November 25, 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 November 22, 2024, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the November 11, 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 Suzette Zientara, Michael Miller, Elaine Myzak, and Regin Johnson attend the IAG (Indiana Association for the gifted child) on December 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the High Ability Account.
 

V.B. We recommend Dr. Shirley Johnson Shirley and Kim Osteen attend the ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) December School Law Seminar on December 11, 2024, in Indianapolis with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund for Dr. Shirley and the Operations fund for Mrs. Osteen.
 

V.C. 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 Jada Moffett’s termination from the Head Start Teacher Assistant position effective November 22, 2024.
 

VI.B. We recommend Martin Quiroga be employed as the Assistant Athletic Director at Calumet New Tech High School effective November 26, 2025.

 

VI.C. We recommend Caleb Deel be employed as the Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School effective November 26, 2025.
 

VI.D. We recommend Jasmyn Hardy be employed as the Warriorette Coach at Calumet New Tech High School effective November 26, 2024.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the 2025 health insurance rates.
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School on November 19, 2024:

• A check in the amount of $2,000.00 from Crown Corr Inc. to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $300.00 from Madsen & Associates to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $200.00 from Griffith DQ Grill & Chill to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $150.00 from USA Pantas Tires LLC to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $300.00 from Jose A. and Maria R. Lopez to the Students Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $130.00 from Carlos Lopez to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $400.00 from IVS Hydro Inc. to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $150.00 from Phillip Hoffmaster to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $150.00 from Luchas Auto Sales to the Student Senate Account.
• A check in the amount of $550.00 from Old Fiewhouse Community Center Inc. to the Student Senate Account.

VII.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipend for multilingual technology support.
 

VII.D. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• December 9, 2024, to December 13, 2024 - Christmas gift raffle for the PTC.

VII.E. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• December 9,11,14,16,29,and 21, 2024 - Kona Ice sales for the LRMS athletic account.

VII.F. We recommend approving the following donations at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• December 9, 2024 – donation of 20 cases of water and 30 dozen assorted donuts made by Family Express Gas Stations.

VII.G. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.