REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, and John Hilger. Ron Felger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2016 regular meeting as presented by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
COMMENDATIONS
Dr. Gloria Shamanoff read the following commendations: Carroll High Ensemble #1 qualified for the first ever ISSMA State Jazz Finals. The jazz ensemble earned recognition for outstanding Piano Soloist, Ben Weber, Outstanding Trombone Soloist, Joe Stillwell, Outstanding Saxophone Section, Outstanding Trombone Section, Outstanding Rhythm Section, and was named the top Honor Band at the Jazz State Finals.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Allison Crowell, Carroll 9th Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 4/8/16. Aubry Daman, Perry Hill Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 4/14/16.
B. INTENT TO RETIRE Marlene Behnke, Corporation Deputy Treasurer, submitted her intent to retire effective 6/30/16. Dorene Lowden, Cedar Canyon Instructional Asst. Office, submitted her intent to retire effective 5/12/16. Daniel Ryan, Maple Creek Custodian, submitted his intent to retire effective 6/30/16.
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Carol Gaff
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Corporation
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Literacy Coordinator
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4/11/16-5/13/16
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Nancy Gaier
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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3/22-25/16
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Peggy Gerardot
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant
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5/5-10/16
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Resida Halilovic
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Maple Creek
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Custodian
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3/14-31/16
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Cindy Hoagland
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant
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4/21-26/16
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Laurie King
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant
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4/11-26/16
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Amy Williams
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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Extension 3/21/16-4/8/16
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D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Ellen Bopp
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Carroll 9th
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 4/12/16
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Cindy Papke
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant SE 2.5 hours/day
Instructional Assistant Bus Monitor 1.5 hours/day
Total 4 hours/day Effective 4/12/16
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Carol Spicer
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 4/12/16
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Jean Stewart
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day Effective 4/12/16
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E EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Bailey Rosenbaum
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Maple Creek
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Cheerleading
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F. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #15-16, Maple Creek Student, at a maximum of 6 hours/week, extension beginning 4/1/16-4/29/16. Teacher assignment: Rebecca Moore.
G. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to Post/Hire the following: Special Education - Perry Hill Instructional Assistant 5 hours/day (Special Ed. Fund).
Kent Somers thanked Marlene Behnke for her many years of service to NACS as Deputy Treasurer.
Motion to approve items A-G by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
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H. 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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Michelle Aschleman
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Perry Hill
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math, Fort Wayne, IN
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Courtney Conrad
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Perry Hill
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math, Fort Wayne, IN
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Andy Deatrick
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Carroll High
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4/12-13/16
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$ 190.00
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Tech Fund
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Technology Integration, Decatur, IN
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Lisakay Hall
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Perry Hill
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6/21-23/16
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$ 360.00
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Parkview Grant
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CLASS Summer Institute
Indianapolis, IN
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Danielle Kirtley
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Oak View
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4/22/16
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$ 120.00
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SE Grant
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Teaching Critical Communication Skills
Fort Wayne, IN
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Lindsey Noll
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Perry Hill
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math, Fort Wayne, IN
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Kylie Prescott
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Oak View
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4/22/16
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$ 100.00
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SE Grant
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Teaching Critical Communication Skills
Fort Wayne, IN
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Stacey Selby
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Perry Hill
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6/21-23/16
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$ 360.00
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Parkview Grant
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CLASS Summer Institute
Indianapolis, IN
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Vonda Walker
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Perry Hill
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math, Fort Wayne, IN
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Motion to approve item H by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
I. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Recommended the following:
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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4/13-16/16
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School Bus
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University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
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Carroll High Japanese Class
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4/15/16
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Charter Bus
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Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL
Mitsuwa Market Place, Arlington Heights, IL
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Arcola 5th Grade
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5/11-12/16
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School Bus
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Camp Crosley YMCA, North Webster, IN
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Maple Creek 8th Grade
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5/21/16
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Charter Bus
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Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
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Chris Himsel commended Eel River and NACS staff members for their leadership during a recent charter bus field trip.
Motion to approve item I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote was three in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
J. STUDENT TRANSFER Recommended that Alyssa Pattee, Carroll High 11th Grader, (continuance) be approved for out of district student transfer for the 2016-17 school year and that tuition be waived. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. FUND RAISERS Request approval of the following:
Maple Creek PTO - SchoolKidz Supply Kit Program - Spring 2016
Maple Creek PTO - Scholastic Book Fair - Fall 2016
Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $30,037.00. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers commended the NACS staff for taking charge during the Eel River field trip accident.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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