Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 1 LAKE RIDGE SCHOOLS

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1 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 1 LAKE RIDGE SCHOOLS Invocation was given by Mrs. Wells. 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. Dusseau, Mr. Williams, Ms. Ivy, Mr. Miller and, Mrs. Carlson. This is a regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Ridge Schools, Lake County, Indiana, June 30, 2014, 6:05 P.M., in the school board meeting room of the Education Center. Claims Minutes Mr. Evans moved to consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the June 20, 2014 payroll for payment. Mr. Lowe seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Lowe moved to consider the minutes of June 9, 2013 regular school board meeting. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried. Recognitions Dr. Shirley presented Lake County Officers Keith Fleming, Maria Garcia and Zabrina Harris with plaques for the work that they do to keep Lake Ridge Schools a safe environment. Dr. Shirley presented Dwight Long with a plaque for his dedication to truancy and improvement of attendance at Lake Ridge Schools. Personnel Dr. Shirley presented the following personnel for board approval: Professional Development Recommended Glenn Johnson attend the 2014 Summer Board Member Academy in Indianapolis on July 7-8, 2014 with expenses paid from the general fund. Recommended Janet Flores attend the Safe Schools Basic Training workshop in Indianapolis on November 18-19, 2014 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Rose Phelan, Jennifer Hunt, Lindsay Berndt, Kamille Furman, Janet Thompson, Lisa Ciesielski, Pam Balint, Christina McCarty, Carra Stewart, Mary Smith, Cheri Norton, Rebecca Blake and Kristina Kuprenas attend the Smekens Writing Training in Chicago on July 31-August 1, 2014 with expenses paid from Title IIA.

2 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 2 Recommended Sandi Shinovich, George Scott, Emily Etheridge, Christine Cashen, Dianne Webber, Cassie Ladwig, Christina Gutierrez, Karyn Hernandez, Valerie Savage, Michelle Marmolejo, Ruth Shimek, Susan Bochnowski, and Lois Johnson attend the Smekens Writing workshop in Chicago on August 1, 2014 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Julie Martoccio attend the CPI Trainer Training in Crown Point on July 29-August 1, 2014 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Mary Hernandez attend the Conexus Training in Indianapolis on July 6-11, 2014 with expenses paid from the general fund. Recommend Sarah Peter attend the Back to School Literacy Conference in Chicago on July 31, 2014 and August 1, 2014 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Recommended Laura Hubinger attend the Personal Property Tax Elimination workshop in Indianapolis on July 23, 2014 with expenses paid from the general fund. Recommended Ryan Welbourn attend the Project Lead the Way Core Training in Milwaukee on August 3-15, 2014 with expenses paid from the general fund. Recommended Colin Stage attend the Marching Band Workshop in Charleston, IL on July 8-13, 2014 with expenses paid from Title IIA. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of professional development items: Mr. Evans moved.mr. Lowe seconded. Motion carried. Leaves/Resignations/Employment Recommended the following be employed at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year: Peliar Durden CTE Computer Teacher Jonathan Chance Business Teacher Amy Shollenberger PLTW Math Teach Judith Zeilenga Foreign Language Teacher Julius Fassl CTE Computer Teacher Anna Farkas Bio-Med Science Teacher Recommended Julie Martoccio be employed as the Crisis Prevention and Intervention trainer for Lake Ridge Schools for school year.

3 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 3 Recommended the following be approved as Volunteer Assistant Football Coaches at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year: Salvador Calzada Justin Pluff Matt Dykhuzen Charles Carter Arty Fowler Recommended accepting Connie Johnson s resignation from the Head Start Teaching Assistant. Recommended the following be employed at Longfellow Elementary School for the school year: Sarah Peter Rebecca Blake Kristina Kuprenas Kindergarten Teacher Kindergarten Teacher 2 nd grade Teacher Recommended accepting Susan Cruse s resignation from the Student Supervisor position at Hosford Park Elementary School effective June 10, Recommended accepting accepting Pam Lewis resignation from the Science teaching position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective June 10, Recommended Julie Martoccio be employed as Dean of Students/Counselor at Hosford Park Elementary School. Recommended the following be employed for extra curricular positions at Longfellow Elementary School for school year: Newspaper Sponsor Student Council Sponsor Bus Supervisors Bus Supervisor Lois Johnson Susan Bochnowski Tabitha Henry, Kamille Furman and Christina Gutierrez Recommended Cynthia Wilson be employed as the Athletic Secretary at Calumet New Tech High School effective July 29, 2014 pending background check.

4 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 4 Recommended the following be employed for extra curricular positions at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year: Team Leaders Class Sponsors Dan Brugioni Karen Lee Renee Manno Rachel Niemann Charmaine Wierzbicki Mary Hernandez Ryan Welbourn Bonnie Williams (They will split the pay into thirds) Drama Sponsor National Honor Society Sponsor Nate Adams Julia Potter Recommended Tanis Seats be employed as the Middle School Site 21 st Century Community Learning Center (Hi-Def)/Community Outreach Coordinator effective August 18, 2014 pending background check. Recommended Julie Rivera be employed for the Site Manager 21 st Century Community Learning Center (Hi-Def)/Student Support Coordinator at Calumet New Tech High School effective August 18, Recommended accepting Dana Kniss-Ferman s resignation from the Title I Facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective June 23, Recommended Charmaine Wiezbicki be employed for the open Literacy Coach position at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year with the salary paid from Title I Funds. Recommended Renee Manno be employed as the Coordinator of College and Career Readiness at Calumet New Tech High School for the school year with the salary paid from Title I Funds. Recommended approval to pay Jr. Varsity Coach, Mike Zimmer for the school year duties that are completed. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the leaves/resignations/employment items. Mr. Evans moved. Mrs. Wells seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Wells asked why the Jr. Varsity Coach was being approved after the season. Mrs. Hubinger stated the JV Coach did perform the duties but the communication to put for board approval did not make it to the superintendent s office. Mr. Evans stated the last time this happened the athletic fund paid. Motion carried.

