November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Executive Session

I.

1. Public hearing on the 2025-2026 Teacher Tentative Agreement.

I.A. II.  Motion needed to open the public hearing.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

 

I.B. 2025-2026 Teacher Tentative Agreement summary statement provided by Adrian Wilkerson.
 

I.C. The floor is open for public comments to anyone who raises their hand to speak about the 2025-2026 Teacher Tentative Agreement.
 

I.D. Motion needed to close the public hearing on the 2025-2026 Teacher Tentative Agreement.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
 

II. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.

III. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the October 31, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

IV. Consider the minutes of the October 13, 2025, school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. 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.

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 that Amanda Koleski be employed as a Head Start Lead Teacher effective November 3, 2025.
 

VI.B. We recommend that Justeen Garza be employed as a Head Start Lead Teacher effective November 3, 2025.
 

VI.C. We recommend the attached coaching assignments for Calumet New Tech High School for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 

VI.D. We recommend the attached coaching assignments for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the first reading of the following policies:

Policy 0131.1 – Bylaws and Policies – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0142 – Election and Eligibility to Serve – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0142.2 - Oath – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0142.3 - Vacancies – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0144.1 – Compensation – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0164 – Notice of Meetings – Technical Correction  
Policy 0164.1 – Regular Meetings – Rescind Policy   
Policy 0164.2 – Special Meetings – Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0164.3 – Emergency Meetings — Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0164.4 – Meeting of the Board Defined – Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0164.5 – Member Participation in Meetings Through Electronic Means of Communication – Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0164.6 – Meetings During Declared Disaster Emergencies — Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0165 – Board Meetings - Revised Bylaw
Policy 0165.0 — Notice of Regular Meetings — Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0165.2 - Notice of Special Meetings – Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0165.3 – Notice of Emergency Meetings – Rescind bylaw
Policy 0165.4 – Notice Requirements Established by Other Statutes – Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0165.5 – Series of Meetings (Gatherings) – Rescind Bylaw
Policy 0166.1 – Consent Agenda – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0167.2 – Executive Session – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0167.3 — Public Participation at Board Meetings – Revised Bylaw
Policy 0172 – Legal Counsel – Revised Policy
Policy 1130 – Conflict of Interest – Revised Bylaw
Policy 1213.01 - Staff – Student Relations – Technical Correction
Policy 1216 – Dress and Appearance — Revised Policy
Policy 1220 – Employment of the Superintendent – Revised Policy
Policy 1230 – Responsibilities of the Superintendent – Revised Policy
Policy 1422 – Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti - Harassment
Policy 1422.01 - Drug–Free Workplace – New Policy
Policy 1422.02 – Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee – Rescind Policy
Policy 1520.08 – Employment of Personnel for Extracurricular Activities – Revised Policy
Policy 1521 – Personal Background Checks, References, and Mandatory Reporting – Revised Policy  
Policy 1617 – Weapons – Revised Policy
Policy 1662 – Anti-harassment – Rescind Policy
Policy 1662.01 – Threatening and/ or Intimidating Behavior Toward Staff Members – New Policy
Policy 2131 – Educational Outcomes for Students — Revised Policy
Policy 2131 V1 — Educational Outcome Goals – Rescind Policy
Policy 2210 – Curriculum Development – Revised Policy
Policy 2221 – Mandatory Curriculum – Revised Policy
Policy 2260 – Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Opportunity – Revised Policy
Policy 2260.01 – Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability – Revised Policy
Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities – Revised Policy
Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities – Rescind Policy
Policy 2312 – Class Size - Rescinded Policy
Policy 2340 – Field and Other Corporation – Sponsored Trips – Replacement Policy
Policy 2370 – Educational Options — Revised Policy
Policy 2370.02 – Flex Program – Revised Policy
Policy 2410 – Audio, Video, Digital Recording of Meetings – Revised Policy
Policy 2411 – Guidance and Counseling – Revised Policy
Policy 2414 – Reproductive Health and Family Planning and Human Sexuality Instruction – Revised Policy
Policy 2416 – Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information – Revised Policy
Policy 2421 – Career and Technical Education Program – Revised Policy
Policy 2431 – Interscholastic Athletics – Revised Policy
Policy 2432 – Grievance Procedure for Violation of State Law Limiting Participation of Transgender Girls in Athletics – New Policy – Revised Policy — Rejected
Policy 2435 – Driver Education – Revised/ Renumbered Policy – Rejected
Policy 2461 – Recording of IEP Team Meeting/ Case Conference – Revised Policy
Policy 2464 – Programs for High Ability Students — Revised Policy
Policy 2520 – Selection of Curricular Materials, School Library Materials, and Equipment – Revised Policy
Policy 2600 – School Accountability – Revised Policy
Policy 2623 – Student Assessment – Revised Policy
Policy 2700 — Annual Performance Report – Rescind Policy
Policy 3113 – Conflict of Interest – Revised Policy
Policy 3120 – Employment of Professional Staff – Revised Policy
Policy 3120.02 – Adjunct Teachers — Revised Policy
Policy 3120.08 – Employment of Personnel for Extracurricular Activities – Revised Policy
Policy 3120.11 – Public Hearing Before Commencement of Collective Bargaining and Public Meeting before Ratification of Tentative Agreement – Revised Policy
Policy 3121 Personal Background Check, references, and mandatory reporting – Revised Policy
Policy 3122 – Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment – Replacement Policy
Policy 3122.02 - Nondiscrimination based on genetic information of the Employee – Rescind Policy
Policy 3142 – Cancellation of a teaching Contract — Revised Policy
Policy 3213.01 – Staff – Student Relations – New Policy
Policy 3216 – Staff Dress and Appearance — Revised Policy
Policy 3217 – Weapons – Revised Policy
Policy 3220 – Staff Evaluation – Revised Policy
Policy 3220.01 Teacher Appreciation Grants – Revised Policy
Policy 3220.02 – Supplemental Payments for Teachers – Revised Policy
Policy 3231 – Outside Activities of Staff – Revised Policy
Policy 3362 – Anti – Harassment – Rescind Policy
Policy 3362.01 – Threatening and/or Intimidating Behavior Toward Staff Members – Revised Policy
Policy 4113 – Conflict of Interest – Revised Policy
Policy 4120 Employment of Support Staff – Revised Policy
Policy 4120.08 – Employment of Personnel for Extracurricular Activities – Revised Policy
Policy 4121 – Personal Background Checks, References, and Mandatory Reporting – Revised Policy
Policy 4122 — Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity -Replacement Policy
Policy 4122.02 -Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee – Rescind Policy
Policy 4162 – Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL Holders and Other Employees Who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions – Revised Policy – Rejected
Policy 4213.01 – Staff – Student Relations – Technical Correction
Policy 4216 – Support Staff Dress and Appearance — Revised Policy
Policy 4217 – Weapons-Revised Policy
Policy 4362 – Anti – Harassment – Rescind Policy
Policy 4362.01 – Threatening and/or Intimidating Behavior Toward Staff Members — Revised Policy
Policy 5111 — Determination of Legal Settlement and Eligibility for Enrollment of Students Without Legal Settlement in the Corporation; Proof of Indiana Residency – Revised Policy
Policy 5136.01 – Technology Resources and Other Electronic Equipment – Revised Policy
Policy 5200 – July 2025 Attendance – Revised Policy
Policy 5223 – Released Time for Religious Instruction – Revised Policy
Policy 5310 – Health Services – Revised Policy – Rejected
Policy 5330 – Use of Medication – Revised Policy
Policy 5340.01 – Student Concussions and Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Revised Policy
Policy 5350 – Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention – Replacement Policy
Policy 5410 – Promotion, Placement, and Retention – Revised Policy
Policy 5420 – Reporting Student Progress – Revised Policy
Policy 5460 – Graduation Requirements – Revised Policy
Policy 5462 – Retaking a Class-Technical Correction
Policy 5511 — Dress and Appearance – Revised Policy
Policy 5517 – Anti-Harassment – Revised Policy
