REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Paul Sloffer, and Liz Hathaway. Kent Somers and John Hilger were absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2015 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Amanda Brown, Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/18/15. Kara Hevel, Arcola Teacher, resigned as of 6/19/15. Kim Kennedy, Carroll High Secretary, resigned as of 7/23/15. Jen Kumfer, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/13/15. Mary Minich, Perry Hill Teacher, resigned as of 6/17/15.
B. INTENT TO RETIRE Debora Robins, Technology Specialist, submitted her intent to retire as of 6/26/15.
C. 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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Brandy Shoaff
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Huntertown
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Teacher
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8/11/15-10/16/15
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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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Julie Abbs
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Oak View
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Kindergarten Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Amanda Brown
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Cedar Canyon
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Counselor Effective 8/11/15
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Tonya
Burns-Cohrs
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Carroll High
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Physical Education
Summer Sessions 1 & 2, June 8-26 and July 6-24, 2015, 150 hours
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Kathryn Conrad
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Cedar Canyon
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2nd Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Gretchen
Davenport
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Perry Hill
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TRANSFER to Eel River 3rd Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Lavinia Dawson
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Megan Fizer
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Carroll High
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Counselor 204 days/year Effective 7/28/15
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John Franklin
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Carroll High
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Counselor 204 days/year Effective 7/28/15
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Sherry Fretz
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Carroll High
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Special Education Summer Program
Teacher
August 3-7, 2015, 16 hours
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Austin Harrison
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Cedar Canyon
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Andrea Hudson
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Huntertown
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Counselor Effective 8/11/15
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Jessica McClure
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Hickory Center Counselor Effective 8/11/15
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Robert McKerr
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Carroll High
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Social Studies Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Erin Moore
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Carroll High
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Science Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Julie Nicholson
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Carroll High
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Special Education Summer Program
Teacher
August 3-7, 2015, 16 hours
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Brooke
Osterman
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Eel River
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2nd Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Chris Ratsabout
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Carroll High
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Spanish Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Krystal Schwartz
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Carroll High
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Spanish Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Carla Shaheen
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Oak View
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4th GradeTeacher Effective 8/11/15
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Pandy Sinish
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Cedar Canyon
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5th Grade Teacher Effective 8/11/15
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Kimberly Wade
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Cedar Canyon
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1st Grade Teacher
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Kay Yoder
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Carroll High
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Health
Summer Sessions 1, June 8-26, 2015, 75 hours
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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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Debbie Bailey
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Carroll High
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Special Education Summer Program
Instructional Assistant
August 3-7, 2015, 15 hours
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Nicole Cody
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant 4 hours/day Effective 8/12/15
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Theresa
Ellenberger
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Carroll High
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Special Education Summer Program
Instructional Assistant
August 3-7, 2015, 15 hours
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Susan Kelty
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Carroll 9th
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Nurse 6.5 hours/day Effective 8/10/15
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Linda Platt
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Carroll High
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Special Education Summer Program
Instructional Assistant
August 3-7, 2015, 15 hours
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Ofelia Sanchez
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Carroll High
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Special Education Summer Program
Instructional Assistant
August 3-7, 2015, 15 hours
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS Julie Gordy, Carroll High Yearbook, resigned as of 6/17/15. Michael Schaffner, Carroll High Assistant Speech, resigned as of 6/5/15. Tim Sloffer, Carroll High Assistant Wrestling, resigned as of 6/11/15.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend the following for the 2015-16 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Amy Hanna
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Swim
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Caitlin Houser
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Carroll Middle
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8th Grade Head Volleyball
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Abby Johnson
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Carroll Middle
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8th Grade Head Basketball (F)
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Jennifer Kieffer
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Carroll High
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Student Council 50%
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Dan Lestinsky
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Carroll Middle
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8th Grade Head Football
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Anna Milliman
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Emilee Nees
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Carroll High
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Dance
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Meghan O'Connor
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Carroll High
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Head Speech 25%
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Rebecca Perkins
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Carroll 9th
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Student Council
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Kristen Reiske
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Michael Schaffner
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Carroll High
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Head Speech 75%
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Amber Starkel
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Carroll Middle
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Head Cross Country (F)
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Alexis Taylor
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Brian Thornson
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Carroll Middle
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8th Grade Assistant Football
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Andy Wade
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Sam Wells
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Kayla Williams
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Carroll High
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Band Volunteer
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Kyle Wood
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Carroll Middle
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8th Grade Assistant Football
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Motion to approve items A-G by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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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Dave Hey
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Corporation
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8/10-12/15
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$1,085.00
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Staff Dev.
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Energy Education Centergistic
Chicago, IL
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Kate
Johanningsmeier
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Hickory Center
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7/14/15
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$ 90.25
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Prof. Dev.
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Literacy Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Carrie Mast
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Hickory Center
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7/14/15
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$ 279.25
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Prof. Dev.
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Literacy Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Marlene Redding
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Hickory Center
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7/14/15
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$ 279.25
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Prof. Dev.
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Literacy Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
I. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Brad Zern, Eel River Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from Lyndsay's Allen County Twirlers in the amount of $775.00 to be used for school improvement activities, student programs, staff appreciation, and staff professional development. Jamie Wilkins, Oak View Principal, requested permission to accept the donation of a shredder with an estimated value of $2,600.00 from the Oak View PTO. Barb Ihnen, Perry Hill Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Perry Hill PTO in the amount of $2,470.00 to be used for welcome signs and photo boards. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
J. TEXTBOOK RENTAL Requested approval of the following: Textbook Rental - amended textbook rental charge as enclosed. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Chris Himsel asked for thoughts and prayers for the John Hilger family at the passing of his sister-in-law.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. PRESENTATION ON CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Dr. Gloria Shamanoff, Dan Lestinsky, Colleen Sullivan, David Brooks, Joe Meyer, Molly Shoup, and Deb Neumeyer attended the ASCD Conference and and shared some of the things they learned about "Understanding by Design". UbD is a backward design curriculum development process, which is to start with the end in mind and work backwards from there. The conference fees were paid by a DOE grant.
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BUSINESS REPORT
A. HEALTH INSURANCE & BENEFITS
Recommended the following:
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No change in health insurance premiums for the October 1, 2015 renewal with Anthem.
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Change co-pays per enclosed summary.
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Renew agreement with Parkview Health for the NACS Health & Wellness Center.
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Use Unified Employee Benefits to offer payroll deduct voluntary benefits insurance through Assurity Life Insurance Company.
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Renew the annual Consulting Services agreement with RESutton & Associates, effective October 1, 2015 for $19,000.00.
Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $45,767.32 Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $298,884.90. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: Todd A. Battershell informed the board members of his intent to work with school officials on a donation of a mural on the side of the CHS Band Garage.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway.
Meeting adjourned.
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