REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2016 public meeting and regular meeting as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSJourdan Hugus, Technology Specialist, resigned as of 12/9/16. Grace Lazoff, Maple Creek Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 12/2/16. Christina Mavrakis, Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 12/21/16. Lindsey Motl, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 12/15/16. Gina Pearce, Maple Creek Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 11/22/16. Kim Riebersal, Carroll Middle Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 12/1/16.
B. INTENT TO RETIRE Virginia Simerman, Oak View Instructional Assistant, submitted her intent to retire as of 2/24/17.
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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Noel Brinker
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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1/25/17-5/26/17
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Barb Carpenter
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Maple Creek
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Treasurer
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12/20/16-1/6/17
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Resida Halilovic
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Maple Creek
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Custodian
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12/20/16-2/13/17
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Kelly Niblick
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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11/22/16-12/2/16
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Lori Schwarz
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
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2/27/17-3/6/17
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Virginia Simerman
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant
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1/5-17/17
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Linda Vernasco
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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Extension 12/5-9/16
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Amanda Lawson
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Carroll High
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Social Studies Teacher Effective 1/5/17
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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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Adam Anspach
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Perry Hill
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2 hours/day and Instructional Assistant SE
3 hours/day Effective 12/13/16
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Norma Foreman
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Carroll 9th
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 4.75 hours/day Eff. 12/13/16
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Jody Harkenrider
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess .5 hour/day Effective 12/13/16
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Alicia Kirkland
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 4 hours/day Eff. 12/13/16
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Jillian Lane
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Cedar Canyon
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 12/13/16
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Rachel McNair
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Hickory Center
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TRANSFER to Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant SE 6.5 hours/day 4 days/week Eff. 1/5/17
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Tara Morin
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant 4.5 hours/day Effective 12/13/16
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Laurie Myers
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 6.75 hours/day Eff. 12/13/16
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Tricia Stiver
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant 5 hours/day Effective 12/16/16
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Kim Sumwalt
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 12/13/16
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2016-17 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Diane Barton
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Music/Performing Arts 50%
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Michael Brown
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Carroll High
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Winter/Spring Instrumental Director
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Amy Cox
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - World Languages
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Molly Davis
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Social Studies 50%
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Teri Delagrange
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Physical Education
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Carol Gaff
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - English/Language Arts 33%
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Geoff Goelz
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Carroll High
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Winter/Spring Color Guard Director
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Marie Hanes
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Math 34%
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Amanda Harley
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - English/Language Arts 33%
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Doug Hassell
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Music/Performing Arts 50%
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Bryan Koehlinger
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Math 33%
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Michele Lash
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Science 50%
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Jordan Rhodes
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Social Studies 50%
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Greta Sirois
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Visual Arts
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Nikki Strasser
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Math 33%
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Ryan Taylor
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Career & Technical Education
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Jim Walker
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - Science 50%
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Carrie Wisehart
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Corporation
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CAAT Teacher Leader - English/Language Arts 34%
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Motion to approve items A-F by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
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December 12, 2016
G. 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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Amy Alday
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Alex Beeching
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Arcola
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Natalie Brewer
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Huntertown
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1/19/17
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$ 230.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Natalie Brewer
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Jaime Brunson
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Kristen Desper
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Zach Elder
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Arcola
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Lisa Everton
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Carol Gaff
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,371.70
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Kayli Greener
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,310.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Kelly Greenlee
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,130.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Leanne Gump
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Kristina Hans
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Nanette Houser
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Arcola
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,130.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Charles Kaduk
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Arcola
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,310.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Dawn Kem
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Nanette Kersjes
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Arcola
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Kristen Lemley
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Oak View
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1/13-14/17
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$ 290.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Indiana Music Educators Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
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Amy Moser
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Janine Murphy
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Huntertown
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1/28-31/17
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$ 1,085.00
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Title I
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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SuAnn Nichols
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Oak View
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1/28-31/17
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$ 905.00
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Prof. Dev.
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National Reading Recovery & Literacy
Conference, Columbus, OH
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Corrie Schlatter
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Katie Yackley
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Perry Hill
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1/19/17
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$ 215.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Wksp., Fort Wayne, IN
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Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
H. 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 Fashion &
Culinary Students
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2/23-25/17
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Charter Bus
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Navy Pier Tour, Cooking Class at Eataly, Art Institute Tour,
Magnificent Mile, Burberry Tour/Interview, Blue Man Group
Performance, Willis Tower, Chicago, IL
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Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
I. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Dr. Gloria Shamanoff, Assistant Superintendent, requested permission to submit and accept the following 2016-17 Grants: Title II, Part A-$69,568.00; High-Ability-$57,499.00. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT RENEWAL
Kent Somers presented the Superintendent's contract for renewal. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
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BUSINESS REPORT
A. BUSINESS INSURANCE PACKAGE FOR 2017 Requested approval of the renewal through ONI Risk Partners agency of the 2017 business insurance package for $558,441; which includes the Property and Liability Package, Automotive, Workers Compensation, Crime, and Umbrella with Liberty Mutual for $531,658; the Boiler & Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance for $12,444; and Cyber Risk Liability with Travelers for $14,339. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
B. NACS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Recommended renewal of the Parkview service agreement for the NACS Health & Wellness Center. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $17,651.00. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
D. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $253,266.11. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers thanked Ginny Simerman for her contribution to NACS.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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