Regular School Board Meetings, June 9, 2015 Page 5
LAKE RIDGE SCHOOLS
Invocation was given by.
The Mission statement was recited.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order.
Mr. Johnson called a roll call: All the board members were present and the superintendent was present.
Administrators present Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Trevino, Ms. Ivey, Ms. Kuntarich and Mr. Sopko.
This is a regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Ridge Schools,
Lake County, Indiana, June 9, 2015, 6:15 P.M., in the school board meeting room
of the Education Center.
Claims Mr. Evans moved to consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the June 5, 2015 payroll for payment. Mr. Diehl seconded. Motion carried.
Minutes Mrs. Osteen moved to consider minutes of May 26, 2015, regular school board meeting. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried.
Personnel Dr. Shirley presented the following personnel for board approval:
Professional Development
Recommended Dr. Sharon Johnson-Shirley, Janet Flores, Kathy Martin, Dori Downing, Karen Lee, Denise Hidrey, Malorie Crafton, Montia Gardner, Charmaine Wierzbicki, Ryan Schweitzer, Regin Johnson, Chris Bajmakovich, Rae Lopez, Dan Brugioni, Naseem Malik, Amber Jackson, Deb Carlson, Rose Phelan, Ruth Shimek, Jennifer Hunt, Karen Laird, Rebecca Blake, Karyn Hernandez, Kamille Furman, Erinie Grinder, Tabitha Henry, Lois Johnson, Jessica Bliss, Susan Bochnowski, Sarah Peter, Kristina Kuprenas, Eric Worthington, Mary Smith, Carra Stewart, Joan Sopo, George Scott, Cheri Norton, Janet Thompson, Rachel Niemann, Betty Svetich, Torry Ivey, Scott Miller, Hank Curry, Vicki Jordan Raspberry, Kerchell Hobson, Jenae McKnight, Patricia Gussman, Shannon Bobonick, Sheila Bechinski, Christine Cashen, Wendy Brown, Robert Williams, and Tiana Jackson attend New Tech Annual Conference 2015 in Chicago on July 20-24, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA and Title I. Expenses for Robert Williams and Tiana Jackson will be paid from the general fund.
Recommended Torry Ivey attend the Central Indiana Educational Service Center Technology Leadership Certification in Indianapolis on June 16-17, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA.
Recommended Kirsten Fitzgerald attend the 2015 College & Career Acceleration Summer Institute in Hobart on June 17, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA.
Recommended Naseem Malik, Peliar Durden and Ryan Schweitzer attend Project Lead the Way Computer Science & Software Engineering workshop in Indianapolis on June 14-26, 2015 with expenses paid from the general fund and the stipend paid from Title IIA.
Recommended Greg Keehn Charmaine Wierzbicki and Tracy Sines attend the Intervening for Literacy Success with Intermediate, Middle and Secondary Students workshop in Chicago on July 29-31, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA.
Dr. Shirley recommended approval of professional development
items:
Mrs. Osteen moved. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried.
Leaves/Resignations/Employment
Recommended Kristin Mantta be employed for the 7th Grade English/Language Arts position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective August 17, 2015 pending background check.
Recommended accepting Julius Fassl’s resignation from the CTE Business/Computers teaching position at Calumet New Tech High School effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
Recommended the following be employed for extracurricular positions at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2015-2016 school year:
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach Matt Justin
Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach Dominique Nelson
JV Boys’ Basketball Coach Willie Cross
Bowling Sponsor Kathy Cole
Cross Country Boys & Girls Coach Malorie Crafton
Varsity Football Coach Ivan Zimmer
Assistant Varsity Football Coach Andy Trevino
JV Football Coach Patrick Janke
Boys’ Golf Coach Tim McGhee
Girls’ Golf Coach Tim McGhee
Varsity Girls’ Softball Coach Cindy Wilson
JV Girls Softball Coach Christine Bytnar
Volunteer Softball Coach Dave Wilson
Varsity Swimming Coach Robert Keene
Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach Malorie Crafton
Boys’ Tennis Coach Ryan Vondrak
Girls’ Tennis Coach Joseph White
Varsity Wrestling Coach Jim Wadkins
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach Andy Trevino
Cheerleading Sponsor Holly Piunti
Warriorette Sponsor Patricia Hernandez
9-10 grade Class Sponsor Dori Downing
11-12 grade Class Sponsor Bonnie Williams
Ryan Welbourn
The Class Sponsor will split the salaries by three
Team Leader Dan Brugioni
Team Leader Karen Lee
Team Leader Dori Downing
Team Leader Rachel Niemann
Team Leader Charmaine Wierzbicki
Drama Sponsor Nate Adams
Honor Society Sponsor Regin Johnson
Student Council Rachel Fassl
Student Council Rachel Niemann
The Student Council salary will be split by two
Media/Yearbook Sponsor Dan Brugioni
Guidance 2 week salary schedule Rachel Fassl
Guidance 2 week salary schedule Rae Lopez
Band Coach Colin Stage
Recommended Carlee Davis be employed to fill the position of Head Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Coach and Dori Downing be employed to fill the position of Junior Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2015-2016 school year.
