April 22, 2024 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 28, 2024, and April 12, 2024,  payrolls for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of February 29, 2024, and March 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of February 29, 2024, and March 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of February 29, 2024, and March 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the March 11, 2024 school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. 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.

VIII. Professional Development

VIII.A. We recommend Holly Plowman attend the (NISEC) Northern Indiana Education Center’s Building Scientifically Based Literacy Building Blocks on May 16, 2024, at Hobart High School with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.

 

VIII.B. We recommend Natasha Johnson virtually attend the PLTW (Project Lead the Way) PLTW Launch Teacher Training on June 3-4, 2024, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Aaron Smith take the CDW Amplified Admin Level 2 online training course with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

VIII.D. We recommend Regin Johnson, Linda Hobock, and Victoria Pliego attend the Wabash Valley Educational Centers’ Spring Title III Meeting on May 8-9, 2024, in Lafayette, IN. with expenses paid from the EL Find.

VIII.E. We recommend Martie Murphy attend the NexTech 2024 CSPD (Computer Science Professional Development) week on June 10-14, 2024, in Bloomington, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.F. We recommend Sam Miestowski attend the South Shore Arts Paint Pour Galore on Saturdays, June 1, 2024 - July 6, 2024, in Munster, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

VIII.G. We recommend Adrian Wilkerson, Christina Akers, and Jessica Gibbs attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of School Business Officials) on May 8-10, 2024, in French Lick, IN. with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

VIII.H. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IX. 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

IX.A. We recommend accepting Mike Brady’s retirement request from the Financial Literacy Teacher position at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year.
 

IX.B. We recommend Jonathan Nwannunu be employed as the School Counselor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective April 23, 2024.
 

IX.C. We recommend Terrence Jackson be employed as the Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2023-2024 athletic season.
 

IX.D. We recommend Antoine Scroggins be employed as a Fifth Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective April 23,2024.
 

IX.E. We recommend Anthony Wilson be employed as an Instructional Coach at Lake Ride New Tech Middle School effective April 4, 2024.
 

IX.F. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the following fundraisers for Calumet New Tech High School:

• April 23–29, 2024: Middle School swim shirt pre-sale for the Swim Account.
• April 25–May 13, 2024:City Pop Popcorn candy and snack sales for the Swim Account.
• April 3 – May 14, 2024 - Domino’s Pizza Card sales for the Cheer account.
• May 10, 2023: Staff vs. Athlete volleyball game ticket sales for the Boys and Girls Volleyball Account.
• May 18, 2024: Family Bowling Event at Plaza Lanes Sales for the Bowling Account.
• May 24, 2024: Middle School swim mock meet ticket sales for the Swim Account.

X.B. We recommend approving the attached list of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School returning coaches for the 2024–2025 school year.
 

X.C. We recommend approving the Acknowledgement of Excessive Education Fund Transfer Notice.
 

X.D. We recommend a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of a Financial, Payroll, and HR software system.

X.E. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of new communication and messaging software.
 

X.F. We recommend the approval of the 2023-2024 school resource officer part-time rate.
 

X.G. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• April 15 – May 10, 2024: Spring Formal ticket sales for the Student Council Account.
• April 26-30, 2024: Double Good Popcorn sales for the Athletic Account.
• April 23 – May 12, 2024: Sweatshirts sales for the Track and Field Account.  
• May 17, 2024: Pie in the Face fundraiser of the Volleyball account.
• May 19, 2024: Buffalo Wild Wings 20% Night for the Volleyball Account.
• July 14, 2024: Tagging at Strack and Van Til for the Volleyball Account.

X.H. We are recommending approving the 2024-2025 District Calendar.
 

X.I. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:

• March 20, 2024: Donations made by various donors in the amount of $466.00 in cash to the Study Abroad Account.
• March 22, 2024: Check in the amount of $26.84 from the Anderson family to the Student General Account.

X.J. We recommend approving the following donations to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• Solar Eclipse Glasses: donated by the Friends of the Lake Ridge Education Foundation
•  McDonald’s Happy Meals: donated by McDonald’s to  student winners of the Read-A-Thon
• Strack and Van Til $40 Gift Card: donated by Strack and Van Til

X.K. We recommend approving the following fundraisers to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• May 10, 2024: Longfellow Fourth Grade Dance for the PTA.

X.L.

1. We  recommend approving the following donations to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools:

• Industrial Floor Scrubber donated by College Hunks Hauling Junk.

X.M. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.