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 October 20, 2014. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. Board Members Present Don Bacso, Vice-President George Baranowski, President John DeVries, Secretary Janice Malchow, Member Howard Marshall, Member Administration Present Sarah Castaneda, Director of Secondary Education Al Gandolfi, Assistant Superintendent Rob James, Director of Business Services Bill Ledyard, Director of Facilities Theresa Schoon, Director of Primary Education Dr. Lawrence Veracco, Superintendent Board Members Not Present Administration Not Present BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 20, 2014 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 Yes Marshall - Yes IV. Agenda: Approval, Deletions, Additions - Dr. Veracco- Action Required A revision to the Personnel Recommendations under Mr. Gandolfi s section. An addition to the Professional Leave Requests under Sarah Castaneda s section. Howard Marshall moved to approve the Revised Agenda. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion V. Correspondence Dr. DeVries There was no correspondence. VI. Liaison Committee Updates Mr. Baranowski Personnel Interview Committee Howard Marshall: No update. Schererville Redevelopment Committee Howard Marshall: No update. West Lake Howard Marshall: No update. Lake Central Education Foundation Janice Malchow: They are receiving grants today. Page 1 of 5
Wellness Committee Janice Malchow: Working on lunches. Dollars for Scholars Janice Malchow: No update. Dyer Redevelopment Committee Don Bacso: No update. St. John Redevelopment Committee John DeVries: No update. Building and Renovation John DeVries: Will defer to Bill Ledyard. Legislative Committee George Baranowski: No update. Official School Board Business Topics: Consent Agenda Dr. Veracco Action Required Don Bacso moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion A. Approval of Minutes: Regular Board Meeting 10-2-14 B. Approval of Claims, Payroll and Extracurricular Expenditures VIII. Official School Board Business Topics: Regular Agenda A. Superintendent Dr. Veracco 1. Recognition: Protsman Student Council Members 5 Protsman Elementary School Student Council Members were recognized for volunteering to be a tour guide at the Protsman Tour on September 28, 2014. Each student was presented with an Outstanding Student Council Member for the Protsman Grand Opening. Student Council Members: Dylan Bazant, Daniel Macknyk, Morgan Jackson, Madison Carter, Autumn Pomeroy. 2. Technology Update 2014 Rick Moreno Don Bacso asked what kind of firewall was installed. Janice Malchow asked about BYOD programs. Janice Malchow asked what technology department does with the old computers. Howard Marshall commented that the technology department is constantly confronted with change and does a fabulous job. 3. Healthcare Plan 2015 B. Assistant Superintendent / Personnel Al Gandolfi 1. Personnel Recommendations Action Required I. Certified Leaves: A. Leaves: 1. Stacey Hemphill, Grade 1 Teacher, Protsman Elementary School (effective February 16, 2015 thru April 10, 2015; maternity leave). II. Classified Resignations, Transfers and Terminations: A. Resignations: 1. Cynthia Cardenas, Paraprofessional, Protsman Elementary School (effective September 13, 2014). 2. Debbie Dalissandro, Cafeteria Assistant, Kolling Elementary School (effective October 10, 2014). 3. Justin Denton, Study Hall Supervisor, Clark Middle School (effective October 14, 2014). 4. Rachel Ryan, Part-Time Computer Aide, Lake Central Technology Department (effective October 24, 2014). 5. David DeBartolo, Custodian, Lake Central High School (effective October 31, 2014). 6. Amy Svrchek, Title I Tutor, Homan Elementary School (effective October 29, 2014). Page 2 of 5
1. Amy Alonso, from a Cafeteria Assistant at Homan Elementary School to a Product Assistant at Homan Elementary School (effective October 1, 2014). 2. Michael Peters, from a Paraprofessional at Clark Middle School to a Study Hall Supervisor at Clark Middle School (effective October 15, 2014). 3. Jeremy Critchfield, from Part-Time Computer Aide to Full-Time Computer Aide for the Lake Central Technology Department (effective October 27, 2014). C. Terminations: 1. Dominic Corsello, Part-Time Computer Aide, Lake Central Technology Department (effective October 20, 2014). III. Certified Extracurricular Appointments and Transfers: A. Appointments: 1. Michelle Coyle, Assistant Science Olympiad Sponsor/Grimmer Middle School 2. Elizabeth Bukur, Assistant Play Director/Kahler Middle School 1. Andrew Gurnak, from Head Football Coach at Clark Middle School to Assistant Football Coach at Clark Middle School IV. Classified Extracurricular Appointments, Transfers and Resignations: A. Appointments: 1. Mark Hidalgo, JV/FR Wrestling Coach/Lake Central High School 1. Dustin Gorelick, from Assistant Football Coach at Clark Middle School to Head Football Coach at Clark Middle School C. Resignations: 1. Shauna Kelly, Assistant Cheerleading Coach/Lake Central High School V. West Lake Certified Resignations: A. Resignations: 1. Gregory Williams, Social Studies Teacher, West Lake/Campagna Academy (effective October 31, 2014). Classified Resignations: B. Resignations: 1. Megan Talley, Paraprofessional, West Lake/Lake Central High School (effective October 31, 2014 Janice Malchow moved to approve the Personnel Recommendations as Revised. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion C. Director of Primary Education Theresa Schoon Don Bacso moved to approve the Professional Leave Requests of Mike Buckner, Melissa Hopkins, Kyle Ellis, Deedee Logan, Marianne Orfanos and Beth Gonzalez. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion D. Director of Secondary Education Sarah Castaneda Janice Malchow moved to approve the Professional Leave Requests of Joe Stanisz, Marty Page 3 of 5
