WORK SESSION
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in work session on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, and Elizabeth Hathaway. Ron Felger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers and a reporter.
SCHOOL START AND END TIMES
Mr. Chris Himsel gave an update on current school start and end times along with a summary of proposals and the impact on the elementary schools, middle schools and the high school.
ONE-TO-ONE TECHNOLOGY
Mr. Chris Himsel presented information regarding funding for one-to-one technology.
FACILITY PLANNING/STRATEGIC PLANNING
Discussed football concessions and restrooms.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 5:15 p.m. in the Central Office. Members present: Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, and Elizabeth Hathaway. Ron Felger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff and Bill Mallers.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 2A: For discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 9: To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.
Mr. Himsel and Mr. Mallers presented information regarding collective bargaining.
No other business was discussed.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Members present: Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, and Elizabeth Hathaway. Ron Felger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
Vice President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2015 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
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PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSLaura Gehrig, Cedar Canyon Summer Custodian, resigned as of 4/10/15. Denise Hutton, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 5/25/15. Tina Muzzillo, Carroll High OLC Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/4/15. Deborah Papagiannis, Eel River Teacher, resigned as of 6/5/15. Jody Rex, Carroll High Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 4/10/15. Kyle Sommer, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 6/5/15. Janel Sprunger, Carroll 9th Nurse, resigned as of 6/4/15. Courtney Wallace, Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 4/24/15. Amanda Wilson, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 6/5/15.
B. RETIREMENTS Sue Dickes, Perry Hill and Oak View Music Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2014-15 school year. L. Kay Mercer, NACS Blind and Low Vision Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2014-15 school year.
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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Meg Bloom
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AR/CC/ER/HT
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Teacher
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4/6/15-5/1/15
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Christina Bowie
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant
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5/12-15/15
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Sara Davis
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Maple Creek
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Teacher
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4/9/15 and 4/10/15 p.m.
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Neeraj Devanathan
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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5/14-15/15
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Jill Eakright
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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4/24/15
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Jim Fortman
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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4/27-30/15
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Laura Gehrig
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Cedar Canyon
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Custodian
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4/15-30/15
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Jill Jeran
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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5/14-15/15
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Tammy Johnson
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Maple Creek
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Custodian
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Extension 4/20/15-5/1/15
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Cisco Mireles
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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4/9-13/15
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Amanda Yager
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Maple Creek
Transportation
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Instructional Assistant
Bus Driver
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5/4-20/15 or 5/11-27/15
5/1-18/15 or 5/8-22/15
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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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Tricia Anderson
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Kellie Ashton
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 1.5 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Fred Bueker
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Carroll High
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Summer Mower 14 hours/week Effective 4/28/15
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Sarah Donnelly
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Resida Halilovic
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Maple Creek
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Summer Custodian 7 hours/day, 4 days/week, 6 weeks Eff. 6/15/15
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Angela Hensley
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant 5 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Michele Jackson
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Huntertown
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Food Service Assistant 3.25 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Angie Loveday
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Maple Creek
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Custodian 2nd Shift 4 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Anastasia Raptis
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant Preschool 3.25 hours/day, 4 days/week Effective 4/28/15
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Ann Sollberger
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Cedar Canyon
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Food Service Assistant 3.25 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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Tina Troyer
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 4/28/15
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Carroll High/NACS Natatorium Certified and Classified staff for the 2015 Summer School Program as outlined in the enclosed memos. Special Education Certified and Classified staff for the 2015 Summer School and Extended School Year programs as outlined in the enclosed memo.
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Josh Clinkenbeard, Carroll Middle 8th Grade Head Football, resigned as of 4/21/15. Melissa Hill, Carroll Middle 8th Grade Head Basketball (F), resigned as of 3/20/15. Abby Johnson, Carroll Middle 8th Grade Volleyball, resigned as of 6/5/15. Matt Kochert, Carroll Middle 7th Grade Assistant Football, resigned as of 11/24/14. Amanda Wilson, Carroll 9th Student Council, resigned as of 6/5/15.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Bryce Feller
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Conner Klotz
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Scott Jester
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Maple Creek
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Head Soccer (M)
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Rick Myers
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Maple Creek
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Head Soccer (F)
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Motion to approve items A-G by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel recognized Sue Dickes for her many years of service to NACS.
H. 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
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FUND
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PURPOSE
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Adela Dickey
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Corporation
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5/14-15/15
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$ 622.00
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2014 Tech CPF
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Indiana CTO Council Conference
Bloomington, IN
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Becky Hauguel
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Perry Hill
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6/23-25/15
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$ 244.16
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Workshop, Noblesville, IN
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I. 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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Arcola
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5/12-13/15
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School Bus
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Camp Crosley, North Webster, IN
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Hickory Center
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5/15/15
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Charter Bus
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Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI
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Motion to approve items H & I by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
J. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Kim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept a donation of $1,550.00 in merchandise credit to US Games for the purchase of physical education equipment from the American Heart Association Hoops for Heart. Jamie Wilkins, Oak View Principal, requested permission to accept a donation of $1,350.00 in merchandise credit to US Games for the purchase of physical education equipment from the American Heart Association Hoops for Heart. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. 2015-16 STUDENT HANDBOOKS Recommended the enclosed Student Handbooks for the 2015-16 School Year. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CIRCUIT BREAKER WAIVER Recommend approval of the Written Request for Waiver from Implementation of Protected Taxes Under IC 6-1.1-20.6-9.9 submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $292,602.84. Food Service Fund Purchases $181,207.00. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $22,608.50. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded John Hilger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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