Regular School Board Meetings, July 14, 2014, Page 1 LAKE RIDGE SCHOOLS Invocation was given by Mr. Evans. 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, and Mr. Williams. Mr. Johnson asked for a moment of silence in honor of Officer Jeffrey Westerfield. This is a regular meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Ridge Schools, Lake County, Indiana, July 14, 2014, 6:15 P.M., in the school board meeting room of the Education Center. Claims Minutes Personnel Mrs. Wells moved to consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the July 3, 2014 payroll for payment. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Wells moved to consider the minutes of June 30, 2013 regular school board meeting, the minutes of July 1, 2014 special board meeting and the minutes of July 9, 2014 special board meeting.. Mr. Lowe seconded. Motion carried. Dr. Shirley presented the following personnel for board approval: Leaves/Resignations/Employment Recommended the following be employed for extracurricular positions at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2014-2015 school year: Ivan Zimmer Football Head Varsity Coach Andy Trevino Football Assistant Varsity Coach Bonnie Williams Volleyball Head Varsity Coach Sara Kuntarich Volleyball JV Coach Malorie Crafton Cross Country Head Varsity Coach Timothy McGee Girls Golf Head Varsity Coach Holly Piunti Cheerleading Head Coach Gwen Lowe Warriorette Sponsor Matt Justin Boys Basketball Head Varsity Coach Dominique Nelson Boys Basketball Assistant Varsity Coach Willie Cross Boys Basketball JV coach Dori Downing Girls Basketball Head Varsity Coach John Hess Girls Basketball Assistant Varsity Coach
Regular School Board Meetings, July 14, 2014, Page 2 Sara Kuntarich Girls Basketball JV Coach Jim Wadkins Wrestling Head Varsity Coach Andy Trevino Wrestling Assistant Varsity Coach Robert Keene Swimming Head Varsity Coach AnnMarie Keene Swimming Assistant Varsity Coach Brian Arthur Baseball Head Varsity Coach Jonathan Chance Baseball Assistant Varsity Coach Brian Flores Softball Head Varsity Coach Michael Leyendecker Track Head Varsity Coach Mary Hernandez Track Assistant Varsity Coach Joseph White Girls Tennis Head Varsity Coach Timothy McGee Boys Golf Head Varsity Coach Recommended accepting Brett Wartman s resignation from the Bio-Med teaching position at Calumet New Tech High School effective July 2, 2014. Recommended Jessica Wachowski be employed as a Playground/lunch Supervisor at Longfellow Elementary School effective August 20, 2014. Recommended Malorie Crafton be employed for the Science/Bio Med teaching position at Calumet New Tech High School for the 2014-2015 school year. Recommended accepting Christine Bernotus resignation from the Lake Ridge Head Start Teacher position effective July 14, 2014. Recommended accepting Pam Lewis retirement from the teaching position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective at the end of 2013-2014 school year. Recommended accepting Pam Lewis resignation from the Science teaching position at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School effective June 10, 2014. Recommended the following be employed for Extra Curricular positions at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year: Ryan Vondrak Mike Leyendecker Sports Director Football Coach Recommended the following be employed at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year pending background check; Taylor Chamberlain Shenita Walker Jaclynn LaBahn Science PBL 6 teacher Reading/Read 180 teacher Math PBL 7 teacher Recommended accepting Caron McCloud s retirement from the Head Start position effective July 18, 2014.
Regular School Board Meetings, July 14, 2014, Page 3 Recommended accepting Angela Piazza s resignation as Principal at Calumet New Tech High School. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the leaves/resignation/employment items. Mr. Lowe moved. Mr. Evans seconded. Mrs. Wells stated Caron McCloud will be missed. Dr. Shirley wished Mrs. Piazza well in her new position. Motion carried. New Business Job Description Resolution Recommended approving the attached job description for the full-time Head Start Medical Point Person. Recommended approving the attached Resolution for Concerning Alternative Services Agreement with the Indiana Department of Education and Private Education Agencies. Dr. Shirley recommended approval of the new business items. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Superintendent s Contract Recommended approving the attached superintendent s contract. Mr. Evans moved. Mr. Johnson seconded. Mr. Johnson roll called the board. members. Mr. Evans no; Mrs. Wells no; Mr. Lowe no; Mr. Buckley no; Mr. Johnson no. Motion denied. Mrs. Wells moved to amend the superintendent s contract with a one year extension and a 3% raise. Mr. Johnson seconded. Mr. Johnson roll called the board members. Mr. Lowe questioned the extension if it would mean the contract would be for four years and the percentage would be 3% plus the 1%. Mr. Wells stated that was correct. Mr. Evans no; Mrs. Wells yes; Mr. Lowe no; Mr. Buckley no; Mr. Johnson yes. 2-3 motion denied. Mrs. Wells stated it is warranted that Dr. Shirley should have an extension and a raise. Mrs. Wells stated the superintendent deserves something for her efforts towards the system. Mr. Wells moved that the board members have more discussion on the superintendent s contract. Mr. Johnson seconded. Mr. Johnson roll called the board members. Mr. Evans yes; Mrs. Wells yes; Mr. Lowe no; Mr. Buckley no; Mr. Johnson yes. 3-2 Motion carried.
Regular School Board Meetings, July 14, 2014, Page 4 Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the community. Mr. Dwight Long read a prepared statement regarding the pros and cons of New Tech. Mr. Long stated that Calumet New Tech High School is now a model school and there are many out of district students who want to attend the school. Mr. Long credited Dr. Shirley from bringing New Tech to Lake Ridge Schools Mr. Bob Crowder stated he had some questions regarding giving the superintendent a raise. Mr. Johnson stated the board members are not taking questions at this time. Mr. Johnson stated Mr. Crowder could make a statement. Mr. Crowder stated he could not see why the superintendent is getting a raise when the staff have not received any raises. Discussion Mr. Johnson opened the floor to the Board. Mr. Evans thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mrs. Wells gave her condolences to Officer Westerfield s family. Mrs. Wells thanked Mr. Long for his comments. Mrs. Wells thanked everyone for attending the meeting tonight. Mrs. Wells thanked Dr. Shirley for her commitment to Lake Ridge Schools. Mr. Lowe thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Mr. Buckley thanked everyone for coming out and for the support from the community. Mrs. Flores stated Mrs. Pam Lewis will be missed and she wished her the best in her retirement. Mrs. Flores stated a group of teachers went to the New Tech Conference in New Orleans and they learned so much. Mrs. Flores stated the trip was paid from Title I and Title IIA grant money. Mrs. Hubinger thanked the board members for their support. Mrs. Hubinger stated she is busy working on the budget. Mrs. Hubinger thanked the community for their support. Dr. Shirley gave her condolences to Officer Jeffrey Westerfield s family. Dr. Shirley thanked the board members for allowing a group of teachers attend the New Tech Conference in New Orleans. Dr. Shirley thanked the community for attending the school board meeting and asked them to continue attending the meetings. Dr. Shirley thanked the students for attending this meeting. Dr. Shirley stated decisions are made on data not on feelings or on how they dress or what they drive. Dr. Shirley stated if the community members acted like they are acting on their job, they would not have a job. Dr. Shirley stated she has worked for everything that she has earned. Dr. Shirley stated Lake Ridge Schools is where it is because of her. Adjournment: Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.
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