REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 23, 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, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, 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 November 9, 2015 regular meeting by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATION
A. RESIGNATION Julie Collier, Eel River Instructional Assistant resigned as of 11/5/15. Sara Dunten, Huntertown Instructional Assistant Educational Interpreter, resigned as of 11/24/15.
B. INTENT TO RETIRE Karen Felger, Arcola Custodian, submitted her intent to retire effective 12/31/15.
C. 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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Shari Burland
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Carroll 9th
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Instructional Assistant
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2/2-5/16
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Courtney Conrad
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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3/3/16-5/31/16
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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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Melanie Creek
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Carroll Middle
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Bus Nurse 1.5 hours/day 3 days/week Effective 11/24/15
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Melinda Chrisman
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Corporation
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Roving Substitute Custodian 8 hours/day 3 days/week Eff. 11/24/15
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Yvonne Cristman
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/24/15
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Shelli Lipinski
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant ELL additional 1 hour/day Total 5 hours/day
Effective 11/24/15
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Rick Newman
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/24/15
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Cynthia Sparks
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant Job Coach 3.25 hours/day Effective 11/24/15
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Rob Wilhelm
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Carroll 9th Assistant Head Custodian 8 hours/day
Effective 11/30/15
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James Wolf
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Oak View
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Mower 6 hours/week Effective 11/24/15
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James Wolf
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Perry Hill
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Mower 8 hours/week Effective 11/24/15
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E. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Recommended the following: #15-08 Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 11/9/15 through 12/18/15. Teacher assignment: Bob Ahlersmeyer; Kristy Ewing.
F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Carroll High: Extracurricular - Four (4) Art Afterschool Programs/Contests/Activities; Carroll Middle: Extracurricular - Three (3) Academic Coaches - Lego League
G. EXRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Doug Helsom, Carroll High Head Volleyball Coach, resigned as of 11/12/15.
H. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2015-16 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Logan Ables
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Maple Creek
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Head Wrestling
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Jeremy Brickey
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Wrestling
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Michael Brown
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Summer/Fall Assistant Instrument Director
TRANSFER to Winter/Spring Assistant Instrument Director
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Kelly Cheshier
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Carroll Middle
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Show Choir Director
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Aubry Daman
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Maple Creek
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Dive
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Lisa Everton
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Perry Hill
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Drama/Talent Show Director
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Phil Frazier
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Lead Assistant Band Director
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Phil Frazier
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Carroll High
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Summer Band Lead Assistant Band Director
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Goeff Goelz
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Summer/Fall Color Guard Director
TRANSFER to Winter/Spring Color Guard Director
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Jennifer Keifer
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to CHS/CFC Student Council Sponsor 50%
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Michael Klein
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to CHS/CFC Student Council Sponsor 50%
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Steve Pearson
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Carroll High
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Auditorium Manager
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Rebecca Perkins
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Carroll 9th
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TRANSFER to CHS/CFC Assistant Student Council Sponsor
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Gary Platt
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Carroll High
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Robotics Team Coach
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Lindsey Potts
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Amy Poynter
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Stephanie Reimer
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Cedar Canyon
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Drama/Talent Show Director
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Extracurricular Recommendations Cont'd
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Randy Karl Schaefer
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Maple Creek
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Renee Sigmon
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Carroll High
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FCCLA/Culinary Arts After School Activities
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Gary Teeple
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Maple Creek
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Show Choir Director
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Nico Tigulis
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Carroll High
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Nicole Trice
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Carroll High
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Assistant Softball
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Kayla Yates
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Carroll High
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Assistant Softball
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Cheryl Wiegner
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Swimming
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Motion to approve items A-H by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel thanked Karen Felger for her years of services at Arcola Elementary School and Doug Helsom for his years of service with the Carroll Volleyball program.
I. 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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Brandon Basham
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Carroll High
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12/3/15
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$ 161.00
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Adm. Travel
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Fundamentals of School Safety, Centerville, IN
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Steven Boomershine
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Perry Hill
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Amanda Glenn
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Perry Hill
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Kim Goeglein
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Carroll Middle
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2/9/16
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Region 8 Digital Resources Vendor Fair, Decatur, IN
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Kristina Hans
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Huntertown
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS, Goshen, IN
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Diana Kochert
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Special Ed.
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12/7/15
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$ 121.50
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SE Grant
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Autism Leaders State Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Bryan Koehlinger
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Carroll Middle
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2/9/16
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Math Digital Resources Vendor Fair, Decatur, IN
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Bill Mallers
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Corporation
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12/9/15
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$ 193.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO School Finance Seminar, Plainfield, IN
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Jessica McClure
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Hickory Center
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12/15/15
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$ 119.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Lindsey Noll
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Perry Hill
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12/15/15
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$ 169.50
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Sarah Stevens
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Hickory Center
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12/15/15
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$ 199.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Tony Terrell
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Carroll Middle
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2/9/15
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Math Digital Resource, Decatur, IN
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Rachele Zimecki
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Eel River
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS, Goshen, IN
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Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
J. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Brad Zern, Eel River Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $2,900.00 from the Eel River PTO to be used for staff professional development. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. TECHNOLOGY AUDIT PRESENTATION Dan Funston, Five-Star Technology Solutions eLearning Director, presented the results from the recent Technology Audit.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. RESOLUTION CARROLL ROAD RIGHT OF WAY Recommended the enclosed resolution to convey real estate for $4,600 to the Town of Huntertown along Carroll Road through a Warranty Deed for ten feet of right-of-way at the west entrance of Carroll High School and a Temporary Highway Easement Grant. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $ 14,500.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $ 21,002.00. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
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Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None.
Audience Comments: None.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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