REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 21, 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 December 7, 2015 hearing and regular meeting by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATION
A. RESIGNATIONS Lori Buchan, Oak View Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 12/17/15. Deb DeLieto, Carroll High, Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 11/20/15. Penny Theresa Steele, Huntertown Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 1/8/16.
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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Alan Bodenstein
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Hickory Center
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Teacher
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1/4-5/16
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Lori Hirschy
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant
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2/23-26/16
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Chris Lechner
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant
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1/13/16-2/5/16
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Kim Riebersal
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant
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1/5-8/16
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Chad Sprunger
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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5/9-20/16
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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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Andrew Deatrick
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Corporation 50% Curriculum Coordinator-Curriculum, Instruction,
Technology Integration and Carroll High 50% Science Teacher to begin when a classroom
teacher replacement has been found. 2015-16 to include 10 additional full days
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Christi Green
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Arcola
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Special Education Teacher additional 25%, total 100% Effective 12/21/15
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Bernadette Picco
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Arcola
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 2/2/16-3/31/16
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Krystan Richter
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Perry Hill
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 4/20/16-5/31/16
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Seth Slater
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Corporation 50% Curriculum Coordinator-Curriculum, Instruction,
Technology Integration and Carroll High 50% English/Language Arts Teacher to begin
when a classroom teacher replacement has been found. 2015-16 to include 10 additional
full days.
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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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Tricia Anderson
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Transportation
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Bus Driver Effective 1/5/16
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Fred Bueker
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Custodian 8 hours/day Effective 12/22/15
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Eva Loveday
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Arcola Custodian 7.25 hours/day Effective 1/5/16
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Miki Swing
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant Educational Interpreter additional 50% now 100% Effective 1/5/16
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Hickory Center: Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day beginning 1/18/16 (special ed. fund). Carroll High: Biology Teacher.
F. 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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Bobby Ables
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Carroll Middle
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Head Wrestling
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Eric Adams
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Dave Antu
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Tony Fedele
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Eel River
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Drama/Talent Show 50%
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Chad Hedges
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Chris Hicks
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Carroll Middle
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Assistant Wrestling
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Kaylin Nichols
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Eel River
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Drama/Talent Show 50%
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Ryan Tom
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Carroll Middle
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Wrestling Volunteer
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Motion to approve items A-F by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
G. 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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Diane Barton
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Hickory Center
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1/15/16
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$ 200.00
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Prof. Dev.
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IMEA State Professional Development
Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
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Jada Conner
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Special Ed.
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2/3-5/16
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$ 815.00
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Spec. Ed.
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ICASE State Conf., Indianapolis, IN
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H. 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 High Swim & Dive
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12/29-30-15
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School Bus
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North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
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Carroll High Swim & Dive
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1/22-23/16
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School Bus
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Fishers High School, Fishers, IN
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Carroll High Speech/Debate
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1/29-30/16
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Activity Bus
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Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve items G & H by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
I. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Barb Ihnen, Perry Hill Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Perry Hill PTO in the amount of $4,476.35 to be used on signage for the school. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT RENEWAL
Ron Felger presented the Superintendent's contract for renewal. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. UPDATE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT WITH SGCS Recommended approval of the enclosed Shared Employee Agreement. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. BUSINESS INSURANCE PACKAGE FOR 2016 Requested approval of the renewal through Old National Insurance agency of the 2016 business insurance package for $592,211; which includes the Property and Liability Package, Automotive, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella with Liberty Mutual for $563,887; the Boiler & Machinery with Cincinnati Insurance for $12,360; Crime with Westfield Insurance for $1,871; and Cyber Risk Liability with Travelers for $14,093. Motion to approve the renewal including the Earthquake option at $592,211 by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. RESOLUTION RETIREMENT PLAN RESTATEMENTRecommended the enclosed three resolutions for amendment and restatement of the retirement plan. Motion to approve the 401a for Teachers by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried. Motion to approve for Administrators by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Motion to approve the Exclusive Benefit by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
C. PAYMENT OF YEAR-END CLAIMS AND PAYROLLRequested permission to pay the year-end claims and payroll, as the budget will allow. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
D. RESOLUTION TO ADJUST 2015 BUDGETRecommended the enclosed resolution to adjust the 2015 budget. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
E. CORPORATION PURCHASESBuilding Corporation Purchases - $15,000.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
F. CORPORATION PAYMENTSBuilding Corporation Payments - $70,074.55. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; 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: John Hilger commended the CHS Basketball Team for their success and wished them well in the upcoming games. Chris Himsel wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Audience Comments: None.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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