March 13, 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 March 3, 2023  payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the January 23, 2023 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 Jessica Flores attend the NIESC (Northern Indiana   Educational Service Center) Grade 6 Social Studies and Civics Support on April 4, 2023, in Hebron, Indiana, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.

 

V.B. We recommend Cynthia Trevino, Regin Johnson, and Oralia Castro attend the Title I Title Con 2023 on April 11-12, 2023, in Plainfield, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title I fund.
 

V.C. We recommend Adrian Wilkerson attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of School Officials) Leadership Academy Session on March 16-17, 202, in Plainfield, Indiana with expenses paid from the Operations fund.

V.D. 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 Annemarie Goodman Perkarczyk’s resignation from the Counselor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary New Tech School effective March 2, 2023.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Tyler Milby’s resignation from the Physical Education position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 2, 2023.

 

VI.C. We recommend accepting Evan Cody French’s Resignation form the Physical Educational position at Calumet New Tech High School effective April 4, 2023.
 

VI.D. We recommend Arthur Fowler’s resignation from the Junior Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach position at Calumet New Tech High School effective February 21. 2023
 

VI.E. We recommend Berry Handley be employed as the Junior Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach  at Calumet New Tech High School effective March 14, 2023.
 

VI.F. We recommend Ava Meux be employed as the 8^th grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective March 14, 2023.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the cancellation of the March 27, 2023, Board Meeting due to unforeseen schedule conflicts.

 

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

• March 14-18, 2023 - Double Good Popcorn online sales for the Class of 2025 account.

VII.D. We recommend approving the Memorandum of Understanding with  Communities in Schools.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.