Meeting Agenda
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes
5) Staff and Student Recognition
6) Public Participation
7) Recommendations
7)A) Preschool Fees 
7)B) Occupational Therapy Wage Adjustment & Placement 
7)C) Introduction to Culinary Arts & Hospitality Course Proposal 
7)D) JHS Field Trip Request 
7)E) 1st Reading of Board Policy—J0410 Student Residence Verification 
7)F) Final Reading of Board Policies — J360 Personal Searches, G109 Access to Employee Records, B108 Social Media Use by School Board Members, B109 Board Vacancy & D6250 Authorizing Prepayment of Invoices and Claims 
7)G) Approval of Lafayette Virtual Academy (LVA) 
7)H) Acceptance of Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Renewal Proposal for 2026 
7)I) Acceptance of Food Service Management Company Bid 
8) Employee Recommendations
8)A) Employee Recommendation #2
8)B) Employee Recommendation #3
9) Acceptance of Gifts
10) Treasurer
10)A) Financial Reports
10)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
11) Board Reports
12) Information Only
12)A) LSC Retirement Dinner 
12)B) Public Schools Foundation Grant Reception 
12)C) LSC Distinguished Educator Awards 
13) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items 
14) Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1) Call to Order
Subject:
2) Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3) Roll Call
Subject:
4) Approval of Minutes
Description:
The minutes of the March 9, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting, the March 9, 2026, Executive Session, the April 8, 2026,Special Board Meeting and the April 8, 2026, Work Session are presented for approval.
Attachments:
Subject:
5) Staff and Student Recognition
Subject:
6) Public Participation
Subject:
7) Recommendations
Subject:
7)A) Preschool Fees 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)B) Occupational Therapy Wage Adjustment & Placement 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)C) Introduction to Culinary Arts & Hospitality Course Proposal 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Attachments:
Subject:
7)D) JHS Field Trip Request 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)E) 1st Reading of Board Policy—J0410 Student Residence Verification 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Attachments:
Subject:
7)F) Final Reading of Board Policies — J360 Personal Searches, G109 Access to Employee Records, B108 Social Media Use by School Board Members, B109 Board Vacancy & D6250 Authorizing Prepayment of Invoices and Claims 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Attachments:
Subject:
7)G) Approval of Lafayette Virtual Academy (LVA) 
Presenter:
Les Huddle
Subject:
7)H) Acceptance of Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Renewal Proposal for 2026 
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
Attachments:
Subject:
7)I) Acceptance of Food Service Management Company Bid 
Presenter:
Troy Cloum
Attachments:
Subject:
8) Employee Recommendations
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:   
Resignation
Kara Ade, Specialist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Lori Ahrens, Occupational Therapist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Shateeka Allen, Cheerleading Assistant, JHS, effective March 12, 2026
Adam Allspaw, Girls Track Coach, TJHS, effective March 1, 2026
Megan Bailey, Occupational Therapist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Jason Beard, Paraprofessional, GLASS, effective February 27, 2026
Kayci Berkshire, SLP, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Jamie Brown, Specialist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Ashlyn Drake, Cheerleading Assistant, JHS, March 12, 2026
Mary Fisher, Teacher, Linnwood, effective August 1, 2026
Rachel French, Resource Room, Glen Acres, effective August 1, 2026
Alejandra Gaeta, Kindergarten Teacher, Edgelea, effective April 17, 2026
Jessica Gibb, Specialist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Gail Gripe, PASS Instructor, JHS, effective May 22, 2026
Christopher Hamm, Psychologist, GLASS, effective July 29, 2026
Kelli Hansen, SLP, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Amber Harmon, Specialist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Ryan Hibbets, Assistant Football Coach, JHS, effective March 3, 2026
Samantha Johnson, 6th Grade Science and SS, SIS, effective August 1, 2026
Cami Kekelik, SLP, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Michelle Kessler, Specialist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Kathy Klingerman, Supervisor, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Victoria Koehl, 4th Grade Teacher, Murdock, effective August 1, 2026
Lilly Kolbe, 4th Grade Teacher, Miami, effective August 1, 2026
Iris Kunert, Title I Aide, Miller, effective March 12, 2026
Nicholas McCauley, Specialist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Jacquelyn Misch, Occupational Therapist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Emily Myers, Door Guard, Durgan, effective May 29, 2026
Cameron Nunan, Teacher, JHS, effective August 1, 2026
Judith Parks, Lunch Supervisor, Vinton, effective March 30, 2026
Kim Parthun, Cafe Supervisor, Glen Acres, effective March 9, 2026
Joseph Richardson, Teacher, A.L.L. Program/GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Keely Richardson, Teacher, Miller, effective March 6, 2026
Jaymie Smith, Diagnostician, GLASS, effective March 19, 2026
Hannah Spock, Teacher, Linnwood, effective August 1, 2026
Jeremiah Stevens, Spanish Teacher, TJHS, effective August 1, 2026
Callie Stoneking, Occupational Therapist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Shannon Tarrh, SLP, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026 
Lauren Weigle, Occupational Therapist, GLASS, effective August 1, 2026
Shyla Wenzel, SLPA, GLASS, effective April 15, 2026
 
