II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the October 25, 2024, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of July 31, and August 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of July 31, and August 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of July 31, and August 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the October 14, 2024, 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 Tamim Abulhassan, Shely Gates, April Brown, Mariyah Martinez, Araceli Mendoza, Tabitha Kelley Kiana Clark, Jonathan Nwannunu, Lenesha Holmes-Moss, and Arianne Cambell-Domka attend the ISCA (Indiana School Counselor Association) 2024 Fall Conference on November 14-15, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.  
 

VIII.B. We recommend Erin Gomez virtually attend the NIECS (Northwest Indiana Education Service Center) 20-25 Navigating the Checkpoints ILEARN Cadre on September 18, October 23, November 13, December 11, 2024, January 15, February 19, 2025, with expenses paid from the title IIA fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Martie Murphy, Stephen Hutchins, and Kate Herrin attend the Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference on November 11, 2024, at Purdue University Northwest 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 Gilvonne L. Davis be employed as the Bookkeeper at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective October 2, 2024.
 

IX.B. We recommend Cristina Alba be employed as a social worker at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 10, 2024.

 

IX.C. We recommend Maria DiPaulo be employed as a School Counselor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 28, 2024.
 

IX.D. We recommend Stephanie Shelbourne be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 3, 2024.
 

IX.E. We recommend William Woods be employed as the Secretary/Bookkeeper at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective October 28, 2024.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the attached list of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ECA Supervisors/Event Workers.
 

X.B. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for those who attended additional teacher training in September 2024.
 

X.C. We recommend approving the PSI Contract for the District Nurse Supervisor Position.
 

X.D. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for multilingual support at the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School open house.
 

X.E. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge Tech Middle School:

• October 16, 2024 – 8^th Grade Paint-a-pumpkin contest

X.F. We recommend approving and adopting the 2025 budget resolutions.
 

X.G. We recommend approving the Technology Manager II hiring recommendation.
 

X.H. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:

• October 28, 2024, to November 19, 2024 – Winter Athletic Pass Raffle for the Swim account.
• October 29, 2024 – Safe Trick or Treat for the Student Senate for the Student Senate account.
• November 3-28, 2024 – Popcorn and candy sales for the Swim account.

X.I. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:

• October 10, 2024 – A check in the amount $300.00 from the Lake County Diver’s Supply to the Swim account.

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.