Recommended Glenda Shurlow, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent, employment begin on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Recommended accepting Amy Shollenberger’s resignation from the Mathematics teaching position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 9, 2015.
Dr. Shirley recommended approval of leaves/resignations/employment
items:
Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried.
New Business
Meeting Recommended the second board meeting in June be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 6:00 PM.
Tuition Recommended the attached list of five (5) teachers be approved for the
Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of
$300.00 each per the teachers’ contract.
Purchase Recommended approving the corrected purchase order to Starcraft
Order in the amount of $55,375.00 paid from the bus replacement plan.
Contract Recommended approving the attached cost reduced contract
schedule of refuse pick up.
Public Recommended permission to advertise the public hearing for the
Hearing Pool Filtration Project.
Contract Recommended approving the attached proposal from Pepsi and allow the
Business Manager to sign and secure the five (5) year contract with Pepsi.
Rainy Day Recommended approving the attached Resolution to Transfer Funds to the Fund Rainy Day Fund 2015.
Banking Recommended permission to accept the attached Underwriter Engagement Agreement to use George K. Baum & Company and their representative
Damian Maggos for Investment Banking Services.
Mrs. Osteen moved. Mr. Diehl seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business Recommended Christine Bytnar be employed to fill the open position as Head Coach for the Girls Basketball Team for the 2015-2016 school year.
Dr. Shirley recommended approval of old business items:
Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried.
Student Jaylen Reese stated Calumet New Tech High School Graduation will be
Representative Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. This year we will be streaming live
The Graduation Ceremony at the Lake Ridge Schools Facebook page and the Calumet New Tech High School Facebook page.
Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the community
There were no comments from the community.
Discussion Mr. Buckley thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mr. Buckley stated he is looking forward to graduation at Calumet New Tech High School.
Mr. Evans congratulated all of the Calumet New Tech High School Graduates especially the student representatives. Mr. Evans stated that this was the best group of student representatives in his five years on the School Board. Mr. Evans thanked everyone for coming out tonight.
Mrs. Osteen thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mrs. Osteen thanked the staff, no matter what position. She appreciates all staff for taking such good care of students. Mrs. Osteen is looking forward to graduation.
Mr. Diehl thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mr. Diehl stated the rumors circulating in the community that the Lake Ridge School District will be taken over by another school district are untrue. Mr. Diehl congratulated Jaylen Reese and the Senior Class.
Mrs. Flores stated it is good to see everyone. Mrs. Flores is looking forward to graduation. It is one of the highlights of the year.
Dr. Shirley thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Dr. Shirley opened the floor to Ms. Ivey, Principal of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, to introduce the new 7th Grade English/Language Arts teacher, Ms. Kristin Mantta. Ms. Mantta stated she has 10 years teaching experience and she is looking forward to teaching at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School. Dr. Shirley welcomed Ms. Mantta. Dr. Shirley extended her condolences to Laura Hubinger, Business Manager of Lake Ridge Schools, whose father passed away. Dr. Shirley stated that Jaylen Reese, Student Representative, has been an ideal student and she appreciates all that he has done for the district. Dr. Shirley stated we are ready to start the Longfellow Elementary School parking lot project. We just had the Ground Breaking Ceremony. Dr. Shirley thanked the entire Lake Ridge Staff for a successful year.
Mr. Johnson thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mr. Johnson congratulated Jaylen Reese on graduation and receiving a college scholarship. Mr. Johnson congratulated Jaylen for being chosen as the Master of Ceremonies at the New Tech Conference in July. Mr. Johnson asked Jaylen to come back and share his experience with the students and School Board. Mr. Johnson thanked all staff, administrators, and students for a successful year. Mr. Johnson stated, “No we are not joining the Gary School Corporation. That has never been a though or an idea nor will it ever be. I do not know how that rumor started but that is all it is, a rumor. There is no foundation for it.” Mr. Johnson wished everyone a great summer and hopes to everyone at graduation this Sunday.
Adjournment: Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.