February 24, 2025 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 February 14, 2025, payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the February 10, 2025, 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 Beth Buckley, Gilvonne Davis, and William to virtually attend the IASP (Indiana Association of School Principals) ECA Workshop in partnership with the State Board of Accounts on March 5, 2025, with expenses paid from the Education fund.

 

V.B. We recommend Kyle Kwasny, Martin Quiroga, and Charles Salary to attend the IFCA (Indiana Football Coaches Association State Clinic) on March 13-14, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the High School Athletic account.
 

V.C. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V.D. We recommend Karen Coleman, Kelly DeWitt, Natalie Shirer, and Eric Alvarez to virtually attend The Lead Learners Spring Refresh 2025 on February 27, 2025, with expenses paid from the Title IV fund.
 

V.E. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Cynthia Trevino, and Brian Perez attend the INSRDA (Indiana School Resource Officers Association) 2025 Indiana School Safety Conference on June 18 – 20, 2025 in Michigan City, IN with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

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 Amanda Morre’s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective February 10, 2025.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Stephanie Daniel’s termination from the Physical Education Teacher position at Calumet New Tech High School effective February 24, 2025.
 
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend granting permission to cancel checks that are two years or more years old.  
 

VII.B. We recommend approving the following fundraiser at Calumet New Tech High School:

• February 25, 2025, to March 14, 2025 – City Popcorn sales for the Swim account.
• February 25, 2025, to March 14, 2025 – Lake Ridge Middle School Swim meet admissions and bake sales for the Swim account.

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

• March 13, 2025, to March 4, 2025 – Book sales via Studentreasure.com for the General Student account.  

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

• February 5, 2025 – Art supply donation made by Timothy Gipson.

VII.E. We recommend approving and paying the attached Dual Credit Stipend.
 

VII.F. We recommend approving the following school board policies:

• PO 5111 – Determination of Legal Settlement and Eligibility for Enrollment of Students Without Legal Settlement in the Corporation: Proof of Indiana Residency.
• PO5500 – Student Conduct
• PO5610 – Suspension and Expulsion of Students
• PO 6140 – Depository Agreements
• PO6250 – Required ADM Counts for the Purpose of State Funding and Verification of Residency for Membership
• PO7540.03 – Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
• PO7540.04 – Staff Technology Use and Safety
• PO 7540.09 Artificial Intelligence
• PO 8420 – Emergency Preparedness Plans and Drills
• AG 2221 – Mandatory Curriculum
• AG 2623 – Test program
• AG5610 – Suspension and Expulsion of Students
• AG6250 Required ADM Counts for the Purpose of State Funding and Verification of Residency  for Membership
• Forms 8400FI Documentation Pertaining to Threat Assessment and Intervention

 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.