EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, November 11, 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.

I.C. 4-15-1.5-6.1(b) 9 To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.

Mary Wysong led the meeting with the evaluation of an individual employee. Chris Himsel was dismissed. Mary Wysong presented additional information on the evaluation of an individual employee. Chris Himsel rejoined the meeting and reviewed the information presented.

No other business was discussed.

Board President Board Secretary

REGULAR MEETING

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 11, 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 October 28, 2013 executive session and regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS

13. RESIGNATIONSSusan Crabill, Corporation Custodian, resigned as of 11/1/13. Gail Scheurich, Cedar Canyon Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 11/8/13.
14. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:

1. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:

1. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:

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Classified Recommendations Cont'd

1. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following:

Carroll Middle: 3 Food Service Assistants additional.5 hour/day each; Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day.

Cedar Canyon: Food Service Assistant 3.25 hours/day.Huntertown: Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day; Instructional Assistant SE 1.5 hours/day (special ed. grant). Hickory Center: Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day; Instructional Assistant SE 4 hour/day (general fund); 2 Instructional Assistants SE additional 1 hour/day each (general fund). Carroll High (10-12): 2 Food Service Assistants additional .5 hour/day each; Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day. Perry Hill: 2 Food Service Assistants additional .5 hour/day each. Carroll High (9^th):Food Service Assistant additional 1 hour/day; Food Service Assistant additional.5 hour/day. Transportation: Driver - Morning up to 1.5 hours/day; Driver - Afternoon up to 1.5 hours/day.

1. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended The following for the 2013-14 school year:

13. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTIONRequested homebound instruction for: #13-06, Carroll High Student beginning 11/5/13-12/20/13. Teacher Assignment: Kristy Loomis; Ami Gomez; Erin Helmuth; Ashley Kas; Amy Cox. #13-07, Carroll High Student beginning 11/4/13-12/2/13. Teacher Assignment: Steve Lubbehusen; Kent Scholz;Ami Gomez; Katie Kelly. #13-08, Carroll High Student beginning 10/22/13-12/19/13. Teacher Assignment: Kent Scholz; Laura Semba; Teri Delagrange; Nichole Croy.

Motion to approve items A-G by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.

1. TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested approval of the following:

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1. FIELD TRIP REQUESTRequested approval of the following:

Motion To approve items H & I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

1. GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCEKim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Cedar Canyon PTO in the amount of $4,000.00 to be used for professional development. Joe Meyer, Huntertown Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Huntertown PTO in the amount of $3,000.00 to be used for professional development. Gloria Shamanoff, Assistant Superintendent, requested permission to apply for and accept the following grants for the 2013-14 school year: a. NESP - Non-English Speaking Program: $10,269.44 b. High-Ability: $58,917.00. Requested permission to accept the Safe Haven Program Grant in the amount of $8,050.00 to be used for the NACS School Resource Officer program. Requested permission to accept the Secured Schools Safety Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used for security cameras at Maple Creek Middle School and Carroll Middle School. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Chris Himsel noted that Northwest Allen County Schools, along with each school's PTO, is conducting a community survey to learn what the community knows and does not know about the district schools. The results of this survey will be used for future planning purposes by the district's staff and Board of School Trustees. The

survey will take place via telephone and will be conducted November 18 - 21, 2013.

1. TEACHER EVALUATION PROCESS UPDATEDr. Tony Frontier gave an update about the Teacher Evaluation Process. Dr. Frontier shared about some of what is being taught to teachers and administrators to continue moving towards effective implementation of the guidelines that teachers are being evaluated on.

1. VETERAN'S DAY PRESENTATIONChris Himsel showed an edited version of "A Salute to Veterans Day" which is a video created by the CHS Radio and TV II class in honor of Veterans Day.

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

Board Comments: Kent Somers commented on the Veteran's Day program at Perry Hill Elementary School.

Audience Comments: None

Motion to adjourn by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger.

Meeting adjourned.