PROJECT HEARING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met for a Project Hearing on Monday, November 14, 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, Curt Pletcher, staff, patron and a reporter.
President Kent Somers called the hearing to order. Bill Mallers presented information on projects. There were no board member comments. There were no audience comments. Kent Somers adjourned the hearing.
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 14, 2016 immediately following the hearing 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, Curt Pletcher, staff, patron 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 October 31, 2016 hearing and regular meeting as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSStephanie Kissell, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 11/18/16. Susan Rose, Huntertown Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 11/15/16.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTRecommended 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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Richard Hostetler
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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Extension 10/25/16-11/8/16
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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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Jason Bodnar
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 1/5/17
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Jeremy Yates
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Carroll High
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Special Education Teacher Effective 1/5/17
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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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Holly Brown
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant SE 7 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Mary Jane Brown
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Samantha Claflin
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Oak View
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day total 3.25 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Deb Clark
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Manager additional .25 hour/day total 7.5 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Lori Goings
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day total 3.25 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Paulette
Hambrock
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Huntertown
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Food Service Manager additional .5 hour/day total 8 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Jamie Jacquay
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Kathryn James
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant 4 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Sheri Kautz
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day total 4 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Megan Kemery
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Oak View
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Food Service Manager additional .5 hour/day total 7 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Alicia Kirkland
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Laura Myers
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant additional .5 hour/day total 4.75 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Julie Pack
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Hickory Center
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Eff. 11/15/16
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Catherine
Weaver
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Oak View
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Food Service Assistant additional .75 hour/day total 3.75 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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Brandy Yeiser
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Huntertown
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Food Service Assistant additional 1 hour/day total 4.5 hours/day Effective 11/15/16
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Request permission to post/hire the following: Transportation Secretary
12 months/year, 4 hours/day.
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Lindsey Noll, Maple Creek 7th Grade Basketball (F), resigned as of 10/28/16.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended 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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Sally Gerber
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Carroll High
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Assigned Mentor
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Amy Hanna
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Swim
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Scott Scheele
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Carroll High
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Assistant Gymnastics
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Motion to approved items A-G by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Page 2 November 14, 2016
H. 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
AMT
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FUND
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PURPOSE
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Alex Beeching
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Arcola
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12/12/16
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Barbara Brewer
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Huntertown
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12/12/16
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$ 380.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Project Based Learning with Technology
Indianapolis, IN
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Tonne Coil
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Huntertown
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1/19/17
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$ 230.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Workshop. Fort Wayne, IN
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Zach Elder
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Arcola
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12/12/16
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Lucy Fisher
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Arcola
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12/12/16
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$ 135.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Jaima Garman
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Huntertown
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1/19/17
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$ 230.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
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Stacey Leahy
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Arcola
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1/13/17
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IMEA State Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
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Stephanie
Longbrake
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Perry Hill
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1/13-14/17
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$ 190.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IMEA State Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
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I. FIELD TRIP REQUEST 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 High FCCLA
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12/2-3/16
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Activity Bus
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Ball State University, Muncie, IN
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Motion to approve items H & I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. PROJECT RESOLUTIONS
Recommended approval of the enclosed Project Resolutions for the refunding of the 2007, 2008, and 2008A bonds.
Motion to approve the Maintenance Project Resolution by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the High School Project Resolution by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the Technology Project Resolution by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the Real Estate Project Resolution by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING MASTER CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Approving Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking and Issuance of Bonds for the refunding of the 2007, 2008, and 2008A bonds. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
C. RESOLUTION REAPPROVING BUILDING CORPORATION
Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Reapproving Building Corporation for the refunding of the 2007, 2008, and 2008A bonds. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
D. HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT
Recommended approval of a Health Risk Assessment program through Parkview and the NACS Health & Wellness Center, per the NACS Insurance Committee. Motion to approve Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
E. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation purchases - $211,727.20. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
F. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation payments - $16,218.15. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: John Hilger asked that the school board consider sending the school board members to the Annual National School Board Association meeting. Kent Somers congratulated Steve Bartkus for being elected to the school board. Kent Somers also said that he is humbled by being re-elected and is honored to serve in this capacity.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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