Termination 
 
Retirement
 
Employment 
Abigael Allen, 8th Grade ELA, TJHS (replacement)
Evan Baker, Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach, JHS (replacement)
Dan Bey, Bus Attendant, Transportation (new)
Sierra Burch, English Teacher, JHS (replacement)
Antonio Burks, Bus Mechanic, Transportation (replacement)
Rachel Durbin, Interventionist, GLASS (replacement)
Angela Fisher, Paraprofessional, Linnwood (replacement)
Chloe Groce, 4th Grade, Miller (replacement)
Ni Guan, Paraprofessional, Linnwood (replacement)
Kelsey Hutchison, K-4 Art Teacher. Glen Acres (replacement)
Tyce Jackson, Business Teacher, JHS (replacement)
Beth Johnson, Paraprofessional, Sunnyside (replacement)
Camryn Larsen, Paraprofessional, Murdock (replacement)
Zayne Larsen, Paraprofessional, Murdock (replacement)
Lisa Lewellen, Assistant Softball Coach, JHS (replacement)
Fallon Rodarmel, Guidance Data Specialist Asst, JHS (replacement)
Mikesha Row, Part-Time LPN, TJHS/SIS (new)
Mark Russell, Baseball Coach, Sunnyside (new)
Anshi Shastry, Essential Skills Teacher, Vinton (new)
Yavonna Spencer, Paraprofessional, Vinton (replacement)
Ivy Streeter, Assistant Softball Coach, JHS (replacement)

Conflict of Interest
Clayton Jones, Teacher, Son In Law of Mark Preston, JHS, Principal. 
Zayne Larson, Teacher Aide, Spouse of Camryn Larsen, Teachers Aide, Murdock. 

Additional Employment After the Original Agenda was Prepared 
Doron Kantor, Occupational Therapist, TBD (change in wages/salary)
Janelle Mondragon, Spanish Teacher, JHS (replacement)
Melissa Tonkavich, Occupational Therapist, Miami & Oakland (change in wages/salary)

Additional Resignation After the Original Agenda was Prepared 
Lindsay Nunan, English Teacher, Oakland Academy, effective August 1, 2026
 
Subject:
8)A) Employee Recommendation #2
Presenter:
Brandon Hawkins
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:   
Recommendation to Continue to Employ
Employee #101748
Subject:
8)B) Employee Recommendation #3
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:   
Employment 
Beth McAuliffe, Director of Health Services, Linnwood (reassigned/changes in wages/salary/replacement) 
Subject:
9) Acceptance of Gifts
Description:

The Administration recommends the acceptance of the following gifts for the month of March:
Vinton Elementary received a monetary donation totaling: $2,000.00 from Cargill Inc. The funds are to be used in support of the new Essential Skills Classroom.
Miller Elementary received a monetary donation totaling: $1,000.00 from Purdue Research Foundation in honor of the JoAnn Miller Engagement Award.

Jefferson HS Extra-Curricular programs received monetary donations totaling:    $4,550.00  A summary of clubs receiving the funds and complete list of donors.
                                Summary of Jeff HS donations:
Athletic Dept.-                 $2,500.00             Maurice & Mary Jane Denney
JHS Baseball-                   $500.00                 Westminster Village
Unified Bowling-             $50.00                   Sheri & Lesley Meade
JHS Football-                    $1,500.00             Navy Club of Lafayette

Subject:
10) Treasurer
Subject:
10)A) Financial Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
10)B) Approve Claims and Ratify Payrolls
Description:
The Administration recommends approval of the vendor claims and ratification of payrolls.
Attachments:
Subject:
11) Board Reports
Subject:
12) Information Only
Subject:
12)A) LSC Retirement Dinner 
Description:
When: May 14, 2026
Time: 6pm 
Where: The Stables Event Center
Please RSVP to Heather McCarter if you will be in attendance 
Subject:
12)B) Public Schools Foundation Grant Reception 
Description:
When: May 6, 2026
Where: Wea Creek Orchard 
Time: 5:30pm
Subject:
12)C) LSC Distinguished Educator Awards 
Description:
When: May 5, 2026 
Where: GLCA 
Time: 6:30 pm
Subject:
13) Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items 
Subject:
14) Adjournment

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