REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday,February 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members Present: Mary Wysong, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger and Kent Somers. Ron Felger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2013 board of finance meeting and regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
COMMENDATIONS
Dr.Shamanoff presented the following commendations: Many Maple Creek students enjoyed success at the 2013 ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contests held recently at Carroll high School. The Carroll High Girls Swim Team finished 18th at the State Swim Meet. They are Courtney Kresl, Lauren Blanchard, Mykenzie Kostka, Zoe Toscos, Ciana Heaston, and Sarah Pushis. Carroll High School Wrestling Team Advanced 4 wrestlers to the State finals. They are Steven Cardenas, Tristan Wilson and Brad Sadilek. Riley Lefever remains undefeated and was Semi-State Champion.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
- LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSConnie Baker, Oak View Treasurer/Secretary, requested leave from 3/12-18/13. Holly Borros, Hickory Center Instructional Asst.,requested leave from 2/5-15/13. Kristi Hurley, Oak View Teacher, requested leave from 1/22/13-3/1/13. Kathryn Ramsey, Carroll High Instructional Asst.,requested leave from 3/25/13-5/31/13. Brian Schlatter, Oak View Custodian,requests leave from 1/28/13-2/12/13. Karen Sloffer, Cedar Canyon Teacher,requested leave from 2/11/13 through approximately 3/28/13. Judy Thompson,Cedar Canyon Instructional Asst., requested leave from 2/5-7/13.
- ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS Requested permission to convert Carroll High School Director of Guidance position to a 12-month Assistant Principal position, and permission to convert one current 11-month Carroll High School Assistant Principal position to a 12-month Assistant Principal position. The effective date for these changes will be July 1, 2013. Additionally, I request flexibility to rename these positions to Associate Principal positions ifneeded for clarification.
- CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Dawn Dice
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Cedar Canyon
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Effective 2/11/13 through approximately 3/28/13
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Sherri Smith
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Oak View
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Effective 1/22/13-3/1/13
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- CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Stephanie M.
Yoder
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant Literacy 5 hours/day
Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess .75 hour/day
Total 5.75 hours/day Effective 2/12/13
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Motion to approve items A - D by John Hilger; secondedby Kent Somers. Motion carried.
- TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested 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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Chere Balmoria
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Cedar Canyon
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Amy Decker
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Perry Hill
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Title II, Part A
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Nancy Emerson
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Cedar Canyon
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Chris Etter
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Maple Creek
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2/22-23/13
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$ 125.00
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MC Athletics
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Glazier Football Clinic
Grand Rapids, MI
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Jennifer Fitch
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Oak View
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Title II, Part A
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Erin Frisinger
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Cedar Canyon
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Title II, Part A
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Travel Requests Cont'd
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Carol Gaff
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Corporation
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2/20/13
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$ 120.00
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Title II, Part A
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Rebecca Gongwer
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Huntertown
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2/20/13
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$ 210.00
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Title II, Part A
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Natalie Hilger
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Hickory Center
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Title II, Part A
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Lon Jones
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Corporation
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3/11-15/13
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$2,500.00
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2012 Tech CPF
Prof. Dev.
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Configuring, Managing &
Troubleshooting Exchange 2010
Fort Wayne
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Sarah Kerschner
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Cedar Canyon
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2/20/13
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$ 200.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Transition to the IN Common Core
Standards, Fort Wayne
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Nancy Leininger
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Corporation
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2/21/13
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$ 185.00
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Title III
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2013 Indiana State EL Conference
West Lafayette, IN
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Matt Motz
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Maple Creek
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2/21-23/13
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$ 125.00
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MC Athletics
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Glazier Football Clinic
Grand Rapids, MI
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Patsy O'Connell
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Corporation
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4/15-19/13
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$2,500.00
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2012 Tech CPF
Prof. Dev.
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Administering System Center
2012 Configuration Manager
Fort Wayne
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Matt Ousley
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Maple Creek
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2/22-23/13
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$ 409.80
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MC Athletics
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Glazier Football Clinic
Grand Rapids, MI
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Valerie Pontius
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Corporation
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4/15-19/13
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$2,500.00
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2012 Tech CPF
Prof. Dev.
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Administering System Center
2012 Configuration Manager
Fort Wayne
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- 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 Drum Line
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2/16-17/13
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School Bus
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Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High FCCLA
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4/15/13
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Activity Bus
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Senior Citizens Luncheon, Third Place, Huntertown
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Motion to approve items E and by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
- GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCEBrad Zern, Eel River Principal,requested permission to accept a grant/donation from Toshiba America Foundation In the amount of $1,000 to be used for student activities. John Miller, Carroll Middle Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from Garrett State Bank in the amount of $1,000.00 to be used for the Accelerated Reader program. Motionto approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- FUND RAISER REQUESTSRequested approval the following: Carroll High -Senior Gift Committee - Moe's Southwest Grill - 2/21/13. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
- 2012 BUDGET REPORT Mr. Mallers presented information on the 2012 Budget.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motionto adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Meeting adjourned.
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