September 12, 2022 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 September 9, 2022 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the minutes of the August 22, 2022 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 Lisa Hedger attend the Purdue seminar for Career and Technical Education instruction and services for youth and adults on October 13-14, 2022, April 20-21, January 19-20, and May 5, 2023 in West Lafayette, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.

V.B. We  recommend Dr. Sharon Shirley and Kim Osteen ISBA (Indiana School Boards Association) Fall Conference on October 3-4 2022 in Indianapolis IN with expenses paid form the e Title IIA Fund for Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley and the Operations Fund for Kim Osteen.
 

V.C. We recommend Kim Osteen virtually attend the ISBA( Indiana School Boards Association) Student Speech Webinar on November 1, 2023 with expenses paid from the Operations Fund.
 

V.D. We recommend that Chris Bajmakovich attend the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy on September 26-27, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN with expenses paid from the Title IIA Fund.
 

V.E. 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 Melissa Klahn’s resignation from the Academic Interventionist position at Calumet New Tech High School effective September 2, 2022.
 

VI.B. We recommend accepting Nancy Muehlman’s resignation from the Kindergarten Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 31, 2022.
 

VI.B.1) We recommend accepting Benjamin Tupin’s resignation from the 4^th Grade Teacher position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary effective June 3, 2022.

 

VI.C. We  recommend accepting Michelle Wilson’s resignation from the Behavior Interventionist position at Long Fellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 19, 2022.

 

VI.D. We recommend Melissa Day be employed as the Instructional Coach at Calumet New Tech High School effective September 6, 2022.
 

VI.E. We recommend Angelica Moya be employed as a Science Facilitator at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 21, 2022.
           
 

VI.F. We recommend Linda Chance be employed as a 3^rd Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.
 

VI.G. We recommend Aaliyah Curtis be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.
 

VI.H.  We recommend Rob Hartman be employed as the Computer Science Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 15, 2022.
 

VI.I. We recommend Jamila Gray be employed as an Instructional Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 24, 2022.

 

VI.J. We recommend Michelle Gutierrez be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, 2022.
 

VI.K. We recommend Susan Bennett be employed as the Art Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.
 

VI.L. We recommend Melissa Arnold be employed as a 2^nd Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 15, 2022.

 

VI.M. We recommend Mary Piedlow be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 24, 2022.
 

VI.N. We recommend Emily Acevez be employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective September 12, 2022.
 

VI.O. We recommend Casey Vandiver be approved as a Title I Aide at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective August 26, 2022.
 

VI.P. We recommend Lemonia Katsiris be employed as a Home School Liaison at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective September 6, 2022.
 

VI.Q. We recommend Maria Ramos be employed as a Student Supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective September 5, 2022.
 

VI.R. We recommend Cody Snook be employed as the 5^th Grade English/Social Studies Teacher at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 31, 2022.
 

VI.S. We recommend Precious Harrington be employed as student supervisor at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective September 2, 2022.

 

VI.T. We recommend Cisely Lebron be employed as the 7^th Grade Volleyball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2022-2023 athletic season.
 

VI.U. We recommend Aaron Smith be employed as Audio/Video & Tech Support Specialist for the Lake Ridge New Tech School District effective September 9, 2022.
 

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

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

VII. New Business

VII.A. We recommend approving the Audio/ Video and Tech Support Specialist job description.

VII.B. We recommend approving and paying the attached list of stipends for additional work in professional development over the summer period.

VII.C. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Calumet New Tech High School:

• September 14, 2022 – September 23, 2022 Homecoming dance ticket sales for the Student Senate Account.
• September 20, 2022 – September 24, 2022 Double Good Popcorn online sales for the Band Account.
• September 21, 2022 – 50/50 Raffle sales for the Football Account.
• September 23, 2022- 50/50 Raffle sales for the Girls’ Basketball Account.

VII.D. We are recommending approving the following donations made to Calumet New Tech High School:
 

• August 30, 2022 in the amount of $891.00 in cash to the Cross Country Account from various donors.
• September 6, 2022 in the amount of $107.00 in cash for the Cross Country account from various donors.

 

VII.E. We recommend approving the hire of an intern from Indiana University as an Information Systems Specialist.

 

VII.F. We are recommending approving the request to advertise the 2023 Budget.

 

VII.G. We recommend approving the 2022-2025 Custodial and Maintenance Service Agreement with ABM.
 

VII.H. We recommend the approval of the Proximity Learning Contract for the use of Virtual Teacher program.
 

VII.I. We recommend approving the purchase order over $10,000 for the purchase of a Cisco Multi- Factor Authentication System.
 

VII.J. We recommend the approval of the 2022-2024 New Tech Continuation Contract/Agreement.
 

VII.K. We recommend the purchase order over $10,000 for the purchase of SWYE360 Learning subscription.
 

VII.L. We recommend the purchase order over $10,000 for the purchase of the Savvas Envision Math Subscription and License.
 

VII.M. We  recommend approving and paying Andrea DeFrier a stipend for providing technology integration work with teachers in her building.
 

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

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

VIII. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.