January 27, 2025 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 January 17, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the January 13, 2025 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, Diane Anderson, Erin Gomez, Rachel Niemann, Lindsay Keene, Melissa Klahn, Kyle Stephens, Chris Bajmakovich, and Melissa Rettig to attend the New Tech Network NTN Leadership Summit on February 25-27, 2025, in New Orleans, LA with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.B. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley attend the IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public Superintendents) 2025 Winter Seminar on January 23, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.C. 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 Jessica Gibbs’ resignation from the Deputy Treasurer position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective January 24, 2025.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Angelina Hicks’ resignation form the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 23, 2025.

 

VI.C. We recommend accepting Sarah Sanchez's resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 23, 2025.
 

VI.D. We recommend accepting Jolanda Balentine’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 14, 2024.  
 

VI.E. We recommend Stacy Torres be employed as a Head Start Building Aide effective January 28, 2025.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend the Board of Finance approve the active depositories for the district.
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the 2025 Property, Auto, Liability, E & O and Law Enforcement Insurance.
 

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

• January 10, 2025 – cash donation of $200.00 from Jessica Schouten donors to the Swim account.

VII.D. We recommend approving the following fundraiser at Calumet New Tech High School:

• January 31, 2025, to February 14, 2025 – Krispy Kreme sales for the senior class.

• January 25, 2025, to February 10, 2025 – Candle sales for the Student Council account.
• February 10–14, 2025 – Candy Gram sales for the Student Council account.

VII.F. We recommend approving the attached donations made to the Lake Ridge Schools Visual and Performing Arts Programs for December 2024 and January 2025 via Eventlink.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.