BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING
The board met for the annual Board of Finance organizational meeting on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Those present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, patrons and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Per NACS Bylaw 0151.1, Officers of the Board of Finance are the same as the Board of School Trustees. Kent Somers, President and Paul Sloffer, Secretary. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers recommended Garrett State Bank as the depository selection. Motion to accept by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers presented checks issued by NACS that have not been cashed in a two-year time period that need board approval for deletion. Motion to delete checks as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers reported on the investments and interest earned as follows: General Fund $32,886.34 and Health Insurance Fund $11,864.00; Total $44,750.34. Per NACS Investment Income Policy # 6144, recommended investment income be receipted into the General Fund; with the exception of investment income calculated and receipted separately for the Health Insurance Fund. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, January 25, 2016 immediately following the Board of Finance 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, patrons 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 January 11, 2016 reorganization meeting and regular meeting as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Rhonda Banister, Food Service Secretary, resigned as of 1/22/16. Chris Nevius, Technology Specialist, resigned as of 1/20/16. Carol Ryan, Perry Hill Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 2/5/16.
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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Kyle Burton
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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1/25-29/16
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Sheila Claxton
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Hickory Center
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Teacher
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2/2-5/16
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Jason Draper
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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1/18/16 p.m.
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Kathy Fanning
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant
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1/5/16-2/1/16
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Kelly Hart
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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1/13/16-2/29/16
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Lynn Huffman
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant
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2/1-5/16
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Ann Neu
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant
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12/15/15-1/31/16
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Kim Riebersal
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant
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Extension 1/11/16-4/19/16
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Sherrie Shade
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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2/22-26/16
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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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Katie Foust
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Perry Hill
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 3/3/16-5/31/16
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Sarah Hamlin
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Carroll High
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English Teacher Effective 1/26/16
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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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Erica Bayes
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 1/26/16
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Judy Thompson
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2 hours/day Effective 1/28/16
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Carroll High Certified and Classified staff for the 2016 Summer School Program as outlined in the enclosed memo. Huntertown - Instructional Assistant Literacy 1.5 hours/day. Chief Operations Officer (Replaces Director of Buildings & Grounds). Curriculum Coordinator - Special Education additional 30% (Total 80%).
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATION
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Andy McManama
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Motion to approve items A-F by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
G. 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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Brandon Basham
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Carroll High
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3/30/16-
4/2/16
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$1,805.26
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Nancy Becker
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Special Ed.
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2/3-5/16
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$ 228.00
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SE Grant
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ICASE Spring Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Molly Davis
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Eel River
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3/30/16-
4/4/16
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$2,426.96
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Andy Deatrick
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Carroll High
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3/30/16-
4/4/16
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$2,266.96
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Sam DiPrimio
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Carroll High
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3/30/16-
4/2/16
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$1,542.96
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Nancy Eagle
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Corporation
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2/3-5/16
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$ 375.00
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Title II Part A
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HASTI Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Maureen Fulk
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Maple Creek
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3/14-15/16
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$ 388.75
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SE Grant
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Early Childhood Administrators Conference
Indianapolis, IN
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Chris Himsel
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Corporation
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3/30/16-
4/4/16
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$2,489.26
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Ashley Kas
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Carroll High
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3/10/16
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$ 399.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP-TIP IN Mock Exam Training, Indianapolis, IN
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Joe Meyer
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Huntertown
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5/9-10/16
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$ 240.00
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Adm. Travel
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Indiana School Safety Academy, Indianapolis, IN
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Molly Shoup
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Huntertown
Oak View
Perry Hill
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4/11/16
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$ 275.30
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High Ability
Grant
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High Ability Thinking Skills, Fishers, IN
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Seth Slater
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Carroll High
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3/30/16-
4/4/16
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$2,426.96
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Casey Stansifer
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Carroll High
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3/30/16-
4/4/16
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$2,426.96
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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Colleen Sullivan
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Cedar Canyon
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4/11/16
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$ 170.00
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High Ability
Grant
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High Ability Thinking Skills, Fishers, IN
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Amy Thomas
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Maple Creek
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3/30/16-
4/2/16
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$1,322.98
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Title II Part A
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ASCD Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
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William Toler
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Maple Creek
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5/8-10/16
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$ 252.50
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Adm. Travel
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School Safety Specialist Advanced Training
Indianapolis, IN
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H. 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 Middle 6th Grade
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3/25/16
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Charter Bus
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Wright Patterson Air Force Museum, Dayton, OH
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Arcola 4th Grade
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4/19/16
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Charter Bus
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN
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Huntertown 4th Grade
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4/20/16
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Charter Bus
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Indianapolis Children's Museum and Indiana State House
Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve items G & H by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
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I. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Brad Zern, Eel River Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Target Foundation in the amount of $700.00 to be used for 1st grade learning activities. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
J. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES Recommended the enclosed Conflict of Interest disclosure statements completed for Ron Felger, Paul Sloffer and Kent Somers. Upon board approval these statements will be filed with the State Board of Accounts and the Allen County Circuit Court. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $17,930.10. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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