July 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 July 9, 2024 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Reports as of April 30 and May 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of April 30 and May 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of April 30 and May 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the June 24, 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 AnnMarie Keene attend the 2024 Indiana Ed-Fi Summit on July 17, 2024, in Noblesville, Indiana with expenses paid from the Education fund.

 

VIII.B. We recommend Burnadette Cope attend the IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association) New Athletic Director Training on August 2, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Education fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Aaron Carter attend the Readable English Retreat on June 27-28, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.D. 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 Crystal Bustillos resignation from the Kindergarten Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.
 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Mark Davis’s resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.

 

IX.C. We recommend accepting Mia Hubbard’s resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.
 

IX.D. We recommend accepting Sabrina Jackson’s resignation from the Kindergarten position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.
 

IX.E. We recommend accepting Jennifer Stewart’s resignation from the First Grade Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.  
 

IX.F. We recommend Anissa Magee be employed as the temporary Girls’ Head Varsity Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
 

IX.G. We recommend Charles Salary be employed as the Strength and Conditioning Coach position at Calumet New Tech high School effective August 1, 2024.
 

IX.H. We recommend Erin Bernat be employed as the Tenth Grade Science Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 12, 2024.
 

IX.I. We recommend Danielle Soucie be employed as the Psychology Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 12, 2024.
 

IX.J. We recommend Autumn Lewis be employed as Second Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 12, 2024.
 

IX.K. We recommend Kayla Kurek be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

IX.L. We recommend Cynthia Gordish be employed as Second Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 12, 2024.
 

IX.M. We recommend Erin Gomez be employed as an Instructional Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 1, 2024.
 

IX.N. We recommend Nicholas Perez be employed as the Seventh Grade ELA Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

IX.O. We recommend Ashley Walton be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

IX.P. We recommend Kelly DeWitt be employed as a Third Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 12, 2024.
 

IX.Q. We recommend Jennifer Arlen be employed as a School Counselor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 5, 2024.
 

IX.R. We recommend Jessica Schouten be employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 12, 2024.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of curriculum materials.
 

X.B. We recommend renewing the New Tech Network contract for the 2024-2025 school year.
 

X.C. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
 

X.D. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:
• July 25-28, 2024 – Double Good Popcorn sales for the Football account.
 

X.E. We recommend approving the Contracted Director of Media agreement with the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center.

 

X.F. We are recommending approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of additional equipment for the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School gymnasium remodel.


 

X.G. We recommend the approval of a purchase order exceeding $10,000 for the purchase of keyless access control systems at Calumet New Tech High School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.

X.H. We recommend approving the contract amendment with Core Construction for construction services on the Secured Entry Project.  

 

X.I. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for attending the NTACH training in July 2024.
 

X.J. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for attending the Classroom 180 training in June 2024.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.