REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, March 14, 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, staff, students, patrons 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 February 29, 2016 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Carey Charlton, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 3/31/16. Linda Kissell, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 3/4/16. Steve Pickett, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 6/14/16.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Tonya Bobilya
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Carroll Middle
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Custodian
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4/13-15/16
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Trinda Goings
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Eel River
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Teacher
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4/22-29/16
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Kelly Hart
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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Extension 3/1-11/16
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Shelly Roberson
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Carroll 9th
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Secretary
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3/23-28/16
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Leslie Semprini
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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3/7-18/16
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Stacey Zelt
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Hickory Center
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Speech/Language Pathologist
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2/17/16 pm-2/18/16
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C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Carey Charlton
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Huntertown
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Long-term substitute teacher Effective 4/11/16-5/31/16
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D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Mary Collins
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Cedar Canyon
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day Effective 3/15/16
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Jennifer Johnson-Richey
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant SE 2 hours/day, total 4 hours/day Effective 3/15/16
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Karla Wearley
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant SE 7 hours/day Eff. 3/15/16
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Megan Wharry
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 3/15/16
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Certified and classified staff for the 2016 Elementary Summer School as outlined in the enclosed memo.
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS Steve Pickett, Social Studies Department Chair, Assistant Academic Coach - Social Studies, and Senior Class Sponsor 50%, resigned as of 6/14/16.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Terika Blauvelt
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Carroll High
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Softball Volunteer
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Richard Goodwin
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Track (M)
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Abbey Graves
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Drama Volunteer
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Carla Shaheen
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Oak View
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Drama/Talent Show Director 50%
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Eric Smead
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Carroll Middle
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Drama 50%
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Stacey White
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Oak View
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Drama/Talent Show Director 50%
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H. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #15-13, Huntertown Student, at a maximum of 4.5 hours/week, beginning 3/3/16-5/27/16. Teacher assignment: Jodie Doolin. #15-14, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 1 hour/week, beginning 3/9/16-5/27/16. Teacher assignment: Bonnie Johnson.
Motion to approve items A-H by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
I. 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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Jennifer Bell
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Cedar Canyon
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4/14-16/16
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$ 150.00
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SE Grant
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IN Speech-Language Hearing Conf., Indianapolis, IN
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Michelle Brown
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Huntertown
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4/14-16/16
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$ 259.00
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SE Grant
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IN Speech-Language Hearing Conf., Indianapolis, IN
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Ron Felger
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Corporation
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4/9-11/16
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$2,801.97
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Adm. Travel
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National School Board Assn. Conf., Boston, MA
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Phillip Frazier
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Carroll High
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3/16/16
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$ 669.49
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Acad. Honors
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AP Music Theory Workshop, Des Plaines, IL
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Stacey Zelt
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Hickory Center
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4/14-15/16
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$ 150.00
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SE Grant
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IN Speech-Language Hearing Conf., Indianapolis, IN
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J. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS 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 Band
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4/1-2/16
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School Bus
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Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
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Cedar Canyon 4th Grade
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4/15/16
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Charter Bus
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Imagination Station, Toledo, OH
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Huntertown 5th Grade
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4/20-21/16
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School Bus
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Camp Crosley, North Webster, IN
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Huntertown 3rd Grade
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4/28/16
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School Bus
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Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN
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Eel River 4th Grade
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4/29/16
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Charter Bus
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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis & Indiana State House
Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve items I & J by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
K. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Sam DiPrimio, Carroll High Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from Indiana Youth Institute in the amount of $750.00 to be used for photography education conference expenses for Nicole Croy.
Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. ANNEXATION Mr. Himsel provided an overview of information provided earlier in the day by the City of Fort Wayne in regards to their proposed annexation.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. NATATORIUM ROOFING PROJECT BIDS Recommended Fort Wayne Roofing & Sheet Metal at a bid of $208,400 for the natatorium Roofing project. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. RESOLUTION CAPITAL PROJECTS Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $19,428.75. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers commented that he appreciated the time given by the City of Fort Wayne with representatives of NACS.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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