REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 27, 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, a reporter and presenters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2016 regular meeting as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz
DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY REPORT
The Demographic Study Report by McKibben Demographic Research was presented by Dr. Jerome McKibben.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONLon Jones, Technology Systems Engineer, resigned as of 6/30/16.
B. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Daniel Jones
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Carroll High
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PE-Strength and Conditioning Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Jessica Isca
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Oak View
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3rd Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Douglas Wagner
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Maple Creek
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Careers Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Cori Snyder
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Hickory Center
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Early Childhood Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Lindsey Ravis
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Carroll High
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World Language: French Effective 8/10/16
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Alan Bodenstein
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Physical Education
Summer Session 1 & 2, June 13-June 22, June 24-July 11-29, 145 hours
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Tonya Burns-Cohrs
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Physical Education
Summer Session 1 & 2, June 23 and July 11-29, 80 hours
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C. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Kim Ginder
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Maple Creek
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Instructional Assistant Study Hall 6.5 hours/day Effective 8/11/16
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Jennifer Hendricks
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant 1 hour/day Effective 8/11/16
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Mary Foor
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant 4 hour/day Effective 8/11/16
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Jordan Sproat
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Hickory Center
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Summer Custodian 7 hours/day, 4 day/week Effective 6/28/16
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Ann Kharbas
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 5.75 hours/day Effective 6/28/16
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Jennifer Lyons
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant 5 hours/day Effective 8/11/16
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D. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend 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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Elsa Turner
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Carroll Middle
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Head Cheer Coach
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Carrie Ferguson
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Carroll Middle
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Volunteer Cheer Coach
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Katie Bork
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Carroll Middle
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Volunteer Cheer Coach
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Tina Perrine
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Carroll High
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Volunteer Show Choir
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Becky Hull
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Carroll High
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Volunteer Show Choir
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Ben Crawford
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Carroll High
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Volunteer Show Choir
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Brittany Frymier
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Carroll High
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Volunteer Show Choir
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Barry Lomont
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Carroll High
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Volunteer Show Choir
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Caitlin Houser
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Boys Track Coach
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Eric Smead
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Carroll High
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Assistant Vocal Show Choir
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Emilee Nees
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Carroll High
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Dance Coach
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Geoff Goelz
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Carroll High
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Guard Director
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Michael Brown
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Carroll High
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Assistant Band Instructor
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Chris Hicks
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Carroll High
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Assistant Football Coach
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Gary Teeple
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Maple Creek
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Drama 50%
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Amy Cox
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Carroll High
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World Language Department Chair 100%
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Recommended the enclosed Extra-curricular Event Pay Schedule.
Motion to approve items A-D by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
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E. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Bill Mallers recommended acceptance of the following grants:
Safe Haven Program Grant in the amount of $27,699.00 to be used for the NACS School
Resource Officer program.
Secured School Safety Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used for security equipment.
Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. HEALTH INSURANCE & BENEFITS Recommended the following:
Health insurance plan premium increase of 2% for the October 1, 2016 renewal with Anthem.
Renew the annual Consulting Services Agreement with RESutton & Associates, effective
October 1, 2016 for $19,000.00.
Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $63,059.00. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $8,537.90. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers commented that the Demographic Study Report was both exciting and troubling at the same time but was a testament to the NACS staff corporation wide. The June 11th board meeting will be rescheduled to a date to be determined.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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