2013-02-25 Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also Present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff and Bill Mallers.

I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 2(A): For discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining.

Mr.Himsel presented information regarding performance-based compensation schedule.No further business was discussed.

I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 2(B): For discussion with respect to initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing.

Mr. Himsel and Mr. Mallers presented information regarding litigation. No further business was discussed.

I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 2(D): For discussion of the purchase or lease of real property.

Mr. Himsel and Mr. Mallers presented information regarding a land purchase. No further business was discussed.

I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 9: To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.

Mr. Mallers and Dr. Shamanoff were dismissed. Mr.Himsel presented information regarding employee evaluation. No other business was discussed.

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REGULAR MEETING

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday,February 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members Present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also Present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, patrons and reporters.

Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.

President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2013 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS

RESIGNATIONSJacquelyn Clapper, Perry Hill Instructional Asst. Prime Time, resigned as of 3/1/13. Linda McDuffie, Perry Hill Instructional Asst. Prime Time, resigned as of 2/22/13. Linda McGowen, Maple Creek Custodian,resigned as of 2/21/13. Jennifer Zurbuch, Carroll High Job Coach, resigned as of 2/15/13.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSJanelle Carpenter, Carroll High Technology Specialist, requested leave from 2/20/13 through the end of the 2012-13 school year. Dawn Cisna, Maple Creek Instructional Asst., requested leave from 5/13-17/13. Nicole Croy, Carroll High Teacher, requested leave from 3/7-8/13. Susan Koenemann, Carroll Middle Teacher, requested leave 3/14/13.Brett Lanning, Eel River Teacher, requested leave from 4/8-12/13. Samuel Thorn,Carroll Middle Teacher, requested leave from 3/25/13-4/19/13.
CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONRecommended the following:

NAME

SCHOOL

POSITION

Courtney Poor

Perry Hill

Instructional Assistant Prime Time 5.75 hours/day Effective 2/26/13 through the end of the

2012-13 school year

PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Hickory Center Instructional Assistant SE 2.75hour/day through the end of the 2012-13 school year. (general fund) Arcola Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day through the end of the 2012-13 school year. (special ed. fund)
EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend the following for the 2012-13 school year:

NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION
Anngil Culp	Carroll Middle	Assistant Track Volunteer
Richard Goodwin	Carroll Middle	Assistant Track (F)
Edward Hendry	Carroll High	Track Volunteer
Emily Ring	Maple Creek	Head Swim Coach 25%
Gary Teeple	Maple Creek	Drama Additional 50%

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Extracurricular Recommendations Cont'd

Recommend The following for the 2013-14 school year:

NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION
Chelsea Erickson	Carroll Middle	Cross Country (M)

Motion to approve items A - E by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.

TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested approval of the following:

EMPLOYEE	SCHOOL	DATE(S)	TOTAL AMT	FUND	PURPOSE
Pam Bell	Carroll High	6/24-27/13	$1,010.00	Acad. Honors	Advanced Placement Summer Institute Muncie, IN
Sherri Bradley	Transportation	3/12/13 4/9/13 5/9/13	$ 549.60	Transportation	Transporting Students with Disabilities Training, Indianapolis, IN
Ronda Berish	Carroll Middle	3/13/13	$ 30.00	Food Service	ISNA Regional Workshop, Waterloo, IN
Elizabeth Bloom	Cedar Canyon	4/24/13	$ 147.56	Nurse Travel	Professional Development for School Nurses, Decatur, IN
Helen Brubaker	Carroll 9^th	4/15/13	$ 225.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Helen Brubaker	Carroll 9^th	4/23/13	$ 115.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Sheila Claxton	Hickory Center	4/25/13	$ 160.00	Prof. Dev.	Strategies for Reading Informational Texts, Decatur, IN
Julie Gordy	Carroll High	4/15/13	$ 225.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Julie Gordy	Carroll High	4/23/13	$ 115.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Jan Hottle	Hickory Center	3/13/13	$ 30.00	Food Service	ISNA Regional Workshop, Waterloo, IN
Kathryn Kelly	Carroll High	4/15/13	$ 190.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Sandy Kelty	Carroll 9^th	4/24/13	$ 46.50	Nurse Travel	Professional Development for Registered School Nurses and Nurse Coordinators, Decatur, IN
Leeanne Koeneman	Corporation	3/13/13	$ 53.00	Food Service	ISNA Regional Workshop, Waterloo, IN
Leeanne Koeneman	Corporation	3/14/13	$ 80.00	Food Service	ANFP District 1 Spring Meeting Marion, IN
Margie Radike	3/4/13	$ 135.00	SE Grant	Indiana's Special Education Monitoring System, Kokomo, IN
Lisa Repaal	Cedar Canyon	3/4/13	$ 145.00	SE Grant	Indiana's Special Education Monitoring System, Kokomo, IN
Casey Stansifer	Carroll High	4/15/13	$ 215.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Casey Stansifer	Carroll High	4/23/13	$ 114.00	PL221	Investigating the INCC English Language Standards, Decatur, IN
Michelle Stoffel	Hickory Center	4/25/13	$ 140.00	Prof. Dev.	Strategies for Reading Informational Texts, Decatur, IN
Jill Trahin	Arcola	4/13/13	$ 30.00	Food Service	ISNA Regional Workshop, Waterloo, IN
Jennifer Zent	Huntertown	3/4/13	$ 145.00	SE Grant	IASP Region II Roundtable for School Psychologists, Kokomo, IN

FIELD TRIP REQUEST Recommended the following:

SCHOOL/GROUP	DATE(S)	MODE	LOCATION
Oak View 4^th Grade	5/3/13	Chartered Bus	Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN

Motion to approve items F and G by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.

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GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCEDeb Neumeyer, Carroll High Principal, requested permission to accept a donation of photography supplies from Tom Galliher. The estimated value of the items is $2,000.00. Deb Neumeyer,Carroll High Principal, requested permission to accept a donation of $750.00from Indiana Youth Institute to be used for photography education conference expenses for Nicole Croy. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by PaulS offer. Motion carried.
FACILITY USERichard Vorick, Hickory Center Principal, requested permission for the Three Rivers Velo Sport Club to conduct a bicycle ride starting from Hickory Center parking lot as part of the Three Rivers Festival with the facility use fees waived. The club will pay a custodian for the time the building is open. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer;seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARDMr. Himsel asked that the Board elect a representative for the Special Education Advisory Board. Mary Wysong asked for a nomination. John Hilger nominated Paul Sloffer; seconded byRon Felger. Paul Sloffer was elected to be the NACS Special Education Advisory Board Representative.

Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

Board Comments: None

Audience Comments: None

Motionto adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.

Meeting Adjourned.


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