Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 1 LAKE RIDGE SCHOOLS

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1 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 1 LAKE RIDGE 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: All the board members were present and the Superintendent was present. Administrators present Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Hubinger, Mr. Sopko, Ms. Ivey, and Mr. Miller. This is a special meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, Lake County Indiana, October 26, 2015, 6:05 P.M., in the school board meeting room of the Education Center. Special Meeting Joint Public Hearing and 1028 Project Resolution. Opening Remarks Mr. Johnson state tonight s hearing on the proposed capital improvements at various School Corporation facilities including, but not limited to, parking lot repairs and renovations and improvements to the athletic facilities which have been discussed at our recent community forum and the preliminary determination to enter into an amendment to lease in order to facilitate the financing to pay for the project. To Discuss the legal procedures, the project, and the financing, Mr. Johnson introduced the Corporation Attorney Monica Conrad from Church, Church, Hittle, & Antrim, Bond Counsel Jimmy Shanahan from Shanahan & Shanahan LLP, and the underwriter Damian Maggos from George K. Baum & Company. Mr. Johnson then stated, after the presentation all interested parties may give testimony and/or ask questions concerning the project. Mr. Johnson continued by stating the purpose of the hearing is two-fold: (1) to inform the public as to the proposed project: and (2) to allow all interested parties, taxpayers, and patrons of the School Corporation to voice their opinions as to the project and ask questions. Mr. Johnson opened the public hearing and invited Mrs. Conrad and Mr. Shanahan to provide an explanation of the legal procedures which will be followed. Mrs. Conrad explained tonight there will be several steps to tonight s meeting. The first step is to provide a presentation explaining the proposed project, cost of the project, and the tax impact. The second step is to open tonight s meeting to the public so they can comment or ask questions and voice concerns. The third step is to close the hearing to the public and vote on each resolution before you tonight.

2 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 2 Mrs. Hubinger discussed the needs of the athletic facilities stating that the track, football field, tennis court, and baseball field need to be addressed. Mrs. Hubinger pointed out areas of high concern such as the track, which has restrictions for use placed upon it because of drainage issues and many areas of the athletic facility are not ADA compliant. Family restrooms, new concession stands, and new bleachers are needed to make this the leading athletic facility in the region. Mr. Maggos discussed the estimated budget of $7 million for the proposed Projects. Mr. Maggos discussed the impact to the tax payer. Mr. Maggos concluded with the payment schedule with final payment in Public Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the public hearing to hear testimony and questions from the public. Mrs. Hubinger stated no one from the public signed in to speak. Mr. Johnson closed the public hearing on the proposed project and the preliminary determination to undertake the financing. Resolution Recommend adoption of the 1028 Resolution. Mr. Evans moved. Mrs. Osteen seconded. Motion carried Resolution Recommend adoption of Preliminary Determination Resolution. Mrs. Osteen moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried. Resolution Recommend adoption of Resolution Approving Form of Lease. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried. Adjournment Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M. This is a regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, Lake County Indiana, October 26, :15 P.M., in the school board meeting room of the Education Center. Minutes Claims Mr. Evans moved to consider the minutes of the October 12, 2015 regular school board meeting. Mr. Diehl seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Osteen moved to consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers, and the October 16, 2015 payroll for payment. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried.

