LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION Lake Central Freshmen Center – LGI Room 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 June 2, 2014 // 7:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Central School Corporation was held in the Lake Central Freshmen Center LGI Room, 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, IN on Monday, June 2, 2014. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m.
Board Members Present Board Members Not Present Don Bacso, Vice-President Janice Malchow, Member George Baranowski, President John DeVries, Secretary Howard Marshall, Member
Administration Present Administration Not Present Al Gandolfi, Assistant Superintendent Sarah Castaneda, Director of Secondary Education Rob James, Director of Business Services Bill Ledyard, Director of Facilities Theresa Schoon, Director of Primary Education Dr. Lawrence Veracco, Superintendent
BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 Please Note: All Motions Passed With 4-0 Vote Unless Otherwise Indicated I. Call to Order – Mr. Baranowski The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Board President, George Baranowski.
II. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag – Mr. Baranowski Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Baranowski.
III. Verification of Receipt and Review of Board Packet – Mr. Baranowski Has each member successfully received the electronic version of tonight’s board agenda, along with the individual supporting documents, reviewed them, and directed any questions or corrections to Dr. Veracco, prior to this meeting? Bacso – Yes Baranowski - Yes DeVries - Yes Malchow – Not Present Marshall - Yes
IV. Agenda: Approval, Deletions, Additions - Dr. Veracco- Action Required Revised Personnel Agenda under Mr. Gandolfi’s section. Revised Field Trips and Professional Development under Sarah Castaneda’s section. Howard Marshall moved to approve the Agenda as Revised. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Correspondence – Dr. DeVries There was no correspondence.
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LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION Lake Central Freshmen Center – LGI Room 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 June 2, 2014 // 7:30 p.m.
VI. Liaison Committee Updates – Mr. Baranowski Personnel Interview Committee – Howard Marshall Schererville Redevelopment Committee – Howard Marshall West Lake – Howard Marshall Lake Central Education Foundation – Janice Malchow Wellness Committee – Janice Malchow Dollars for Scholars – Janice Malchow Dyer Redevelopment Committee – Don Bacso St. John Redevelopment Committee – John DeVries Building and Renovation – John DeVries Legislative Committee – George Baranowski
VII. Official School Board Business Topics: Consent Agenda – Dr. Veracco – Action Required Don Bacso moved to approve the Consent Agenda. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes: Regular Board Meeting May 5, 2014
B. Approval of Claims, Payroll and Extracurricular Expenditures
VIII. Official School Board Business Topics: Regular Agenda
A. Superintendent – Dr. Veracco 1. Recognitions - Elementary WordMasters - For their achievement of attaining perfect scores on at least one WordMasters test during the year – the only perfect scores out of a total of 900 tests taken. Elijah Buttema, Bibich Elementary. Logan Chen, Kolling Elementary. Kevin Aharrah, Watson Elementary. Molly Nordyke, Homan Elementary. Ashleigh Prisby, Protsman Elementary. - Lake Central Centralettes: For the Junior Varsity Team’s achievement of having won the 2014 IHSDTA Junior Varsity Jazz and Hip Hop State Championship For the Varsity Team’s achievement of IHSDTA Varsity Jazz and Hip Hop State Championship and the NDA Jazz National Championship Centralette Team Members: Jenna Blessing, Courtney Carlson, Alyssa Carter, Reyna Crothers, Alexis Curatolo, Julia Delsangro, Julia Demma, Breanna Dobos, Daniella Dombovic, Chrissy Foreman, Stephanie Foster, Michelle Gentz, Lindsey Gercken, Laurel Gonsiorowski, Talia Harman, Megan Helfers, Millie Hiestand, Emma Hupp, Gina Irwin, Emily Lisac, Abby Markowski, Tari Markowski, Cassie Morris, Autumn Napiowocki, Emma Nelson, Adare Pitchford, Kristina Plaskett, Jill Poplon, Amanda Roberts, Katie Speckman, Sydney Stanek, Emma Strohacker, Alexa Szatkowski, Allyson Vanek, Nicole Vanek, Kelsie Verhoeve and Michaela Vuckovic. Coach: Kevin Mathis - Lake Central Art Students - For their achievements and awards at the 2014 South Suburban Regional HS Art Competition in February: Hannah Pittman – Best of Show 3D (Clay Torso); Alexandra Wail – Great Clay Award (Porcelain Vase); Lindsey Nivens – Jimmy Johns Great Sandwich Award (Scratchboard); and Riana Revis – Beset in LC Award (Pastel). For her achievement at the 2014 Calumet Page 2 of 7
LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION Lake Central Freshmen Center – LGI Room 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 June 2, 2014 // 7:30 p.m.
