May 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Virtual 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 14, 2021 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the May 10, 2021 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.

Dr. Shirley will inform the Board that Board Member, Ken Buckley, received the ISBA Exemplary Award 2020 at the Virtual Spring ISBA Meeting on May 12, 2021. 

Dr. Shirley will present the 2020 Indiana Association of School Business Officials Region 1 Treasurer of the Year Award to Chris Akers.

Dr. Shirley will present Retiree Recognition Awards to:
Penny Volk
Jeannine Doran
Sue Branson
Lark Milspaugh
Dwight Long
Kathy Dusseau
Kathy Martin
 

V. Professional Development

V.A. Recommend Matthew Byerly attend the Virtual Indianapolis Children’s Choir Teach Symposium on June 21-24, 2021 with expenses paid from Title IIA.
 

V.B. Recommend Adrian Wilkerson attend the virtual IASBO (Indiana Association of School Business Officials) Summer Institute on June 1-2, 2021 with expenses paid from the Operations 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. Recommend accepting Greg Mikulich’s resignation from the Principal position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective June 30, 2021.
 

VI.B. Recommend accepting Danielle Moeglin’s resignation from the Head Start Teaching  position effective May 25, 2021.
 

VI.C. Recommend accepting Lynn Dorado’s resignation from the Title I EL Paraprofessional position at Calumet New Tech High School effective May 19, 2021.
 

VI.D. Recommend accepting Kathy Martin’s retirement request from the Title I Director’s position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective July 31, 2021.
 

VI.E. Recommend accepting Dan Dallas retirement request from the Technology Manager position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective August 1, 2021.

VI.F. Recommend Danielle Rizzo be employed as the full-time Family Support Specialist effective August 1, 2021.
 

VI.G. Recommend Cody French be employed as the Physical Education Facilitator at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 16, 2021.
 

VI.H. Recommend Cody French be employed as the Varsity Head Football Coach 
        at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

VI.I. Recommend Gary Richardson be allowed to volunteer as Football Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2021-2022 season.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. Recommend approving the attached stipend amount, per semester, to Karen Lee for Instructional Coach work that is above and beyond the scope of her normal work day paid from Title I.
 

VII.B. Recommend approving the attached stipend amount to Ronda Sweeney for bookkeeping work above and beyond the scope of her normal work day paid from the 21st CCLC (Hi-Def) Grant.


 

VII.C. Recommend approving the Response to Excess Transfer Notice.

 

VII.D. Recommend approving a Purchase Order over $10,000 for CSO Network Hosting Renewal paid from the Operations Fund.

 

VII.E. Recommend approving the attached summer work schedule for 2021.

VII.F. Recommend distributing the Sportsmanship Award Scholarship to the following students:
        Jerrell Johnson - $500
        Ronnie Starks - $500
        Alexia Hall - $500
        Demetria Maynard - $500
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.