REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Carroll High School Small Auditorium. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students,parents, 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 November 11, 2013 executive session and regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
COMMENDATIONS
Mr. Himsel read aloud and requested approval of the resolution in recognition of CHS Girls Cross Country team for earning a seventh place finish in the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals. Team members are Stacey Metzger, Madison Fruchey, Megan Doty, Kate Morris, Caitlyn Chastain, Londyn Wise, and Coral Whaley. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel read aloud and requested approval of the resolution in recognition of CHS Boys Cross Country team for earning a third place finish in the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals. Team members are Cameron Clements, Jacob Schmeling, Trevor Hamilton, Alec Kreilach, Bret Unger, Adam Kelty, and Ben Schwartz. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel read aloud and requested approval of the resolution in recognition of CHS Marching Band, the Charger Pride, for earning the distinction of State Finalist for the first times ince 2006 and earning a 10th place finish in the Class A, large school division, at the ISSMA State Finals. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
- RESIGNATIONSAnngil Culp, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of11/13/13. Nick Garwick, Bus Technician, resigned as of 11/29/13.
- 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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Rosie Alvarez
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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2/24/14-5/16/14
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Andrea Chapman
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Hickory Center
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Teacher
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12/6-19/13
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Amy Cox
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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2/14-17/14
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Janell Garman
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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11/21/13-1/3/14
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Ginger McComb
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Hickory Center
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Teacher
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2/17-21/14
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Sarah Nelson
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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2/4/14-5/2/14
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Chad Sprunger
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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4/18/14-6/2/14 a.m.
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- CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Kelly Ramsey
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Maple Creek
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Retroactive 11/19/13-12/19/13
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Michael Schaffner
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Carroll High
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Extension 1/6/14 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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- CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Yvonne Anderson
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 1 hour/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Rich Andrews
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day Effective 11/26/13 through the end of the
2013-14 school year
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Cindy Bermes
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hours/day, total 3.75 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Stacey Brewer
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 1 hour/day, total 4.75 hours day
Effective 11/26/13 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Amy Clements
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 1.5 hours/day, total 3.5 hours/day
Effective 11/26/13 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Mary R. Collins
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 5.5 hours day Effective 11/26/13
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Allison Crowell
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Jennifer Geller
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 1 hours/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Theresa Gloyd
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Karyn Harden
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 3.75 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Tami Hartnup
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Huntertown
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Laura James
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Huntertown
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hours/day, total 3.25 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Kathy Jones
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant additional 1 hour/day, total 4.75 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Nathan Kinder
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 2 hours/day, total 5 hours/day
Effective 11/26/13 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Page 2 November 25, 2013
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Linda Kissell
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant SE 7 hours/day
Effective 11/26/13 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Erin Krupp
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day Effective 12/2/13 through the
end of the 2013-14 school year
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Carmen Lewis
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant additional 1 hour/day, total 4 hours/day
Effective 11/26/13 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Dawn Martin
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 4.75 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Donna Martin
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Michelle Partin
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Hickory Center
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hours/day, total 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Karen Smith
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 6.5 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Janine Steinbrunner
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hours/day, total 4 hours/day Effective 11/26/13
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Kristine Stendahl
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day Effective 11/26/13 through the
end of the 2013-14 school year
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Deborah Weatherholt
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant Office 5 hours/day, 38 weeks/year Effective 11/26/13
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- PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following:
Arcola Elementary - Full Day Kindergarten Teacher beginning January 3, 2014.
- HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Requested homebound instruction for: #13-09, Carroll High student beginning 11/18/13-12/20/13. Teacher Assignment: Bob Ahlersmeyer; Megan Cripe; Kent Scholz; Jessica Frye. #13-10, Carroll High Student beginning 11/13/13-12/20/13. Teacher Assignment: Jim Walker; Amy Selman; Annemarie Sweger; Melinda Hopkins.