College of St. Joseph in March: Socheata Ing – 3rd Place (Porcelain Vase). For their achievements at the 2014 South Shore Arts Tri-County Art Exhibit in April-May: Hannah Pittman - $2,500 Berwanger Scholarship Award (3D Portfolio Submission); Socheata Ing – DePirro Memorial Best Ceramic Award (Face Vase) and Outstanding Award (Clay Torso); Kassie Woodworth – First in Media (Pen and Ink) and Outstanding Award (Colored Pencil); Jen Popiela – First in Media (Charcoal); Haley Decker, Nia Loubeau, Meghan Godinez – Outstanding award (Elongated Ceramic Bottles). Also, Lake Central Art Department wins 2014 Best Overall School Presentation. 2. Kyle Holman, Eagle Scout: Memory Garden – Action Required (per Policy 7250.01) Howard Marshall asked if the general public would have access to the memorial. Dr. Veracco discussed the location of the memorial and plans for upkeep in future years. Don Bacso moved to approve. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. REPA Update – this item was tabled and will be brought again at a future meeting.
B. Assistant Superintendent / Personnel – Al Gandolfi 1. Personnel Recommendations – Action Required I. Certified Resignations, Transfers and Appointments:
A. Resignations: 1. Erin Rawls, Math Teacher, Lake Central High School (effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year). 2. Heidi Margeas, Grade 3 Teacher, Kolling Elementary School (effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year).
B. Transfers: 1. Michelle Westlund, from temporary Reading Specialist at Peifer Elementary School to permanent Reading Specialist at Peifer Elementary School (effective August 11, 2014). 2. Lynn Zaikos, from temporary Reading Specialist at Homan Elementary School to permanent Reading Specialist at Homan Elementary School (effective August 11, 2014).
C. Appointments: 1. Gabrielle Rapin (Munster), Science Teacher, Lake Central High School (effective August 11, 2014). 2. William Keep (Crown Point), Business Teacher, Lake Central High School (effective August 11, 2014). 3. Brianne Rubesha (Munster), Science Teacher, Lake Central High School (effective August 11, 2014).
II. Classified Retirements, Resignations and Transfers: A. Retirements: 1. Terri Gibbons, Bus Driver, Lake Central Transportation Department (effective September 1, 2014; 15 years of dedicated service). 2. Linda MacFarlane, Bus Driver, Lake Central Transportation Department
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(effective May 30, 2014; 23 years of dedicated service). 3. JoAnne Terrill, Bus Driver, Lake Central Transportation Department (effective August 29, 2014; 19 years of dedicated service). 4. Gail Stutler, Bus Driver, Lake Central Transportation Department (effective September 1, 2014; 15.5 years of dedicated service).
B. Resignations: 1. Christine Pangburn, Cafeteria Assistant, Homan Elementary School (effective May 27, 2014). 2. Lisa Zaehring, Cafeteria Assistant, Kahler Middle School (effective May 23, 2014).
C. Transfers: 1. Jeff Kilinski, from interim Aquatics Director to permanent Aquatics Director, Lake Central School Corporation (effective July 1, 2014).
III. Certified Extracurricular Resignations and Appointments: A. Resignations: 1. Julie Walker, Spell Bowl Coach/Watson Elementary School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 2. Kim Beach, Freshman Play Assistant/Lake Central High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 3. Rebecca Furman, Fifth Grade Spell Bowl Coach/Kahler Middle School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year).
B. Appointments: 1. Garrett Gray, Wrestling Coach/Clark Middle School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 2. Jamie Rodgers, Freshman Volleyball Coach/Lake Central High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 3. George Smith, Assistant Boys Track Coach/Grimmer Middle School (effective for the 2013-2014 school year). 4. Brianne Rubesha, Girls Assistant Basketball Coach/Lake Central High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year).
IV. Classified Extracurricular Resignations and Appointments: A. Resignations: 1. Michael Vojvodich, Assistant Football Coach/Grimmer Middle School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 2. Matthew Truttling, Assistant Boys Track Coach/Grimmer Middle School (effective for the 2013-2014 school year).
B. Appointments: 1. Jake Sebahar (Schererville), Assistant Wrestling Coach/Clark Middle School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 2. Alexandra Graves (St. John), Assistant Girls Soccer Coach/Lake Central High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year). 3. Cesar Zambrano (Mokena), Assistant Boys Soccer Coach/Lake Central High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year).
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LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION Lake Central Freshmen Center – LGI Room 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 June 2, 2014 // 7:30 p.m.
4. Mark Hidalgo (Crown Point), Assistant Varsity Football Coach/Lake Central High School (effective for the 2014-2015 school year).
V. West Lake Certified Resignations and Appointments: A. Resignations: 1. Sara Litty, Special Education Teacher, West Lake/Wilbur Wright Middle School (effective at the end of the 2013-2014 school year). B. Appointments: 1. Danielle Venhuizen (Grand Rapids), Speech Language Pathologist, West Lake Special Education Cooperative (effective August 11, 2014). 2. Kimberly Hayes (Dyer), Dean of Students, West Lake Special Education Cooperative (effective for the 2014-2015 school year).
