January 13, 2025 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 20, 2024, and January 3, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of October 31 and November 30, 2024.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National  Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of October 31 and November 30, 2024.
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__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of October 31 and November 30, 2024.
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__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the December 9, 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 Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and Kim Osteen attend the ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) Board President’s Leadership seminar on January 31, 2025, in Indianapolis IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund for Dr. Shirley and from the Operations fund for Mrs. Osteen.
 

VIII.B. We recommend Jodi Garcia attend the IDOE (Indiana Department of Education) Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy Basic Training in Indianapolis, IN. with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.C. We recommend David Bacon attend the ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) New Board Member Academy on January 11, 2025, in LaPorte, IN. with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

VIII.D. We recommend Cynthia Mose-Trevino, Melissa Rettig, Erin Gomez, Kyle Stephens, Diane Anderson, and Holly Plowman attend the New Tech Network PBL site visit on January 30-31, 2025, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.E. 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 Felicia Freeman’s resignation from the Computer Science Teacher position effective January 8, 2025.  
 

IX.B. We recommend James Stevens be employed as the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Wrestling Assistant Coach for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
 

IX.C. We recommend Rojue Curtis be employed as the Sixth Grade Girl’s Basketball Head coach for the 2024-2025 athletic season.
 

IX.D. We recommend Amanda Moore be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 14, 2025.
 

IX.E. We recommend Taneaka Brooks be employed as a Student Supervisor at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective January 14, 2025.
 

IX.F. We recommend Jamari Martin be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 14, 2024.
 

IX.G. We recommend granting permission to the Longfellow  PTC to conduct the following fundraisers on school property:

• January 20, 2025 – Valentine’s Candy Grams sales.
• February 3-11, 2025 – Valentine’s Candy Grams sales.

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We  recommend approving the following donation at Head Start:

• December 19, 2024 – check donation of $100 from the Ridge Model Rail Roader group.

X.B. We recommend approving the following donation at Calumet New Tech High School:

• November 25, 2024 – cash donation of $69.00 from the various donors to the Student Senate account.

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

• February 3-12, 2025 – Crush and Sweet tea sales for the Student General account.

X.D. We are recommending approving the adjustment of the Superintendent's contract regarding insurance and annuity.
 

X.E. We recommend approving the 2025 Athletic Director compensation request.
 

X.F. We recommend approving and paying the attached Math Instructional Coach stipend.  
 

X.G. We are recommending approving the attached payroll adjustment.
 

X.H. We recommend approving the following extracurricular positions at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.