December 9, 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 December 6, 2024 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of September 30, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

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

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of September 30, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the November 25, 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 Linda Hobock virtually attend the Bridge 120 – Hour Master TELF (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certification Course Information with expenses from the EL fund.


 

VIII.B. We recommend Regin Johnson virtually attend the Purdue University High Ability Certification Coursework in the 2024 fall Semester with expenses paid from the High Ability Grant.
 

VIII.C. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley attend the AASA National Conference on March 5-9, 2025, in New Orleans, LA with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

VIII.D. 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 Oralia Leon’s resignation from the Head Start Building Assistant Position effective November 25, 2024.
 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Inshirah Morocco’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective November 26, 2024.
 

IX.C. We recommend accepting Mary Piedlow’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective November 11, 2024.
 

IX.D. We recommend Kaleb Ellingham be employed as a Wrestling Assistant Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
 

IX.E. We recommend Jevonte Williams be employed as a Wrestling Assistant Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
 

IX.F. We recommend Arianna Domka be employed as the Wrestling Head Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2024-2025 Athletic Season.
 

IX.G. We recommend Maricela Alvarez be employed as an EL Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 6, 2025.
 

IX.H. We recommend Sara Sanchez be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective December 12, 2024.
 

IX.I. We recommend Teona Velkoska be employed as a Math Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School effective December 9, 2024.
 

IX.J. We recommend Simone Taylor be employed as a Student Supervisor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective December 10, 2024.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We are recommending approving the permission to advertise student bus transportation services 2025-2028.
 

X.B. We recommend approving the stipend request for Danielle Soucie, Dual Credit Teacher at Calumet New Tech High School.
 

X.C. We recommend approving and paying the attached stipends plus the corresponding benefits for the family engagement student services work done for the English Learners Program during November 2024.
 

X.D. We recommend approving the attached list of returning Wrestling Coaches at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2024 – 2025 Athletic Season.
 

X.E. We are recommending approving the attached coaching stipend modification.
 

X.F. We recommend approving the 2024 - 2025 Administrative Assistant and Administration Raises.
 

X.G. We recommend approving permission for the Business Manager to conduct end of year transactions for 2024.
 

X.H. We recommend approving the Elementary Supervisor, EL Aide, EL Coordinator, and Classroom Aide pay increase.
 

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

• January 13 - 24, 2025 – Raffle ticket sales for the Senior Class Trip account.
• January 16 - 30, 2025 – Domino’s Pizza Discount Cards sales for the Class of 2028 account.
• January 24 - 28, 2025 – Double Good Popcorn Sales for the Senior Class account.

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

• December 16-20, 2024 – Santa workshop sales for the Student General Account.

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.