November 14, 2022 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 October 28, 2022 and November 10, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of ____________.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Midwest Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of _______.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the First Midwest Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of ______________.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the October 24, 2022 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 Cynthia Trevino, Araceli Mendoza, Rae Lopez, Annmarie Goodman, Melissa Retting, and Tashema Dancy attend the ISCA ( Indiana School Counseling Association) on November 17-18, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IV Fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Linette Carpenter attend the BER( Bureau of Education and Research) Instructional Coach Institute on December 13-15, 2022, in Elk Grove Village, IL with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.

 

VIII.C.
We recommend Dan Gutierrez, Benjamin Lopez, and Anthony Cordova attend the NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers) and attend the basic School Resource Officer Course in November 14-18, 2022 hosted by Hanover High School with funds paid from the SSSG Fund.
 

VIII.D. 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 accepting Sarah Dillard’s resignation from the First Grade Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective on October 4, 2022.

 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Casey Morenz resignation from the student supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 19, 2022.
 

IX.C. We recommend Shannan Kuesis be employed as a 1^st Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary effective October 31, 2022.

 

IX.D. We recommend Tierra Taylor be employed as a Fourth Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary effective November 7, 2022.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the attached list of Calumet New Tech High School ECA Stipends for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

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

• November 22, 2022 – November 26, 2022, Double Good Popcorn online sales for the Class of 2026 Account.

X.C. We recommend approving the following donations made to Calumet New Tech High School:
 

• October 18, 2022 in the amount of $10.00 in cash to the Swim account from Kelly Thomas.
• October 19, 2022 in the amount of $7.00 in cash for the Swim account from Harley Buddack.
• October 27, 2022 in the amount of $140.00 in cash for the Student Senate account from various donors from the Safe Trick or Treat.
• November 1, 2022 in the amount of $ $200.00 check ## 4842 for Freshman Biology account from Janet Izah.
•  November 1, 2022 in the amount of $23.00 in cash for the Student General account from various donors.
•  November 1, 2022 in the amount of $20.00 in cash for the Band account from various donors.
• November 1, 2022 in the amount of $50.00 check # 3455 for the Boy’s Basketball account from Richard D. & Robin C. McClanahan.

 

X.D. We recommend approving the Self Insurance Health Rates for the 2023 calendar year.
 

X.E. We recommend approving the attached settlement agreement between Plaintiffs vs Lake Ridge School Corporation.
 

X.F. We recommend approving a purchase order over $10,00 for the purchase of PowerSchool Student Information System.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.