February 22, 2021 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, the February 5, 2021 payroll for payment, and the February 19, 2021 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the February 8, 2021 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.

Dr. Shirley will present the ISBA (Indiana School Board Association) Exemplary Governance Award to Board members.

Dr. Shirley will present the the Distinguished Service Pin to Mrs. Kim Osteen.

V. Professional Development

V.A. Recommend Roxanne Shimek attend the Keys to Enhancing your 
        Effectiveness as a School Nurse virtual workshop on February 26, 2021 with 
        expenses paid from the Education Fund.
 

V.B. Recommend Kathy Martin attend the New Tech Network Virtual Spring 
        Leadership Summit on March 2-4, 2021 with expenses paid from Title IIA.
 

V.C. Recommend Eric Johnson attend the Indiana Summit on Out of School 
        Learning on April 20-21, 2021 with expenses paid from Title IIA.
 

V.D. 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. Recommended accepting Kelley Berry’s resignation from the fourth grade 
        teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective February 5, 
        2021.
 

VI.B. Recommend accepting Tiffany Palmer’s resignation from the Title I 
        Paraprofessional position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective February 
        19, 2021.
 

VI.C. Recommend accepting Ambriatta Ringo’s resignation from the EL Title I 
        Paraprofessional position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective February 
        19, 2021.
 

VI.D. Recommend Elizabeth Smyers be employed as the bus driver for foster 
        students effective February 16, 2021.
 

VI.E. Recommend Britton Johnson be employed as the Boys’ Track Coach at 
        Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021 season.
 

VI.F. Recommend Ivorie Stalling be employed as the Girls’ Track Coach at Lake 
        Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2021 season.
 

VI.G. Recommend Gabriella Rodriquez be employed as a Title I Paraprofessional At Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective February 23, 2021.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. Recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:
        March 1 - 31, 2021 – T-shirt Fundraiser – for the Champions University Account
        April 1 – 30, 2021 – T-shirt Fundraiser - Champions University Account
        March 8 – 12, 2021 – Door Décor Penny Wars – for the Champions University 
        Account
        March 12, March 19, March 26, and April 9, 2021 – Dress Down Days -  for the 
        Champions University Account
 

VII.B. Recommend approving the Transportation Services Contract with North 
        American Central (also known as Illinois Central) for the period of 2021-2024.
 

VII.C. Recommend approving the 2020-2021 administrative assistant and 
        administration raises retroactive to the start of their contract.
 

VII.D. Recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 for additional Apple 
        device chargers paid from the CARES Act Fund.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.