Meeting Agenda
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes
5) Staff and Student Recognition
6) Public Participation on Agenda Items
7) Approval of 2027-2030 Superintendent's Contract 
8) Recommendations
8)A) Public Hearing of the Lafayette Education Association and the Lafayette School Corporation Collective Bargaining Agreement 
8)B) Public Hearing on the Proposed 2027 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan 
8)C) TJHS Overnight Field Trip Request 
8)D) 2027-2028 LSC Traditional School Calendar 
9) Employee Recommendations
10) Acceptance of Gifts
11) Treasurer
11)A) Financial Reports
11)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
12) Board Reports
13) Information Only
14) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items 
15) Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1) Call to Order
Subject:
2) Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3) Roll Call
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4) Approval of Minutes
Description:
The minutes of the August 10, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting, the August 24, 2026, Special Board Meeting and the August 24, 2026, Executive Session are presented for approval.
Attachments:
Subject:
5) Staff and Student Recognition
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6) Public Participation on Agenda Items
Subject:
7) Approval of 2027-2030 Superintendent's Contract 
Presenter:
Julie Peretin
Subject:
8) Recommendations
Subject:
8)A) Public Hearing of the Lafayette Education Association and the Lafayette School Corporation Collective Bargaining Agreement 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Description:
Public Hearing of the Lafayette Education Association and the Lafayette School Corporation.
September 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Hiatt Administration Building, 2300 Cason Street, Lafayette, IN

Public testimony will be taken at this meeting pursuant to Indiana Code 20-29-6-1(a).
Subject:
8)B) Public Hearing on the Proposed 2027 Budget, Capital Projects Plan, and Bus Replacement Plan 
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
Subject:
8)C) TJHS Overnight Field Trip Request 
Presenter:
Dr. Katie Reckard
Subject:
8)D) 2027-2028 LSC Traditional School Calendar 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
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9) Employee Recommendations
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:   
Resignation
Claudia Corez, Recess and Cafeteria Supervisor, Miami, effective July 10, 2026
Timothy Green, Custodian, JHS, effective August 17, 2026
Amanda Heninger, COTA, Itinerant, effective August 5, 2026
Jeffrey Hickman, Behavior Facilitator, GLASS, August 1, 2026
Angela Hunter, Custodian, Glen Acres, effective August 17, 2026
Luz Miranda Salazar, Custodian, Hiatt, effective July 31, 2026
Tammy Payne, Custodian, TJHS, effective July 21, 2026
Jenny Rooze, Title I, GLASS, effective May 15, 2026
Tyler Vaughn, Computer Technician, Technology, effective September 20, 2026
Jill Weaver-Beams, Transportation Dispatcher, Transportation, effective September 4, 2026
Megan Wien, Paraprofessional, Linnwood, effective July 20, 2026

Termination 
Cheryl Minneker, Alternative, Durgan, effective August 11, 2026

Retirement 
Brinda Goans, Grounds, Facilities, effective August 13, 2026
Les Huddle, Superintendent, Lafayette School Corporation, effective June 30, 2027
John Satterfield, Teacher, JHS, effective August 1, 2027
 
Employment 
Erick Alvarado-Cuevas, Boys Soccer Coach, TJHS (new)
Cassandra Banderas, Bus Driver, Transportation (new)
Nancilee Bunn, Nurse, All Buildings (new)
Bailey Burns, Paraprofessional, Murdock (replacement)
Marsha Burt, Bus Aide, Transportation (new)
Brittany Carroll, Cafe Supervisor, Earhart (replacement)
Anthony Charlesworth, Custodian, Linnwood (replacement)
Keri Clark, Paraprofessional, Durgan (replacement)
Juvens Coleman, Recess Supervision, Glen Acres (new)
Samuel Collins III, Student Success Coordinator, TJHS (replacement)
Paityn Drake, Assistant Cheer Coach, JHS (replacement)
Kirsten Foster, Gate Guard, Transportation (replacement)
Trisha Fultz, Bus Aide, Transportation (new)
Cynthia Garvey, Paraprofessional, Miami (replacement)
Roy Goodman, Recess Supervision, Glen Acres (replacement)
Elaina Gorringe, Girls Volleyball Coach, TJHS (new)
Cyndy Graves, Office Admin Assistant, TJHS (replacement)
Frank Hatke, Lunch Supervision, Glen Acres (replacement)
Regina Hatke, Lunch Supervision, Glen Acres (replacement)
Tre'Shon Heard, ISS Assistant, JHS (replacement)
Latonya Jackson, Bus Attendant, Transportation (new)
Danielle Jensinger, Nurse, Sunnyside & TJHS (new)
Maria Jimenez, Recess Supervision, Glen Acres (replacement)
Rozena Johnson, Title 1 Aide, Miller (new)
Otto "Fred" Koning, Head Boys Golf Coach, JHS (replacement)
John Krell, FOCUS Program Tutor, Murdock (new)
Theresa Laskos, Lunch Supervision, Glen Acres (replacement)
Cheyanne Lowrance, Paraprofessional, Edgelea (replacement)
Patrice Matthews, Cafeteria Supervisor, Glen Acres (replacement)
Aleq Michael, Custodian, JHS (replacement)
Elizabeth Nesius, Paraprofessional, Linnwood (replacement)
Lisana Robles, Interventionist, St. Boniface (new)
Keirsten Russell, Lunch/Recess Supervisor, Miami (replacement)
Josiah Shafer, Boys Tennis Coach, TJHS (new)
Mary Shultz, Paraprofessional, Earhart (replacement)
Richard Stevens, Assistant Football Coach, JHS (replacement)
Robert Stwalley IV, Custodian, TJHS (replacement)
Ashley Swing, Lunchroom Supervisor, SIS (replacement)
Ashley Swing, Bus Aide, Transportation (new)
Iesha Updshaw, Paraprofessional, Earhart (replacement) 
Melissa Valencia, Paraprofessional, Edgelea (replacement)
Justyce Velten, Recess Supervisor, Earhart (replacement)
Kevin Vi, Cafe/Recess Supervisor, Edgelea (replacement)
Myra Villalva, Lunch Supervisor, SIS (replacement)
Sarah Warford, Cafe/Recess Supervisor, Miami (replacement)
Maricela Wilson, Paraprofessional, Earhart (replacement)

Conflict of Interest
Frank Hatke, Cafe Supervisor, Spouse of Regina Hatke, Cafe Supervisor, Glen Acres Elementary
Regina Hatke, Cafe Supervisor, Parent of Megan Hatke, Principal, Glen Acres Elementary 
Frank Hatke, Cafe Supervisor, Parent of Megan Hatke, Principal, Glen Acres Elementary 
Kathrine Myers, Cafe Supervisor, Spouse of Richard Myers, Cafe Supervisor, Glen Acres Elementary 




 
Subject:
10) Acceptance of Gifts
Description:

The following donations were received during the month of August 2026:
Jefferson HS Extra-Curricular programs received monetary donations totaling: 1,000.00. A summary of clubs receiving the funds and complete list of donors.

                                Summary of Jeff HS donations:
It’s My Closet-                   $500.00                 Carlynn Smith
Special Education-            $500.00                 Carlynn Smith
 

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Subject:
11) Treasurer
Subject:
11)A) Financial Reports
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Subject:
11)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the vendor claims and ratification of payrolls.
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Subject:
12) Board Reports
Subject:
13) Information Only
Subject:
14) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items 
Subject:
15) Adjournment

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