CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN HEARING
President Mary Wysong 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 $5,839,519, for 2015. 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 13, 2014. Motion to adjourn the hearing by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried. Hearing adjourned.
BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN HEARING
President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Bill Mallers presented the twelve-year bus replacement plan with the recommendation to budget for the replacement of six buses and the addition of three buses as advertised for 2015 for a total of $1,003,632. Buses to be replaced in 2015 include six 66-passenger buses. Buses to be added include two 78-passenger buses and one 54-passenger special education 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 13, 2014. Motion to adjourn the hearing by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried. Hearing adjourned.
BUDGET HEARING
President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Bill Mallers presented the proposed 2015 budget for the following funds:
General Fund $ 39,994,270
Debt Service Fund $ 15,006,464
Capital Projects Fund $ 5,839,519
Transportation Fund $ 3,118,783
Bus Replacement Fund $ 1,003,632
TOTAL $ 64,962,668
The budget was discussed and board questions answered. There were no audience comments. The Budget adoption is scheduled for October 13, 2014. Motion to adjourn the hearing by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried. Hearing adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, students, staff, patrons 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 September 8, 2014 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Dave Behnke, Maple Creek Custodian, resigned as of 9/19/14. Hannah Easter, Natatorium Swim Instructor, resigned as of 8/29/14. Caitlyn Minnich, Natatorium Swim Instructor, resigned as of 9/5/14. Jennifer Reelsen, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, resigned 1 hour/day as of 9/11/14. Michelle Smith, Arcola Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 9/26/14.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommended 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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Eli Arnold
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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11/3-6/14
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Holly Borros
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant
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9/8-12/14
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Chelsea Erickson
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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10/31/14-11/7/14
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Richard Hostetler
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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9/11/14-10/17/14
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Pam Laux
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant
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9/15/14-10/3/14
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Ann Poor
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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1/19/15-6/1/15
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Greta Sirois
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Arcola
Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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9/17/14-10/10/14
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Gary Skeel
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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Revised 10/8-17/14
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Page 2 September 29, 2014
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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Nanette Kersjes
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Huntertown
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 10/13/14-6/1/15
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Bernadette Picco
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Arcola
Cedar Canyon
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 9/17/14-10/10/14
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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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Brooke Adelsperger
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Corporation
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Secretary Special Education 8 hours/day, 12 months/year Effective 9/30/14
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Trudy Breames
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Carroll High
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Job Coach 1 hour/day Effective 9/30/14
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Stacey Brewer
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 1.25 hours/day Effective 9/30/14
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Leigh Gardt
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant 3.25 hours/day Effective 9/30/14
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Nicole Klitzing
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Carroll Middle
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Correction - Pay Level 3 Effective 9/30/14
Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day approved 9/8/14
Instructional Assistant 1 hour/day approved 9/8/14
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Carmen Lewis
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE additional .75 hour/day Effective 9/30/14
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Angela Perlich
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant 2 hours/day Effective 9/30/14
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Rita Reinking
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom .5 hour/day Effective 9/30/14
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Gail Scheurich
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Cedar Canyon
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Food Service Assistant 3.25 hours/day Effective 9/30/14
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Kerry Steele
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Transportation
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Oak View Bus Driver Effective 9/30/14
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Huntertown - Instructional Assistant SE 2 hours/day (general fund);
Perry Hill - Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day (general fund); Perry Hill - Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day (general fund).
F. 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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Stan Gustin
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Maple Creek
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Intramurals/Lego League Volunteer
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Mark Holst
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Maple Creek
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Intramurals/Lego League Volunteer
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Thomas Monnier
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Maple Creek
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7th Grade Assistant Football
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Alix Smith
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Carroll Middle
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Classroom Volunteer
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G. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #14-03, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 9/2/14-11/7/14. Teacher assignment: Laura Semba; Ami Gomez; Kent Scholz; Barb Kiplinger.