3 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 3 Longfellow Parking Lot Update Ron Harding provided an update on the Longfellow New Tech Elementary School Parking Lot Project. Mr. Harding stated the asphalt would be delivered this week and the south parking lot will be open. Mr. Harding continued by stating next we will concentrate on the east side parking lot. Mr. Harding concluded by stating by Thanksgiving we should be completing the project. Dr. Shirley stated parents have been notified several times about changes to parking patterns and would be making another change next week as we move to the east side. Letter Photo Club Presentation Personnel Dr. Shirley read a Letter from the Lake County Parks Department thanking Aaron Saldana and the Lake Ridge Middle School Honor s Photography Club for their recent presentation to the club. Mr. Saldana and the photography club students provided their slide show for viewing. As the slides began, each student took turns explaining their photo and how the achieved the photo s effect. Mr. Saldana stated how proud he is of the group. Dr. Shirley thanked Mr. Saldana and his talented group of students. She stated this is a fine example of what goes on in a New Tech school district. Dr. Shirley presented the following personnel for board approval: Professional Development Recommended Ed Sopko attend the Business Office 203 Seminar in Plainfield, Indiana on November 5, 2015 with expenses paid from the General Fund. Recommended Veronica Packard and Jaclynn Labahn attend the Northwest Indiana Math Workshop in Hobart, Indiana on November 18, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Colin Stage attend the Beginning and Developing Teachers Workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 5, 2015 with expenses paid from the General Fund and Title IIA. Recommended Kim Osteen attend the ISBA Fall Legal Workshop in Merrillville, Indiana on October 29, 2015 with expenses paid from the General Fund. Recommended Torry Ivey attend the Technology Leadership Workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 3-4, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Betty Svetich, Vicki Jordan-Raspberry, Robert Williams, and Tiana Jackson attend the 2015 HECC Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 11-13, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Dr. Sharon Johnson-Shirley attend the School Superintendent Association National Conference on Education in Phoenix, Arizona on February 11-14, 2016 with expenses paid from Title IIA.

4 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 4 Recommended Ed Sopko attend the Low Associate s End of Year Users Meeting in South Bend, Indiana on October 28, 2015 with expenses paid from the General Fund. Recommended Yvonne Acevedo attend the Strengthening Families Training in Warsaw, Indiana on October 19-20, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Kristin Mantta attend the INSPECT-Intrim Formative Benchmark Assessments Workshop in Dyer, Indiana on November 9, 2015 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Sandi Sweeney attend the National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference in Orlando, Florida on November 17-20, 2015 with expenses paid from the Head Start Grant. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the professional development items. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Buckley seconded. Motion carried. Leaves/Resignations/Employment Recommended Johnnie Hudson be employed as the Boys Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year pending background check. Recommended David Wilson be employed as the Girls Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year pending background check. Recommended Amanda Tipton be employed as the Girls JV Basketball Coach at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year pending background check. Recommended Kristina Rodriguez be employed as the 3 rd grade teacher at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School effective November 9, 2015 pending background check. Recommended Charlene McMillion be employed as the PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Math Facilitator at Calumet New Tech High School effective October 27, Recommended Dominique Rutledge be employed as the Hi-Def Director for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools effective November 2, 2015 pending background check. Recommended Samantha Dalkilic-Miestowski be employed as the Art Facilitator at Calumet New Tech High School effective November 27, 2015 pending background check.

5 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 5 Mr. Evans moved. Mrs. Osteen seconded. Mr. Evans requested item E be tabled for further discussion. Mrs. Osteen stated she would also like to table item E. Mr. Evans moved to table item E under Leaves/Resignation/Employment. Mrs. Osteen seconded. Mr. Johnson polled the board and with no opposition motion carried. Mr. Johnson asked for a vote for Leaves/Resignation/Employment with the exception of item E. Mr. Johnson polled the board and with no opposition motion carried. New Business Donations Donations Recommended accepting a donation of toothbrushes, valued at $26.00, from Kool Smiles for Head Start. Recommended accepting the following donations for Calumet New Tech High School s Golf Team: $25.00 from Kathy Martin $25.00 from Deborah Parkhurst $40.00 from Calumet New Tech High School s Lunch Lady Crew $50.00 from Charles Lazar $20.00 from Ronda Sweeney $50.00 from Majestic Hardwood Lumber Sales, Inc. Purchase Order Letter of Engagement Recommended approving a Purchase Order in the amount of $28,900 to Precision Control Systems, Inc. for repairs to the boiler at Hosford Park New Tech Elementary School. Recommended approval of the Letter of Engagement between Lake Ridge New Tech Schools and Shanahan & Shanahan, LLP. Evaluation Recommended approving the attached Hi-Def Site Coordinator Employee Form Hi-Def Evaluation Form. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the new business items. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Diehl seconded. Motion carried Old Business Longfellow Recommended approving the change in scope of work for Longfellow New Parking Lot Tech Elementary School s south drive lane at a cost of $29,750. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the old business items. Mrs. Osteen moved. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried.

