REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 13, 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, staff, students, and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2016 regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSJody Andrews, Arcola Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 5/27/16. Cindy DiPrimio, Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 5/31/16. Danielle Eme, Perry Hill Teacher, resigned as of 6/7/16. Kayla Geisen, Carroll High, Carroll Middle, Maple Creek Teacher, resigned as of 6/3/16. Christine Gilsinger, Eel River Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 5/27/16. Nicole Holt, Hickory Center Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 6/1/16. Deanna McDermit, Arcola Instructional Assistant, resigned Lunch/Recess as of 5/27/16. Krystal Schwartz, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 6/9/16.
B. RETIREMENTSally Warner, Bus Driver, submitted her notice of retirement effective May 31, 2016.
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended 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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Katy Geisleman
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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8/10/16-12/21/16
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Kristi Miller
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Arcola
Perry Hill
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Speech Therapist
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8/31/16-5/26/17
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Lisa Barranda
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Carroll High
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Math Teacher additional 50% Effective 8/10/16
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Natalie Brewer
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Huntertown
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2nd Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Jaime Brunson
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Perry Hill
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1st Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Jeb Campbell
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Carroll High
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Computer Science Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Carey Charlton
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Huntertown
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Branden Davis
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Katherine Day
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Carroll Middle
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Special Education Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Zachary Elder
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Arcola
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5th Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Kristy Ewing
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Carroll High
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REVISED
Algebra 1
Summer Session 1, June 13-June 29, 2016, 70 hours
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Austin Harrison
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Cedar Canyon
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek Social Studies Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Nathan Hartman
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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SuAnn Nichols
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Oak View
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TRANSFER to Literacy Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Brittany Padgett
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Cedar Canyon
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Maranda Partin
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Rachel Pratt
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Oak View
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5th Grade Teacher
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Kylie Prescott
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Special Ed.
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Speech Therapist 10 hours, June 13-July 8, 2016
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Sherry Shade
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Carroll High
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Algebra 1
Summer Session 1, June 30, 2016, 5 hours
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Jasmine Sloffer
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Carroll High
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Health
Summer Session 2, July 11-29, 2016, 75 hours
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Quinn Ruich
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Huntertown
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Kindergarten Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Justin Smith
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Carroll High
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English Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Russell Swing
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Carroll High
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American Sign Language Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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Lionel Zhao
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/10/16
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E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Kelly Hart
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Transportation
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Bus Driver - Summer School June 13-July 1, 2016
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Robert Hooven
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Perry Hill
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TRANSFER to Custodian 2nd Shift 8 hours/day Effective 6/14/16
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Sheila Schaeffer
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Carroll High
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Secretary additional 12 weeks/year, now 12 months/year Eff. 7/1/16
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Jordan Sproat
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Hickory Center
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Custodian 5.5 hours/day Effective 8/2/16
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Karen Stromberg
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Food Service Assistant 7 hours/day Effective 8/11/16
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Jennifer Zent
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Special Ed.
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School Psychologist Full-time Effective 8/10/16
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS Racheal Hill, Maple Creek Drama Director, resigned 50% as of 5/25/16. Abby Johnson, Carroll Middle 8th Grade Basketball (F), resigned as of 4/25/16. Barb Kiplinger, Carroll High Foreign Language Department Chair, resigned 46% as of 6/10/16. Chelsea Meighen, Carroll Middle Cross Country (M), resigned as of 5/19/16.
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G. 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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Jon Degitz
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Carroll High
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12th Grade Sponsor 50%
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Kristy Ewing
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Carroll High
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12th Grade Sponsor 50%
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Shelby Frank
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Sally Gerber
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Carroll High
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Guidance Department Chair
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Darlene Lankenau
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Carroll High
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Assistant Academic Team Coach - Spell Bowl
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Jeremy McFarren
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Carroll High
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Fine Arts Department Chair
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H. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to Post/Hire the following:
Carroll High: Instructional Assistant Office additional 1 hour/day. Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1 hour/day.
I. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
#15-20, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 15 hours/week beginning 5/23/16-8/10/16. Teacher assignment: Tim Sloffer; Jeremy Heidenreich, Jodi Heeter.
Motion to approve items A-I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
J. FACILITY USE REQUEST Arcola Volunteer Fire Department requested permission to use the Arcola School parking lot and grounds for the annual Tractor Pull 7/7-9/16 and that the fee be waived. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
K. 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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Sara Chronister
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Maple Creek
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8/31/16
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$ 119.00
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Prof. Dev.
