Meeting Agenda
I. Public hearing on the Pre-Bargaining Public Hearing with the Teachers Union AFT Local 662.
II. Motion needed to open the public hearing.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

 
III. The floor is open for public comments to anyone who raises their hand.to speak about Bargaining Negotiations.
 
IV. Motion needed to close the public hearing on the Collective Bargaining.
__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
 
V. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.
VI. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the August 28, August 29, and September 5, 2025, payrolls for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried
VII. Consider the minutes of the August 25, 2025, school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.
VIII. 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.
IX. Professional Development
IX.A. We recommend that Maria Ramos attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) Title III Back-to-School Kickoff on September 5, 2025, in West Lafayette, IN, with expenses paid from the EL fund.
 
IX.B. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
X. 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
X.A. We recommend accepting Amanda Bucknar’s resignation from the 5th grade teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, effective September 5, 2025.
 
X.B. We recommend accepting Lois Lark’s resignation from the 4th Grade teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 29, 2025.
 
X.C. We  recommend accepting DouglasTaylor’s resignation from the 3rd Grade Teacher position effective September 8, 2025.
 
X.D. We recommend Nadilce Vargas Rodrigues be employed as the EL Teacher of Record at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 25, 2025.
 
X.E. We recommend Kate Herrin be employed as an Assistant Athletic Director at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 13, 2025.
 
X.F. We recommend the attached list of Calumet New Tech coaching recommendations for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 
X.G. We recommend approving the attached list of Calumet New Tech High School returning coaches for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 
X.H. We recommend approving the attached list of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School fall athletic confirmations for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 
X.I. We recommend Jacqueline Ortiz be employed as a Head Start Teacher Assistant effective September 9, 2025.
 
X.J.
  1. We recommend Melinda Alaniz be employed Head Start Building Assistant effective September 9, 2025. 
X.K. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.
XI. New Business
XI.A. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
 
XI.B. We recommend approving the following donations made to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:
  • Beacon Light Community Church- Bookbags and filler paper- Approximate value $56
  • Laura Alexander- School Supplies- Approximate value $65
  •  Ross Baptist Church- 102 Bookbags- Approximate value $1500
  •  Ross Community Reformed Church- School Supplies- Approximate value $425
  • Griffith Lutheran Church- School Supplies- Approximate Value $450
XI.C. We recommend approving the following donations made to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:
  • September 29, 2025, to October 3, 2025 – Scholastic Book Fair for the General Student account.

 
XI.D. We recommend approving the following donations made to Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:
  • Donation of $25.oo to the VPA Program by Suzette Zientara on August 12, 2025.
  • Donation of $625.65 from LaMusique Studio Services  to the VPA Program on August 29, 2025.
  • Donation of $48.00 from Richard McIntre to the VPA program on September 2, 2025.
XI.E. We recommend approving the following fundraiser for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:
  • October 19, 2025 - Canning at Strack & Van Til for the Volleyball account.
  • September 9, 2025, to September 19, 2025 – Krispy Kreme Doughnuts sales for the Volleyball account.
  • September 29, 2025, to October 3, 2025 — Double Good Popcorn sales for the Cheer account.
XI.F. We recommend approving the following fundraisers: Calumet New Tech High School:
  • September 26, 2025 – Bake sale for the Football account.
  • October 9, 2025, to October 30, 3035 – Marilyns Bakery pie sale for the Honer Society/Study Abroad/ Senior Class accounts.
  • October 10, 2025 – 50/50 raffle ticket sales for the Football account.

 
XI.G. We recommend approving the following donations made to Calumet New Tech High School:
  • Donation of $2,912.90 made from the Class of 2025.

 
XI.H. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.
XII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Executive Session
Subject:
I. Public hearing on the Pre-Bargaining Public Hearing with the Teachers Union AFT Local 662.
Subject:
II. Motion needed to open the public hearing.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

 
Subject:
III. The floor is open for public comments to anyone who raises their hand.to speak about Bargaining Negotiations.
 
