REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, 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 June 9, 2014 regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
- RESIGNATIONJonathan Malcolm, Carroll Middle Custodian, resigned as of 6/27/14.
- LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommend the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Scott Fox
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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8/12/14-9/19/14
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- CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Ross Dilts
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Carroll High
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Agriculture Teacher 210 days/year Effective 8/12/14
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Molly Elsass
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Carroll High Mild Disability Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Jennifer Fitch
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Oak View
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TRANSFER to Hickory Center Kindergarten Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Cindy Hesterman
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Carroll High
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Physical Education Substitute
Summer Session 2, July 22, 5 hours
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Jennifer Kieffer
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Danielle Koch
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Hickory Center
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1st Grade Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Jenny Koerner
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Carroll High
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Guidance Counselor 204 days/year Effective 7/29/14
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Nichole Kruger
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Perry Hill
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Special Education Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Alexandra Lew
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Arcola
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TRANSFER to Oak View Kindergarten Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Steve
Lubbehusen
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Physical Education
Summer Sessions 1 & 2, June 11-25 & July 8-21, 23-25, 125 hours
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Kelley Mee
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Oak View
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Effective 8/12/14
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Denise Mohr
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Carroll High
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Family and Consumer Science Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Rebecca Perkins
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Ryan Roy
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Carroll High
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Special Education Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Elizabeth Scare
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Carroll High
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Family and Consumer Science Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Tara Turner
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Carroll High
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Art Teacher additional 50% Total 100% Effective 8/12/14
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Karen Williams
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Hickory Center
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Effective 8/12/14-6/2/15
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Jada Conner, Special Education Director, recommended reducing the Vision Impairment Teaching position from 50% to 40% beginning with the 2014-15 school year.
- CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Becky Cohen
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Hickory Center
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Custodian 5.5 hours/day, 38 weeks/year Effective 8/6/14
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Becky Cohen
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Carroll High
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Summer School Custodian 5.5 hours/day Effective June 11-27, 2014 and July 8-25, 2014
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Kayleigh Struchen
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Oak View
Perry Hill
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School Psychologist Effective 8/12/14
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- EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONSDoug Hassell, Carroll High Orchestra for Musical, resigned as of 6/12/14. Matt Motz, Maple Creek 8th Grade Assistant Football, resigned as of 6/6/14.
- EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONSRecommend the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Steve Lubbehussen
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Carroll High
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Department Chair - PE/Health
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Matt Motz
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Maple Creek
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7th Grade Head Football
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Michelle Walden
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Maple Creek
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Head Cheerleading
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Michelle Ward
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Maple Creek
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Cheerleading Volunteer
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- PERMISSION TO POST/HIRERequested permission to post/hire the following:Carroll High Special Education, Mild Disabilities Teacher 50% (general fund). Carroll Middle Special Education, Mild Disabilities Teacher 50% (general fund). Special Education Coordinator 50% (general fund).
Motion to approve items A-G by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Page 2 June 23, 2014
- TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested 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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Alex Beeching
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Arcola
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6/24/14
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$ 130.00
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Title II Part A
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Guided Math Training, Decatur, IN
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Brandon Bitting
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Carroll High
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7/18/14
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$ 118.80
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Adm. Travel
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Teen Dating Violence/Sexual Assault, Creating a
Safe Environment at School, Indianapolis, IN
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Ellen Brineman
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Eel River
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8/4-8/14
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$1,500.00
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Thiele Prof.
Dev. Stipend
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Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training
Ann Arbor, MI
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Lucy Fisher
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Arcola
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6/24/14
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$ 130.00
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Title II Part A
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Guided Math Training, Decatur, IN
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Amy Moser
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Perry Hill
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6/24-26/14
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$ 428.00
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PTO
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C.L.A.S.S. Training, Fishers, IN
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Sharon Stonestreet
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Eel River
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6/30/14
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$ 85.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Differentiated Assessment Training, Decatur, IN
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Sharon Stonestreet
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Eel River
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8/4/14
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$ 90.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Rethinking Your 90 Min. Reading Block
Decatur, IN
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Sharon Stonestreet
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Eel River
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8/20/14
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$ 170.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Reclaim Your Inspiration and Build Student
Relationships and Engagement, Decatur, IN
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- FIELD TRIP REQUESTSRecommend 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 FCCLA
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7/4-11/14
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Activity Bus
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FCCLA National Leadership Conference and Competition
San Antonio, TX
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Carroll High FCCLA
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7/18-21/14
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Rental Vehicle
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Johnson and Wales University Visit and Career Explorations Program
Charlotte, NC
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Motion to approve items H and I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
- SECURED SCHOOLS SAFETY GRANTRequested permission to accept the Secured Schools Safety Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used for digital security cameras and radios for buses. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion approved.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- FUND RAISERRequested approval of the following: Carroll High - Band Boosters - Students and Parents will be working at the B.F. Goodrich Picnic July 3 & 4, 2014. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
- 2014-15 TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONRequested permission to adopt the additional textbooks as enclosed beginning with the 2014-15 school year. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
- ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS AGREEMENTRecommended the enclosed agreement with RevTrak to accept electronic payments. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
- CORPORATION PURCHASESRecommended Building Corporation Purchases of $115,921.45. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
- CORPORATION PAYMENTS Recommended Building Corporation Payments of $131,165.63. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Paul Sloffer commended Tom Schipper and the custodial staff for the positive feedback on the Carroll High School building inspection made by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Kent Somers asked questions regarding field trips.
Audience Comments: None
Page 3 June 23, 2014
Motion to adjourn by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Meeting adjourned.
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