Policy 5517.01 - Bullying – Revised Policy
Policy 5540 – The Schools and Law Enforcement Agencies – Replacement Policies
Policy 5540.01 - Investigations by the Department of Child Services (DCS) – New Policy
Policy 5540.02 – The Schools and Governmental Agencies – New Policy
Policy 5600 — Student Discipline – Revised Policy
Policy 5605 – Suspension and Expulsion of Students with Disabilities – Revised Policy
Policy 5610 – Suspension and Expulsion of Students – Revised Policy
Policy 5611 – Due Process – Revised Policy
Policy 57100 – Student Complaints – Revised Policy  
Policy 5720 – Student Activism – Revised Policy
Policy 5722 – School – Sponsored Student Publications and Productions – Revised Policy
Policy 5771 – Search and Seizure – Revised Policy
Policy 5772 – Weapons – Revised Policy
Policy 6110 – Grant Funds – Revised Policy
Policy 6111 – Internal Control Standards and Procedures – Revised Policy
Policy 6112 – Cash Management of Grants – Revised Policy
Policy 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds – Revised Policy
Policy 6116 – Time and Effort Reporting – Revised Policy
Policy 6151 – Bad Checks and Uncollectible Debts – Revised Policy
Policy 6152 — Student Fees and Charges – Revised Policy
Policy 6230 – Budget Hearing – Revised Policy
Policy 6250 – Required ADM Counts for the Purpose of State Funding and Verification of Residency for Membership – Revised Policy
Policy 6320 – Purchasing – Revised Policy
Policy 6320.01 – Purchasing using Online Reverse Auctions – Rescind Policy
Policy 6325 – Procurement Federal Grants/ Funds
Policy 6550 – Travel Payment and Reimbursement/ Relocations Cost – Revised Policy
Policy 7217 – Possession of Firearms and Weapons by Visitors – Revised Policy
Policy 7300 — Disposition of Real Property – Revised Policy
Policy 7310 – Disposition of Surplus Property – Technical Correction
Policy 7430 – Safety Standards – Revised Policy
Policy 7440.01 -Electronic Monitoring and Recording – Revised Policy
Policy 7450 – Property Inventory – Revised Policy
Policy 7455 – Accounting System for Capital Assets – Revised Policy
Policy 7540.02 – Digital Content and Accessibility – Revised Policy
Policy 7540.03 – Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety – Revised Policy
Policy 7544 – Use of Social Media – New Policy
Policy 8120 – Volunteer – Revised Policy
Policy 8121 – Personal Background Check – Contracted Services – Technical Correction
Policy 8210 – School Calendar – Revised Policy
Policy 8220 – School Day – Revised Policy
Policy 8330 – Student Records – Revised Policy
Policy 8400 – School Safety Information – Technical Correction
Policy 8405 – Environmental Health and Safety Issues — Indoor Air Quality, Animals in the Classroom, and Idling Vehicles on School Property – Technical Correction
Policy 8451 – Parasitic Infestation (Head Lice) – Revised Policy
Policy 8452 – Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
Policy 8455 – Coach Training, References, and IHSAA Reporting – Revised Policy
Policy 8462 – Child Abuse and Neglect – Revised Policy
Policy 8500 – Food Service Program – Technical Correction
Policy 8510 – Wellness - Revised Policy
Policy 8540 – Vending Machines – Rescind Policy
Policy 8600 – Transportation – Revised Policy
Policy 8640 – Transportation for Field and other Corporation – Sponsored Trips = Rescind Policy
Policy 9130 – Public Complaints and Concerns – Revised Policy
Policy 9150 – School Visitors – Revised Policy
Policy 9160 – Public Attendance at School Events – Revised Policy
Policy 9700 – Relations With Special Interest Groups – Revised Policy


 

VII.B. We recommend public acknowledgment of notice of the teacher's compensation level.
 

VII.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for assisting with completion of developmental and social emotional screenings within 45 days of school.
 

VII.D. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for engagement student services work done for the English Learners program during October 2025.
 

VII.E. We recommend approving the 2026 Health Insurance Rates.
 

VII.F. We recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 to renew PowerSchool Student Information System.

 

VII.G. We recommend approving a purchase order over 10,000 to purchase Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Supplies.

 

VII.H. We recommend approving the purchase of VIZOR, a Technology asset management software.
 

VII.I. We recommend approving and paying for the Dual Credit Communications Course and Adjunct Faculty Stipend.
 

VII.J. We recommend approving and paying a stipend to the High School ECA Treasurer.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.