Motion to approve items A-F by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
- TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested 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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Joe Brinker
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Carroll Middle
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12/2/13
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$ 265.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments:
Grades 6-12, Decatur, IN
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Michelle Brown
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Huntertown
Carroll Middle
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12/6/13
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$ 25.00
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SE Grant 5253
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LAMP Words for Life Webinar
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Linda Clinkenbeard
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Maple Creek
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12/2/13
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$ 230.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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Sam DiPrimio
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Carroll High
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11/14/13
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$ 85.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA Legal Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
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Ron Felger
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Corporation
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12/13/13
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$ 395.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Gabe Garman
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Carroll Middle
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12/2/13
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$ 265.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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Trinda Goings
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Eel River
Oak View
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10/31/13 -
11/1/13
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$ 395.00
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Eel River PTO
Oak View PTO
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IAHPERD State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Amanda Harley
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Carroll Middle
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12/2/13
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$ 230.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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John Hilger
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Corporation
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12/13/13
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$ 395.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Chris Himsel
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Corporation
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12/8-10/13
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$ 330.00
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Adm. Travel
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IAPSS Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
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Chris Himsel
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Corporation
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12/13/13
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$ 395.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Barb Kiplinger
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Carroll High
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12/4-5/13
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$ 885.00
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Title III
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SIOP, Indianapolis, IN
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Bill Mallers
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Corporation
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12/11/13
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$ 253.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO School Finance Issues, Plainfield, IN
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Debora McGinn
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Huntertown
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2/2-4/14
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$1,010.00
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PTO
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2014 National K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference
Columbus, OH
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Deb Neumeyer
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Corporation
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2/2/13
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$ 185.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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Angie Niemeyer
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Maple Creek
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12/2/13
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$ 265.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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Brandy Shoaff
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Huntertown
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2/2-4/14
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$ 615.00
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PTO
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2014 National K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference
Columbus, OH
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Bonnie Souder
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Perry Hill
Cedar Canyon
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11/6/13
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$ 279.00
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Perry Hill PTO
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Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of
Children and Adolescents With Emotional and
Behavior Problems, Indianapolis, IN
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Casey Stansifer
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Carroll High
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12/2/13
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$ 230.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments:
Grades 6-12, Decatur, IN
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Rhonda Swihart
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Maple Creek
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12/2/13
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$ 230.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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Travel Requests Cont'd
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Bill Toler
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Maple Creek
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12/2/13
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$ 150.00
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Title II Part A
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Developing Quality Formative Assessments
Decatur, IN
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Mary Wysong
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Corporation
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12/13/13
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$ 395.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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- FIELD TRIP REQUESTRequested 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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Carroll High Band
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12/7/13
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Activity Bus
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Brass Band of Battle Creek Clinic and Holiday Concert, Battle Creek MI
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Carroll Middle 8th Grade
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12/17/13
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School Bus
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We the People, Union Station/Crowne Plaza Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High
Academy of Finance
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12/6/13
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Activity Bus
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IPFW - Business Career Day/AOF Internship Board meeting
with Students
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Hickory Center 5th Grade
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5/1/14
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Chartered Bus
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Marengo Cave, Marengo, IN
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Motion to approve items G & H by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
- GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCEKathleen Perfect, Arcola Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Arcola PTO in the amount of $1,500.00 to be used for Professional Development. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
- CURRICULUM REQUESTRequested permission to offer American Sign Language I & II at Carroll High School beginning with the 2014-15 school year. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
- REAL ESTATE OPTION AGREEMENT RESOLUTIONRecommended the resolution to exercise the real estate option agreement dated April 16, 2013 for the Barrett property of 46.567 acres adjacent to Carroll High School. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
- CORPORATION PURCHASESRecommended Building Corporation Purchases -Series 2013 Bond Refunding - $71,000.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
- CORPORATION PAYMENTSRecommended Building Corporation Payments - Series 2013 Bond Refunding - $15,101.00. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: Fred Gilbert, patron, asked two questions: 1) What is the position of NACS and the Common Core Curriculum? 2) Is there currently a Board Policy regarding School Board Members serving on the board of or participating in other community organizations?
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger.
Meeting adjourned.
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