Motion to approve items A-G by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
H. 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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Rhonda Banister
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Carroll High
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11/9-12/14
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$ 892.00
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Food Service
Travel
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Meal Magic Training, Grand Haven, MI
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Nancy Becker
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Oak View
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10/1-3/14
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$ 50.00
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SE Grant
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ICASE Fall Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Jennifer Bell
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Cedar Canyon
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10/9/14
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$ 220.00
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SE Grant
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Expanding Expression Tool Workshop
Indianapolis, IN
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Barbara Brewer
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Huntertown
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10/29-31/14
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$ 477.00
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PTO Prof. Dev.
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NCTM Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Susan Buttermore
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Carroll Middle
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10/10/14
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$ 275.00
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PTO
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AEAI State Convention, Fort Wayne, IN
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Leslie Clark
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Carroll High
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11/24/14
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$ 417.50
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Acad. Honors
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AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
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Jennifer Fitch
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Hickory Center
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10/13/14
11/7/14
2/13/15
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$ 385.00
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PTO
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CLASS New Teacher Workshops
West Lafayette, IN
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Mary Halter
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Huntertown
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10/29-31/14
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$ 537.00
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PTO Prof. Dev.
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NCTM Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Angela Johnson
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Huntertown
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10/29-31/14
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$ 837.00
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PTO Prof. Dev.
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NCTM Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Ashley Kas
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Carroll High
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11/24/14
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$ 295.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
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Danielle Koch
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Hickory Center
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10/13/14
11/7/14
2/13/15
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$ 385.00
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PTO
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CLASS New Teacher Workshops
West Lafayette, IN
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Diana Kochert
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Corporation
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10/28-30/14
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$ 995.00
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SE Grant
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CPI - 3 Day Instructor Renewal, Fort Wayne, IN
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Leeanne Koeneman
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Corporation
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10/22-25/14
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$ 675.00
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Food Service
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Indiana School Nutrition State
Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Jessica McClure
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Carroll 9th
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10/2/14
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$ 47.00
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Guidance
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Annual Conference on Youth, Fort Wayne, IN
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Christine Parker
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Cedar Canyon
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10/28-30/14
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$1,235.00
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SE Grant
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CPI - 3 Day Instructor Renewal, Fort Wayne, IN
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Casey Stansifer
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Carroll High
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11/25/14
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$ 406.60
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Acad. Honors
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AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
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Page 3 September 29, 2014
I. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Requested approval of 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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Eel River 5th Grade
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9/29-30/14
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School Bus
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Camp Lutherwald, Howe, IN
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Carroll High Japanese Class
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10/10/14
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Charter Bus
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenco IL
Mitsuwa Market Place, Arlington Heights, IL
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Carroll Middle Band
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10/11/14
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School Bus
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Wayne High School, Fort Wayne, IN
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Carroll High Photography
Class
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11/14/14
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Charter Bus
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Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL
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Carroll High Choir
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4/24-26/15
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Charter Bus
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Arie Crown Theater, Chicago, IL
Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH
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Motion to approve items H & I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
J. GIFT/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. Jamie Wilkins, Oak View Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $2,300.00 from the Oak View PTO to be used for professional development. Barb Ihnen, Perry Hill Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $7,350.00 from the Perry Hill PTO to be used for professional development and CLASS training. John Miller, Carroll Middle Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Carroll Middle School PTO to be used for professional development, student activities, equipment and supplies.
Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. FUND RAISER Requested approval of the enclosed fund raising requests from Carroll High School for the 2014-15 school year. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. RESOLUTION DRAINAGE EASEMENT Recommended the enclosed resolution which authorizes the conveyance of a drainage easement by the Northwest Allen County Middle School Building Corporation. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel expressed appreciation to Mr. Frisinger, Allen County Surveyor, for assistance with this process.
B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Recommended Building Corporation Payments - $229,020.10. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Mr. Felger commented on the City of Fort Wayne's proposed annexation at HWY 30 and Flaugh Road and whether or not it will affect Northwest Allen County Schools. Mr. Himsel reminded board members of the activities scheduled to take place at half-time of the CHS Football game on Friday, October 3rd.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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