50 Raffle sales for the Cheer Account.
• October 14, 2022- 50/50 Raffle sales for the Cheer Account.

VII.H. We are recommending approving the following donations made to Calumet New Tech High School:           

• September 15, 2022 in the amount of $250.00 in cash to the Athletic Department Account from Rocs Towing.
• September 15, 2022 in the amount of $250.00 in cash to the Athletic Department Account from The Drip Shop.
• September 15, 2022 in the amount of $450.37 in cash for the Cheer Account from various donors from the Cheer car wash.
• September 20, 2022 in the amount of $214.00 in cash for the Cross Country account from various donors.
• September 21, 2022  in the amount of $500.00 in cash for the Football account from Mr. Chris Smith.

 

VII.I. We recommend approving the agreement with Edgewater to provide student referral to school and/or community based mental health services.

VII.J. We recommend approving and paying the attached list of certified staff members for retention of employment from the 2021-2022 school year to the following 2022-2023 school year.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.