PUBLIC MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, Liz Hathaway and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, and a reporter.
I.C. 20-26-5-4.3 Public meeting on proposed employment contract between governing body and school superintendent.
President Ronald Felger called the hearing to order.
Secretary Paul Sloffer presented information on the Superintendent's Contract.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
No other business was discussed.
Motion to adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway.
Meeting adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, Liz Hathaway and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 23, 2015 regular meeting by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATION
A. INTENT TO RETIRE Donald Kline, Bus Driver, submitted his intent to retire as of 12/18/15. Tom Schipper, Director of Buildings and Grounds, submitted his intent to retire as of 2/29/16.
B. 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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Christina Baloski
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Eel River
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Teacher
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Extension 12/1/15-2/5/16
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Tracy Cass
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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12/14/15-1/22/16
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Ann Poor
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Perry Hill
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Teacher
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10/23/15
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Lori Schwarz
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
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2/24/16-3/2/16
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Joanne Seaman
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant
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1/5-15/16
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Theresa Shultz
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Transportation
Eel River
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Bus Driver
Food Service Assistant
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12/3/15-1/28/16
12/3/15-1/28/16
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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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Liz Baker
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Carroll High
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Spanish Teacher Effective 1/5/16
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John Lauer
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Eel River
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Extension 12/1/15-2/5/16
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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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ChaDella Adams-Long
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant SE 2 hours/day Effective 12/8/15
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Jody Andrews
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Arcola
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Instructional Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 12/8/15
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Tammy Krauskopf
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Carroll High Food Service Assistant 4 hours/day Effective 12/8/15
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Amber Mills
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 12/8/15
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Recommended approval of the enclosed corrected Benefit Sheets.
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E. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Recommended the following: #15-06 Extension, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 12/19/15 through 1/3/16. Teacher assignment: Tim Sloffer; Ami Gomez; Jim Walker; Melinda Hopkins. #15-09, Hickory Center Student, at a maximum of 4.5 hours/week, beginning 1/5/16-2/12/16. Teacher Assignment: Jason Lantz.
F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Arcola Elementary: Special Education Teacher additional 25% (special ed. fund). Curriculum Coordinator: Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Integration.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended 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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Diane Barton
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Hickory Center
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Drama/Talent Show Director
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Jason Corah
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Carroll Middle
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Academic Coach
Academic Coach 33%
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Nicole Croy
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Carroll High
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Art Afterschool Programs/Contests/Activities
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Sherri Foster
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Carroll Middle
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Academic Coach
Academic Coach 33%
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Evan Gidley
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Carroll High
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Band Assistant Volunteer
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Kelly Hornbarger
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Carroll High
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Band Assistant Volunteer
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Scott Kilmer
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Carroll High
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Art Afterschool Programs/Contests/Activities
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Jeremy McFarren
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Carroll High
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Art Afterschool Programs/Contests/Activities
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Tara Turner
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Carroll High
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Art Afterschool Programs/Contests/Activities
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Motion to approve items A-G by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Mr. Somers along with Mr. Himsel commented on the great job Tom Schipper has done and thanked him for his many years of dedicated service at NACS.
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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Adela Dickey
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Corporation
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4/3-7/16
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$ 2,428.00
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2015 Tech
CPF
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CoSN Conference, Washington, DC
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Caleb Evans
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Eel River
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Ron Felger
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Corporation
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12/11/15
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$ 365.00
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Adm. Travel
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ISBA School Law Seminar, Indianapolis, IN
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Kim Goeglein
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Carroll Middle
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1/27/16
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$ 88.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Math Textbook Caravan, Fort Wayne, IN
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Dave Hey
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Corporation
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1/17-19/16
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$ 1,197.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Cenergistic 2016 Winter National Training
Conference, Dallas, TX
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Bryan Koehlinger
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Carroll Middle
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1/27/16
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$ 88.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Math Textbook Caravan, Fort Wayne, IN
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Lindsay Kostoff
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Eel River
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Stephanie Longbrake
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Perry Hill
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1/15-16/16
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$ 185.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IMEA Professional Development Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
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Brooke
Osterman-Bitler
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Eel River
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Nikki Strasser
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Eel River
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12/15/15
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$ 130.00
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Goshen, IN
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Tony Terrell
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Carroll Middle
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1/27/16
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$ 88.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Math Textbook Caravan, Fort Wayne, IN
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I. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS 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 Middle 8th Grade
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12/15/15
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School Bus
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"We The People" State Finals, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High Dance Team
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3/11-12/16
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School Bus
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Dance Team State Finals, New Castle, IN
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Carroll High Choir
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3/18-20/16
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School Bus
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Lawrence North High School and Beef & Boards, Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve items H & I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote was four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
J. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Bill Mallers, NACS Business Manager, requested permission to accept the Secured School Safety Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used for building security cameras. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE ADDITIONS Recommended approval of the enclosed high school course additions. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
B. FUND RAISERS Requested approval of the enclosed fund raising requests for Arcola Elementary. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
C. SCHOOL CALENDARS Recommended approval of the enclosed school calendars. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
D. IPFW STUDENT NURSING AGREEMENT Recommended approval of the enclosed IPFW Student Nursing Agreement. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. RESOLUTION CAPITAL PROJECTS Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $36,457.55. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $ 21,445.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None.
Audience Comments: None.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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