5 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 5 Mr. Lowe moved to table the item to hire Playground/Lunch Supervisors at Longfellow Elementary School until further investigation. Mrs. Wells seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Wells moved to amend the motion to pay the Jr. Varsity Coach from the Athletic fund. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried. New Business Adoption Recommended adopting the following policies: Policy 2510 Adoption of Curricular Materials Policy 5111 Admission to the Corporation Policy 5410 Promotion Placement and Retention Policy 5517 Bullying Policy 6110 Grant Funds Revised Policy 6320 Purchasing Policy 8750 Defense & Indemnification of Board Members & Employees Policy 9160 Public Attendance at School Events Policy 1537 Military Service Policy 0140 Membership Agreement Donation Resolution Donation Contract Laptops Recommended approving the attached Agreement between Geminus Corporation and Lake Ridge Schools. Recommended accepting the donation to the Student Related Account in the amount of $92.14 from Calumet New Tech High School Mentor s Recommended approving the attached Resolution to Transfer Funds to the Rainy Day Fund Recommended accepting the donation to the Student Related Account in the amount of $92.14 from Calumet New Tech High School Mentor s Recommended approving the attached Chartwells Contract School Year Bid. Recommended permission to purchase teacher laptops, lab, and library desktop replacements in the amount of $176, from Competitive Edge for Calumet New Tech High School paid from the Common School Loan. Tablets Recommended permission to purchase tablet computers for Hosford Park Elementary School students from CDW-Government in the amount of $52, paid from the Title I Funds.

6 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 6 Tablets Contract Recommended permission to purchase tablet computers for Longfellow Elementary School students from CDW-Government in the amount of $17, paid from the Title I Funds. Recommended approving of the attached Athletic Trainer Contract. Job Descriptions Recommended approving of the attached job descriptions for CHS Hi-Def Site Manager and MS Hi-Def Site Manager. Handbook Recommended approving of the attached Elementary Handbook. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the new business items. Mr. Lowe moved. Mrs. Wells seconded. Motion carried. Superintendent s Contract Recommended approving the attached superintendent s contract. Mr. Johnson moved. Mr. Evans seconded. Mrs. Wells moved to table this motion until further discussion. Mr. Lowe seconded. Motion carried. Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the community. Ms. Betty Stash stated when she was on the school board her job was to represent the community. Ms. Stash stated she has never seen anything so vague as to the wording in the superintendent s contract regarding attending meetings and seminars. Mr. Johnson stated he would respond to her questions at a later time. Mr. Johnson stated the superintendent s contract is posted on the web page. Ms. Stash stated the minutes do not have the cost of meals, lodging or airfare. Mr. Johnson stated the state and federal government regulations are always changing and the board members need to attend the conventions so they know the new regulations. Ms. Stash stated that not all the board members need to attend the conventions. Mr. Johnson stated the board members attend different sessions so they could get as much new information as possible. Dr. Shirley stated there are grant funds such as Title IIA that can only be spent for professional developments. Mr. Johnson asked Ms. Stash if she had other concerns to make an appointment with the superintendent or the questions to him. Rev. B.R. Tucker stated the board members make $2, a year and they put in a lot more hours than what they are paid form. Rev. Tucker stated the board members have to make the difficult decisions regarding the financial situation of the school district. Rev. Tucker stated it is very important that the board members keep up on the changes in the regulations because of the decisions they make running the school district.

7 Regular School Board Meetings, June 30, 2014, Page 7 Mr. Bob Crowder stated he was upset by Mr. Evans having the pay for the JV Football Coach be paid from the athletic fund. Mr. Crowder stated the coaches and students work hard at raising funds and they should not be punished just because someone did not do the paperwork. Mr. Rey Vargas stated Dr. Shirley s daily rate of pay and with the increase she is asking for her daily rate will increase. Mr. Johnson stated the time to discuss Dr. Shirley contact was at the last meeting and now we do not discuss personal issue at a public meeting. Mr. Vargas stated the money that Dr. Shirley is asking for a raise could be used to fix the track of to put in a wheel chair lift. Mr. Johnson stated Ms. Hubinger has had an architect firm come out an looked at the track, wheelchair lift at all of the schools and other building repairs. Mr. Johnson stated these items are not taken lightly. The problems were brought to the board members attention by the superintendent. Mr. Johnson stated the architect firm made a presentation of their costs of the repairs at a board meeting in May. Mr. Vargas asked if Mr. Johnson was aware of the dugout that had the roof blown off. Mr. Johnson stated the things will get taken care of Mrs. Hubinger is looking into getting the dugout fixed and we are on the list. Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the Board. Mr. Evans thanked everyone for coming out and thanked everyone for their comments. Mrs. Wells thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mrs. Wells thanked everyone for their comments and stated the comments will be taken into consideration. Mrs. Wells stated the procedure for speaking at a board meeting is to sign in before the meeting. Mr. Lowe thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mr. Lowe stated as of August 1, 2014 he will be resigning for the board seat. Adjournment: Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.