EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, July 29, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ronald Felger, and Kent Somers. Also Present: Chris Himsel and Gloria Shamanoff.

I.C.5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 5: To receive information about and interview prospective employees.

The board interviewed a candidate for the principal position at Perry Hill Elementary School. The candidate was dismissed.

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 collective bargaining.

No other business was discussed.

Meeting adjourned.

Board President Board Secretary

REGULAR MEETING

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday,July 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, John Hilger and Kent Somers. Also present: ChrisHimsel, 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 July 8, 2013 regular meeting, the July 15, 2013 executive session and the July 24,2013 executive session as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS

13. RESIGNATIONSSean Abbott, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 7/14/13. Debra Burson, Technology Specialist, resigned as of 7/26/13. Jeanette Cutigni, Perry Hill Instructional Asst. Office, resigned as of 7/8/13. EmmaDowns, Maple Creek Instructional Asst. Library, resigned as of 7/25/13. Tonya Jolly, Cedar Canyon Teacher, resigned as of 7/25/13. Monica LaLonde, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 7/15/13. Duane Martin, Hickory Center Mower,resigned as of 7/17/13. William Pulver, Bus Driver, resigned as of 8/1/13. Colleen Shank, Carroll High Instructional Asst., resigned as of 7/29/13. Jennifer Zent,School Psychologist, resigned as of 7/18/13.
14. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSJanelle Carpenter,Technology Specialist, requested leave from 8/7/13 -1/1/14. Sherry Hanley, BusDriver, requested leave from 8/15-8/21/13 and 10/17-28/13. Phillip Vogelsong,Oak View Custodian, requested leave from 8/7-12/19/13.
15. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRERequested permission to post/hire the following beginning with the 2013-14 School Year: Carroll High - Social Studies Teacher additional 17% ; Carroll High - 2 Instructional Assistants 4 hours/day each. Special Education: Visually Impaired Teacher 50% (general fund);School Psychologist additional 20% (special ed. grant); Perry Hill - 2 Instructional Assistants SE 5 hours/day each (general fund); Perry Hill -Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day (special ed. grant); Perry Hill -Instructional Assistant SE 4.5 hours/day (general fund); Perry Hill -Instructional Assistant SE 3.5 hours/day (special ed. grant); Huntertown -Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day (general fund); Carroll High -Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day (general fund). Special Education 2013 Summer School/Extended School Year Program: Instructional Assistant SE August 5-9, 2013 15 hours.

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Certified Recommendations Cont'd

1. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:

1. EMERITUS RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended that NACScontract with Kathy Lepper to serve in an Emeritus position to mentor and assist her replacement in learning the CHS master scheduling process, the NACS state reporting process, and other duties related to the position for the 2013-14 school year. The position shall be compensated at an hourly rate equal to 75% of her previous salary for less than 30 hours per week and not to exceed 600 total hours within the next 12 months. Recommended that NACS contract withMarcia Rayl to serve in an Emeritus position to fulfill the duties of Autism/Behavior Consultant position. The position shall be compensated at an hourly rate equal to 75% of her previous salary and not to exceed 24 hours per week during the time period the currently employed teacher is on her approved maternity leave.
2. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:

13. EXTRACURRICULARRESIGNATIONS Sean Abbott, Carroll HighNewspaper, resigned as of 7/16/13. Daniel Lestinsky, Carroll High 9th GradeFootball, resigned as of 7/24/13.
14. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the followingfor the 2013-14 school year:

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ExtracurricularRecommendations Cont'd

13. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION#13-01, Carroll High Student, as a maximum of 20 hours/week beginning 8/14/13-12/19/13. Teacher assignment: Steve Driver; Seth Slater; Marie Hanesand Chris Irons.

Motion to approve items A-Iby John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.

1. ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION Recommend The following:

Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.

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1. TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested approval of the following:

Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

2013. FUND RAISER REQUESTSRequested approval of the following: Carroll High - Baseball - Fall Youth League - Aug. 13-Sept. 22, 2013; Carroll High - Musical (Drama &Choir) - FW Parade of Homes Ticket Sales - Aug-Sept. 2013. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.

BUSINESS REPORT

790. HEALTH INSURANCERecommended the following: A 7% increase in health insurance premiums for the October 1, 2013 renewal with Anthem. Establishment Of a High Deductible Health Plan/Health Savings Account plan through Anthem,per specifications developed by the insurance committee, at premiums of$5,790.84 for a single plan and $14,298.41 for a family plan. Utilize HSA Authority, which is a division of Tower Bank, as the financial institution for the health savings accounts. Renew the annual Consulting Services Agreement With RESutton & Associates, effective October 1, 2013 for $19,000.00.Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer;seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
791. BOND REFUNDING UPDATEPresented an update on the refunding of the 2003 bondissue.

Resolution Approving Refunding - Exhibit A and Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures - Exhibit B

Recommended Exhibit A. Motion To approve Exhibit A by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Questions asked and answered. Motion carried. Recommended Exhibit B. Motion to approve ExhibitB by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.

88. CORPORATION PURCHASESRecommended approval of the following purchases: Building Corporation -2013 Bond Refunding issue - $523,088.94; Capital Projects Fund - $254,809.92.Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
89. CORPORATION PAYMENTSRecommended payment from the Eel River Building Corporation for 2008 Bond issue for $2,013.50. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
90. CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN FOR 2014-2016Presentation on the Capital Projects plan for 2014-2016
91. BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR 2014-2025Presentation on the Bus Replacement Plan for 2014-2025.

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

Board Comments: None

Audience Comments: Bonnie Souder expressed her appreciation of the process followed by the NACS Administration in the search for the Perry Hill Principal.

Motion To adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.

Meeting adjourned.