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Meeting Agenda
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 15, April 26, and May 10, 2024, payrolls for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried
III. Consider the minutes of the April 22, 2024 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.
V. Professional Development
V.A. We recommend Patricia Gussman virtually attend the Keys to Literacy’s Writing Conference on November 15, 2024, with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA Fund.
 
V.B. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and Yvonne Acevedo attend the IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents) 2024 Executive Administrative Assistant Seminar on April 17, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund for Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and from the Operations fund for Yvonne Acevedo.
 
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. We recommend accepting Ben Dermody’s resignation from the World History Teacher position at Calumet New Tech High School effective May 31, 2024.
 
VI.B. We recommend accepting Leslie Davila’s resignation from the Kindergarten teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.
 
VI.C. We recommend Kyle Kwasny be employed as the Track Varsity Assistant Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 athletic season.
 
VI.D. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.
VII. New Business
VII.A. We recommend approving the Head Start Early Learning Center proposal with the attached three-year plan. 
VII.B. We recommend the cancelation of the May 27, 2024, board meeting due to the holiday.   
 
VII.C. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the Hosford Park Early Learning Center Technology Improvements.
 
VII.D. We recommend a purchase order of over $10,000 for the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gymnasium Remodel.
 
VII.E. We recommend a purchase order of over $10,000 for the CSO Network Renewal.
 
VII.F. We recommend approving a resolution authorizing litigation against social media companies.
 
VII.G. We recommend approving the Health Services/School Nurse Supervisor job description.
 
VII.H. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for the EL event work done outside contracted hours on April 26, 2024.
 
VII.I. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for the WIDA ACCESS training.
 
VII.J. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for curriculum work done outside contracted hours.
 
VII.K. We recommend approving the attached list of additional hotel expenses.
 
VII.L. We recommend approving  the purchase of Hudl Focus platform for the Calumet New Tech Athletic Department.
 
VII.M. We recommend approving the following fundraisers for Calumet New Tech High School:
  • May 14-24, 2024: City Pop Popcorn sales for the Football Account.
  • June 14, 2024: Car Wash for the Volleyball Team Account.  
VII.N. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.
VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.
Subject:
II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the March 15, April 26, and May 10, 2024, payrolls for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried
Subject:
III. Consider the minutes of the April 22, 2024 school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.
Subject:
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.
Subject:
V. Professional Development
Subject:
V.A. We recommend Patricia Gussman virtually attend the Keys to Literacy’s Writing Conference on November 15, 2024, with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA Fund.
 
Subject:
V.B. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and Yvonne Acevedo attend the IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents) 2024 Executive Administrative Assistant Seminar on April 17, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund for Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and from the Operations fund for Yvonne Acevedo.
 
Subject:
V.C. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
Subject:
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
Subject:
VI.A. We recommend accepting Ben Dermody’s resignation from the World History Teacher position at Calumet New Tech High School effective May 31, 2024.
 
Subject:
VI.B. We recommend accepting Leslie Davila’s resignation from the Kindergarten teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.
 
Subject:
VI.C. We recommend Kyle Kwasny be employed as the Track Varsity Assistant Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 athletic season.
 
Subject:
VI.D. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.
Subject:
VII. New Business
Subject:
VII.A. We recommend approving the Head Start Early Learning Center proposal with the attached three-year plan. 
Subject:
VII.B. We recommend the cancelation of the May 27, 2024, board meeting due to the holiday.   
 
Subject:
VII.C. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the Hosford Park Early Learning Center Technology Improvements.
 
Subject:
VII.D. We recommend a purchase order of over $10,000 for the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gymnasium Remodel.
 
Subject:
VII.E. We recommend a purchase order of over $10,000 for the CSO Network Renewal.
 
Subject:
VII.F. We recommend approving a resolution authorizing litigation against social media companies.
 
Subject:
VII.G. We recommend approving the Health Services/School Nurse Supervisor job description.
 
Subject:
VII.H. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for the EL event work done outside contracted hours on April 26, 2024.
 
Subject:
VII.I. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for the WIDA ACCESS training.
 
Subject:
VII.J. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for curriculum work done outside contracted hours.
 
Subject:
VII.K. We recommend approving the attached list of additional hotel expenses.
 
Subject:
VII.L. We recommend approving  the purchase of Hudl Focus platform for the Calumet New Tech Athletic Department.
 
Subject:
VII.M. We recommend approving the following fundraisers for Calumet New Tech High School:
  • May 14-24, 2024: City Pop Popcorn sales for the Football Account.
  • June 14, 2024: Car Wash for the Volleyball Team Account.  
Subject:
VII.N. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.
Subject:
VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

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