October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Executive 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 October 1, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of August 31, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of August 31, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of August 31, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the September 22, 2025, 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 that Samantha Miestowski attend the Edgewater Health “Speak Up. Reach Out. Shatter the Silence” 2025 Art Competition on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Hammond, IN. All related expenses will be paid from the Title I fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Regin Johnson attend the National Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference on November 13–16, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA, with expenses paid from the High Ability fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Dr. Gilbert Crimmins attend the IAPSS Annual Meeting on November 11–12, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.D. We recommend Diane Anderson attend the Keep Indiana Learning Rise Teacher Evaluation Training and Certification on November 12–13, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.E. We recommend Dr. Gilbert Crimmins and Cynthia Mose-Trevino attend the Urban League’s Leadership Impact Luncheon on November 18, 2025, with expenses paid from the Education fund.
 

VIII.F. 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 the termination of Porche’ Brown from the Head Start Teaching Assistant position effective October 2, 2025.
 

IX.B. We recommend the termination of Jennifer Lovell from the Head Start Teaching Assistant position effective September 26, 2025.
 

IX.C. We are recommending Stacy Torres’ be employed as a Head Start Building Assistant position effective October 14, 2025.
 

IX.D. We recommending Jeff Myzak be employed as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend moving to a one-board meeting-per-month schedule, with meetings to be held on the second Monday of each month.
 

X.B. We recommend the cancellation of the regular Board meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025 and the scheduling of a special Board meeting for the purpose of reviewing and approving the 2026 Budget.
 

X.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for the Dual Credit Credential.
 

X.D. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for Team Leader duties for the 2024-25 school year.
 

X.E. We recommend granting permission to the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School PTC to conduct the following fundraisers on school property:

• Boo Gram sales
 

X.F. We recommend approving the attached Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School coaching recommendation for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 

X.G. We recommend approving the following fundraiser for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• November 3, 2025, to November 17, 2025 – Foertmeyer & Son flower sales
• October 20, 2025, to October 24, 2025 — Double Good sales for the Cheer account.
• February 2, 2025, to February 12, 2025 – Valentine’s Day Grams sales for the Cheer account.

 

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

• October 14, 2025, to October 28, 2025 – Krispy Kreme sales for the Boy’s Basketball account.
• October 14, 2025, to October 28, 2025 – Double Good Popcorn sales for the Boy’s Basketball account.
• October 30, 2025 – Safe Trunk or Treat event enty fee for the Student Senate account.
• November 3, 2025 to November 14, 2025 – Affy Apples sales for the Field Trips account.

 

X.I. We recommend approving the following donation made to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• Beacon Light Community Church approximate value $400.

X.J. We recommend approving the following donation made to Calumet New Tech High School:

• A donation of $3.65 made by the various donors to the Volleyball account.

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.