Regular School Board Meetings, June 12, 2017 Page 1 LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS A moment of silence was observed. The Mission statement was recited. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order. Mr. Johnson called a roll call: Mrs. Osteen, Mr. Diehl, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Buckley were present and the Superintendent was present. Administrators present: Mrs. Flores and Mrs. Hubinger. This is a Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, Lake County Indiana, June 12, 2017 at 6:05 PM, in the school board meeting room of the Education Center. Claims Mr. Evans moved to consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the May 26, 2017 payroll for payment. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried. Minutes Mrs. Osteen moved to consider the minutes of the May 22, 2017 regular school board meeting. Mr. Diehl seconded. Motion carried. Sportsmanship Mr. John Dorty, Chairmen of the Sportsmanship Committee, presented the Rensselaer Award Sectional Sportsmanship Award to Calumet New Tech High School for the sportsman like conduct by the student representatives, coaches and players during the Indiana High School Basketball Competition, Mr. Dorty stated that the Life-time achievement award has been renamed to Carl Traicoff Achievement Award. Bravery Award Dr. Shirley presented awards to Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Voyles for their bravery in enforcing School Board Policy on a Tobacco Free School District. Professional Development Recommended Naseem Malik attend the Conexus Safety Workshop on June 26-27, 2017 in LaPorte, IN with expenses paid from the General Fund. Recommended Yvonne Acevedo and Tabitha Henry attend the EL Symposium on June 20, 2017 in Hobart, IN with expenses paid from Title III. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of professional development items. Mrs. Osteen moved. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion Carried. Leave/Resignation/Employment Recommended accepting Lacye Hepler s resignation from the Title I Para Professional position at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective June 2, Recommend accepting Silvia Vasquez resignation from the Adult Education Receptionist position effective May 18,
Regular School Board Meetings, June 12, 2017 Page 2 Recommended accepting Mary Hernandez resignation from the English Facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 2, Recommended accepting Deanna Geertsema s resignation from the Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School Title I Para Professional effective May 22, Recommended accepting Megan Wadkins resignation from the Math Facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 2, Recommended accepting Chris Cashen s resignation from the Student Council Advisor position and the Newspaper Co-Editor position at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective June 2, Recommended accepting Karen Dillingham s resignation from the Playground Supervisor position at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective June 2, Recommended accepting Sabrina Woodhouse s resignation from the Playground Supervisor position at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective June 2, Recommended accepting Miranda Price s resignation from the Head Start Building Aide position effective May 25, Recommended accepting Jacqueline Fielder s resignation from the 4 th Grade Teaching position at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective June 2, Recommended Danelle Bulatovich be employed as the Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School s Cheerleading Coach for the 2017-2018 school year. Recommended the following be employed for extracurricular positions at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year: Wendy K. Brown Newspaper Editor Cheri Norton Student Council Sponsor Recommended Jean Roman be employed as the part-time Student Supervisor at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective August 16, Recommended the attached summer work schedule for Hosford Park New Tech Elementary s Building Technology Paraprofessional be approved. Recommended the attached summer work schedule for Head Start and Adult Education staff be approved. Recommended Morgan Stahl be employed as a 2 nd Grade Teacher at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2017 pending background check.
Regular School Board Meetings, June 12, 2017 Page 3 Recommended Logan Riddle be employed as a 3 rd Grade Teacher at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, 2017 pending background check. Recommended approving the transfer of Kendall Bonick from the Health Teaching position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School to the 5 th Grade Teaching position at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective August 14, Recommended Kristen Cowan be employed as the 7 th grade Volleyball Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2017-2018 season. Recommended approving the attached list of teachers and staff for summer school hours at Calumet New Tech High School. Recommended approving Eric Dillon s additional summer hours at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School paid from the School Improvement Grant. Recommended approving the attached list of Crown Counseling summer hours at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School paid from the School Improvement Grant. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of leaves/resignation/employment items. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Mr. Evans requested Item K be a roll call vote, separate from the other items. Mr. Diehl seconded the motion for a roll call vote on Item K. Motion Carried for a roll call vote on Item K. Mr. Buckley Aye, Mr. Evans Nay, Mrs. Osteen Nay, Mr. Diehl Aye, Mr. Johnson Aye. With a vote of 3-2 on Item K motion carried. On the remaining items of Leaves/Resignations/Employment, motion carried. New Business Head Start Personnel Handbook Recommended approving a purchase order over $10,000 to purchase flexible/active seating at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School paid from the Hosford Park School Improvement Grant. Recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 to purchase camera equipment for the Hi-Def program at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School paid from the 21 st CCLC Grant. Recommended approving a purchase order over $10,000 to purchase computers for the Hi-Def program at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Calumet New Tech High School paid from the 21 st CCLC Grant. Recommended approving the attached 2017-2018 Lake Ridge Schools Head Start Personnel Handbook.