Subject:
IV. Motion needed to close the public hearing on the Collective Bargaining.
__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
 
Subject:
V. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.
Subject:
VI. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the August 28, August 29, and September 5, 2025, payrolls for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried
Subject:
VII. Consider the minutes of the August 25, 2025, school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.
Subject:
VIII. 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:
IX. Professional Development
Subject:
IX.A. We recommend that Maria Ramos attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education Center) Title III Back-to-School Kickoff on September 5, 2025, in West Lafayette, IN, with expenses paid from the EL fund.
 
Subject:
IX.B. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.
Subject:
X. 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:
X.A. We recommend accepting Amanda Bucknar’s resignation from the 5th grade teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, effective September 5, 2025.
 
Subject:
X.B. We recommend accepting Lois Lark’s resignation from the 4th Grade teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 29, 2025.
 
Subject:
X.C. We  recommend accepting DouglasTaylor’s resignation from the 3rd Grade Teacher position effective September 8, 2025.
 
Subject:
X.D. We recommend Nadilce Vargas Rodrigues be employed as the EL Teacher of Record at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 25, 2025.
 
Subject:
X.E. We recommend Kate Herrin be employed as an Assistant Athletic Director at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 13, 2025.
 
Subject:
X.F. We recommend the attached list of Calumet New Tech coaching recommendations for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 
Subject:
X.G. We recommend approving the attached list of Calumet New Tech High School returning coaches for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 
Subject:
X.H. We recommend approving the attached list of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School fall athletic confirmations for the 2025-2026 athletic season.
 
Subject:
X.I. We recommend Jacqueline Ortiz be employed as a Head Start Teacher Assistant effective September 9, 2025.
 
Subject:
X.J.
  1. We recommend Melinda Alaniz be employed Head Start Building Assistant effective September 9, 2025. 
Subject:
X.K. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.
Subject:
XI. New Business
Subject:
XI.A. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
 
Subject:
XI.B. We recommend approving the following donations made to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:
  • Beacon Light Community Church- Bookbags and filler paper- Approximate value $56
  • Laura Alexander- School Supplies- Approximate value $65
  •  Ross Baptist Church- 102 Bookbags- Approximate value $1500
  •  Ross Community Reformed Church- School Supplies- Approximate value $425
  • Griffith Lutheran Church- School Supplies- Approximate Value $450
Subject:
XI.C. We recommend approving the following donations made to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:
  • September 29, 2025, to October 3, 2025 – Scholastic Book Fair for the General Student account.

 
Subject:
XI.D. We recommend approving the following donations made to Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:
  • Donation of $25.oo to the VPA Program by Suzette Zientara on August 12, 2025.
  • Donation of $625.65 from LaMusique Studio Services  to the VPA Program on August 29, 2025.
  • Donation of $48.00 from Richard McIntre to the VPA program on September 2, 2025.
Subject:
XI.E. We recommend approving the following fundraiser for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:
  • October 19, 2025 - Canning at Strack & Van Til for the Volleyball account.
  • September 9, 2025, to September 19, 2025 – Krispy Kreme Doughnuts sales for the Volleyball account.
  • September 29, 2025, to October 3, 2025 — Double Good Popcorn sales for the Cheer account.
Subject:
XI.F. We recommend approving the following fundraisers: Calumet New Tech High School:
  • September 26, 2025 – Bake sale for the Football account.
  • October 9, 2025, to October 30, 3035 – Marilyns Bakery pie sale for the Honer Society/Study Abroad/ Senior Class accounts.
  • October 10, 2025 – 50/50 raffle ticket sales for the Football account.

 
Subject:
XI.G. We recommend approving the following donations made to Calumet New Tech High School:
  • Donation of $2,912.90 made from the Class of 2025.

 
Subject:
XI.H. Recommend approval of the new business items.

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

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

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