2015-10-26 Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, October 26, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, Liz Hathaway and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel.

I.C. 5-15-1.5-6.1(b) 9: To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.

The board reviewed information on the performance evaluation of an individual employee.

I.C. 5-15-1.5-6.1(b) 2(A): for discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining.

Bill Mallers joined the meeting. Mr. Himsel and Mr. Mallers presented information with respect to collective bargaining.

Meeting adjourned 7:00 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.


Board President		Board Secretary

REGULAR MEETING

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, October 26, 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, parents, patrons and a reporter.

Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.

President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2015 executive sessions and regular meeting by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATION

A. RESIGNATIONSAngela Hensley, Maple Creek Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 9/17/15. Judy Lerch, Arcola Nurse, resigned as of 10/11/15.

B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:

NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION	LEAVE DATES
Sarah Kerschner	Cedar Canyon	Teacher	1/21/16-1/29/16
Dennis Simon	Carroll High	Custodian	11/3/15-1/3/16

C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:

NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION
John Lauer	Eel River	Long-term Substitute Teacher Retroactive beginning 10/20/15-11/30/15

D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:

NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION
Rebecca Molter	Cedar Canyon	Instructional Assistant Preschool 3 hours/day 4 days/week Effective 10/27/15
Tara Parker	Carroll High	TRANSFER to Custodian 2^nd Shift 8 hours/day Effective 10/27/15
Katherine Petrov	Maple Creek	Instructional Assistant ELL 3 hours/day Effective 10/27/15
Sherri Plummer	Maple Creek	Food Service Assistant 5 hours/day Effective 10/27/15
Christine Welker	Carroll 9^th	Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/10/15

Recommended Classified Staff Wage, Benefits, and Adjustments as enclosed.

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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following:

Special Education:

Carroll Middle
- Nurse to accompany a SE Student on the bus a.m. and p.m. - additional 1.5 hours/day (general fund)
Carroll 9^th
- Instructional Assistant SE 2 hours/day (special ed. fund)
Huntertown
- Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day (special ed. fund)

Food Service:

Carroll High Food Service Assistants
- 2 @ additional .25 hour/day each
- 1 @ additional .5 hour/day
- 2 @ 3 hours/day each
Eel River Food Service Assistants
- 1 @ additional .25 hour/day
- 2 @ additional .5 hour/day each
Huntertown Food Service Assistants
- 3 @ additional .25 hour/day each
- 1 @ additional .5 hour/day
Cedar Canyon Food Service Assistants
- 2 @ additional .25 hour/day each
- 1 @ additional .5 hour/day
- 1 @ additional 1 hour/day
Carroll 9th Food Service Assistants
- 1 @ additional .75 hour/day
- 1 @ 3 hours/day
Perry Hill Food Service Assistants
- 1 @ 3 hours/day
Maple Creek Food Service Assistants
- 1 @ additional.5 hour/day
- 3 @ additional .25 hour/day each
- 1 @ 3 hours/day

Classroom Instructional Assistants:

Arcola
- 1 @ 1 hour/day
- 1 @ .5 hour/day
- 1 @ 2.5 hours/day
Eel River
- 3 @ 1.5 hours/day each
- 2 @ 1 hour/day each
- 1 @ 2 hours/day
- 1 @ 2.5 hours/day
Hickory Center
- 1 @ 2 hours/day
- 1 @ 1 hour/day
- 2 @ .5 hour/day each
Huntertown
- 6 @ 3 hours/day each
- 2 @ 1 hour/day each
Oak View
- 2 @ 3 hours/day each
Perry Hill
- 1 @ .5 hour/day
- 1 @ 4.75 hours/day
- 2 @ 2.75 hour/day each
- 1 @ 3.25 hours/day
- 1 @ 3 hours/day

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Permission to Post/Hire Cont'd

Teacher:

Carroll High
- Spanish Teacher

Motion to approve items A-E by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Paul Sloffer stated that all classified groups as they mentioned their respective concerns also expressed their appreciation for NACS. Motion carried.

F. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:

EMPLOYEE	SCHOOL	DATE(S)	TOTAL AMT	FUND	PURPOSE
Kristy Cobbs	Cedar Canyon	11/5-6/15	$ 340.00	Prof. Dev.	State PE Conference IAPHERD Indianapolis, IN
Sarah Davis	Maple Creek	11/13/15	$ 170.00	Prof. Dev.	Preparing for the 2015-16 Math Assessments, Decatur, IN
Andy Deatrick	Carroll High	11/11-12/15	$ 885.00	Prof. Dev Tech CPF	HECC Conference 2015 Indianapolis, IN
Kyle Eichenauer	Carroll High	11/16/15	$ 170.00	Prof. Dev.	Preparing for New Math Assessments Decatur, IN
Ami Gomez	OLC	11/19/15	$ 105.00	Prof. Dev.	Helping Students with Anxiety and Depression, Decatur, IN
Lon Jones	Corporation	11/11-13/15	$ 727.00	Prof. Dev Tech CPF	HECC Conference 2015 Indianapolis, IN
Diana Kochert	Special Ed.	11/5/15	$ 267.75	SE Grant	Understanding & Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop, Avon, IN
Kris McNiece	Maple Creek	11/13/15	$ 201.50	Prof. Dev.	Preparing for Standardized Math Tests Decatur, IN
Chelsea Meighen	Carroll Middle	11/5/15	$ 215.00	SE Grant	Understanding & Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop, Avon, IN
Valerie Pontius	Corporation	11/12-13/15	$ 725.00	Prof. Dev Tech CPF	HECC Conference 2015 Indianapolis, IN
Lisa Repaal	Cedar Canyon Huntertown	11/5/15	$ 135.00	SE Grant	Understanding & Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop, Avon, IN
Ryan Roy	Special Ed.	11/5/15	$ 215.00	SE Grant	Understanding & Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop, Avon, IN
Jami Schaefer	Oak View	12/15/15	$ 180.40	Prof. Dev.	CLASS New Teacher Workshop Goshen, IN
Jessica Sherck	Oak View	11/5/15	$ 215.00	SE Grant	Understanding & Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop, Avon, IN
Theresa Silveus	Carroll Middle	11/13/15	$ 206.00	Prof. Dev.	Test Preparation for Math ISTEP Assessments, Decatur, IN
Matt Taylor	Carroll 9^th	11/16/15	$ 170.00	Prof. Dev.	Preparing for New Math Assessments Decatur, IN
Courtney Veith	Carroll High	11/5/15	$ 135.00	SE Grant	Understanding & Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop, Avon, IN

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G. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Recommended the following:

SCHOOL/GROUP	DATE(S)	MODE	LOCATION
Maple Creek Choir	2/5/16	School Bus	Northrop High School, Fort Wayne, IN
Carroll High Choir	2/13-14/16	School Bus	Pike High School, Indianapolis, IN
Maple Creek Choir	2/20/16	School Bus	Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, IN
Maple Creek Choir	2/26/16	School Bus	Huntington High School, Huntington, IN
Carroll High Choir	2/27-28/16	School Bus	Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
Maple Creek Choir	3/4/16	School Bus	East Noble High School, Kendallville, IN
Carroll High Choir	3/5-6/16	School Bus	Avon High School, Avon, IN
Maple Creek Choir	3/12/16	School Bus	Norwell High School, Ossian, IN
Carroll High Choir	3/19-20/16	School Bus	Lawrence North High School, Indianapolis, IN Beef & Boards, Indianapolis, IN

Motion to approve items F & G by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote was four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.

H. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE

Kim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $4,000.00 from the Cedar Canyon PTO to be used for professional development. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

A. FUND RAISERS Requested approval of the following: Carroll High Show Choir Boosters - Show Choir Invitational - January 2016. Carroll High Band Boosters - "Thirty-one" Bag Sales - 2015-16 school year. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

BUSINESS REPORT

A. CAPITAL PROJECTS RESOLUTIONRecommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $10,764.71. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.

B. CORPORATION PURCHASESBuilding Corporation Purchases - $2,500.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.

C. CORPORATION PAYMENTSBuilding Corporation Payments $62,805.08. Release of retainage to CMS Roofing - $38,709.75. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.

Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.

Board Comments: None.

Audience Comments: None

Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.

Meeting adjourned.

Executive Session was cancelled.


Board President		Board Secretary