August 9, 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 and the August 6, 2021 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the July 26, 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.

V. Professional Development

V.A. Recommend Dr. Shirley, Glenn Johnson, Jonathan Evans, and Kim Osteen attend the ISBA/IAPSS 2021 Fall conference on October 11-12, 2021 on Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid for Dr. Shirley paid from Title IIA and expenses for Glenn Johnson, Jonathan Evans, and Kim Osteen paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.B. 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. Recommend rescinding employment for Craig Buckingham as the Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Calumet New Tech High School.    
 

VI.B. Recommend accepting Morgan Rasberry’s resignation from the elementary teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 26, 2021.
 

VI.C. Recommend accepting Sara Stafford’s resignation from the 4th grade teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 27, 2021.
 

VI.D. Recommend accepting Bonnie Williams resignation from the District Media Specialist position effective July 31, 2021.
 

VI.E. Recommend accepting Karyn Hernandez’ resignation from the 1st grade teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective July 27, 2021.
 

VI.F. Recommend accepting Rory McMahan’s resignation from the 7th grade Social Studies teaching position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective July 30, 2021.
 

VI.G. Recommend Michael Morrison be employed as the Technology Manager II at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective August 10, 2021.
 

VI.H. Recommend Andria Pettigrew-Sprouse be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.I. Recommend Donovan Shorts be employed as a Behavior Interventionist at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.J. Recommend Johnathan Nwannunu to be employed as a Behavior Interventionist at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.K. Recommend Jodi Garcia be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.L. Recommend Jackie Fielder be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.M. Recommend Andrea DeFrier be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.N. Recommend Sophia Toporski be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.O. Recommend Linnet Carpenter be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.

 

VI.P. Recommend Sharnice Williams be employed as a Behavior Interventionist at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.Q. Recommend Francis Allen be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021. 
 

VI.R. Recommend Karen Lee be employed as an Academic Interventionist at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021. 
 

VI.S. Recommend Burnadette Cope be employed as an Academic Interventionist  at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021. 
 

VI.T. Recommend Ronald White be employed as the Assistant Football Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.U. Recommend Tyler Milby be employed as the Physical Education Facilitator and JV Football Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

VI.V. Recommend Pam Balint be employed as the Instructional Coach at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.W. Recommend Mia Patikas be employed as a 5th grade Science teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle school effective August 16, 2021.

 

VI.X. Recommend Chardale Johnson be employed as a 5th grade English Language Arts/Social Studies teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.Y. Recommend Aaron Smith be employed as the part-time Building Technology Aide at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.Z. Recommend Summer Brown be employed as an English Facilitator at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021.

 

VI.AA. Recommend Hillary Cassoday be employed a Science Facilitator at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.AB. Recommend Michael Miller be employed as the Graduation Pathways Coordinator at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. Recommend re-adopting Policy 3220.01 Teacher Appreciation Grants.

VII.B. Recommend approving the following fundraiser(s) at Calumet New Tech High School:
August 16-20, 2021 – virtual popcorn sale – for the Football Account
 

VII.C. Recommend approving and paying stipends to the attached list of staff for extra duties performed during the 2020-2021 school year paid from the ESSER III Fund.
 

VII.D. Recommend approving the contract between Geminus Corporation and Lake Ridge New Tech Schools for the period of February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022.
 

VII.E. Recommend approving the transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Operations Fund effective June 30, 2021.

 

VII.F. Recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students for the 2021-2022 school year at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School. 
 

VII.G. Recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students for the 2021-2022 school year at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
 

VII.H. Recommend approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students for the 2021-2022 school year at Calumet New Tech High Schools.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.