August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with Executive Session

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 August 2, 2024, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of May 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of June 30, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of May 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. 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.

VII. Professional Development

VII.A. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Mose Trevino, Regin Johnson, Robert Wilson, Yvonne Acevedo, Jonathan Nwannunu, Araceli Mendoza, Tabitha Kelley, Marsha Daniels, Eric Johnson, and Andrew Fentress attend the IAPSS (Indiana Association of Public-School Superintendents) Preparing for the Future Administrators of Color Conference on September 8-9, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

VII.B. We recommend Rae Lopez, AnnMarie Keene, and Aaron Smith attend the Power School University 2024 Engage on October 15-18, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

VII.C. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. 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

VIII.A. We recommend approving Tremyra Nelson’s termination from the Head Start Classroom Aide Position effective July 22, 2024.
 

VIII.B. We recommend accepting Cody Snook’s resignation from the 7^th Grade Social Studies Teacher position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective May 31, 2024.
 

VIII.C. We recommend accepting Ellyssa Klimczak’s resignation from the Academic interventionist position at Lake Ridge New tch Middle School effective May 31, 2024.  
 

VIII.D. We recommend accepting Tatiyana Turner- Jones' resignation from the 7^th Grade Math Teacher position at Lake Ridge Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.E. We recommend accepting Angelica Moya’s resignation from the Science Facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective May 31, 2024.  
 

VIII.F. We recommend accepting Jamie Braden’s resignation from the Nurse Aide position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective May 31, 2024.
 

VIII.G. We recommend accepting Hank Curry’s resignation from the Academic Interventionist at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective May 31, 2024.
 

VIII.H. We recommend accepting Felicia Fowler’s resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.
 

VIII.I. We recommend accepting Felicia Fowler’s resignation from the Instructional Aide position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective May 31, 2024.
 

VIII.J. We recommend Sara Nagel be employed as a 2^nd Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.K. We recommend Douglas Taylor be employed as a 3^rd grade teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.L. We are recommending Victoria Pliego- Poza be employed as the 7^th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.M. We recommend Emily Ng be employed as the 6^th Grade Science Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.N. We recommend Sheresa Randall-Stinson be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.O. We are recommending Quintana Lilliana be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.P. We recommend Inshirah Morocco be employed as the Student Supervisor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.Q. We recommend DeZha McKenzie be employed as an Instructional Aide at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.R. We recommend Starr Williams be employed as a social worker at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 5, 2024.
 

VIII.S. We recommend Tamim Abulhassan be employed as a School Counselor at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 5, 2024.
 

VIII.T. We recommend Shalayla Lee be employed as a Student Supervisor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.U. We recommend Clamae Bullock be employed as the Computer Science Teacher at Lake Ridge Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.V. We recommend Miranda Lowden be employed as the School Nurse at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.W. We recommend Jazmine- Nicole Lofton be employed as a Student Supervisor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.X. We recommend Mitchell King be employed as the 8^th Grade Football Assistant Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year.
 

VIII.Y. We recommend Patricia Bell be employed as a 5^th grade teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.Z.  We recommend Arianne Domka be employed as a School Counselor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.AA. We recommend Athalia Davis be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.AB. We recommend Allyson Arredondo be employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.AC. We recommend Diana Acala be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.AD. We recommend Terry Steenson be employed as the 8^th grade Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.AE. We recommend Colin Scheub be employed as 8^th Grade ELA Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 12, 2024.
 

VIII.AF. We recommend Devin Johnson be employed as a Head Start Building Aide effective August 26, 2024.
 

VIII.AG. We recommend Devin Johnson be employed as a Head Start Building Aide effective August 26, 2024.
 

VIII.AH. We recommend Selena Mayo be employed as a Head Start Teacher Assistant effective August 26, 2024.
 

VIII.AI. We recommend Milinda Alaniz be employed as a Head Start Teacher Assistant effective August 26, 2024.
 

VIII.AJ. We  recommend Coralisa Vann be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2024.
 

VIII.AK. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

IX. New Business

IX.A. We recommend approving the Letter of Engagement with Policy Analytics.
 

IX.B. We recommend approving the CodeHS Computer Science Curriculum agreement.
 

IX.C. We recommend approving the contracts for School Bus Logistics for school bus routing and communication services.
 

IX.D. We recommend approving the purchase order of over $10,000 for the purchase of Hosford Park Early Learning Center Technology improvement needs.
 

IX.E. We are recommending approving the Food Service Account Analysis as of July 31, 2024.
 

IX.F. We are recommending approving the educational substitute provider agreement with ESS.
 

IX.G. We recommend approving the attached list of Calumet New Tech High School returning coaches for the 2024-2025 school year.
 

IX.H. We recommend approving the attached list of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School returning coaches for the 2024-2025 school year.
 

IX.I. We are recommending approving the Athletic Trainer Services Agreement with Methodist Hospitals.
 

IX.J. Please approve the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:

• August 16, 2024 – 50/50 ticket sales for the Girls Golf Account.
• August 23, 2024 – 50/50 ticket sales for the Cross Country Account.
• September 11, 2024 – 50/50 ticket sales for the Football Account.
• September 13, 2024 – 50/50 ticket sales for the Cheer Account.
• September 20, 2024  – 50/50 ticket sales for the Girls’ Volleyball Account.
• October 4, 2024 – 50/50 ticket sales for the Swim Account.
• October 18, 2024 - – 50/50 ticket sales for the Girls tennis Account.

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

X. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.