Freeman, Sarah Castaneda, Kenneth Newton, Kimberly Kerr, Robin Tobias, Brynn Denton and Enrique Moreno. 2. Field Trips Action Required John DeVries moved to approve the Field Trip requests of Kristen Marsh and Marc Urban. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion E. Director of Facilities Bill Ledyard 1. Award and execute Change Order #013 to Gough Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #2 Mass Grading & Site Utilities - Action Required Don Bacso moved to award and execute Change Order #013 to Gough Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #2 Mass Grading & Site Utilities. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion 2. Award and execute Change Order #013 to Mechanical Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #9 HVAC - Action Required Janice Malchow moved to award and execute Change Order #013 to Mechanical Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #9 HVAC. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion 3. Award and execute Change Order #009 to Gough Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #12 Athletic Fields - Action Required John DeVries moved to award and execute Change Order #009 to Gough Inc., for LCHS Phase III - Bid Package #12 Athletic Fields. Don Bacso seconded the motion. Motion 4. LCSC Projects Update Update a. Clark MS Concession Bldg b. Protsman ES c. LCHS George Baranowski asked if the project is running on time. Bill Ledyard confirmed that it is. George Baranowski asked if the project is on budget. Bill Ledyard confirmed that it is. George Baranowski commented that he is amazed at how much was done two weeks of time. Don Bacso asked if the infield has turf. Janice Malchow complimented the brickwork on the building. George Baranowski commented that the construction crews are doing a fantastic job. John DeVries asked about particles on the synthetic fields. John DeVries commented that there can be many issues with chemicals when using a natural field. F. Director of Business Services Rob James John DeVries moved to approve the professional leave requests of Cindy Ring, Pam Knight, Denise Peterson and Patty Croft. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Janice Malchow asked why doesn t the staff share rooms when doing professional development overnight trips. Mr. James responded that allowing the staff their own rooms affords them privacy as adults. Motion 2. Donations Action Required Grimmer Middle School Spell Bowl received a donation of $200 from the Grimmer PTO. Clark Middle School received $130 from the Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gifts program from donor Katica Dusevic. Bibich Elementary received checks in the amount of $5,337.97 and $1,015.50 from their PTO, which were proceeds from recent fundraisers. Money to be used for office and staff needs. Janice Malchow moved to approve all donations. Howard Marshall seconded the motion. Motion Page 4 of 5
3. Update on Items Sold at Lake Central Auctions Mr. James gave the School Board an update on how the School City of Hammond has repurposed many items that they purchased at recent auctions conducted by the Lake Central School Corporation earlier this year. IX. Public Comments Mr. Baranowski There were no public comments. X. Board Comments and Consideration of Future Agenda Items Mr. Baranowski John DeVries remarked on the great weekend the football, soccer and cross country teams had. Don Bacso commented on how the project has benefitted so many tradesmen as well as the local economy. Bill Ledyard remarked that many of our tradesmen are also LC parents and are taking great pride in their work and this project. Janice Malchow stated that she can now see that the white athletic busses were a good purchase. Janice Malchow congratulated Rocky Killion on being named State Superintendent of the Year. Janice Malchow shared a compliment she heard from a parent. Janice Malchow thanked Rick Moreno for the technology report. George Baranowski commented that Lake Central is going in the right direction. XI. Board Calendar of Future Activities Dr. Veracco XII. Adjournment Mr. Baranowski Action Required Don Bacso moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. John DeVries seconded the motion. Motion Minutes of the October 20, 2014 School Board Meeting were approved and adopted by the Board of School Trustees at the November 3, 2014 School Board Meeting. ATTEST: George Baranowski, President Dr. John DeVries, Secretary /// Page 5 of 5