May 1, 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 April 14, 2023 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the February 13, 2023, and the February 27, 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 are recommending Angelica Moya, Elida Lozano, Victoria Pliego, Denise Herrin, Cheryl Dance Shaji Joseph, Mark Vecchi, and Anna Farkas attend the South Shore Summer of Learning Conference on June 12-13, 2023, in Hammond, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title I account. 
 

V.B. We are recommending Melissa Day attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Canter) 2023 Administrator Academy on June 7-8, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.C. We are recommending Adrian Wilkerson and Christina Akers attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of School Business Officials) 2023 Annual Meeting on May 9-12, 2023, in Fort Wayne, IN with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

V.D. We are recommending Cynthia Trevino, Regin Johnson, and Chris Bajmakovich attend the IASA (Indiana Aspiring Superintendent Academy) Interview Bootcamp on April 26, 2023, in Greenwood, Indiana with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA 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 Amanda Moore’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 25, 2023.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Brian Kim’s resignation from the Social Studies position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 5, 2023.
 

VI.C. We recommend accepting Aaliyah Curtis’ resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 7, 2023.
 

VI.D. We recommend approving Ashley Gallagher’s resignation from the Head Start Administrative Assistant and Safe Environment Coordinator position Effective May 25, 2023.

 

VI.E. We recommend accepting Tashema Dancy’s resignation from the School Counselor position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective May 1, 2023.
 

VI.F. We recommend Devonte Singleton be employed as the Girl’s Track Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective March 1, 2023.

VI.G. We recommend Durrell Nash be employed as the Boys’ Track Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective March 1, 2023.

 

VI.H.
We recommend approving Terrance Wimbly-Kuykendall be approved as the Boys Baseball JV Coach at Calumet New Tech High School effective May 2, 2023.

VI.I. We  recommend approving Tracy Caldwell be employed as the Varsity Track Assistant at Calumet New Tech High School effective May 2, 2022.
 

VI.J. We are recommending Monica Kurek be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary effective April 20, 2022.
 

VI.K. We are recommending William Clay be employed as an Instructional Aide at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective April 3, 2023.

 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving Resolution Concerning Alternative Service  Agreement with the Indiana Department of Education and Private Education Agencies.
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the 2023 Travel Reimbursement Rates.

 

VII.C. We recommend approving the Renewal for Community Eligibility Provision Universal Free Breakfast and Lunch Program.
 

VII.D. We are recommending approving the Annual Renewal for food service Provider Chartwells for the year 2023-2024.

 

VII.E. We are recommending approving a purchase order over $10,000 for the  purchase of weight room equipment.
 

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

• April 25, 2023 -May 9, 2023- Fan Cloth Sports Gear sales for the Girls’ Tennis account.

VII.G. We are recommending approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech   High School:

• • April 11, 2023, in the amount of $1,000.00 check to the Class of 2023 from the Lake Ridge Educational Foundation. 
  • April 26, 2023, in the amount of $60.00 cash to the Boy’s Golf Team from Glenda Shurlow.

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.