REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2016 regular meeting as presented by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Christina Bowie, Carroll High Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 5/27/16. Kyle Burton, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2015-16 school year. Carla Flenar, Eel River Nurse, resigned as of 5/27/16. Aimee Gillespie, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 5/20/16. Jerrold Gross, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 3/11/16. Tami Hartnup, Huntertown Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 5/25/16. Elizabeth O'Connor, Eel River Teacher, resigned as of the end of 2015-16 school year. Jaimie Ormiston, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 4/21/16. Scott Raypole, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2015-16 school year. Gail Scheurich, Cedar Canyon Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 4/18/16. Kristine Stendahl, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 4/15/16. Kayleigh Struchen, School Psychologist, resigned as of the end of the 2015-16 school year.
B. INTENT TO RETIRE Nancy Eagle, Curriculum Coordinator - Math & Science, submitted her intent to retire effective July 1, 2016.
C. 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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Michelle Abel
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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4/18-19/16
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Chris Himsel
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Corporation
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Superintendent
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5/10/16-6/30/16
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Cindy Hoagland
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant
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Revised 4/25-29/16
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Diane Kelmer
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Technology
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Database Engineer
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Extension 4/11-22/16
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Ashly Wilson
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Oak View
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Teacher
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5/12-13/16
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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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Alex Beeching
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Shannon
Brinneman
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Tonne Coil
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Carol Gaff
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Nicole Germann
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Becky Gongwer
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Kayli Greener
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Nanette Houser
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Anna Lake
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Tonya Resac
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Rachel Saunders
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Kara Screeton
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Stacey Selby
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Jasmine Sloffer
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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Colleen Sullivan
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Teacher 2 hours/day 2 days/week
June 14-July 21, 2016
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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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Kim Barroquillo
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Secretary 2 hours/day 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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Tracy Cass
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Bus Driver 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016`
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Cindy Caswell
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Nurse 2 hours/day 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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Melanie Creek
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Nurse 2 hours/day 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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Lori Goings
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Perry Hill
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 4/26/16
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Carlene Gray
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Arcola
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Elementary Summer Program Librarian 2 hours/day 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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Robert Hooven
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER to Perry Hill Custodian 4.25 hours/day and
Instructional Assistant Breakfast .5 hour/day Total 4.75 hours/day Effective 4/26/16
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Elaine Reder
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Librarian 2 hours/day 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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Robin Riley
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 4/26/16
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Nancy Steele
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Maple Creek/Perry Hill Bus Driver Effective 4/26/16
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Heather Trent
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Bus Driver 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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Keisha Yarborough
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Huntertown
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Elementary Summer Program Secretary 2 hours/day 2 days/week June 14-July 21, 2016
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Scott Raypole, Carroll High Head Wrestling, resigned as of the end of the 2015-16 school year.
G EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Jordan Rhodes
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Carroll High
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Department Chair - Social Studies
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H. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #15-17, Carroll Middle Student, at a maximum of 10 hours/week, beginning 4/20/16-5/27/16. Teacher assignment: Sherri Foster; Kim Goeglein; Deanna Koons.
I. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to Post/Hire the following:
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Special Education - Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant Preschool 3 hours/day, 2 days/week (Special Ed. Fund)
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Occupational Therapist additional 10% (Special Ed. Fund)
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Special Education Certified and Classified staff for the 2016 Summer School/Extended School Year Program as outlined in the enclosed memo.
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Carroll High/NACS Natatorium Certified and Classified staff for the 2016 Summer School Program as outlined in the enclosed memo.
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Certified Staff beginning with the 2016-17 school year:
FACS or Science Teacher; English Teacher; CHS Spanish or French Teacher;
American Sign Language Teacher
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MCMS Career Skills Teacher
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Special Education Teacher 50% - Hearing Impaired
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Special Education 50% - Behavior Consultant
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Special Education Teacher 50% - Mild Disabilities - Location To Be Determined
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Special Education Teacher - Preschool
Motion to approve items A-I by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
J. 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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Jada Conner
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Corporation
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4/27/16
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$ 353.75
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SE Grant
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Ball State Teacher Recruitment Fair, Muncie, IN
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Adela Dickey
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Technology
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5/4-6/16
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$ 460.00
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Tech CPF
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IN CTO Clinic, Indianapolis, IN
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Nancy Eagle
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Corporation
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5/18/16
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$ 385.00
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NESP Grant
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WIDA Introduction to ELD Standards
Indianapolis, IN
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Jennifer Fitch
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Austin Harrison
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Cedar Canyon
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Diane Kelmer
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Technology
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6/15-16/16
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$ 280.00
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Tech CPF
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PowerSchool High School, Kokomo, IN
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Sarah Kerschner
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Cedar Canyon
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Janelle Luckett
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Carrie Mast
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Lyndsey Noll
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Perry Hill
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6/21-23/16
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$ 244.16
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Prof. Dev.
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CLASS Summer Institute, Indianapolis, IN
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Paige Ruich
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Cedar Canyon
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Justin Sloffer
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Technology
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6/15-16/16
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$ 280.00
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Tech CPF
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PowerSchool High School, Kokomo, IN
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Amy Sobczak
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Sarah Stevens
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Travel Requests Cont'd
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Michelle Stoffel
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Kim Wade
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Sarah Ward
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Cedar Canyon
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Lindsey Westhoff
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Tessa Wight
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Cedar Canyon
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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Kelly Williams
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Hickory Center
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6/9/16
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$ 100.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Guided Math Training, Fort Wayne, IN
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K. FIELD TRIP REQUEST Recommended 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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Perry Hill 3rd Grade
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5/5/16
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Charter Bus
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Sauder Village, Archbold, OH
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Motion to approve items J & K by Liz Hathaway; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
L. GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Sam DiPrimio, Carroll High Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the CHS PTO in the amount of $2,500.00 to be used for professional development. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. CORPORATION POLICY CHANGES - FIRST READING
Mr. Himsel presented the first reading of the Corporation policy Changes.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CIRCUIT BREAKER WAIVER Recommended approval of the Written Request for Waiver from Implementation of Protected Taxes Under IC 6-1.1-20.6-9.9 submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $93,153.18 Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $40,766.50. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer.
Meeting adjourned.
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