EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer and Liz Hathaway. John Hilger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, and Bill Mallers and Tuck Hopkins.
I.C. 5-15-1.5-6.1(b) 2 (A): For discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining.
Mr. Himsel and Mr. Hopkins presented information regarding collective bargaining.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.
The undersigned certify that no other subject matter of business was discussed in the executive session other than the subject matter of business specified in the public notice of the executive session.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer and Liz Hathaway. John Hilger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, parents, patrons and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2015 executive session, hearings and regular meeting by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer pending one correction, the motion to adjourn the regular meeting was seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATION
A. RESIGNATIONSCindy Bermes, Carroll High Custodian, resigned as of 9/17/15.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Michelle Abel
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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10/22/15-11/19/15
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Deborah Beyhan
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant
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10/12-20/15
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Lucy Fisher
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Arcola
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Teacher
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2/2/16-3/31/16
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C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Patti Papagiannis
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Carroll High
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 10/22/15-11/19/15
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Bernadette Picco
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Cedar Canyon
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 9/16/15-10/30/15
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D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Lori Buchan
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2 hours/day Effective 10/1/15
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Sara Dunten
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant Educational Interpreter 7.25 hours/day
2.5 days/week Effective 10/1/15
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Michelle Lim
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2 hours/day Effective 10/1/15
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Brianne Mitcham
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2.25 hours/day Effective 10/1/15
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Miki Swing
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant Educational Interpreter 7.25 hours/day
2.5 days/week Effective 10/1/15
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Recommended the enclosed Instructional Assistant - Educational Interpreter Benefit Sheet.
E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Carroll High - Job Coach additional 1.75 hours/day (special ed. grant)
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Blake Smith, Carroll High Band - Percussion Instruments, resigned as of 9/9/15.
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G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2015-16 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Michael Brown
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Carroll High
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Band - Percussion Instruments
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Mitch Hill
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Maple Creek
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8th Grade Assistant Football
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H. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Requested the following:# 15-04, Hickory Center Student, at a maximum of 4.5 hours/week, beginning 9/23/15-12/17/15. Teacher assignment: Jason Lantz.
Motion to approve items A-H by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
I. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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EMPLOYEE
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SCHOOL
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DATE(S)
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TOTAL
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FUND
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PURPOSE
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David Brooks
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Carroll High
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11/24/15
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$ 407.50
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Acad. Honors
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AP World History Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Jada Conner
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Special Ed.
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10/8-9/15
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$ 850.00
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SE Grant
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ICASE, Indianapolis, IN
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Melanie Creek
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Huntertown
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10/23/15
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$ 141.08
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Nurse Fund
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Kids, Classrooms & Health Concerns
Fort Wayne, IN
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Nancy Eagle
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Corporation
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10/8/15
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$ 237.50
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NESP Grant
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2015 Indiana ESL Conference, West Lafayette, IN
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Nancy Eagle
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Corporation
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11/13-14/15
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$ 418.00
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NESP Grant
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INTESOL Pre-Conference & Annual Conference
Indianapolis, IN
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Miki Gross
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Huntertown
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10/8/15
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$ 309.45
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NESP Grant
Huntertown
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2015 Indiana ESL Conference, West Lafayette, IN
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Cynthia Hesterman
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Maple Creek
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10/1/15
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$ 115.00
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Prof. Dev.
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2015 Conference on Youth, Fort Wayne, IN
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Chris Himsel
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Corporation
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10/1-4/15
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$ 200.00
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Adm. Travel
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ASCD Conference, Washington, D.C.
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Jan Hottle
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Hickory Center
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11/5-6/15
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$ 345.00
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Food Service
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ISNA State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Carrie Hyde
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Oak View
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10/21/15
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$ 212.00
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Adm. Travel
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ASBO Extracurricular Accounting Seminar
Goshen, IN
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Barb Ihnen
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Perry Hill
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10/8/15
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$ 36.00
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Adm. Travel
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School Improvement Plan Training, Huntington, IN
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Barb Ihnen
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Perry Hill
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10/9/15
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$ 54.00
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Adm. Travel
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CLASS Brainweb Retreat, North Webster, IN
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Melinda Kinder
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Oak View
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10/9/15
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$ 50.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Brainweb Retreat, North Webster, IN
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Leeanne Koeneman
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Corporation
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11/5-7/15
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$ 645.00
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Food Service
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ISNA State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Kristen Lemley
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Oak View
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1/14-16/16
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$ 285.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Indiana Music Educators Association Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
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Jessica McClure
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Hickory Center
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11/19/15
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$ 88.40
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Prof. Dev.
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Helping Students with Anxiety and Depression
Decatur, IN
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Kathleen Perfect
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Arcola
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11/5/15
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$ 95.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Leader in Me Presentation, Westfield, IN
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Ann Poor
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Perry Hill
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10/9/15
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$ 138.50
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Brainweb Retreat, North Webster, IN
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Cheryl Roush
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Maple Creek
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10/1/15
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$ 115.00
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Prof. Dev.
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2015 Conference on Youth, Fort Wayne, IN
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Amy Saleh
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Arcola
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11/5/15
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$ 45.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Leader in Me Presentation, Westfield, IN
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Colleen Sullivan
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Cedar Canyon
Eel River
Huntertown
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12/14-15/15
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$ 555.00
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High Ability
Grant
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IAG State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Cindy Thompson
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Maple Creek
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11/5-6/15
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$ 405.00
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Food Service
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ISNA State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Jennifer Trimmer
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Oak View
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1/15-16/16
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$ 285.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Indiana Music Educators Association Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
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Ashly Wilson
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Oak View
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11/13-14/15
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Literacy Retreat, Fort Wayne, IN
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Brad Zern
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Eel River
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10/27/15
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$ 322.78
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Adm. Travel
Prof. Dev.
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Section 504 in Indiana Seminar, South Bend, IN
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J. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Recommended the following:
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SCHOOL/GROUP
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DATE(S)
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MODE
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LOCATION
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Carroll High 12th Grade
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10/6/15
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School Bus
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Trine University, Angola, IN
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Perry Hill 5th Grade
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10/22/15
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Charter Bus
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Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI
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Oak View 5th Grade
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10/27/15
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Charter Bus
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Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI
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Carroll High Art Students
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10/30/15
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Charter Bus
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Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL
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Maple Creek Band & Choir
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4/30/16
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Charter Bus
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Kings Island, Mason, OH
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Motion to approve items I & J by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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K. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Joe Meyer, Huntertown Elementary Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $4,697.00 from the Debbie McGinn Memorial to be used to create a scholarship fund in honor of Debbie McGinn as well as for the Huntertown Elementary Library.
John Miller, Carroll Middle Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Carroll Middle School PTO to be used for professional development, student activities, equipment and supplies. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. FUND RAISERS Requested approval of the enclosed fund raising requests for the 2015-16 school year. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
B. EVALUATION REPORT Mr. Himsel presented the Evaluation Report.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $116,082.40. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None.
Audience Comments: Mr. Todd Battershell reported that the sign on the Carroll High band storage building donated by he and his wife is complete. Joanne Seaman asked if an educational interpreter was hired as a part of the personnel and communications portion of this meeting. Mr. Felger confirmed that they were. Ms. Seaman asked if an update of salary and benefits for the educational interpreter was also included. Mr. Himsel asked her to schedule a personnel meeting to discuss this.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway.
Meeting adjourned.
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