PUBLIC MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in a public on Monday, December 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office board room. Members present: Mary Wysong, Paul Sloffer, Ronald Felger and Kent Somers. John Hilger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Gloria Shamanoff, John Bloom, Lisa Harris, students, parents, staff and reporters.
I.C. 20-26-5-4.3 Public meeting on proposed employment contract between governing body and school superintendent.
Mary Wysong presented information on the Superintendent's Contract.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
No other business was discussed.
Motion to adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Meeting adjourned.
Board President Board Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 8, 2014 in the Central Office board room immediately following the Public Meeting. Members present: Mary Wysong, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. John Hilger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Gloria Shamanoff, John Bloom, Lisa Harris, students, parents, staff 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 November 24, 2014 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATION Robin Rickman, Perry Hill Long-term Substitute Teacher, resigned as of 11/26/14.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommend 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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Stacey Brewer
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
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11/18-20/14
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Sarah Davis
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Maple Creek
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Teacher
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11/20/14
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Jodi Jovevski
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
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11/17-21/14
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Ann Neu
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Carroll 9th
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Instructional Assistant
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12/1-18/14
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Paula Slone
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Carroll High
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Assistant Food Service Manager
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12/1-18/14
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Amy Williams
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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1/9-15/15
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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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Laura Hogue
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Carroll High
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Retroactive to 12/1-18/14
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Shane Merryman
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Carroll Middle
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 12/9/14-6/1/15
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Bernadette Picco
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Cedar Canyon
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 2/3-9/15 and 2/25/15-3/26/15
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Kimberly Wade
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Cedar Canyon
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 1/26/15-6/1/15
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D. EMERITUS RECOMMENDATION Recommended that NACS contract with Richard Vorick to serve in an Emeritus position to mentor new principals, assist with induction/professional development of new teachers, assist in the evaluation and coaching of employees currently struggling to meet our minimum expectations, provide professional development for those schools implementing C.L.A.S.S. processes, and assist with the process of completing teacher evaluations at Carroll Middle School. This position shall be compensated at an hourly rate equal to 75% of the daily/hourly rate at the time of his retirement and not to exceed 360 total hours beginning January 5, 2015 through the end of the 2014-15 school year.
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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Kourtney Hopf
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant Job Coach 2 hours/day Effective 12/9/14
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Carla Howard
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day Effective 12/9/14
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Jeff Josse
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Transportation
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Bus Technician 8 hours/day, 12 months/year Pay Level 2 Eff. 12/29/14
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Rachel McNair
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant 6 hours/day, 4 days/week Effective 12/9/14
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Judy Ott
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Hickory Center
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day total 3.75 hours/day Effective 12/9/14
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Michelle Partin
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Hickory Center
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day total 3.75 hours/day Effective 12/9/14
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Leonard Shank
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Oak View Head Custodian 8 hours/day, 12 months/year Effective 12/9/14
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Alix Smith
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant Bus Monitor 3 hours/day Effective 12/9/14
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Requested approval of the enclosed Bus Technician Benefit Sheet.
F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Leanne Koeneman, Food Service Director, requested permission to post/hire the following: Carroll Middle School - 2 Food Service Assistants additional .25 hour/day each; Carroll Middle School - 2 Food Service Assistants additional .50 hour/day each.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS David Brooks, Carroll High Assistant Track (M), resigned as of 12/5/14. Phillip Yoder, Carroll High Assistant Track (M), resigned as of 12/5/14.
H. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Robert Ables
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling
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Dave Antu
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Nanette Bull
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Swim
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Jason Corah
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Carroll Middle
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Yearbook 50%
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Sherry Foster
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Track (F)
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Danae Gibson
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Carroll High
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Swim Volunteer
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Richard Goodwin
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Track (M)
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Hannah Griffore
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Carroll High
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Band/Winter Guard Volunteer
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Chad Hedges
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Christopher Hicks
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Doug Lawson
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Michael Schaffner
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Carroll High
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Assistant Speech
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Jonah Snyder
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Carroll Middle
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Dive
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Amber Starkel
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Track (F)
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I. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #14-10, Huntertown Student, at a maximum of 2 hours/week, beginning 12/8/14-5/29/15. Teacher assignment: Karen Livingston.
Motion to approve items A-I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
J. 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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John Bloom
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Corporation
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12/12/14
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$ 355.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Kayla Davisson
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Carroll Middle
Maple Creek
Carroll High
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11/15/14
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$ 221.00
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Title III
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INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Ron Felger
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Corporation
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12/12/14
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$ 355.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Chris Himsel
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Corporation
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12/12/14
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$ 355.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Sarah Kerschner
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Cedar Canyon
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12/11/14
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$ 279.99
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Prof. Dev.
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Non-Medication Treatments for ADHD
Fort Wayne, IN
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Barb Kiplinger
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Carroll High
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11/15/14
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$ 221.00
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Title III
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INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Leeanne Koeneman
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Carroll High
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12/10/14
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$ 150.00
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Team Nutrition
Grant
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Smarter Lunchroom Training, Indianapolis, IN
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Kristen Lemley
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Arcola
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1/15-17/15
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$ 279.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Indiana Music Education Association
Development Conf., Fort Wayne, IN
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Requested approval of the enclosed Estimated ASCD Travel Budget.
Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
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K. 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 Dance Team
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3/13-14/15
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School Bus
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New Castle High School, New Castle, IN
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Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Vote was three in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
L. GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Leeanne Koeneman, Food Service Director, requested permission to accept a Sub-grant from the IDOE and USDA Team Nutrition in the amount of $1,500.00 to be used for the Smarter Lunchroom principles program. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Board member questions asked and answered. Vote was three in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. CORPORATION POLICY CHANGES - SECOND READING Chris Himsel presented the second reading of the Corporation Policy Changes. Board member questions asked and answered.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. BUSINESS INSURANCE PACKAGE FOR 2015 Requested approval of the renewal through Old National Insurance agency of the 2015 business insurance package for $596,516; which includes the Package, Automotive, and Umbrella with Liberty Mutual for $291,275, the Boiler & Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance for $11,432, Crime with Westfield Insurance for $1,871, and Workers Compensation with Eastern Alliance for $291,938. See enclosed summary. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
B. HEALTH INSURANCE Recommended Resolution on the Affordable Care Act. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Recommended the purchase of Castlight Health care cost and quality service; eliminate the Anthem 360 Health Condition Care and MyHealth Advantage Gold products. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Kent Somers commented on privacy concerns. Board member questions asked and answered. Vote was three in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger.
Meeting adjourned.
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