REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, Liz Hathaway and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2015 regular meeting as presented by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSJulie Siebold-Middleton, Maple Creek Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 3/24/15.
Laurie Myers, Carroll Middle Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 3/27/15. Rashelle Pabla, Eel River Teacher, resigned as of 6/5/15. Carla Plummer, Carroll Middle Mower, resigned as of 3/26/15. David Shown, Carroll High Mower, resigned as of 3/23/15.
B. RETIREMENTS Chere Balmoria, Cedar Canyon Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2014-15 school year. Margaret Bloom, Gifted & Talented Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2014-15 school year. Daona Shakley, Oak View Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2014-15 school year.
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:
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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10/1-15/15
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Kellie Ashton
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant
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3/9-13/15
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Christina Baloski
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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3/3/15 - 6/5/15 as needed
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Jessica Carlson
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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10/12-22/15
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Sheila Claxton
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Hickory Center
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Teacher
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4/10/15
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Kelly Greenlee
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Huntertown
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Teacher
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3/13/15
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Kara Hevel
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Arcola
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Teacher
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3/26/15
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Dick Hostetler
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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4/8-10/15
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Judith Schaubschlager
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Carroll High
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Custodian
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4/8/15-7/1/15
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Laura Dressler
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Oak View
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 4/14/15-6/5/15
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E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Resida Halilovic
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek Custodian 7.25 hours/day, 38 weeks/year
Effective 4/21/15
TRANSFER to Transportation Custodian .5 hour/day, 12 months/year
Effective 4/21/15
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Kent Hesterman
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Oak View Summer Custodian 7 hours/day
4 days/week, 6 weeks Effective 6/5/15
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Laura James
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Huntertown
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 4 hours/day Effective 4/14/15
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Alison Trigg
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant 4 hours/day Effective 4/14/15
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F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Arcola and Huntertown Certified and Classified staff for the 2015 Summer Program as outlined in the enclosed memo.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Josh Wilson, Maple Creek Assistant Soccer (M), resigned as of 3/22/15
H. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Megan Cheviron
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Carroll High
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Track Volunteer
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Jason Timmer
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Soccer (M)
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Recommend the following for the 2015-16 school year:
Trever Curry
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Jeni Peters
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Maple Creek
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Head Cheerleading
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Stephanie Carol Smekens
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Chris Himsel and Bill Mallers commended Cindy Fortman for being selected as the "School Support
Professional of the Year" recipient for IASBO Region 3.
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I. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #14-18, Perry Hill Student, at a maximum of 5 hours/week, beginning 3/24/15-4/30/15. Teacher assignment: Lisa Everton; Amy Moser; Rebecca Moore.
Motion to approve items A-I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
J. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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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Danielle Eme
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Perry Hill
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6/23-25/15
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$ 296.70
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Summer Institute, Noblesville, IN
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Cindy Fortman
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Corporation
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5/13-15/15
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$ 475.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO Annual Meeting, Fort Wayne, IN
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Bill Mallers
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Corporation
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5/13-15/15
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$ 305.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO Annual Meeting, Fort Wayne, IN
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Steve Pickett
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Carroll High
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7/13-16/15
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$ 2,095.00
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Acad. Honors
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Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Chicago, IL
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Julie Striggle
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Corporation
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5/13-15/15
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$ 495.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO Annual Meeting, Fort Wayne, IN
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Leanne Thornton
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Perry Hill
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6/23-25/15
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$ 244.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Summer Institute, Noblesville, IN
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K. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Recommended the following:
SCHOOL/GROUP
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DATE(S)
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MODE
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LOCATION
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Eel River 4th Grade
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4/14/15
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Charter Bus
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The Children's Museum and Indiana State House, Indianapolis, IN
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Perry Hill 4th Grade
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4/16/15
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Charter Bus
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Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High FFA
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6/15-18/15
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Activity Bus
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Indiana State FFA Convention, West Lafayette, IN
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Motion to approve items J & K by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Chris Himsel recognized Chere Balmoria, Meg Bloom and Daona Shakely who have submitted their intent to retire and thanked them for their many years of service to NACS.
L. STUDENT TRANSFER Recommended that Alyssa Pattee, Carroll High 10th Grader, (continuance) be approved for out of district student transfer for the 2015-16 school year and that tuition be waived. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
M. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Chris Himsel, Superintendent, requests permission to accept a donation from Parkview Health in the amount of $5,000 to be used for student scholarships ($3,000) and staff professional development ($2,000). Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. FUTURE SCHOOL START AND END TIMES Mr. Himsel presented information regarding future school start and end times.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $326,047.65. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $38,500.83. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers thanked a retiree for the comments included in her letter of intent to retire.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway.
Meeting adjourned.
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