April 14, 2025 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 14 and March 28, 2025, payrolls for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of January 31, 2025, and February 28, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of January 31, 2025, and February 28, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of January 31, 2025, and February 28, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the  March 10, 2025 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. We recommend Regin Johnson, Linda Hobock, and Jen Donsbach attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) Multilingual Spring Mini Conference on May 7, 2025, in West Lafayette, IN. with expenses paid from the EL fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Kate Herrin virtually attend the College Board AP Walton APSI Summer Institute on June 23- June 26, 2025, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Kate Herrin and Martha Murphy attend the Nextech & Computer Science Teacher Association Computer Science Professional Development Week 2025 on June 16-20, 2025, in Bloomington, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.D. We recommend Rachel Niemann and Melissa Klahn attend the NISEC (Northern Indiana Educational Service Center) Crisis Prevention Institute training on April 23, 2025, in Mishawaka, IN, with expenses paid from the Title IV fund. 
 

VIII.E. We are recommending Kyle Stephen and Araceli Mendoza attend the Crisis Prevention Institute CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Seminar on May 6-8, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois with expenses paid from the Title IV fund.
 

VIII.F. We recommend Regin Johnson attend the IDOE (Indiana Department of Education) Title Con on April 16-17, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title I fund.
 

VIII.G. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Mose-Trevino, Robert Wilson, Aaron Carter, Rae Lopez, Andrew Fentress, Michaeal Miller, Kiana Clark, Jonathan Nwannunu, and Eric Johnson attend the OABSE (Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators) Midwest Annual Regional Conference on April 24- 26, 2025 in Columbus, OH with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.H. 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. We recommend accepting Jillian Johnson’s termination from the Instructional Aide position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective February 12, 2025.
 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Lana O’Neil’s resignation from the ELA Teacher position at Calumet New Tech High School effective March 14, 2025.
 

IX.C. We are recommending accepting Maria DiPaolo resignation from the School Counselor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary effective March 9, 2025.
 

IX.D. We recommend accepting Stephanie Shelbourne’s termination from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 9, 2025.
 

IX.E. We recommend accepting William Woods resignation from the Bookkeeper position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 17, 2025.
 

IX.F. We recommend accepting Wendy Brown's retirement request from the Math Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective June 3, 2025.
 

IX.G. We recommend accepting Karen Lee retirement request from the Math Teacher position at Calumet New Tech High School.
 

IX.H. We recommend Arthur Turner be employed as an Instructional Aide at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective March 31, 2025.
 

IX.I. We recommend Marcus Peterson be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 15, 2025.
 

IX.J. We recommend Dynisha Johnson be approved as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective April 15, 2025.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We are recommending acknowledging the Receipt of Excessive Education Fund Transfer Notice.
 

X.B. We recommend  approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of digital replacement signs.
 

X.C. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of Calumet New Tech High School Auditorium Projector and Screens.
 

X.D. We recommend approving the attached donations made to the Lake Ridge Schools Visual and Performing Arts Programs for February 2025 via Eventlink.
 

X.E. We recommend approving the 2025/2026 School Calendar.
 

X.F. We recommend approving the 1003 Flexibility Waiver.
 
 

X.G. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• April 16, 2025  – Culver’s Gives Back for the Track and Field account.
• April 15, 2025, to April 22, 2025 – Mrs. Field’s Cookie Dough sales for the Track and Field account.
• April 15, 2025, to May 9, 2025 –Spring 2025 Instrumental Concert ticket sales for the Music Performances SFW account.
• April 15, 2025, to May 9, 2025 – Spring 2025 Performance ticket sales for the Music Performance SFW account.
• May 17, 2025 – Community Dodgeball Tournament ticket sales for the 8th-grade account.

X.H. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:

• March 19, 2025 – Check donation of $500.00 from Professional Data Analysts to the Student General account.  
• March 31, 2025 – Cash donation of $19.00  from various Butterbraid customers.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.