REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, Liz Hathaway and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2015 regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Stephanie Brookshire, Carroll Middle Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 6/5/15. Nichole Diller, Huntertown Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2014-15 school year. Scott Fox, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2014-15 school year. Michele Huneck, Maple Creek Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 6/5/15. Stephanie Swinehart, Oak View Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/4/15. Debbie Vermilion, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/4/15. Beth Wiltberger, Arcola Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/4/15. Stacey Wissler, Huntertown Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2014-15 school year.
B. INTENT TO RETIRE Marsha Washburn, Technology Systems Support, submitted her intent to retire as of 9/1/15.
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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Stephanie Brookshire
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant
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5/20-22/15
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Liz Chaffee
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Huntertown
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Teacher
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5/26/15
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Sarah Davis
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Maple Creek
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Teacher
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6/2/15 p.m.
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Kelly Greenlee
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Huntertown
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Teacher
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6/1/15
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Amanda Lange
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Eel River
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Counselor
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5/28/15 pm
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Alex Lew
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Oak View
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Teacher
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Extension 5/25/15-6/5/15
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Carol McCracken
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant
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6/1-4/15
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Sandy Niblick
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
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5/28/15-6/4/15
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Kyle Spencer
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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5/21-22/15
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Katrina Stewart
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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5/28/15-6/4/15
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Alan Bodenstein
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Physical Education
Summer School Sessions 1 & 2, June 8-26 and July 6-10, 17-24, 2015
130 hours
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Kristy Ewing
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Carroll High
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Algebra I
Summer Session 1, June 8-26, 2015, 75 hours
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Cindy
Hesterman
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Physical Education
Summer School Session 1, June 8-26, 2015 and
Substitute July 13-16, 2015, 95 hours
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Tyler Olinske
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Carroll High
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Agriculture Teacher 210 Days/year Effective 7/23/15
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Cheryl Ruselink
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Carroll High
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English/Language Arts Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Sheri Shade
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Carroll High
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Geometry
Substitute June 16-23, 2015, 30 hours
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Matt Taylor
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Carroll High
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Geometry
Summer Session 1, June 8-15, 24, 2015, 35 hours
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Phillip Yoder
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Carroll High
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Geometry
Substitute June 25-26, 2015, 10 hours
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Alicia Weimer
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Carroll High
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ENL Plus+ Instructor
Substitute June 16, 2015, 3.5 hours
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Kyle Wood
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Carroll Middle
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Physical Education Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Monica Johnson
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Oak View
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Nurse 6 hours/day Effective 8/12/15
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Ann Kline
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Carroll High
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Summer CPR for Health
Summer Session 1, 5 hours
Summer Session 2, 2 hours
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Becky Noll
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant
Summer Sessions 1 & 2, June 8-26, 2015 and July 6-24, 2015
150 hours
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Teresa Yates
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Carroll High
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Educational Interpreter
Summer Sessions 1 & 2, June 8-26, 2015 and July 6-24, 2015
155 hours
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS Alyssa Ables, Carroll Middle 8th Grade Assistant Football, resigned as of 5/27/15. Nan Bull, Carroll Middle Assistant Swim, resigned as of 5/28/15. Jordan Rhodes, Carroll High Student Council, resigned as of 6/6/15. Blair Zemaitis, Carroll High Assistant Vocal, resigned as of 5/18/15.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATION
Recommend the following for the 2015-16 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Eric Smead
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Carroll High
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Assistant Vocal
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H. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Requested approval of the following:#14-21, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 5/4/15-6/4/15. Teacher assignment: Jeremy Heidenreich; Tyler Adelsperger; Amber Shank; Zach England; Rick Norton; Doug Hassell.
Motion to approve items A-H by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
I. TRAVEL REQUEST 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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Michelle Brown
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Huntertown
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6/17/15
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$ 30.00
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SE Grant
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Project Success, Decatur, IN
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Diane Kelmer
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Technology
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6/17-18/15
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$ 261.35
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2014 Tech CPF
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PowerSchool High School, Kokomo, IN
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Kathleen Perfect
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Arcola
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5/20/15
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$ 180.00
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Adm. Travel
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Indiana School Safety Specialist
Academy, Indianapolis, IN
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J. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
Recommend 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 FFA
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6/30/15-
7/2/15
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Activity Bus
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FFA Officer Leadership Retreat
Pokagon State Park, Angola, IN
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Carroll High FCCLA
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7/4-10/15
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Train
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FCCLA National Leadership Conference and Culinary Competition
Washington, DC
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Motion to approve by items I & J by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
K. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Barb Ihnen, Perry Hill Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Perry Hill PTO in the amount of $18,625.00 to be used for a projector and scissor lift in the Perry Hill gymnasium. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Superintendent Chris Himsel and the School Board honored the 2014-15 NACS Teachers of the Year.
Elementary Teachers of the Year: Diane Barton - Music Teacher at Oak View and Hickory Center; Mindy Moeller - Kindergarten Teacher at Cedar Canyon. Secondary Teachers of the Year: Rhonda Swihart - English/Language Arts Teacher at MCMS; Casey Stansifer - English/Language Arts Teacher at CHS.
B. KRIS THIELE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT STIPEND
Superintendent Chris Himsel and the School Board honored the recipients of the Kris Thiele Memorial Scholarship and Professional Development Stipend. Scholarship recipient: CHS senior Sarah Ellingson. Professional Development Stipend recipients: Jill Del Priore - Special Education Teacher at Carroll Middle School; Casey Stansifer - English/Language Arts Teacher at CHS .
C. TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION
Adela Dickey, Joe Meyer, Molly Shoup, and Dan Lestinsky attended the ASCD Conference and shared some of the things they discovered and learned while at the conference as it relates to one-to-one at NACS. The Conference fees were paid by a DOE grant.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. 2015-16 STUDENT FEES Recommended approval of the enclosed 2015-16 school year student fees. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $44,805.00 Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
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C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $376,632.98. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers, along with the other Board Members, expressed their appreciation to the NACS Teachers. Ron Felger reported that Graduation went well.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway.
Meeting adjourned.
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