December 12, 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 December 9, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the November 28, 2022 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.
We recommend Adrian Wilkerson attend the IASBO(Indiana Association of School Business Officials) School Finance Seminar on December 15, 2022 in Plainfield, Indiana with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

V.B. We recommend Samuel Roberts and Louise Neese attend the ISBA( Indiana School Board Association) New School Board Member Academy on January 14, 2023 in LaPorte, Indiana with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.C. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Kim Osteen, Sam Roberts and Louise Neese attend the NSBA (National School Board Association) 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition on Mach 31, 2023 to April 4, 2022 with funds paid from the Title IIA Fund for Dr. Shirley and funds from the Operations                    Fund for Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Osteen and Mrs. Neese.
 

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. We are recommending accepting Margret Ford’s resignation from the McKinney Vento Family Support position at the Lake Ridge School District effective December 9,2022.
 

VI.B. We recommend Diane Anderson be employed as a 3^rd Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary effective December 4, 2022.

 

VI.C. We recommend Delanea Davis be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective December 13, 2022.

VI.D. We are recommending Devonte Singleton be employed as the 8^th grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2022-2023 season.

 

VI.E. We are recommending Kyla Graig be employed as the 7^th grade Girls’ Basketball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2022-2023 season.
 

VI.F. We recommend Daniel Wendrickx Jr. be employed as the head Baseball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2022-2023 season.

VI.G. We are recommending James Lewis be employed as the Wrestling Junior Varsity Assistant at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2022-2023 season.




 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:                                                       

• January 10, 2023 – January 10, 2023 Popping popcorn sales for the Cheer Account.
• January 13,2023 and January 20, 2023- Dress Down Day sales for the Cheer Account.
• December 13, 2022 – December 23, 2022, Krispy Kream sales for the Cheer Account.

VII.B. We are recommending approving a purchase of orders greater than 10,000 for Lake Shore Education and Community Playthings to improve the Head Start classroom environment.
 

VII.C. We recommend permission for the Business Manager to conduct end-of- year transactions for 2022

VII.D. We are recommending approving the attached list of Lake Ridge Middle School School ECA Stipends for the 2022-2023 school year.

VII.E. We recommend approving the donation of a 32 inch flat screen tv and gift cards made by Marsha Daniels as prizes for students.

VII.F. We are recommending approving the attached list of Longfellow New Tech Elementary School ECA Stipends for the 2022-2023 school year.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.