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Meeting Agenda
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I. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present. |
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II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the August 1, 2025, payroll for payment.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried |
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III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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IV. Consider the Old National Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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VI. Consider the minutes of the July 28, 2025, school board meeting.
_________ moved. _________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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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. |
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VIII. Professional Development
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VIII.D. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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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 |
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IX.A. We recommend accepting Andrew Fentress’ resignation from the Dean position at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 8, 2025.
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IX.B. We recommend accepting Marsha Daniel’s resignation from the 8th Grade Science Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 1, 2025.
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IX.C. We recommend the termination and cancellation of Reina Ramirez’s EL TOR contract effective June 3, 2025.
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IX.D. We recommend the termination and cancellation of Ameerah Mujahid‘s Freshmen PLTW Teacher contract effective June 3, 2025.
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IX.E. We recommend accepting Devin Johnson’s resignation from the Lake Ridge Head Start Classroom Aide position effective August 6, 2025.
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IX.F. We recommend Kristin Cervo be employed as the Freshmen PLTW Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.G. We recommend Catherine Shively be employed as a 1st Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.H. We recommend Cody Snook be employed as a 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.I. We recommend Marcelo Mendiola be employed as the Computer Science Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.J. We recommend Yvonne Sonday be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.K. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.
_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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X. New Business
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X.A. We recommend the approval of the selection of a superintendent search firm.
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X.B. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
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X.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for open enrollment work completed on July 29 - 30, 2025.
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X.D. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for curriculum work completed in the month of July.
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X.E. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for Science of Reading Training.
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X.F. We recommend approving an insurance consultant contract with Houchens Insurance group for August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025.
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X.G. We recommend approving the attached stipend for Summer Band Camp.
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X.H. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of College and Career Counseling Software.
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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. |
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X.J. Recommend approval of the new business items.
__________ moved. __________seconded. Motion carried. |
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XI. Adjournment
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Executive Session | |
| 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. |
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II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the August 1, 2025, payroll for payment.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried |
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III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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IV. Consider the Old National Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2025.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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VI. Consider the minutes of the July 28, 2025, school board meeting.
_________ moved. _________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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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. |
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VIII. Professional Development
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VIII.D. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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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 |
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IX.A. We recommend accepting Andrew Fentress’ resignation from the Dean position at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 8, 2025.
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IX.B. We recommend accepting Marsha Daniel’s resignation from the 8th Grade Science Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 1, 2025.
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IX.C. We recommend the termination and cancellation of Reina Ramirez’s EL TOR contract effective June 3, 2025.
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IX.D. We recommend the termination and cancellation of Ameerah Mujahid‘s Freshmen PLTW Teacher contract effective June 3, 2025.
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IX.E. We recommend accepting Devin Johnson’s resignation from the Lake Ridge Head Start Classroom Aide position effective August 6, 2025.
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IX.F. We recommend Kristin Cervo be employed as the Freshmen PLTW Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.G. We recommend Catherine Shively be employed as a 1st Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.H. We recommend Cody Snook be employed as a 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.I. We recommend Marcelo Mendiola be employed as the Computer Science Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.J. We recommend Yvonne Sonday be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 11, 2025.
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IX.K. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.
_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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X. New Business
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X.A. We recommend the approval of the selection of a superintendent search firm.
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X.B. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
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X.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends for open enrollment work completed on July 29 - 30, 2025.
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X.D. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for curriculum work completed in the month of July.
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X.E. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for Science of Reading Training.
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X.F. We recommend approving an insurance consultant contract with Houchens Insurance group for August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025.
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X.G. We recommend approving the attached stipend for Summer Band Camp.
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X.H. We recommend approving a purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of College and Career Counseling Software.
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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. |
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X.J. Recommend approval of the new business items.
__________ moved. __________seconded. Motion carried. |
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XI. Adjournment
__________ moved. __________ seconded. Motion carried. |
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