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World Language & Global Mindset
Decatur, IN
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Megan Cripe
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Carroll High
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7/11-14/16
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$1,019.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP Summer Institute, Chicago, IL
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Jodie Doolin
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Hickory Center
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6/27/16
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$ 108.00
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Prof. Dev.
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High Ability Mathematics
Zionsville, IN
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Jill Eakright
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Arcola
Oak View
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6/21-23/16
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$ 583.44
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Prof. Dev.
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PE Summer Institute, Indianapolis, IN
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Trinda Goings
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Eel River
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6/21-23/16
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$ 300.00
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Prof. Dev.
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PE Summer Institute, Indianapolis, IN
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Sarah Hamlin
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Carroll High
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7/18-21/16
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$1,194.75
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Acad. Honors
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AP Summer Institute, Muncie, IN
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Barb Ihnen
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Perry Hill
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6/23/16
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$ 115.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Summer Institute Adm. Day
Indianapolis, IN
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Barb Ihnen
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Perry Hill
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8/29-30/16
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$ 220.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Safety Academy Advanced Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Kate
Johanningsmeier
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Hickory Center
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8/29-30/16
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$ 158.90
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Adm. Travel
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IN Safety Academy Advanced Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Kristen Lemley
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Oak View
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7/22/16
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$ 25.00
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Prof. Dev.
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New Sounds Music Reading Workshop
Indianapolis, IN
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Kim Lochmueller
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Cedar Canyon
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8/29-30/16
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$ 220.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Safety Academy Advanced Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Joe Meyer
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Huntertown
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8/29-30/16
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$ 240.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Safety Academy Advanced Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Beldina Omondi
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Carroll High
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7/19-21/16
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$ 726.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CCR Bridge Math Ready
Indianapolis, IN
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Jordan Rhodes
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Carroll High
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7/11-14/16
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$1,831.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP Summer Institute, Chicago, IL
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Cheryl Ruselink
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Carroll High
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7/11-14/16
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$1,000.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP Summer Institute, Muncie, IN
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Colleen Sullivan
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Cedar Canyon
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6/20/16
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$ 99.18
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Title II Part A
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High Ability Mathematics
Greenfield, IN
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Colleen Sullivan
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Cedar Canyon
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7/22/16
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$ 119.04
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Title II Part A
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IN High Ability ELA Units Workshop
Indianapolis, IN
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Courtney Veith
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Carroll High
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6/16/16
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$ 135.50
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Tech CPF
Prof. Dev.
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PowerSchool High School, Kokomo, IN
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Jamie Wilkins
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Oak View
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8/29-30/16
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$ 183.00
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Adm. Travel
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IN Safety Academy Advanced Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Kyan Yauchler
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Carroll High
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6/17/16
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$ 90.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Polish Up Your Project/Plan for a New
One K-12, Decatur, IN
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Travel Requests Cont'd
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Kyan Yauchler
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Carroll High
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7/13/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Equity & Engagement in All Classrooms
Decatur, IN
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L. FIELD TRIP REQUEST
Recommend 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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7/2-8/16
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Activity Bus
Airplane
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FCCLA National Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA
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Motion to approve items K and L by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
M. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Kim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept donations from the Cedar Canyon PTO in the amount of $2,500.00 to be used for technology equipment and $3,000.00 to be used for library books and supplies. Barb Ihnen, Perry Hill Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Perry Hill PTO in the amount of $6,870.00 to be used for playground equipment. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
N. TEXTBOOK RENTAL Recommended the enclosed textbook rental fee amendment. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Superintendent Chris Himsel and the School Board honored the 2015-16 NACS Teachers of the Year. Nicole Croy - Art Teacher at Carroll High; Malea Kruse - 5th Grade Teacher at Huntertown; Daniel Lestinsky - Social Studies and Computer Teacher at CMS; Rachel Saunders - 1st Grade Teacher at Arcola.
B. KRIS THIELE MEMORIAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STIPEND
Superintendent Chris Himsel and the School Board honored the recipients of the Kris Thiele Memorial Professional Development Stipend. Ami Gomez - Carroll High Optimum Learning Center Teacher; Carrie Wisehart - Carroll High English Teacher.
C. CORPORATION POLICY CHANGES - SECOND READING
Mr. Himsel presented the second reading of the Corporation policy changes.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. 2016-17 STUDENT FEES Recommended the enclosed 2016-17 school year student fees. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
B. RESOLUTION CAPITAL PROJECTS Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $49,787.82. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $7,000.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
D. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $238,115.00. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers thanked everyone involved with the 2016 graduation ceremony.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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