EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, and Bill Mallers.
I.C. 5-15-1.5-6.1(b) 2 (D): For discussion of strategy with respect to the purchase or lease of real property.
The board met to discuss the purchase or lease of real property.
Meeting adjourned 7:15 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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CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN HEARING
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Bill Mallers presented the three-year plan and how it will be used in NACS. The plan presented a total budget of $5,975,219 for 2017. The Plan was discussed. The projects were discussed and board questions were answered. There were no audience comments. The Capital Projects Plan is scheduled for adoption on October 10, 2016. Hearing adjourned.
BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN HEARING
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Bill Mallers presented the twelve-year bus replacement plan with the recommendation to budget for the replacement of nine buses and the addition of one bus as advertised for 2017 for a total of $1,107,650. Buses to be purchased in 2017 include seven 78-passenger buses and two 54-passenger special education buses, replacing four 66-passenger, three 78-pasenger conventional buses and two 54-passenger special education buses. Bus to be added is a 78-passenger conventional bus. The Bus Replacement Plan was discussed and board questions answered. There were no audience comments. The Bus Replacement Plan adoption is scheduled for October 10, 2016. Hearing adjourned.
BUDGET HEARING
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Bill Mallers presented the proposed 2017 budget for the following funds:
General Fund $ 45,186,100
Debt Service Fund $ 14,214,527
Capital Projects Fund $ 5,975,219
Transportation Fund $ 3,450,182
Bus Replacement Fund $ 1,107,650
TOTAL $ 69,933,678
The budget was discussed and board questions answered. There were no audience comments. The Budget adoption is scheduled for October 10, 2016. Hearing adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, patrons, guest speakers and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the August 29, 2016 executive session and regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSKatherine Cybulski, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 9/2/16. Christina Lechner, Oak View Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 9/16/16. Rick Newman, Carroll High Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 9/14/16.
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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Tiffany Barrett
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Corporation
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Custodian
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10/10/16-11/23/16
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Deborah Beyhan
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant
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9/16-26/16
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Mary Ellen Collins
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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8/22/16-9/9/16
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Stacy Dials
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant
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10/17-20/16
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Amanda Glenn
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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9/30/16 p.m. - 10/10/16
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Richard Hostetler
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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9/9/16-10/21/16
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Lynn Huffman
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant
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10/31/16-11/4/16
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Luana Schone
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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10/25/16-11/11/16
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Terri Topp
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Oak View
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Teacher
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1/4-6/17
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Ashly Wilson
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Oak View
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Teacher
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Extension 8/30/16-12/22/16
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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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Christopher
Greuter
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Carroll High
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 8/10/16-5/26/17
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Holly
Koenemann
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Oak View
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 9/12/16-12/22/16
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Monica Lalonde
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Carroll High
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 9/14/16-1/4/17
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Jessica Strohl
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Eel River
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 9/1-30/16
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Heidi Wilfong
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Carroll High
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 8/10/16-9/1/16
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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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Tricia Anderson
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Hickory Center and Carroll Middle/Carroll High
Bus Driver Effective 9/13/16
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Mary Ellen
Collins
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Transportation
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Bus Driver additional Bus Route at Carroll High Effective 9/13/16
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Courtney
England
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE 4.25 hours/day Effective 9/13/16
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Leigh Gardt
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Hickory Center Food Service Assistant 3.75 hours/day Effective 9/13/16
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Sharon Knox
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant SE Preschool additional .5 hour/day
4 days/week, total 6.5 hours/day, 4 days/week Effective 9/13/16
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Susan Rose
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Huntertown
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 9/13/16
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Jeremy Stockert
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Corporation
Transportation
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Roving Substitute Custodian 8 hours/day, 3 days/week Eff. 9/13/16
Bus Driver Non-Routed Effective 9/13/16
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Laura Sutton
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day Effective 9/13/16
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Heather Trent
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Huntertown and Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Driver Effective 9/13/16
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Keisha
Yarborough
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Huntertown
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TRANSFER to Corporation Secretary - Financial Assistant/Payroll Effective 10/31/16
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Requested approval of the enclosed Bus Driver Benefit Sheet.
E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Huntertown - Nurse - additional .5 hour/day; Carroll Middle - Instructional Assistant ELL 3 hours/day; Maple Creek - Custodian - expand the current 4 hour/day, 38 weeks/year custodian position to a 3rd shift, 8 hour/day, 12 months/year position; Transportation - Bus Driver - Cedar Canyon A.M. Preschool Bus Route.
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Jennifer Cooksey, Oak View Music After School Programs, resigned as of 8/30/16. Marie Hanes, Carroll High Assistant Senior Sponsor, resigned as of 8/29/16.
