REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, and Ron Felger. Kent Somers was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, patrons and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 23, 2014 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
- RESIGNATIONSKerry Bryan, Eel River Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/24/14. Mary E. Collins, Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/25/14. Anngil Culp, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 7/7/14. Cindy Faylor, Bus Driver, resigned as of 7/10/14. Sandra LaRowe, Bus Driver, resigned as of 7/1/14. Emilee Nees, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 6/24/14. Sue Skora, Arcola Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 6/27/14.
- LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTRecommend 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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Krisanne Clinkenbeard
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Carroll Middle
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Teacher
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8/22/14-10/10/14
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- CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Alyssa Ables
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Carroll Middle
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Math Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Tyler Adelsperger
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Carroll High
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English Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Amy Archbold
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Arcola
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Jennifer Baron
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Carroll High
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Summer School Substitute June 20, 5 hours
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Sara Chronister
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Maple Creek
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Spanish Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Kayla Davisson
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Maple Creek
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Language Arts Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Christine Fox
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Cedar Canyon
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Kindergarten Teacher additional 50% Effective 8/12/14
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Kelsey Guthrie
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Eel River
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Effective 8/12/14 through the end of the 2014-15 school year
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Racheal Hill
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Maple Creek
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Language Arts Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Kourtney Hopf
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Carroll High
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Special Education Teacher 50% Effective 8/12/14
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Monica LaLonde
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Carroll High
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Effective 8/12/14-9/19/14
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Lisa McBride
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Oak View
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4th Grade Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Cisco Mireles
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Carroll High
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Spanish Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Michael Schaffner
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Carroll High
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English Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Amber Shank
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Carroll High
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Math Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Sherri Smith
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Eel River
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2nd Grade Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Matt Taylor
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Carroll High
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REVISED Summer School Sessions 1 & 2, June 11-19, 23-27 and July 8-25, 135 hours
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Hannah Vaughn
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Carroll High
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Special Education Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Heidi Weber
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Maple Creek
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Special Education Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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Alicia Weimer
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Carroll High
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Math Teacher Effective 8/12/14
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- CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Trudy Breames
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day Effective 8/13/14
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Fritz Cooper
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Transportation
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Bus Driver Carroll High/Carroll Middle and Oak View Routes
Effective 8/13/14
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Kris Huguenard
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Eel River Route Effective 8/13/14
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Pam Miller
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Carroll High
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Nurse 6.5 hours/day 2.5 days/week Effective 8/13/14
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Ann Neu
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant SE 4 hours/day Effective 8/13/14
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Paul Oberhausen
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Transportation
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Bus Driver Carroll High/Carroll Middle and Perry Hill Routes
Effective 8/13/14
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Jenifer Warner
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Carroll Middle Custodian 3rd Shift 8 hours/day
12 months/year Effective 7/15/14
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Natalie Zehr
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Carroll High/Carroll Middle Route Effective 8/13/14
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Recommended approval of the enclosed Employee Benefit Sheet, effective 7/1/14.
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- EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONSRecommend the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Katie Bork
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Carroll Middle
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Cheerleader Volunteer
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Carrie Ferguson
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Carroll Middle
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Cheerleader Volunteer
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Elsa Turner
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Carroll Middle
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Head Cheerleader
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- HOMEBOUND STUDENT INSTRUCTION
#13-02 ext., Maple Creek Student, at a maximum of 2 hours/week, beginning 6/25/14-8/7/14. Teacher assignment: Scott Bushong
- PERMISSION TO POST/HIRERequested permission to post/hire the following:Curriculum Coordinator/Library & Learning Resources. 3 Summer School/Extended School Year Program Special Needs Bus Drivers August 4-8, 2014, up to 10 hours each.
Motion to approve items A-G by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
- TRAVEL REQUESTSRequested 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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Molly Davis
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Eel River
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8/4/14
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$ 90.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Rethinking Your 90 min. Reading Block
Decatur, IN
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Nancy Eagle
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Carroll High
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8/5-7/14
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$1,100.00
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Title II
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The Robie House Teacher Education Project
Chicago, IL
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Liz O'connor
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Eel River
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8/4/14
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$ 90.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Rethinking Your 90 min. Reading Block
Decatur, IN
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Karin Huttsell
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Eel River
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8/4/14
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$ 90.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Rethinking Your 90 min. Reading Block
Decatur, IN
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Shelle Pabla
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Eel River
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8/4/14
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$ 90.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Rethinking Your 90 min. Reading Block
Decatur, IN
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Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
- GIFTS/GRANTS/DONATIONSKim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Cedar Canyon PTO in the amount of $9,600.00 to be used for IPADs for classroom instruction. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- FUND RAISERRequested approval of the following: Carroll High - Choir Boosters - Merlin Emke Fundraising August 26-September 14, 2014. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
- 2014 BUS PURCHASERecommended the purchase of five 78-passenger Thomas conventional buses from Kerlin Bus Sales $497,031.50 and two 54-passenger International special education buses from Midwest Transit Equipment for $221,326.00, through the Central Indiana Education Service Center (CIESC) Cooperative Purchasing bid program; for a combined total of $718,357.50. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Chris Himsel commended Bill Mallers and the Transportation staff for working to get the funding where we could purchase the necessary buses.
- FOOD SERVICE REPORT FOR 2014-15Recommend the following for the 2014-15 school year: Dairy - Schenkels fixed bid; Food/Supplies - Gordon's (GFS) - HPS bid; Bread - Aunt Millie's.
Recommend the following meal prices for the 2014-15 school year: Lunch Prices - Elementary $1.60, Middle School $1.65, High School $1.70, Reduced-All Grades $.40 and Adults $2.40. Breakfast Prices - Elementary $1.35, Middle & High School $1.40, Adults $1.85 and Reduced-All Grades $.30. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Page 3 July 14, 2014
- CORPORATION PURCHASESRecommended Building Corporation Purchases - $5,300.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
- CORPORATION PAYMENTS Recommended Building Corporation Payments - $255,168.01. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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