January 23, 2023 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 January 20, 2023 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. 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.

IV. Professional Development

IV.A. We recommend Lisa Hedger attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s SPARKing Up Student Behavior Virtual Retreat on March 8, 2023 with expenses paid from the Title IV fund.
 

IV.B. We recommend Cynthia Trevino, Chris Bajmakovich, Pam Balint , Melissa Rettig, and Holly Plowman attend the New Tech Network’s Leadership Summit on February 22-24, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.

 

IV.C. We recommend Tashema Dancy-Smith and Araceli Mendoza attend the Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training on February 14-17, 2023 in Villa Park, Illinois, paid from the Title IV fund. 
 

IV.D. We recommend Chris Bajmakovich attend the IASP (Indiana Association of School Principals) Indiana New Administrators Leadership Institute Cohort 9 on February 7, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

IV.E. We recommend Mario Orueta, Anibal Ramos, and Colton Scadden attend the NASRO ( National Association of School Resource Officers Training) on February 13-17, 2023, in Hammond, Indiana with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

IV.F.

1. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley attend the AASA (The School Superintendents Association) 2023 National Conference on February 16-18, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.

IV.G. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. 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

V.A. We recommend accepting Danielle Rizzo’s resignation from the Head Start Family Support Staff position effective January 10, 2023.
 

V.B. We recommend accepting Gloria Solis’ resignation from the Head Start Teacher Assistant position effective January 31, 2023.
 

V.C. We recommend Holly Plowman be employed as the Interim Instructional Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective January 16, 2023.

 

V.D. We recommend Jasmine Dunfee be employed as a Head Start Family Support Staff Member effective  February1, 2023.

 

V.E. We recommend Gloria Solis be employed as a Head Start Family Support Staff Member effective February 1, 2023.

 

V.F. We recommend William Clay be employed as an IT Aide at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective January 9, 2023.
 

V.G. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VI. New Business

VI.A. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:                                                            

• January 9, 2023, -25 (twenty five) $50.00 gift cards to Guidance for Strack & Van Til’s from Kim Osteen and the Salvation Army.
•  January 18, 2023, A piano to the Theatre Department from Anna Farkas.

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

• • •  
• January 24, 2023 - Valentine Telegrams sales for the Student Senate account.
• February 1, 2034 – February 15, 2023, Domino’s Slice the Price card sales for the Class of 2026 account.
• February 8, 2023- February 8, 2023 - Double Good online popcorn sale for the swim account.

VI.C. We recommend approving the 2023 Property, Auto, Liability, E & O, Law Enforcement Insurance Renewal.

VI.D. We recommend approving the Education to Operations Fund Transfer effective December 31, 2022.
 

VI.E. We recommend approving Self Insurance Cash Transfer Resolution 2022.
 

VI.F. We recommend the Board of Finance Approve Depositories for the District.
 

VI.G. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.