EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, July 13, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. in the Central Office. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger. Elizabeth Hathaway was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel and Gloria Shamanoff.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 5: To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
The board interviewed a prospective employee.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) B: For discussion of strategy with respect to initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing.
Mr. Mallers joined the executive session.
Mr. Himsel presented information regarding potential litigation.
I.C. 5-15-1.5-6.1(b) A: For discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining.
Mr. Himsel and Mr. Mallers presented information regarding collective bargaining.
Meeting adjourned 6:55 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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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer and John Hilger. Elizabeth Hathaway was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, patrons 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 June 22, 2015 regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSScott Myers, Carroll Middle Teacher, resigned as of 7/21/15. Angie Perlich, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/28/15. Angela "Star" Smith, Cedar Canyon Teacher, resigned as of 6/26/15.
B. RETIREMENT Judy Schaubschlager, Carroll High Custodian, submitted her intent to retire as of 7/31/15.
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Judith Schaubschlager
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Carroll High
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Custodian
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Extension 7/2-15/15
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Don Scharlach
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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10/12-15/15
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Lisa Barranda
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Carroll High
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Math Teacher 50% Effective 8/11/15
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Steven
Boomershine
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NACS Elementary
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Physical Education Teacher additional 50% Effective 8/11/15 Now 100%
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Bonnie
Cetera-Carlson
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NACS Elementary
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Art Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Leslie Clark
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Carroll High
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US History
Summer Session 1, June 9, 2015, 2 hours
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Certified Recommendations Cont'd
Kara Divelbiss-
Harding
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Maple Creek
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Science Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Steve Driver
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Carroll High
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US History
Summer Session 1, June 9, 2015, 3 hours
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Kyle Eichenauer
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Carroll High
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PLTW-Engineering Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Caleb Evans
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Eel River
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Maureen Fulk
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Eel River
CHS
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TRANSFER to Cedar Canyon Preschool Coordinator 50% in addition
to current Speech/Language Pathologist 50%, Now 100% Eff. 8/11/15
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Kayli Greener
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Huntertown
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1st Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Stacia Herson
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Carroll Middle
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Science Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Mitch Hill
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Maple Creek
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Social Studies Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Kourtney Hopf
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Carroll High
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Special Education Teacher additional 40% Effective 8/11/15 Now 100%
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Nanette Kersjes
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Arcola
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1st Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Kristen Lemley
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NACS Elementary
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TRANSFER to Music Teacher additional 50% Effective 8/11/15 Now 100%
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Stephanie
Longbrake
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NACS Elementary
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Music Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Kathryn
McIlwain
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Cedar Canyon
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3rd Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Jessica Myers
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Huntertown
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Special Education Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Beldina Omondi
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Carroll High
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Math Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Bridgett Shultz
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Carroll High
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Blind/Low Vision Teacher 50%, Hearing Impaired Teacher 40%,
Special Ed. Teacher 10%, Total 100% Effective 8/11/15
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Stacey Selby
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Cedar Canyon
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TRANSFER to Perry Hill Literacy Interventionist Effective 8/11/15
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Molly Shoup
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to NACS Elementary PEAK Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Colleen Sullivan
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Arcola
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TRANSFER to NACS Elementary PEAK Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Karen Williams
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Perry Hill
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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E. ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Brian Hill
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Principal 220 days/year Effective 7/16//15
2015-16 Starting Base Salary for a Middle School Assistant Principal
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F. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Beth Carpenter
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant
Special Needs Summer School, August 3-7, 2015, 15 hours
15 hours
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Kim Ginder
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Maple Creek
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Instructional Assistant 7 hours/day Effective 8/11/15 through the end of the 2015-16 school year.
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G. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Transportation - Maple Creek Bus Driver. Carroll Middle - Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day (special ed. grant). Eel River - Instructional Assistant SE 4.5 hours/day (special ed. grant). Cedar Canyon - Instructional assistant 5 hours/day (special ed. grant).
H. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS J. Matt Kochert, Carroll Middle Team Leader 6-1, resigned as of 6/26/15. Daniel Lestinsky, Carroll High Reserve Football, resigned as of 7/9/15. Blake Williams, Carroll Middle Intramural, resigned as of 7/1/15.
I. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2015-16 school year:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Alyssa Ables
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Carroll High
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Soccer (F) Volunteer
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Bobby Ables
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Carroll High
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Soccer (F) Volunteer
Wrestling Volunteer
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Tyler Adelsperger
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Carroll High
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Yearbook Sponsor
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Jeff Amstutz
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Heather Anderson
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Carroll High
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Reserve Soccer (F)
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Jody Betley
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Aaron Black
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Natalie Brewer
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Carroll High
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Tennis (F) Volunteer
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David Brooks
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Carroll High
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Andy Brown
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Carroll High
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Assistant Track (F)
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Michael Brown
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Tom Bussen
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Maple Creek
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Head Cross Country (M)
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Elizabeth Chaffee
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Joe Caprino
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Carroll High
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Assistant Wrestling
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Rollie Clements
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Mindy Cox
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Brett Duffner
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Carroll High
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Lindsay Eads
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Carroll High
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Soccer (F) Volunteer
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Michelle Ellson
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Brandon Fenbert
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Carroll High
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Assistant Drama
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James Foster
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Extracurricular Recommendations Cont'd
Mike Franke
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Carroll High
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Assistant Reserve Soccer (M) 67%
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Kimberly Fransen
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Carroll High
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Head Cheerleading 50%
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Luke Fries
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Gabe Garman
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Carroll High
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Basketball (M) Volunteer
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Nathan Garman
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Danae Gibson
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Carroll High
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Swim Volunteer
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John Gibson
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Carroll High
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Head Swim Coach (F)
Head Swim Coach (M)
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Sean Gibson
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Carroll High
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Assistant Swim
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Nancy Goble
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Goeff Goelz
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Carroll High
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Head Color Guard
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Dan Green
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Maple Creek
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Head Cross Country (F)
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Doug Helsom
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Carroll High
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Head Volleyball
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Nicole Helsom
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Carroll High
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Volleyball Volunteer
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Edward Hendry
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Carroll High
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Assistant Track (F)
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Jeff Herring
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Christopher Hicks
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Carroll Middle
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7th Grade Assistant Football
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Sarah Ann Hidy
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Kurtt Hirschy
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Carroll High
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Assistant Varsity Football
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Everette Hornbarger
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Beth Howard
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Carroll High
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Volleyball Volunteer
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Becky Hull
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Taylor James
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Carroll High
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Freshman Volleyball
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Scott Jester
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Carroll High
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Assistant Varsity Soccer (F)
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Austan Kas
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Michael Klein
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Carroll High
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Student Council 50%
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Conner Klotz
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Chad Kohli
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Brittany Krieg
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Lauren Lawhead
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Dave Lemish
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Kathryn Lemish
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Susan Lough
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Brady Lucyk
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Matt McCarter
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Carroll High
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Assistant Volleyball
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Becky McClain
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Carroll High
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Dive 50%
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Robbie McKerr
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
Basketball (M) Volunteer
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Jeff Meeks
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Carroll High
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Golf (M) Volunteer
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Shane Merryman
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Carroll High
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Reserve Basketball (M)
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Robert Messmann
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Carroll High
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Soccer (F) Volunteer
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Phil Miguel
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Carroll High
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Assistant Reserve Football
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Ashley Miller
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Kristine Miller
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Scott Mitchell
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Carroll High
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Football 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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Bryan Munoz
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Carroll High
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Musical Orchestra
