April 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Executive Session

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 March 31, 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 Cisely LeBron attend the AEP Connections Interactive Webinar on May 15, 2023, with expenses paid from the Title IV fund.

IV.B. We recommend Adrian Wilkerson attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of  School Business Officials) Leadership Academy on April 20-21, 2023 in Plainfield, IN with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

IV.C. We recommend Araceli Mendoza and Victoria Pliego attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) English Learner Leadership meeting  on April 20, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the NESP Fund.

 

IV.D. We recommend Regin Johnson and Chris Bajmakovich attend the IASA (Indiana Aspiring Superintendent Academy) on March 1, March 15, April 12, May 3, May 24, and June 21, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA fund.
 

IV.E. 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 effective date.  IC 20-26-2-1.5 and IC 20-26-2-1.3

V.A. We recommend accepting Teressa-Green Clark’s resignation from the Head Start Teacher position effective March 31, 2023.
 

V.B. We recommend Porshè Brown be employed as a Head Start Teacher effective September 26, 2022.
 

V.C. We recommend Rena Tolbert be employed as a Head Start Teacher Assistant effective April 24, 2023.

V.D. We  recommend Charles Salary be approved as the Varsity Head Football Coach at Calumet New Tech High School effective April 11, 2023.
 

V.E.
We recommend Charles Salary be approved as a Physical Education Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective April 24, 2023.
 

V.F. We recommend Charles Salary be approved as an Assistant Athletic Director effective April 11, 2023.
 

V.G. We recommend Burnadette Cope be approved as an Assistant Athletic Director effective April 11, 2023.
 

V.H. We recommend approving the termination Joshua Rose from the 6^th Grade Science Teacher effective March 20, 2023

V.I. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VI. New Business

VI.A. We recommend approving the New Tech Network Additional Service Request Form.
 

VI.B. We recommend approving the 2023-2024 District School Calendar.
 

VI.C. We recommend approving the FY23-FY24 Head Start/Geminus contract agreement.
           
 

VI.D. We recommend approving the FY23 Head Start Cost of Living Increase.

 

VI.E. We are recommending approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:                      
                                                                                   

• April 20-24, 2023 - Double Good Popcorn online sales for the Track Team account.

VI.F. We are recommending approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:                      

• January 27, 2023 - Warrior Winter Family Movie Night selling refreshments and selling tickets to play fun fair games for the Student Senate account.
• April 03, 2023 to April 17, 2023 - Butterbraids sales for the National Honor Society account.       

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

• November 29, 2022, in the amount of $22.00 check to the Swim account from Cecil Wingo.

• December 13, 2022, in the amount of $50.00 in cash for the Cross Country account from various donors.
• December 13, 2022, in the amount of $695.00 to the Swim account. From Haunted Hills, Inc.
• December 13, 2022, in the amount of $580.00 to the Girl’s Tennis account. From Haunted Hills, Inc.
• March 10, 2023, in the amount of $100.00 to Wrestling from Doug & Nancy Starewicz
• March 14, 2023, in the amount of $200.00 to Wrestling from Janis G. Qualizza.
• March 14, 2023, in the amount of $50.00 to Wrestling from June E. Craig.
• March 14, 2023 in the amount of $50.00 to Wrestling from Cheryl and Todd Rothman.
• March 14, 2023, in the amount of $50.00 to Wrestling from Paul Isenstadt.
• March 14, 2023, in the amount of $1000.00 to Wrestling from Richard R. Humphreys.
• March 14, 2023, in the amount of $100.00 to Wrestling from Milosh Jackovich.
• March 14, 2023, in the amount of $100.00 in cash to Wrestling from David Malonado Family.
• March 23, 2023, in the amount of $500.00 from New York Life Foundation.

VI.H. We are recommending approving the attached Business Office Corporation Treasurer job description.

 

VI.I. We recommend approving the attached Business Office Deputy Treasurer job description.
 

VI.J. We recommend approving the attached Business Office Administrative Assistant job description.
 

VI.K. We recommend approving the attached Business Manager job description.
 

VI.L. We recommend approving the Personnel Request for Deputy Treasurer.

 

VI.M. We recommend approving the Acknowledgement Receipt of Excessive Education Fund Transfer Notice.

 

VI.N. We recommend approving the Contract to Conduct Capital Asset Inventory with AdTec.
 

VI.O. We recommend approving the purchase order of over $10, 000 for the 2023 CSC E- Rate Switch Upgrade.
 

VI.P. We recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 to recondition the Calumet New Tech High School wrestling mats.
 

VI.Q. We recommend approving and paying the attached list of stipends plus corresponding benefits for the family engagement student services work done for the English Learners program during March 2023.
 

VI.R. We recommend approving the 7 Mindsets District Select Adult Solution Professional Development agreement.
 

VI.S. We recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 to purchase rubber floor for Calumet  New Tech High School.

 

•  April 16, 2024- Syncopated Ladies Event ticket sales.

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.