April 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Virtual Meeting

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, the March 13, 2020, the March 27, 2020, and the April 10, 2020 payroll for payment.

____________ moved. ____________________ seconded. Motion carried.

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of February 29, 2020.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Superintendent and/or School Board Member Report

Strategic Priority 1:  The School Board and Administration creates a positive, safe learning environment for all students and staff.

Strategic Priority 2:  All learners will demonstrate academic growth through college and career readiness curriculum.

Strategic Priority 3:  The School Board and Administration will maximize opportunities to develop and improve communication and relationships at all levels of the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools family and community to support social, emotional, and civic development of all learners.

Strategic Priority 4:  The School Board and Administration will ensure that Lake Ridge New Tech Schools operates with fiscal responsibility.

V. 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

V.A. Recommend accepting Karen Laird's retirement request from the 3rd grade teaching position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective upon the completion of the 2019-2020 school year.

V.B. Recommend accepting Laura Hubinger's resignation from the Business Manager position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective June 2, 2020.

V.C. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VI. New Business

VI.A. Recommend approving the 2020-2021 District Calendar.

VI.B. Recommend approving the 2021-2022 District Calendar.

VI.C. Recommending approving the application and distribution of the award cost of living adjustment for Head Start employees retroactive to February 1, 2020.

VI.D. Recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 to refinish Longfellow New Tech Elementary School's gym floor.

VI.E. Recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 for an intercom system at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School.

VI.F. Recommend approving the Chartwells Food Service Management Company Service Agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.

VI.G. Recommend approving the stadium improvements at Calumet New Tech High School paid through the Building Corp.

VI.H. Recommend approving the submission of the Quality Improvement grant, for Head Start, and the awarding of the funds distributed in the fall.

VI.I. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Executive Session

The Board of School Trustees will meet in a virtually closed executive session in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b):  To discuss the assessment, design and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans and systems on Monday, April, 20, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.