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Donn Nichols
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Dan Nixon
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Andy Noll
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Christopher Norrick
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Carroll High
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Meghan O'Connor
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Carroll High
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Assistant Speech
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Jason Pace
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Andy Papagiannis
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Carroll High
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Assistant Varsity Football
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Matt Pape
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Carrol High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Tina Perrine
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Jim Potter
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Carroll High
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Reserve Football
Assistant Track (M)
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Bobbie Poynter
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Carroll High
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Freshman Basketball (F)
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Armando Rangel
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Maple Creek
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7th Grade Assistant Football
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Mark Redding
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Carroll High
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Head Basketball (F)
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Ric Rivera
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Joe Rudolph
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Carroll High
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Assistant Varsity Football
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Rosemary Scheele
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Carroll High
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Head Gymnastics
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Scott Scheele
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Carroll High
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Assistant Gymnastics
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Joshua Schneider
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Justin Shippy
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Carroll High
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Head Golf (M)
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Kevin Sinclair
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Carroll High
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9th Grade Basketball (M)
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Pandy Sinish
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Carroll High
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Volleyball Volunteer
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Tim Sloffer
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Carroll High
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Assistant Wrestling 50%
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Blake Lee Smith
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Carroll High
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Band Percussion
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Rick Smith
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Carroll High
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Head Soccer (F)
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Jonah Snyder
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Carroll High
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Dive 50%
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Extracurricular Recommendations Cont'd
Elizabeth Sturges
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Carroll High
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Head Cheerleading 50%
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Ryan Taylor
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Carroll High
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Soccer (M) Volunteer
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Matt Taylor
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Carroll High
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Assistant Track (M)
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Jodi Thomas
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Carroll High
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Show Choir Volunteer
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Jason Walcutt
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Carroll High
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Assistant Varsity Soccer (M)
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Mike Wallace
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Dale Warner
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Carroll High
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Assistant Tennis (M)
Assistant Tennis (F)
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Erica Widmer
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Christian Wilson
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Curtis Wise
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Maple Creek
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8th Grade Assistant Football
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Kyle Wood
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Carroll High
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Assistant Wrestling 50%
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Kara Wynn
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Carroll Middle
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Team Leader 6-1
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Blake Yager
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Carroll High
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Football Volunteer
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Motion to approve items A-I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel welcomed Brian Hill as the Carroll Middle Assistant Principal.
J. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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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Jeff Josse
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Transportation
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7/28-29/15
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$ 142.00
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Transportation
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Kerlin Tech. Training, Warsaw, IN
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Michele Lash
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Carroll High
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7/21/15
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$ 30.00
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2014 Tech CPF
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IntegratED, Kendallville, IN
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Motion to approve item J by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
K. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Kathleen Perfect, Arcola Principal, requested permission to accept a donation of $2,675.00 from the Arcola PTO to be used to purchase reception area chairs, a rug and 3 wall graphics. Kate Johanningsmeier, Hickory Center Principal, requested permission to accept a donation of $11,370.00 from the Hickory Center PTO to be used to purchase 30 iPads. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. 2015 BUS PURCHASE Recommended the purchase of eight 78-passenger IC conventional buses and one 54-passenger IC conventional special education bus from Midwest Transit Equipment for $892,738.00 through the Central Indiana Education Service Center (CIESC) Cooperative Purchasing bid program. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
B. FOOD SERVICE REPORT FOR 2015-16
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Recommended the following for the 2015-16 school year
Dairy Prairie Farms - escalator bid
Food & Supplies Gordon's (GFS) - HPS bid
Bread Aunt Millie's
Elementary $1.60 Elementary $1.35
Middle School $1.65 Middle School & High School $1.40
High School $1.70 Adults $1.95
High School $2.00 Reduced - All Grades $ .30
Reduces - All Grades $ .40
Adults $2.50
Motion to approve by John Hilger/ seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
C. CAPITAL PROJECTS RESOLUTION Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution for Emergency Appropriation for Capital Projects $12,520.00. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
D. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $25,000.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
E. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $185,854.87. Motion to approve Kent Somers; seconded Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers thanked Judy Schaubschlager for 35 years of service to NACS. Mr. Himsel asked that the families of the three former board members who passed away recently be remembered in your thoughts and prayer.
Audience Comments: Mitch Hill introduced himself as a new Maple Creek Middle School Social Studies Teacher.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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