June 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order by President Charles Heit - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Roll Call:  Heather Black, John Haskins, Charles Heit, Joyce Lantz, Frank Magro, Patricia Newton, Lisa Werner

3. Expressions from the Public

4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda

5. Adoption of the Agenda

6. Adoption of the Consent Agenda:  Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board.  Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to vote.  Discussion of the items that have been removed can take place at the appropriate time listed on the Agenda.

6.A. Minutes:

6.A.1. Minutes:  5/24/21

6.A.2. Minutes:  6/14/21

6.B. General/Associated Funds - Bills Payable:

6.B.1. General Fund:    $497,507.68

6.B.2. Payroll:    $1,018,451.20

6.B.3. Food Service:    $16,203.86

6.B.4. Scholarship Fund:    $27,561.17

6.B.5. Public Improvement:    $21,392.39

6.C. Financials

7. Presentation:  Technology Department, Jacob Stella/Missy Thompson/Noah Sharum

8. Presentation:  Wayne Butler/Hilary Cunningham - Student Advocate Position

9. Budget Review:    Pano Arvanitis, Director of Finance

9.A. Review of the 2020-2021 Budget Amendments

10. Communications

11. Committee Report(s)

12. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board amend the 2020-2021 Budget, as presented per resolution (General Fund, Bison Educational Trust Fund, Food Service Fund, Activity Fund, 2014 Debt Retirement Fund, Public Improvement Fund).

13. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the administrative contract for Adam Bowen, Elementary Principal, for two years (2021-2023).

14. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the administrative contract for David Kelly, Director of Curriculum/Special Education, for two years (2021-2023). 

15. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Administrative Work Agreements, 2021-2022, as attached.

16. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve Hazard Pay for all active 2020-2021 employees, with an evaluation of at least Effective, in the amount of $600.

17. The Superintendent and Athletic Director recommend the Board approve the following for coaching positions, 2021-2022:   

Cross Country:  Vance Price, High School (Boys);       Nathan Jones, High School (Girls);        Ed Fidler, Middle School         

Football:  Matthew Johnson, Head Coach;    John Visel, Assistant Coach;        Rex Gotcher, Assistant Coach;        Adam Lijewski, Middle School        

Soccer:   Erik Beers, High School Head Coach;       Nicolas Talbott, High School Assistant Coach;        Natalie Walter and Pano Arvanitis, Middle School       

Tennis:   Amy Ingle, High School (Boys)      

Volleyball:    Lisa Tertel, 8th Grade      

JV Basketball (Girls):   Lisa Price 

18. The Superintendent recommends the Board accept the letter of resignation from Cynthia Lang, with regret, as attached.

19. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board employ Miguel Lozano in the position of 2nd Shift High School/Middle School Custodian.

20. The Superintendent recommends the Board designate authority to Cynthia King to issue Work Permits.

21. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Operation Agreement for Participants Involved in the LaPorte County Career and Technical Education Area Vocational District #6, as attached.

22. Remarks from the Superintendent

23. Remarks from the Board President and Members

24. Discussion Item(s)

24.A. Tuition

24.B. New Buffalo Recreational Authority:  Select Representatives (2)

24.C. Virtual Board Meetings

25. Expressions from the Public - Second Opportunity

26. Other Business

27. Adjournment