Classified Resignations: A. Resignations: 1. Elizabeth Fisher, Paraprofessional, Wilbur Wright Middle School (effective May 30, 2014). 2. Sarah Binford, Nurse, West Lake/Special Education Cooperative (effective May 14, 2014).
John DeVries moved to approve the Personnel Recommendations both original and revised. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2. Certified Staffing Request – Action Required John DeVries asked what the approximate number of openings might be. Mr. Gandolfi stated that at this time, there are an expected 6-7 openings. John DeVries moved to approve the certified staffing request for June 2, 2014 through August 18, 2014. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. Athletic Booster Club – Sherrie Bereda Sherrie Bereda, Athletic Booster Club President, along with Booster Club officers, presented to LC a check in the amount of $28,500. 4. Spring Sports Report – Tony Bartolomeo A total of 224 spring student athletes, 93 girls and 131 boys. 40% of these athletes achieved an “A” average during the season. At the Duneland Athletic Conference the girls placed 3rd in softball, 7th in tennis and 1st in track. The boys placed 2nd in baseball, 1st in golf and 3rd in track. Total income was $109,805.00 and total expenses were $110,190.00. Spring sports profit equals -$385.00.
C. Director of Primary Education – Theresa Schoon 1. Professional Leave Requests – Action Required Howard Marshall moved to approve the professional leave requests of Cheryl Johnson, Alison Mazurkiewicz, Nancy Mackowiak and Tisa Augsburger. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried.
D. Director of Secondary Education – Sarah Castaneda 1. Professional Leave Requests – Action Required Don Bacso moved to approve the professional leave requests of Jolene Bogacki
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LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION Lake Central Freshmen Center – LGI Room 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 June 2, 2014 // 7:30 p.m.
(3), Louise Tallent, Theresa Schoon, Robin Tobias, Deedee Logan and Tim Doyle. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. 2. Field Trip Requests – Action Required Howard Marshall moved to approve the field trip request of R.B. Fredrick and Jeff Rhody. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. World Language Textbook Adoption
E. Director of Facilities – Bill Ledyard 1. Award and execute Change Order #005 to Reichelt Plumbing Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #8 – Plumbing - Action Required Howard Marshall moved to award and execute Change Order #005 to Reichelt Plumbing Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #8 – Plumbing. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2. Award and execute Change Order #008 to Mechanical Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #9 – HVAC - Action Required Don Bacso moved to award and execute Change Order #008 to Mechanical Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #9 – HVAC. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. Award and execute Change Order #010 to Gough Inc., for Protsman ES Phase II – Bid Package #02 – Site Earthwork/Utilities - Action Required John DeVries moved to award and execute Change Order #008 to Mechanical Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #9 – HVAC. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion carried. 4. Award and execute Change Order #012 to Joseph Construction Company, for Protsman ES Phase II – Bid Package #04 – General Trades/Core/Finishes - Action Required Don Bacso moved to award and execute Change Order #012 to Joseph Construction Company, for Protsman ES Phase II – Bid Package #04 – General Trades/Core/Finishes. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion carried. 5. LCSC Projects Update a. LCHS b. Protsman ES
F. Director of Business Services – Rob James 1. Donations – Action Required Grimmer Middle School Choir Department received a $20 donation from Sandy Karottki. The Protsman HSA would like to donate $2,599.95 to the school corporation to be used for the purchase of an iPad cart for Protsman Elementary School. Homan Elementary School recently raised $463.15 for Riley Children’s Hospi8tal. The school would like to donate the entire $463.15 raised to the Riley Children’s Hospital. Clark Middle School recently raised $1,100.50 for Riley Children’s Hospital through a dodge ball fundraiser. The school would like to donate the entire $1,100.50 raised to the Riley Children’s Hospital. Lake Central High School National Honor Society would like to donate $500 to the LC Theatre to help cover student costs for their upcoming trip to the International Thespian Society Festival. Don Bacso moved to approve all donations, both given and received. John
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LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION Lake Central Freshmen Center – LGI Room 8410 Wicker Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373 June 2, 2014 // 7:30 p.m.
DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried. IX. Public Comments– Mr. Baranowski There were no public comments.
X. Board Comments and Consideration of Future Agenda Items – Mr. Baranowski John DeVries stated that the Athletic Booster Club deserves lots of thanks and publicity for their remarkable donation. Also, the academic success of the student athletes is amazing. Howard Marshall asked if we can get INDOT to put up a sign warning drivers of the construction around the high school. Mr. Ledyard replied that we can put up some signage ourselves and will discuss that during this week’s construction meeting. John DeVries offered congratulations to all of this years graduates. Howard Marshall reminded administration that the next West Lake Meeting will not take place until September.
XI. Board Calendar of Future Activities – Dr. Veracco
XII. Adjournment – Mr. Baranowski – Action Required Don Bacso moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Minutes of the June 2, 2014 School Board Meeting were approved and adopted by the Board of School Trustees at the June 16, 2014 School Board Meeting.
______George Baranowski, President ATTEST:
______Dr. John DeVries, Secretary
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