January 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Virtual 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 23, 2021 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of November 30, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Midwest Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of November 30, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the First Midwest Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of November 30, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the December 15, 2021 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. Recommend Dr. Shirley attend the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendent's  2022 Winter Seminar on January 26, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN with 
expenses paid from Title IIA.
 

VIII.B. 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. Recommend approving the termination of Jackie Dye from the Title I Paraprofessional position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective November 23, 2021.
 

IX.B. Recommend accepting Paula Dye’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective November 23, 2021.
 

IX.C. Recommend accepting Rachel McCaulley’s resignation from the Biology teaching position at Calumet New Tech High School effective January 4, 2022.
 

IX.D. Recommend accepting Sophia Harlan’s resignation from the Academic Interventionist/Kendergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective December 28, 2021.
 

IX.E. Recommend accepting Kimberly Pineda’s resignation from the title I Paraprofessional position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective December 21, 2021.
 

IX.F. Recommend Cristian Zendejas be employed as a 7th grade Social Studies teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective January 11, 2022.
 

IX.G. Recommend Verdell Gray be employed as a Title I Paraprofessional at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective January 11, 2022.
 

IX.H. Recommend Cynthia Franco be employed as a Title I Paraprofessional at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective January 11, 2022
 

IX.I. Recommend Sam Miestowski be employed as the Boys’ Golf Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

IX.J. Recommend Nicholas (Nick) Fowler be employed as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

IX.K. Recommend Tanya Lowery be employed as the Cheer Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

IX.L. Recommend Judy Smith be employed as the Varsity Softball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. Recommend approving the attached list of non-resident transfer students at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

X.B. Recommend approving the attached list of non-resident transfer students at Lake Ridge New Tech Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

X.C. Recommend approving and paying the 1st installment of stipends to the attached list of Head Start Staff paid from the Head Start Grant.
 

X.D. Recommend approving a Purchase Order over $10,000 to Lake Shore Classroom Supplies paid from the Head Start Fund.
 

X.E. Recommend approving a Purchase Order over $10,000 to School Outfitter paid from the Head Start Fund. 
 

X.F. Recommend approving the Head Start Full Time Education/Disability Coordinator job description.
 

X.G. Recommend approving the 2022 Property, Auto, Liability, E & O, Law Enforcement Insurance.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.