October 23, 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 October 13, 2023 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the October 9, 2023 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 Cynthia Trevino and Shelly Gates attend the ISCA (Indiana School Counseling Association on November 9-10, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid out of the Title IV fund.
 

V.B. We recommend Anissa Magee, Sarahi Imhof, and Daniel Brugioni attend the Wabash Valley Education Center’s Multilingual State Conference on November 11-12, 2023, in West Lafayette, Indiana with expenses paid from the Multilingual Fund.
 

V.C. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Trevino, Melissa Rettig, and Melissa Klahn attend the IAPSS (Indiana   Association of Public School Superintendents) 2023-2024 WELL (Women Educators Leading Learning) Women in Educational Leadership Seminars on November 8, 2023 in Greenwood, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

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 recommend accepting Alexis Bustillos’ s resignation from the Kindergarten Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 20, 2023.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Anjelica Mendoza’s resignation from the English Learner Teacher of Record position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 27, 2023.
 

VI.C. We recommend Jane Brooks be employed as the 6^th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective November 2, 2023.
 

VI.D. We  recommend Sabrina Jackson be employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 23, 2023.
 

VI.E. We recommend Desni Norton be employed as the Bookkeeper at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 30, 2023.

VI.F. We recommend Amber Hall be employed as the Reset Room Counselor at Calumet New Tech High School effective November 13, 2023.

 

VI.G. We recommend Allison Dunbar-Parkinson be employed as the 8^th Grade ELA Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective October 16, 2023.

 

VI.H. We recommend Martha Murphy be employed as the Varsity Bowling Head Coach for the 2023- 2024 athletic season.

 

VI.I. We recommend Andreanna Maynor be employed as a Guidance Counselor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective October 24, 2023.
 

VI.J. We recommend Sarahi Imhof be employed as an English Learner Instructional Aide at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective October 21, 2023.



 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A.
We recommend approving the purchase order over $10, 000 for the purchase of additional Chromebooks.
 

VII.B. We recommend adopting the 2024 Budget Resolutions.
 

VII.C. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:

• November 6, 2023 – City Pop Popcorn sales for the Swim account.  
• November 16, 2023 NHS (National Honor Society) Fall Bash ticket sales for the National Honor Society account.                 

VII.D. We  recommend approving the renegotiated agreement with Republic Services for waste and recycling services.
 

VII.E. We recommend approving the substitute contracts service provided by Kelly Educational Staffing.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.