LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010

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1 LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 Submitted for Approval May 17, 2010 A meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Lake Central School Corporation was held in the Lake Central High School LGI Room, St. John, IN on Monday, May 3, The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. Board Members Present George Baranowski, President Howard Marshall, Vice-President Don Bacso, Secretary John DeVries, Member Valentina Lozanoski, Member Administration Present Gerald Chabot, Superintendent Larry Veracco, Assistant Superintendent Tom Dykiel, Director of Business Services Al Gandolfi, Director of Secondary Education Mark Kellogg, Director of Primary Education *Please note that all motions were carried 5-0 unless otherwise indicated. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 3, 2010 I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Board President, George Baranowski. II. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Pledge of Allegiance led by George Baranowski. III. Agenda: Approval, Deletions, Additions - Dr. Chabot Dr. Chabot identifies additional pieces for the Agenda: we have a revised Personnel Board Packet. Dr. DeVries moves for approval. Don Bacso seconds the motion. Motion carries. IV. Correspondence Mr. Bacso states that there is no correspondence. V. Official School Board of Business Topics: Consent Agenda - Dr. Chabot Howard Marshall moves for approval. John DeVries seconds the motion. Motion carries. A. Approval of Minutes of April 19, 2010 BOE Meeting B. Approval of Claims, Payroll and Extracurricular Expenditures C. Approval of Field Trips VI. Official School Board Business Topics Regular Agenda A. Superintendent Dr. Gerald Chabot 1. Board Recognitions: Bella Webb Award, Jackie Ruiz, presented by Al Gandolfi: Mrs. Jackie Ruiz, Science teacher at Lake Central High School is the recipient of the Bella Webb Award for Environmental Education. Mrs. Ruiz was honored at the Teacher Appreciation/Earth Day Dinner on April 22, ISTA Hoosier Educator of the Year, Bob Gustas, presented by Scott Graber, Principal: Mr. Gustas was selected as the Indiana State Teachers Association s 2010 Hoosier Educator of the Year, and was honored at the Spring Page 1 of 5

2 Representative Assembly in Indianapolis on April 24, Special Olympics (24), presented by Diane Parker, Special Olympics Supervisor: Special Olympians awarded with medals and certificates were: Cailin Riordon Jason Hero Joe Soltis Derrick Sanchez Dominick Daniele Erika Hernandez Ashley Dowling Alec Bisone Courtney Semethy Nathan Zolp Bryan Baker Kyle Kujawa Paul Daniele Jacob Kiefor Matthew Protsman Bill McInturff Lee Rose Joy Wozniak Eshan Raja Joey Elton George Bissias Michele Gergets Trey Wardian Marrianna Whaley Coaches: Craig Lorek, Pam Beecher, Nicole Carleton, Melissa Hausser St. John VFW Patriot s Pen Essay Contest Winner, Teigen Breshock, Clark MS, presented by Scott Graber, Principal: Patriot s Pen, a youth-essay writing contest, is a nationwide competition that gives students in grades 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. Annually, more than 115,000 students participate in the contest. Teigen received a $300 check from the VFW and her essay was sent to the State for a competition that will be held later this school year. Clark MS 7 th Grade Girls Basketball Team (12), presented by Scott Graber, Principal: Clark s 7 th grade girls basketball team had an undefeated season (23-0) and won the Willowcreek Tournament, Grimmer B Tournament, LMSAC regular season and LMSAC Tournament. Megan Kral Melia Gonzalex Teigan Breshock Tara Zlotkowski Casey Ruberry Danielle Morang Gina Rubino Jackie Gerling Ashley O Malley Alex Davids Lindsay Kusbel Jessica Ladowski Coach: Andrew Gurnak Clark MS Dance Team (16), presented by Scott Graber, Principal: Clark s dance team went to Crawfordsville, Indiana on March 20, 2010 to compete at the Indiana High School Dance Team Association State Finals and won 1 st place in Jr. High Elite Jazz, 1 st Place in Jr. High Hip Hop, and 2 nd place in Jr. High Ensemble: Gabrielle Aloia Megan Barenie Jenna Blessing Daniella Dombovic Christine Foreman Michelle Gentz Emma Hupp Tari Markowski Brianna Martin Tiffany Polyak Jill Poplon Geena Pyrz Lindsey Solan Danielle Soucie Celine Tucker Coach: Pam Gentz Jillian Wilschke 2. May 5, 2010 / 7:00 p.m. Special BOE Meeting on Steering Committee Master Facility Plan B. Director of Secondary Education Al Gandolfi 1. Approval of Professional Leave Requests for Secondary Education Don Bacso moves for approval. Dr. DeVries seconds the motion. Motion carries. 2. State Assessment update and the future 3. Winter Sports Review (Mark Peterson) 4. Online Registration Demonstration (Fred Blush): Stricken from the Agenda due to technological difficulties. Item will be readdressed at a future meeting. C. Director of Primary Education Mark Kellogg 1. Approval of Professional Leave Requests for Primary Education Page 2 of 5

