February 26, 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 February 20, 2024, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the February 22, 2024, school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. 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.

V. Professional Development

V.A. We recommend Jodi Garcia virtually attend the WVEC (Wabash Valley Education) 4 Part MTSS Series with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.B. We recommend Tabitha Kelley attend the Geminus from Prevention to Intervention to Reinvention Training on April 3, 2024, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.C. We recommend David Kidd and Aaron Smith virtually attend the CDW Amplified Level 1 training with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

V.D. We recommend Natalie Shirer attend the NIESEC (Northwest Indiana Special Educational Cooperative) on May 17, 2024, in Mishawaka, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

V.E. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Trevino, Robert Wilson, Michael Miller, Rae Lopez, Eric Johnson, Andrew Fentress, Tabitha Kelley, and Jonathan Nwannunu attend the OABSE (Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators) 10^th Annual Conference on April 24-27, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.            

V.F. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. 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

VI.A. We recommend accepting Pamala Balint’s retirement request from her Literacy Coach position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year.
 

VI.B. We are recommend accepting Jacquelyne Elman’s resignation from the District Nurse position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective March 1, 2024.
 

VI.C. We recommend Alisa Magee be employed as the Varsity Softball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

VI.D. We recommend Nathan Lowery be employed as the JV Softball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

VI.E. We recommend Terrance Wimbley-Kuykendall be employed as the Varsity Baseball coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

VI.F. We recommend Stephanie Daniels be employed as the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

VI.G. We recommend Andrea Zamora be employed as the Boys’ JV Volleyball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

VI.H. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

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

• February 8, 2024 - $151.00 in cash to the Swim account from various donors.
• February 13, 2024 – The following items were donated by Sophia Minor to the Student Senate – 6 carnations, two dozen roses, 5 bears, and 2 small boxes of chocolates.
• February 20, 2024 – Check in the amount of $100.00 to the Wrestling account from Jose and Nancy Rodgriguez.
• February 20, 2024 – check in the amount of $250.00 to the Wrestling account from David J.Bisbee.
• February 20, 2024 – check in the amount of $125.00 to the Wrestling account from Tina. M. Napalowski.
• February 20, 2024 – Check in the amount of $30.00 to the Wrestling account from Jesse A. Hedge.
• February 20, 2024 – $75.00 Aldi Gift Card to the Wrestling Team from Trac\y Tigner.
• February 20, 2024 - $100 Visa gift card to the Wrestling team from Charlene Edwards.

VII.B. We recommend approving the formation of a new ECA account  for Calumet New Tech High School.
 

VII.C. We recommend approving the cancellation of the March 25, 2024, board meeting.

VII.D.

1. Discussion on the passing of the board compensation and per diem.
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VII.E. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.