REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Ron Felger, Steve Bartkus and Kristi Schlatter. Liz Hathaway was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2017 executive session and regular meeting and the June 16, 2017 executive session as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Steve Bartkus. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. INTENT TO RETIRE Kristi Hurley, Oak View Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of 8/25/17. Michael Waters, Hickory Center Custodian, submitted his intent to retire as of 6/9/17.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST Recommended 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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Dawn Shannon
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
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5/23-25/17
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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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Jamie Bauer
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Carroll High
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Art Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Jennifer Bell
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Special Ed.
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Speech Therapist 6 hours, July 10-28, 2017
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Michelle Boroff
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Maple Creek
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Math Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Mary Cebalt
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Special Ed.
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Speech Language Therapist Effective 8/15/17
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Aubry Daman
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Carroll Middle
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Art Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Amber Faust
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Carroll High
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Geometry
Session 1, June 30, 2017 - 5 hours
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Katy Geisleman
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Special Ed.
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Early Childhood Teacher 21 hours, July 10-28, 2017
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Donovan Gentis
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Carroll High
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English
Session 1, June 12-13, 2017 - 10 hours
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Michael Klein
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Carroll High
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REVISED
English
Session 1, June 14-30, 2017 - 65 hours
Session 2, July 10-28, 2017 - 75 hours
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Jennifer Lee
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Oak View
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1st Grade Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Amy Lung
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Carroll High
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Language Arts Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Rebekah McCool
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Carroll High
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Mathematics Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Lindsey Miner
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Carroll Middle
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 8/15/17-10/13/17
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Hannah Quade
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Huntertown
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3rd Grade Teacher Effective 8/15/17
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Lisa Repaal
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Special Ed.
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Psychologist 10 hours, June-July 2017
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Alicia Weimer
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Geometry
Session 1, June 12-29, 2017 - 70 hours
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D. ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION
Recommend the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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NEW/REPL.
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Caleb Miner
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Perry Hill
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Principal Effective 7/24/17
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Barb Ihnen
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E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Demonica
Cleveland
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant Literacy 2.5 hours/day Effective 8/16/17
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Eve Cochram
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 4 hours/day Effective 6/20/17
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Kim Ginder
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Maple Creek
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Instructional Assistant 6.5 hours/day Effective 8/16/17-5/31/18
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Michele Wilson
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Transportation 12-month Secretary 8 hours/day Effective 6/20/17
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Josh Clinkenbeard, Carroll Middle 8th Grade Assistant Football, resigned as of 5/25/17.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2017-18 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Bobby Ables
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Carroll Middle
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Head Wrestling
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Heather Anderson
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Carroll Middle
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Head Soccer (F)
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John David Antu
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Carroll Middle
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Football Volunteer
Wrestling Volunteer
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Katie Cybulski
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Carroll Middle
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Cheerleading Volunteer
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Amy Hanna
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Swim
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Extracurricular Recommendations Cont'd
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Chad Hedges
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Chris Hicks
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Carroll Middle
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7th Grade Assistant Football
Assistant Wrestling
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Bob Messmann
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Soccer (F)
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Elsa Turner
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Carroll Middle
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Head Cheerleading
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Motion to approve items A-G by Steve Bartkus; seconded by Kristi Schlatter. Motion carried. Mr. Himsel introduced Caleb Miner as the Perry Hill Principal.
H. 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
AMT
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FUND
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PURPOSE
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Andy Deatrick
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Technology
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6/21/17
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$ 25.00
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Digital Grant
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eLead 2017 Summer of eLearning Conf.
Anderson, IN
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Andy Deatrick
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Technology
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7/25/17
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$ 25.00
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Digital Grant
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e3 Technology Conference, Warsaw, IN
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Andy Deatrick
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Technology
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8/4/17
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$ 15.00
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Digital Grant
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EdTechInTheBend, South Bend, IN
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Sarah Hamlin
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Carroll High
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6/18-23/17
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$1,000.00
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Thiele Stipend
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Iowa Summer Writing Festival
Iowa City, IA
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Seth Slater
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Technology
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8/4/17
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$ 15.00
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Digital Grant
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EdTechInTheBend, South Bend, IN
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Casey Stansifer
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Technology
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8/4/17
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$ 15.00
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Digital Grant
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EdTechInTheBend, South Bend, IN
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I. FIELD TRIP REQUEST 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 FFA
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6/25-27/17
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Activity Bus
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Huntertown Gardens, LaOtto, IN
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Motion to approve items H & I by Ron Felger; seconded by Steve Bartkus. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE ADDITIONS Requested approval for the addition of the following courses into the Carroll High School course offering guide for the 2017-18 school year: Ethnic Studies and Racial Groups and Indiana Studies. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kristi Schlatter. Motion carried.
B. 2017-18 STUDENT FEES AMENDMENTS Recommended the enclosed 2017-18 school year student fees amendments. Motion to approve by Kristi Schlatter; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
C. ENROLLMENT REQUEST Recommended the enclosed Enrollment Request. Motion to approve by Steve Bartkus; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PURCHASES Capital Projects Fund $127,244.00. Motion to approve by Kristi Schlatter; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments $66,646.00. Motion to approve by Steve Bartkus; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Ron Felger; seconded by Steve Bartkus. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers offered condolences to Lisa Feichter for her recent loss. Mr. Somers thanked Kristi Hurley for her years of service to NACS.
Audience Comments: None
Superintendent's Comments: Chris Himsel welcomed Caleb Miner to NACS and thanked everyone involved with the interview process. Mr. Miner stated that he is looking forward to working at NACS.
Motion to adjourn by Steve Bartkus; seconded by Ron Felger.
Meeting adjourned.
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