6 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 6 Legislative Report Dr. Shirley provided a Legislative Report from Dr. J.T. Cooperman, Executive Director, IAPSS The joint houses committee presented and heard testimony about the Capital Projects Fund today regarding the use of the fund for insurance and utility payments. This method has been in place since 2005 and extended in two year segments since then. Both houses voted to make it permanent in the last session. If it reverted back to the general fund, it would be a $171 million dollar price tag; however, it does have positive implications for relieving some circuit breaker issues. Several questions centered around replacing it with a referendum. Denny Costerison, IASBO testified for IASBO and IAPSS after we had several conversations about the issue and felt it would be better said once instead of me repeating what he said. He also gave a history of how it came into being. Scott Turney offered some testimony for Small and Rural Schools, and Kathy Friend, CFO, Fort Wayne Community Schools, offered some concrete examples in her testimony. I have no idea where this may lead us in this upcoming session or in the budget session next year. I can assure you that attention will be paid to adhering to the 3.5% maximum allowed, so plan accordingly. Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the community. There were no comments from the community. Discussion Mr. Buckley thanked Mrs. Monica Conrad, Mr. Damion Maggos, Mr. Jimmy Shanahan, and Mr. Ron Harding for tonight s presentations. Mr. Buckley applauded the Photography Club and congratulated the students for receiving the letter from the Lake County Parks Department. Mr. Buckley stated that Walsh & Kelly has dropped their pursuit to rezone the property they own. Mr. Buckley feels Walsh & Kelly are just biding their time and that this could be a very long fight. Mr. Evans thanked all who presented tonight. Mr. Evans thanked the Photography Club stating the students do fantastic work. Mr. Evans thanked Mr. Saldana for all of his hard work with the students. Mrs. Osteen thanked everyone in attendance for coming tonight. Mrs. Osteen congratulated Mr. Saldana and the Photography Club students. Mrs. Osteen stated that Girls on the Run would participate in a 5K this Saturday. Mr. Diehl thanked everyone in attendance for coming tonight. Mr. Diehl congratulated Mr. Saldana and the Photography Club students stating what a great job they did with tonight s slide show. Mr. Diehl stated how impressed he is with the student s work. Mrs. Hubinger stated regarding the Legislative Report Dr. Shirley provided tonight, if this happens, it would cost the school district $540-$570 thousand dollars per year impacting the general fund. Mrs. Hubinger continued by stating a timeline for the proposed Athletic Facilities Project would be forth coming.

7 Special and Regular School Board Meetings, October 26, 2015, Page 7 Mrs. Flores stated she was very impressed with the Photography Club and thanked Mr. Saldana for volunteering so much of his time to our students. Dr. Shirley stated she is very proud of the Photography Club students. Dr. Shirley stated that Calumet New Tech High School is accepting candy donations for the upcoming Safe Trick-or-Treat night on Wednesday, October 28, With a sad heart, Dr. Shirley reported that Mr. Carl Tricoff had passed away. Mr. Tricoff was loved by so many. Dr. Shirley concluded by stating Fall Break is this Thursday and Friday and to keep safety in mind during Halloween. Mr. Johnson thanked Mrs. Conrad, Mr. Shanahan, and Mr. Maggos for tonight s presentation. Mr. Johnson thanked Mr. Saldana and the Photography Club students on a job well done. Mr. Johnson continued by stating, regarding tonight s Legislative Report, Election Day is coming up. It is imperative that you go out and vote. We need to send a message to Indianapolis that we do not like how you fund schools. Everyone please vote. Adjournment With no further business to come before the board this evening Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.