March 11, 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 March 1, 2024, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of January 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of January 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of January 31, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the February 26, 2024, 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 Charles Salary, Kyle Kwasny, and Ben Dermody attend the IFCA (Indiana Football Coaches Association) State Clinic on March 7-9, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the Education Fund.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Jessica Gibbs attend the IASBO (Indiana Association of School Business Officials) 2024 Treasurer Workshop in Plainfield, IN. with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and Kim Osteen attend the ISBA (Indiana School Board Association) and the IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public-School Superintendents) Artificial Intelligence in Schools on March 15, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the Operations Fund for Mrs. Osteen and from the Title IIA fund for Dr. Shirley.

 

VIII.D. We recommend Amanda Greichunas, Jen Donsbach, and Diane Anderson attend the NISEC (Northern Indiana Educational Service Center) Building Scientifically Based Literacy Block on May 17, 2024, in Mishawaka, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.  
 

VIII.E. We recommend Ellyssa Klimczak, Cody Snook, and Lindsey Keene attend the IDOE (Indiana Department of Education) and Readable English Initial Training on February 20, 2024, in Bloomington, IN. with expenses paid from the Tittle IIA Fund.
 

VIII.F. We recommend Cynthia Mose- Trevino, Regin Johnson, and Oralia Castro attend the IDOE (Indiana Department of Education) 2024 Title Con on April 9-11, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the Title I fund.
 

VIII.G. We recommend Diane Anderson, the Lead Learners Think Tank, on March 21, 2024, in Mishawaka, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

VIII.H. 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 Cody Snook be employed as the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Boy’s Track Coach for the 2023- 2024 school year.  
 

IX.B. We recommend Devonte Singleton be employed as the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Girls’ Track Coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

IX.C. We recommend accepting Julie Vlamis’s resignation from the School Nurse position at Calumet New Tech High School, effective March 12, 2024.
 

IX.D. We recommend accepting Andreanna Maynor’s resignation from the School Counselor position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective March 8, 2024.
 

IX.E. We recommend accepting Rose Sgambelluri’s retirement request from the District Media Specialist position at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective June 5, 2024.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• March 12 - 15, 2024- Penny War for the Longfellow PTA.

X.B. We recommend approving the following donations to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• February 29, 2024 – check in the amount of $50 to the Read-A-Thon fundraiser from John and Betty Strauser.

X.C. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• March 16, 2024 – Candle sales at the Cheer Showcase

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

• April 27, 2024 – Family Bowling Event at Plaza Lanes with proceeds going to the  Bowling and Yearbook Account.

X.E. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High  School:

• March 6, 2024 – Check in the amount of $75 for the Wrestling Account from Shanan M. Kuesis.

X.F. We recommend approving and paying for the attached stipends plus corresponding benefits for the I-Read tutoring.
 

X.G. We recommend approving the Letter of Engagement with Stifel for Bond Refinancing.
 

X.H. We recommend approving a purchase order of over 10,000 to install keyless access control at Calumet New Tech High School.
 

X.I. We recommend approving the request to advertise a bid for a facilities management provider.
 

X.J. We recommend approving the request to advertise a bid for a food service provider.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.