April 26, 2021 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 April 16, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of March 31, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Midwest Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of March 31, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the First Midwest Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of March 31, 2021.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the April 12, 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 Cynthia Trevino, Adrian Wilkerson, and Kathy Martin attend the Virtual IDOE Federal Programs Workshop on June 3 and June 10, 2021 with expenses for Cynthia Trevino and Kathy Martin paid from Title IIA and expenses paid for Adrian Wilkerson paid from the Operations Fund.
 

VIII.B. Recommend Annmarie Goodman-Piekarczyk attend the virtual Strategies for Promoting Emotional Learning in the Classroom on May 10, 2021 with expenses paid from Title IV.
 

VIII.C. 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 Arkya Butler, Title I Paraprofessional at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 13, 2021.
 

IX.B. Recommend rescinding employment for Everett Moore as a temporary bus driver for foster care students at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools.

 

IX.C. Recommend accepting Elizabeth Martinez’ resignation from the Title I EL Paraprofessional    position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 29, 2021.
 

IX.D. Recommend accepting Melissa Reno’s resignation from the Assistant Program Manager position for Head Start effective May 21, 2021.
 

IX.E. Recommend Patrick Wright be employed as the Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021 season.
 

IX.F. Recommend Lynn Dorado be employed as a Title I EL Paraprofessional at Calumet New Tech High School effective April 27, 2021.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. Recommend approving the Lake Ridge head Start Kindergarten Transition Summer Program.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.