REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Kent Somers, Paul Sloffer, and Liz Hathaway. John Hilger was absent. Also present: Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students, patrons 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 March 9, 2015 regular meeting as presented by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSAmy Clements, Perry Hill Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 3/25/15. Alexandra Lew, Oak View Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2014-15 school year.
B. RETIREMENT Vicki Welch, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2014-15 school year.
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Nicole Beasley
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Oak View
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Teacher
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Extension 4/13/15-6/5/15
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Nan Burman
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Arcola
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Food Service Assistant
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2/23/15-3/11/15
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Elizabeth Chaffee
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Huntertown
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Teacher
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4/24/15
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Sarah Davis
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Maple Creek
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Teacher
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3/17/15
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Kelly Greenlee
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Huntertown
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Teacher
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3/4/15 pm
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Jody Harkenrider
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Eel River
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Literacy Assistant
Instructional Assistant Classroom
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5/22-29/15
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Bonnie Johnson
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Carroll 9th
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Teacher
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3/23-25/15
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DeAnna Koons
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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4/20/15-5/22/15
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Carmen Lewis
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant
Instructional Assistant SE
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3/10-17/15
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Dawn Martin
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant
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3/19-23/15
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Stephanie Vanderbosch
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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2/11/15
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D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Christopher Elliott
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Carroll Middle
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 4/20/15-5/22/15
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Jane Herendeen
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Perry Hill
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 3/24/15-6/5/15
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Carla Shaheen
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Oak View
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Extension 4/13/15-6/5/15
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E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Tamara Johnson
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Custodian 2nd Shift 8 hours/day, 12 months/year
Effective 4/21/15
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Deb Langin
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Carroll High
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Summer Custodian 7 hours/day, 4 days/week, 7 weeks Effective 6/8/15
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Kelly O'Neil
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 2 hours/day, total 5 hours/day
Effective 4/17/15
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Gina Pearce
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant additional .25 hours/day, total 3.50 hours/day
Effective 3/24/15
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Heather Powell
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Transportation
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Bus Driver Huntertown additional Route Effective 3/24/15
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Kimberly Williams
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 4/6/15
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F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to post/hire the following: Special Education Occupational Therapist 1.5 days/week (special ed.). Revision to the following Perry Hill positions that were approved on March 9, 2015 to include that preference will be given to candidates who have been trained to serve as licensed practical nurses: Instructional Assistant SE 2 hours/day (general fund); Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day (general fund); A.M. Bus Monitor .5 hour/day (general fund); P.M. Bus Monitor .5 hour/day (general fund).
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Tom Bussen
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Track (M) 50%
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Parris Duffus
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Track (M) Volunteer
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Dan Green
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Track (M) 50%
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Nathan Peirce
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Soccer (F) Volunteer
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Mallorie Schon
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Soccer (F)
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Motion to approve items A-G by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
H. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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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Brenda Drayer
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Hickory Center
Oak View
Perry Hill
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6/25/15
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$ 45.00
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Title II
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High Ability Language Arts Workshop
Decatur, IN
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I. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Recommended the following:
SCHOOL/GROUP
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DATE(S)
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MODE
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LOCATION
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Carroll High Japanese Class
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4/14/15
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Charter Bus
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Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, IL
Mitsuwa Market Place, Arlington Heights, IL
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Carroll High Culinary Arts
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4/16-21/15
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Airplane
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National ProStart Invitational for Culinary Competition
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA
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Cedar Canyon 4th Grade
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4/17/15
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Charter Bus
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Imagination Station, Toledo, OH
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Huntertown 4th Grade
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4/22/15
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Charter Bus
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Indianapolis Children's Museum and Indiana State House
Indianapolis, IN
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Oak View 4th Grade
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4/30/15
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Charter Bus
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Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN
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Motion to approve items H & I by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. FUND RAISERS Requested approval of the following: Carroll High - Blu Flame: Luncheons for Faculty 3/25/15-5/15/15; Take & Bake Sale 3/25/15-5/15/15; Team Meal & Silent Auction 4/10/15; Bake Sale for Students One Day Only - Date TBD; Laundry Detergent Sales 3/25/15-5/15/15. Motion to approve by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $ 217,443.10. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $ 18,098.80. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway.
Meeting adjourned.
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