September 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Work Session

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 August 30, 2024, and September 13, 2024, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the August 26, 2024, 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 Karen Lee, Jeffery Keehn, Cheryl Dance, Greg Keehn, Anissa Magee, Daniel Brugioni, Lana O’Neill and Summer Brown attend the NIESC (Northern Indiana Educational Service Center) Science of Reading for Upper Grades training on October 10, 2024, and March 13, 2025, at Portage High School with expenses paid out of the Title IIA Fund.

 

V.B. We recommend Rae Lopez, AnnMarie Keene, and Aaron Smith attend Power School University 2024 Engage on October 15- 18, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund for Rae Lopez, expenses paid from the Education Fund for AnnMarie Keene and Aaron Smith.
 

V.C. We recommend Artiya Nash attend the 2024 NWI Regional Conference on September 11, 2024, at the Hard Rock Café with expenses paid from the Title I Fund.

 

V.D. We recommend Aaron Carter attend the IASP (Indiana Association of School Principals) Assistant Principals Conference on November 22-23, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

V.E. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Kim Osteen, Sam Roberts, Louise Neese and Eric Johnson attend the 2024 ISBA/ IAPSS (Indiana School Board Association and the Indiana Association of Public-School Superintendents) Fall Conference on September 23-24, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid out of the Title IIA for Dr. Shirley and the Operations fund for Mrs. Osteen, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Neese, and Mr. Johnson.

 

V.F. 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 Coralisa Vann’s resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 26, 2024.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Monica Kurek’s resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 29, 2024.
 

VI.C. We recommend Martin Quiroga be employed as a Physical Education Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School Effective September 9, 2024.
 

VI.D. We recommend Jolanda Balentine be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 21, 2024.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving a purchase order of over 10,000 to purchase Longfellow classroom furniture.
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the permission to advertise the 2025 Budget.
 

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

• September 11, 2024, to September 25, 2024 – Raffle ticket sales for the Tennis account.
• September 9, 2024, to September 25, 2024 – Homecoming dance ticket sales for the Student Senate Account.

VII.D. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• September 17, 2024, to November 15, 2024 – Money collection to purchase food items for student turkey bingo.
• October 2, 8,10, and 15, 2024 – Kona Ice Sales for the Athletic account.
• November 4, 2024 - Athletic sponsorship for the Athletic account.

VII.E. We recommend approving the attached list of purchase orders over $10,000 to be paid from the ESSER III Grant.

 

VII.F. We recommend approving the 2024-25 Staff Evaluation Plan.
 

VII.G. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for work beyond the regular contracted services in August 2024.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.