PUBLIC MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in a Public Meeting on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff and a reporter.
President Kent Somers called the hearing to order. Bill Mallers presented information on the proposed employment contract between the governing body and the school superintendent. President Kent Somers stated that the school board appreciates Chris Himsel and thanked him for his service to Northwest Allen County Schools. There were no audience comments. Kent Somers adjourned the meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 28, 2016 immediately following the public meeting in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2016 hearing and regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSChristopher Greuter, Carroll High Long-term Substitute Teacher, resigned as of 1/4/17.
Kathy Jones, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 11/9/16.
B. 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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Joesph Copeland
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Technology
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Technology Specialist
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11/11-18/16
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Lori Hirschy
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant
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11/28/16-3/30/17
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Theresa Shultz
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Transportation
Eel River
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Bus Driver
Food Service Assistant
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12/5/16-1/13/17
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Heather Trent
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
Courier
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1/18-25/17
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Jennifer Zent
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Oak View
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School Psychologist
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12/5-9-16
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C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Deonna Ramseyer
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Carroll High
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PLTW Teacher Effective 1/5/17
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Dustin Walls
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Carroll High
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Business Teacher Effective 1/5/17
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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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Kelly Cox
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant SE 4.25 hours/day
Instructional Assistant Bus Monitor 1.5 hours/day
Effective 11/29/16
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Terri Damman
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Perry Hill
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Eff. 11/29/16
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Elizabeth Davis
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Secretary 4 hours/day, 12 months/year Eff. 1/3/17
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Tricia Ealing
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2.5 hours/day Effective 12/5/16
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Krystal Roark
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Eff. 11/29/16
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Eel River Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess additional .5 hour/day. Communications Coordinator 12 months/year.
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2016-17 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Lindsey Noll
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Maple Creek
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8th Grade Basketball (F)
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Lauren Vernasco
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Maple Creek
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7th Grade Basketball (F)
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G. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
#16-03 Extension, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 11/14/16-6/5/17. Teacher assignment: Melinda Hopkins, Brian Booker, Meaghan Sholl.
Motion to approved items A-G by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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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
AMT
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FUND
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PURPOSE
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Julie Abbs
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Oak View
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12/12/16
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
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Jeb Campbell
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Carroll High
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6/19/16 -
7/1/16
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$ 5,503.55
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Prof. Dev.
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PLTW CSP Core Training
West Lafayette, IN
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Paulette Hambrock
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Huntertown
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12/5/16
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$ 130.00
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Food Service
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Leadership Skills, Warsaw, IN
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Dave Hey
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Corporation
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1/8-10/17
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$ 1,419.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Cenergistic 2017 Winter National
Training Conference, Fort Worth, TX
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Barb Ihnen
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Perry Hill
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12/7/16
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$ 161.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Building a Growth Mindset Classroom
Decatur, IN
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Megan Kemery
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Oak View
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12/5/16
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$ 130.00
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Food Service
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Leadership Skills, Warsaw, IN
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Diana Kochert
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Special Ed.
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12/9/16
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$ 118.05
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SE Grant
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Autism Leaders State Meeting
Indianapolis, IN
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Nichole Kruger
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Perry Hill
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12/7/16
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$ 210.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Building a Growth Mindset Classroom
Decatur, IN
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Bill Mallers
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Corporation
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12/13/16
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$ 266.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO School Finance Issues
Plainfield, IN
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Robert McKerr
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Carroll High
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11/21/16
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$ 330.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
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Kathleen Perfect
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Arcola
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11/30/16
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$ 469.00
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Prof. Dev.
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The Leader in Me Symposium
Indianapolis, IN
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Rebecca Perkins
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Carroll High
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6/19/16 -
7/1/16
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$ 5,355.66
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Prof. Dev.
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PLTW CSP Core Training
West Lafayette, IN
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Amy Saleh
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Arcola
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11/30/16
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$ 349.00
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Prof. Dev.
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The Leader In Me Symposium
Indianapolis, IN
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Cindy Thompson
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Maple Creek
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12/5/16
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$ 188.00
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Food Service
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Leadership Skills, Warsaw, IN
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Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
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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Carroll High Swim Teams
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12/27-28/16
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School Bus
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North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High Swim Teams
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1/20-21/17
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School Bus
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Fishers High School, Fishers, IN
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Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
J. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Dr. Gloria Shamanoff, Assistant Superintendent, requested permission to accept a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Boyd in the amount of $2,900.00 to be used for the elementary author-illustrator program. Kate Johanningsmeier, Hickory Center Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Hickory Center PTO in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for staff professional development and CLASS training. Recommended acceptance of the 2016-2017 State Connectivity Grant from the Indiana Department of Education in the amount of $10,440.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE ADDITIONS
Requested approval for the addition of the following courses into the Carroll High School Course Offering Guide for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Computer Tech Support
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Nutrition Science Careers I and II
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Musical Theatre
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Career Exploration - Coaching and Officiating
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Health Science Education II - Athletic Training - Prevention and Care
Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. UPDATE ON ENROLLMENT PROJECTION
Chris Himsel presented an update on enrollment projection.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CAPTIAL PROJECTS RESOLUTION
Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $10,162.58. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
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B. RETIREMENT PLAN RESTATEMENT RESOLUTION
Recommended the enclosed resolution for amendment and restatement of the 401(a) retirement plan. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation payments - $43,212.94. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers congratulated Quinn and Paige Ruich, NACS teachers, on the birth of their son.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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