May 8, 2023 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 April 28, 2023  payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. 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.

IV. Professional Development

IV.A. We recommend Linda Hobock and Victoria Pliego attend the Multilingual Learners Advocacy Academy on Jun 21-22, 2023, in West Lafayette, IN with expenses paid from the NESP fund.
 

IV.B. We recommend Jamila Gray, Terrance Jackson, Lois Lark, Sabrina Jackson, Karen Coleman, and Diane Anderson attend the South Shore Summer of Learning Conference on June 12-13, 2023, in Hammond, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title I fund. 

IV.C. We recommend Kate Herrin attend the Indiana Computer Science Professional Development Week on June 25-30, 2023, in Bloomington, IN with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA fund.
 

IV.D. We recommend Sophia Minor and Burnadette Cope Keep Indiana Learning Building Thinking Classrooms Conference on June 29-30, 2023, in Franklin, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

IV.E. We recommend Linda Hobock and Victoria Pliego attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) SIOP 99 Ideas and Activities on June 20, 2023, in West Lafayette, IN with expenses paid from the NESP fund.
 

IV.F. We recommend Victoria Pliego attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) KTL Comprehension Strategies virtual training on June 6, June 8, June 22, and June 25, 2023, with expenses from NESP fund.
 

IV.G. We recommend Linda Hobock attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) SIOP Train the Trainer on June 13-15 in West Lafayette, IN with expenses paid from the NESP fund.
 

IV.H. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. 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 the effective date.  IC 20-26-2-1.5 and IC 20-26-2-1.3
 

V.A. We recommend approving Jona Robinson’s resignation from the Fourth Grade Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective June 5, 2023.

V.B. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment Items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. New Business

VI.A. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:                      

• May 20, 2023 – Car Wash Sales for the Band account.
• May 12, 2023 to May 13, 2023 – Shrek the Musical ticket sales for the Drama Club account.       
• May 15, 2023- May 19, 2023, Culvers percent of sales for the Drama Club

VI.B. We are recommending approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:

• • May 02, 2023, in the amount of $136.00 in cash to the Class of 2025 from various students and teachers.

VI.C. We recommend approving the compensation request for the      Superintendent’s and Assistant Superintendent’s Secretary.
 

VI.D. We recommend approving and paying the following stipends for the work done for the Longfellow After School teaching in the Spring of 2023.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.