3 Action Needed 2. Protsman Elementary School Presentation D. Assistant Superintendent / Personnel / Student Services Dr. Veracco 1. Approval of Professional Leave Request for Assistant Superintendent Howard Marshall moves for approval. Don Bacso seconds the motion 2. Personnel Recommendations I. Certified Resignations, Appointments, and Leaves 1. Theresa Payne, Grade 3 Teacher, Kolling Elementary School (effective April 21, 2010; following her maternity leave). 1. Christina Perez (Cedar Lake, IN), Family Consumer Science Teacher, Clark Middle School (effective August 17, 2010; emergency license 2009/2010, received Indiana Teaching license 4/26/2010, rehire). 2. Christopher Hill (Crown Point, IN), English Teacher, Lake Central Freshmen Center (effective August 17, 2010; pending receipt of Indiana Teaching license). C. Leaves: 1. Larry Veracco, Assistant Superintendent, Indiana School Boards Association School Law Seminar (effective June 11, 2010). 2. Jennifer Cora, Grade 1 Teacher, Protsman Elementary School (effective for the 2010/2011 school year; maternity leave). 3. Erin Novak, English Teacher, Lake Central High School (effective August 17, 2010 thru January 14, 2011; maternity leave). II. Classified Resignations, Appointments, and Transfers 1. Carrie Rainwater, Prime Time Aide, Kolling Elementary School (effective April ). 2. Kathy Candreva, Cafeteria Assistant, Clark Middle School (effective April 23, 2010). 1. Salvatore Greco (Schererville), Bus Driver, Transportation Center (effective April 7, 2010; previous sub driver). 2. Pelagia Konstantindidis (Schererville), Bus Aide, Transportation Center (effective April 22, 2010). C. Transfers: 1. Karen Kidd, from an Elementary Kitchen Manager at St. Joseph School to a Cafeteria Assistant at Grimmer Middle School (effective August 16, 2010). III. Classified Extracurricular Appointments A. Appointments: 1. Amy Westerman, Cheerleader Sponsor, Grimmer Middle School IV. Certified Extracurricular Resignations and Appointments 1. Darrell Wierzal, Head Chess Club Coach, Lake Central High School (effective for the 2010/2011 school year). 2. Dustin Verpooten, Assistant Chess Club Coach, Lake Central High School (effective for the 3. Darrell Wierzal, Debate Team Coach, Lake Central High School (effective for the 2010/2011 school year). 4. Rebecca Magee, Academic Letter Winner Sponsor, Lake Central High School (effective for the 1. Brandi Krolak, Super Bowl Assistant/English and Academic Decathlon Assistant/English, Lake Central High School (effective for the 2. Dustin Verpooten, Head Chess Club Coach, Lake Central High School 3. Dustin Verpooten, Debate Team Coach, Lake Central High School Page 3 of 5

4 4. Darrell Wierzal, Assistant Chess Club Coach, Lake Central High School 5. Christina Perez, Cheerleading Coach, Clark Middle School (effective for the V. West Lake Certified Resignations and Appointments 1. Irene Koliavas-Rodriguez, Speech Therapist, West Lake (effective June 4, 2010). 1. Maureen Bona (Schererville, IN), Mild Disabilities Teacher, West Lake/ Clark Middle School (effective August 17, 2010; pending receipt of Indiana Teaching license). 2. Craig Lorek (Bensenville, IL), Mild Disabilities Teacher, West Lake/ Lake Central High School (effective August 17, 2010; pending receipt of Indiana Teaching license, final Emergency Permit 09/10). Classified Resignations 1. Stephanie Volkoff, Speech Language Assistant, West Lake (effective May 3, 2010). 2. Anne Kutka, West Lake Aide, West Lake/Bibich Elementary School (effective May 11, 2010). 3. Lisa Mickelson, Special Needs Nurse, West Lake/Lake Central High School (effective May 14, 2010). Howard Marshall moves to approve both the Revised and Original Personnel Board Packets. Don Bacso seconds the motion. Motion carries. E. Director of Business Services Dr. Dykiel 1. Donations Lake Central High School s Interact Club has received a $1,000 donation from the Schererville Rotary for a scholarship. Lake Central High School raised $534 for the Riley s Childrens Hospital through their prom fundraiser. Administration recommends accepting the donations received and given as indicated above. John DeVries moves to accept all donations received and given. Val Lozanoski seconds the motion. Motion carries. VII. Board and Public Comments and Consideration of Future Agenda Items Val Lozanoski comments that she hopes to see a good turnout for the Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Special Board Meeting. Don Bacso comments that he too hopes to see a good attendance for the Special Board Meeting. VIII. Board Calendar of Future Activities Dr. Chabot IX. Adjournment John DeVries moves to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Don Bacso seconds the motion. Motion carries. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Page 4 of 5

5 Minutes of the May 3, 2010 School Board meeting were approved and adopted by the Board of School Trustees at the May 17, 2010 School Board meeting. George Baranowski, President ATTEST: Don Bacso, Secretary Page 5 of 5