BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING
The board met for the annual Board of Finance organizational meeting on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room. Those present: Ron Felger, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, Kent Somers and Liz Hathaway. Also present: Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger 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. Ron Felger, President and Paul Sloffer, Secretary. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers recommended Garrett State Bank as the depository selection. Motion to accept by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. 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 Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers reported on the investments and interest earned as follows: General Fund $38,829.88 and Health Insurance Fund $15,591.76; Total $54,421.64. 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 John Hilger. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Meeting adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, January 26, 2015 immediately following the Board of Finance Meeting in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, Kent Somers and Liz Hathaway. Also present: Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2015 reorganization meeting and regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSRosalba Alvarez, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 1/28/15. Janelle Carpenter, Technology Specialist, resigned as of 1/14/15.
B. TERMINATIONDarlene Bush, Technology Specialist, employment terminated effective 1/13/15.
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Christina Baloski
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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1/12/15-2/12/15
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Melanie Creek
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Huntertown
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Nurse
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2/6-13/15
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Lori Hirschy
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant
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2/24-27/15 and 4/24/15-5/1/15
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Kimberly Koehne
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant
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2/10-13/15
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Joanne Seaman
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Carroll High
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Educational Interpreter
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4/6-10/15
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Virginia Simerman
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant
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2/19-24/15
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Stacey Zelt
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Hickory Center
Carroll Middle
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Speech Language Therapist
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1/16-22/15
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Steven Boomershine
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Perry Hill
Hickory Center
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PE Teacher 50% Effective 1/27/15
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Virginia Corby
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Cedar Canyon
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Speech Language Therapist additional 1 day/week, total 3 days/week Effective 1/27/15
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Bernadette Picco
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Cedar Canyon
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Extension Effective 2/10-24/15
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Jodee Smith
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Perry Hill
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 3/11/15-6/1/15
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Requested a Speech and Language Therapist Substitute at a maximum of 60 hours over a four week period beginning 1/27/15 to accommodate IEP requirements. (general fund)
E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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ChaDella Adams-Long
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1 hour/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Chris Armstrong
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1 hour/day, total 4 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Amanda Brown
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant ESL additional 1 hour/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Linda Faylor
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Carroll High
Transportation
Oak View
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TRANSFER to Perry Hill Custodian 2nd Shift 8 hours/day, 12 months/year Effective 1/27/15
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Karyn Harden
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hour/day, total 4.25 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Lisa Hippensteel
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek Secretary 8 hours/day, 38 weeks/year Effective 1/28/15
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Dawn Martin
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Krista Price
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant 2.25 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Julie Siebold-Middleton
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek Food Service Assistant 5 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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Stephanie Swinehart
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Transportation
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Bus Driver Effective 1/27/15
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Beth Wiltberger
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 1 hour/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 1/27/15
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F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Maple Creek - Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day. Arcola - Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day (general fund).
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Jerry Betley
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Carroll High
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Softball Volunteer
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Jody Betley
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Carroll High
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Assistant Softball
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Natalie Brewer
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Carroll High
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Tennis Volunteer (F)
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Mike Hausfeld
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Carroll High
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Softball Volunteer
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Austan Kas
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Chad Kohli
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Jordan Lehman
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Carroll High
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Softball Volunteer
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Jeff Meeks
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Carroll High
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Golf Volunteer (M)
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Cisco Mireles
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Andy Papagiannis
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Carroll High
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Baseball Volunteer
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Justin Shippy
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Carroll High
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Head Golf (M)
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Dale Warner
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Carroll High
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Assistant Tennis (F)
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Kayla Yates
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Carroll High
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Assistant Softball
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Motion to approve items A-G by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
H. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Requested homebound instruction for: #14-15, Huntertown Student beginning 1/12/15-3/26/15. Teacher Assignment: Sherry Fretz. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
I. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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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Nancy Becker
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Oak View
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2/12-13/15
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$ 100.00
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SE Grant
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ICASE Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Brandon Bitting
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 110.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Jada Conner
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Corporation
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2/12-13/15
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$ 915.00
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SE Grant
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ICASE Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Sam DiPrimio
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Carroll High
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2/3/15
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$ 110.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Social Studies Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Kristy Ewing
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Sherri Foster
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Carroll Middle
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2/4/15
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$ 221.00
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PL221
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Michele Lash
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Bill Mallers
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Corporation
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2/13/15
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$ 345.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA/IAPSS Collective Bargaining
Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Travel Requests Cont'd
Jami McNiece
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Carroll Middle
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2/4/15
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$ 185.00
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PL221
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Holly Miller
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Maple Creek
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2/4/15
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$ 185.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Rebecca Perkins
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Steve Pickett
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Carroll High
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2/3/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Social Studies Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Tanya Pickett
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 110.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Gary Platt
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Melissa Robison
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Carroll High
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2/3/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Social Studies Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Kristy Rowland
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Maple Creek
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2/4/15
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$ 185.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Scott Snyder
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Carroll High
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2/3/15
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Social Studies Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Ryan Taylor
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Carroll High
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2/4/15
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$ 160.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IN Science/Technical Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Blake Williams
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Carroll Middle
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2/3/15
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$ 185.00
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PL221
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IN Social Studies Literacy Standards
Huntington, IN
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Motion to approve item I by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
J. FIELD TRIP REQUEST Recommended 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 Middle Show Choir
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1/31/14
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School Bus
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Northrop High School, Fort Wayne, IN
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Motion to approve item J by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote was four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
K. GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCEBrad 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 John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PAYMENTSBuilding Corporation Payments - $52,700.70 Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers asked to keep a seriously ill student in thoughts and prayers. Also remember Paul Sloffer and his family at the passing of his father.
Audience Comments: Stephanie Wolfe, CHS Student Newspaper Reporter, asked Mr. Mallers why NACS does not follow up on outstanding checks. Mr. Mallers responded that we follow the State Board of Accounts requirements.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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