May 12, 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 May 9, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of March 31, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of March 31, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of March 31, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the April 28, 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 Cynthia Mose- Trevino, Lindsey Keene, Mariyah Martinez, Araceli Mendoza, Andrew Fentress, Holly Piunti, and Kyla Graig attend the 2025 Indiana PowerSchool High School on June 10-11, 2025, in Noblesville, IN with expenses paid from the Education Title IIA, and Operations funds.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Martie Murphy attend the AP Career Kickstart Summer Institute on July 8-11, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA fund.
 

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. We recommend accepting Marcus Peterson’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 2, 2025.
 

IX.B. We recommend Maranda Kubina for employment as the 7th Grade Volleyball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2025–2026 athletic season.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We are recommending approving the following donations at Longfellow Tech Elementary School during Teacher Appreciation Week:

• 2 Cases of gummy bears from Albanese Candy Factory, Hobart, IN. Total estimated value - $160
• 40 scoops of ice cream from Culvers, Highland, IN. Total estimated value - $131.60
• 40 cutting boards from school board member, David Bacon. Total estimated value (not including time spent making them:)- $285
• 8 extra large “fiesta” Aurelios pizzas, Griffith, IN. Total estimated value - $250
•  40 small bags of movie butter popcorn from Chicagoland Popcorn, Merrillville, IN. Total estimated value - $100
• Continental breakfast for 40 people from Shirer Insurance. Total estimated value $200
• Strack & Van Til $50 gift card to Sunshine Committee for Teacher Appreciation cakes.
• Snacks and drinks for Teacher Appreciation from Communities in Schools. Total estimated value - $150

X.B. We recommend approval of the annual renewal of our food service provider, Chartwells, for the 2025–2026 school year.
 

X.C. We recommend approval of the NISEC (Northern Indiana Educational Service Center) contract for the District Media Director position.
 

X.D. We recommend approval of the Education to Operations Fund transfer, effective March 31, 2025.
 

X.E. We recommend approval of the transportation services contract with North American Central for the 2025–2028 contract period.
 

X.F. We recommend approval of the attached list of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School athletic coaches for the 2025–2026 athletic season.
 

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

X.H. We are recommending the cancellation of the May 26, 2025, Board meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.