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G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATION
Recommended the following for the 2016-17 school year:
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SCHOOL
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Dave Antu
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Football Volunteer
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David Brooks
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Sandy Buuck
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Scott Chapman
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Amy Cox
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Kara Divelbiss-Harding
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Maple Creek
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Science Fair Leader
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Kristy Ewing
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Tony Fedele
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Eel River
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Drama/Talent Show Director 50%
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Melinda Hopkins
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Barb Kiplinger
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Michele Lash
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Steve Lubbehusen
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Susan Lough
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Carroll High
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Orchestra Pit Band Director for Musical
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Chris Ratsabout
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Jordan Rhodes
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Nancy Scholz
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Renee Sigmon
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Scott Snyder
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Ryan Taylor
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Jim Walker
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Carrie Wisehart
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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H. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #16-02, Eel River Student, at a maximum of 1hour/week, beginning 9/13/16-5/25/17. Teacher assignment: Sarah Bennett.
Motion to approve items A-H by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
I. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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Brandon Basham
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Carroll Middle
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9/21/16
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$ 30.60
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Adm. Travel
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Best Practices Math, Decatur, IN
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Ronda Berish
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Carroll Middle
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10/6/16
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$ 40.00
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Food Svc.
Travel
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ISNA Fall Regional Workshop, Leo, IN
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Holly Brown
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Carroll Middle
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9/29-30/16
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$ 505.00
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SE Grant
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IRCA Autism Team Training, Bloomington, IN
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Jada Conner
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Special Ed.
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9/29-30/16
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$ 765.00
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SE Grant
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IRCA Autism Team Training, Bloomington, IN
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Sarah Davis
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Maple Creek
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9/21/16
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$ 84.50
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Prof. Dev.
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Best Practices Math, Decatur, IN
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Maureen Fulk
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Maple Creek
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9/12-13/16
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$ 322.00
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SE Grant
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Early Childhood Administrators Conf.
Indianapolis, IN
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Kate
Johanningsmeier
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Hickory Center
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9/29-30/16
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$ 753.40
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SE Grant
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IRCA Autism Team Training, Bloomington, IN
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Laura Lemert
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Oak View
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10/13/16
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$ 50.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Conference on Youth, Fort Wayne, IN
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Chelsea Meighen
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Carroll Middle
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9/26/16
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$ 220.00
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SE Grant
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Unified Learning Systems Training
Lebanon, IN
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John Miller
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Corporation
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9/28/16
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$ 198.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO Facilities Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Bridgett Morris
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Carroll High
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10/3/16-
11/6/16
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$ 199.00
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SE Grant
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Bookshare in Depth Online Webinar
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Matt Ousley
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Maple Creek
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9/21/16
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$ 84.50
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Prof. Dev.
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Best Practices Math, Decatur, IN
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Kylie Prescott
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Eel River
Hickory Center
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9/29-30/16
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$ 335.00
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SE Grant
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IRCA Autism Team Training, Bloomington, IN
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Cori Snyder
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Hickory Center
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9/29-30/16
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$ 690.00
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SE Grant
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IRCA Autism Team Training, Bloomington, IN
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William Toler
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Maple Creek
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11/20-22/16
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$ 917.50
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Adm. Travel
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IASP Fall Principals Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve item I by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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 FCCLA
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9/22-24/16
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Activity Bus
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Indiana FCCLA State Officer Training, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High FCCLA
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11/3-6/16
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Car & Airplane
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National FCCLA Cluster Meeting, Denver, CO
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Carroll High Show Choir
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2/4-5/17
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School Bus
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Show Choir Invitational, Danville, IL
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Motion to approve item J by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote was four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
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K. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Brandon Basham, Carroll Middle Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Carroll Middle PTO in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for professional development, student activities, equipment and supplies. Brandon Bitting, Carroll High Principal, requested permission to accept the donation of equipment and supplies from the Carroll High Band Boosters valued at $1,499.00. Daniel Ginder, Carroll High Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, requested permission to accept the donation of a fireworks show at Homecoming from FC Tucker Malcolm & Schlueter, Centurion Land Title, Aardvark Home Inspectors, Ruoff Home Mortgage and Apex Surveying valued at $5,000.00.
Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. BOND REFINANCING PRESENTATION
Curt Pletcher, Umbaugh & Associates, presented options on bond refinancing.
B. PRESENTATION ON PERSONNEL & HIRING PROCEDURES
John Miller and Sam DiPrimio presented an update on personnel and hiring procedures.
C. 2015-16 TEACHER EVALUATION RESULTS
Mr. Himsel presented the 2015-16 Teacher Evaluation Results.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $42,549.24. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers expressed condolences to the family of Luann Simon, Arcola Custodian and other NACS staff members who have recently lost family members.
Audience Comments: None.
Motion to adjourn by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Meeting adjourned.
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