Regular School Board Meetings, June 12, 2017 Page 4 E-Rate Service Provider Recommended approving the district s CFO to sign the Letter of Agency naming ADTech as our E-Rate Service Provider. Emergency Chiller Replacement-EMCOR Donations Transfer Students Recommended approving EMCOR for the Emergency High School Chiller Replacement at Calumet New Tech High School. Recommended approving the following donations for Calumet New Tech High School: $189.37 from Dori Downing to the S.W.A.T. Fund $58.48 from S.W.A.T. to the Class of 2019 Fund Recommended approving the attached list of Non-Resident Transfer Students at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2017-2018 school year. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of new business items. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Diehl seconded. Motion carried. Old Business Head Start Contract Adjustment Recommended approval of the attached amendment to the Head Start Service Contract for the 2017-2018 program year. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of old business items. Mrs. Osteen moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried. Legislative Report Dr. Shirley said, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has informed us that the Spring 2017 ISTEP Rescore window will be open June 19, 2017 through July 7, Mrs. Flores said, Parents have to have a password to access the rescore request. It can be difficult for some parents to do. Parents will have access to our computers in each building, to work with staff, to request the rescore. Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the community. There were no comments from the community. Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the Board. Mr. Buckley thanked everyone in the audience for attending tonight s meeting. Mr. Buckley thanked Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Voyles for their commitment and dedication. Mr. Buckley concluded by wishing everyone a good night.
Regular School Board Meetings, June 12, 2017 Page 5 Mr. Evans thanked Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Voyles for their efforts. Mr. Evans said, To everyone in attendance at the Rensselaer Sectional s Basketball Game, congratulations. Mr. Evans concluded by thanking everyone in the audience for attending tonight s meeting. Mrs. Osteen thanked Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Voyles for enforcing the No Smoking Policy. Mrs. Osteen said, It took a lot of courage to confront someone who is confrontational. Sometimes doing the right thing, is the hard thing to do. Mrs. Osteen thanked Ms. Dillon for attending tonight s meeting. Mrs. Osteen stated the Board Room Bulletin Board looks really great. Mrs. Osteen concluded by saying, We had our Administrative School Board Retreat this past Saturday. It was very nice. Mr. Diehl congratulated Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Voyles. Mr. Diehl said, We are very proud of what you did and how you handled yourself.. Mrs. Flores thanked Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Volyes for their valor. Mrs. Flores extended her condolences to the family of Mr. Kenneth Stigall. Mr. Stigall recently passed away. Mrs. Flores said, Mr. Stigall was a very valuable teacher and Coach at Lake Ridge Schools for many years. Mrs. Hubinger wished everyone a good summer. Dr. Shirley commended Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Voyles for a job well done. Dr. Shirley extended her condolences to the family of Mr. Kenneth Stigall. Dr. Shirley said, In Lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the Wrestling Team at Calumet New Tech High School. Dr. Shirley concluded by thanking the School Board, Administrators, and staff, who attended the School Board Retreat this past Saturday. It was fabulous said, Dr. Shirley. Mr. Johnson Thanked everyone in the audience for attending tonight s meeting. Mr. Johnson congratulated the Basketball Team for the Sportsmanship award. Mr. Johnson said, It is a testament to our coaches, team, and fans. Mr. Johnson thanked Jorge Ruano and Jeremy Volyes. Mr. Johnson concluded by thanking Ms. Dillon for coming to tonight s meeting. Adjournment With no further business to come before the board this evening, Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.