January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular 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 and the December 21, 2023, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of July 31, 2023 (revised), August 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, October 31, 2023, and November 30, 2023.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the First Old National Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of  August 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, October 31, 2023, and November 30, 2023.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of  August 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, October 31, 2023, and November 30, 2023.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the December 11, 2023, 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 Diane Anderson virtually attend the Lead Learner’s Winter Refresh on February 1, 2024, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.

VIII.B. We recommend Jonathan Nwannunu, Cisely LeBron, Tina Luna and Lindsey Keene attend the ISMHI (Indiana School Mental Health Initiative) Indiana’s 6^th Annual Educating the Whole Child Summit on January 19, 2024, in Plainfield, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IV fund.

 

VIII.C. We recommend Shelly Gates, Andre’anna Maynor, Tabitha Kelley, Araceli Mendoza, and Mariyah Martinez attend the IDOE (Indiana Department of Education) Carrying the Torch Supported Workday on January 18, 2024, in Mishawaka, IN, with expenses paid from the Title IV fund.
 

VIII.D. We recommend Kim Osteen and Samuel Roberts attend the ISBA (Indiana School Board Association) State House Day on February 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, with expenses from the Operations fund.
 

VIII.E. 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 accepting Michael Morrison’s resignation from the Technology Manager II position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective December 29, 2023.
 

IX.B. We are recommending accepting Shelia Walton’s resignation from the Kindergarten Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School, effective January 12, 2024.
 

IX.C. We recommend Karen Green be employed as the Head Start Administrative Assistant/Safe Environment Coordinator effective January 8, 2024. 

IX.D. We recommend Maria Delgado Acevedo be employed as a Head Start Classroom Aide effective January 8, 2024.
 

IX.E. We recommend Adriana Strauch be employed as the registrar at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, effective January 9, 2024.

IX.F. We recommend Leslie Davila be employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 22, 2023.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

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

• January 9, 2024 to January 10, 2024- Bake sale for the National Honor Society account.
• January 22, 2024 to February 15, 2024 - Valentine Telegram sales for the Student Senate account.
• February 17, 2024 – Turn-A-Bout Dance ticket sales for the student Senate and National Honor Society accounts.

X.B. We recommend approving the attached contract with 21st Cent ED Professional Development Services.
 

X.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached Math Instructional Coach stipend to Karen Lee for services rendered from August 2023 to December 2023.
 

X.D. We recommend the approval of the addition of a Boys’ Volleyball Team to the 2024-2025 athletic season.
 

X.E. We recommend approving and paying two certified teachers per building for services rendered during the I.M.P.A.C.T After School program for academic remediation and social emotional learning.

 

X.F. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends plus corresponding benefits for the family engagement student services work done for the English Learners program. 
 

X.G. We are recommending approving the 2023-2024 Administrative Assistants and Administration raises.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.