August 11, 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 August 1, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of  June 30, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the July 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 Dr. Gilbert Crimmins, Kim Osteen, Louise Neese, and David Bacon attend the ISBA/IAPSS 2025 Fall Conference on September 15-16, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund and Operations fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Adrian Wilkerson, Kim Osteen, and Ken Buckley attend the ISBA/IAPSS Collective Bargaining Webinar on August 26, 2025, with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Cynthia Trevino attend the Crosswords Chamber Breakfast on September 9, 2025, in Hammond, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.D. 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 Andrew Fentress’ resignation from the Dean position at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 8, 2025.
 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Marsha Daniel’s resignation from the 8^th Grade Science Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 1, 2025.
 

IX.C. We recommend the termination and cancellation of Reina Ramirez’s EL TOR contract effective June 3, 2025.
 

IX.D. We recommend the termination and cancellation of Ameerah Mujahid‘s Freshmen PLTW Teacher contract effective June 3, 2025.
 

IX.E. We recommend accepting Devin Johnson’s resignation from the Lake Ridge Head Start Classroom Aide position effective August 6, 2025.
 

IX.F. We recommend Kristin Cervo be employed as the Freshmen PLTW Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 11, 2025.
 

IX.G. We recommend Catherine Shively be employed as a 1^st Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
 

IX.H. We recommend Cody Snook be employed as a 5^th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, effective August 11, 2025.
 

IX.I. We recommend Marcelo Mendiola be employed as the Computer Science Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
 

IX.J. We recommend Yvonne Sonday be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend the approval of the selection of a superintendent search firm.
 

X.B. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
 

X.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for open enrollment work completed on July 29 - 30, 2025.
 

X.D. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for curriculum work completed in the month of July.
 

X.E. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for Science of Reading Training.


 

X.F. We recommend approving an insurance consultant contract with Houchens Insurance group for August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025.
 

X.G. We recommend approving the attached stipend for Summer Band Camp.
 

X.H. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of College and Career Counseling Software.
 

X.I. We recommend approving the following fundraiser at Calumet New Tech High School:
•  August 15, 2025, to August 25, 2025 – Krispy Kreme Donut Sales for the Girl’s Volleyball account.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.