AMENDMENT TO LEASE HEARING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met for an Amendment to Lease Hearing on Monday, October 31, 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, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff and a reporter.
President Kent Somers called the hearing to order. Bill Mallers presented the Amendment to Lease. There were no board member comments. There were no audience comments. Kent Somers adjourned the hearing.
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, October 31, 2016 immediately following the hearing in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger. Also present: Chris Himsel, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Kent Somers called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2016 regular meeting and October 17, 2016 executive session as presented by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONSJamie Goble, Hickory Center Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 10/17/16. Stephanie Kissell, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 11/18/16. Pamela Lengacher, Perry Hill Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 10/28/16. Jennifer Lyons, Carroll High Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 12/16/16. Sandra Smith, Carroll Middle Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 10/27/16. Karla Wearley, Carroll Middle Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 10/26/16.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommended the following:
NAME
|
SCHOOL
|
POSITION
|
LEAVE DATES
|
Shari Burland
|
Carroll 9th
|
Instructional Assistant
|
12/5-9/16
|
Jennifer Engelsrud
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant
|
12/12-16/16
|
Amber Faust
|
Carroll 9th
|
Teacher
|
Extension 11/28/16-1/4/17
|
Stacia Herson
|
Carroll Middle
|
Teacher
|
Extension 8/10/16-10/11/16
|
Dawn Martin
|
Perry Hill
|
Food Service Assistant
|
3/13-17/17
|
Kristine Miller
|
Maple Creek
|
Teacher
|
1/4/17-2/14/17
|
Gina Pearce
|
Maple Creek
|
Food Service Assistant
|
10/6-20/16
|
Jessica Sherck
|
Oak View
|
Teacher
|
Extension 9/23/16-10/4/16
|
C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
|
SCHOOL
|
POSITION
|
Kayla Black
|
Cedar Canyon
|
Long-term Substitute Teacher Effective 11/21/16-5/26/17
|
Katie Cybulski
|
Carroll High
Carroll Middle
|
Long-term Substitute Teacher 50% Effective 9/29/16-12/21/16
Long-term Substitute Teacher 50% Effective 9/29/16-12/21/16
|
Barb Durling
|
Carroll High
|
Long-term Substitute Teacher 10/10/16-1/20/17
|
Deonna
Ramseyer
|
Carroll High
|
Long-term Substitute Teacher Extension Effective 11/23/16-1/4/17
|
Janice Wright
|
Huntertown
|
Long-term Substitute Teacher 11/1/16-12/21/16
|
D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
|
SCHOOL
|
POSITION
|
Christine
Armstrong
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Amy Barcelona
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Jean Bruening
|
Carroll High OLC
|
Instructional Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Wendy Burchett
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 4 hours/day, total 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Samantha
Claflin
|
Oak View
|
Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Yvonne
Cristman
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Jennifer
Engelsrud
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional .75 hour/day, total 2.25 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Courtney
England
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom .75 hour/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Maria Geese
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional .75 hours/day, total 2.25 hours/day
Effective 11/1/16
|
Kim Goodwin
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1 hour/day, total 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Lisakay Hall
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Jody
Harkenrider
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant 1.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Lori Hirschy
|
Cedar Canyon
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 2.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Susan Hoffman
|
Cedar Canyon
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1 hour/day total 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Amy Lawson
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1 hour/day total 4 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Page 2 October 31, 2016
Classified Recommendations Cont'd
Lori Logue
|
Perry Hill
|
Instructional Assistant Literacy additional 1 hours/day total 2.25 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Pamela Manor
|
Transportation
|
Non-Routed Substitute Bus Driver Effective 11/1/16
|
Christina
Mavrakis
|
Cedar Canyon
|
Instructional Assistant SE additional .25 hours/day total 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Vanessa
McCormick
|
Carroll High
|
Instructional Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Kerry Melchi
|
Cedar Canyon
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 2 hours/day, total 2.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Dawn Merriman
|
Carroll High OLC
|
Instructional Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Wendy Metzger
|
Hickory Center
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1.5 hours/day, total 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Lindsay Meyer
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Office 2 hours/day
Instructional Assistant Classroom 3 hours/day
Effective 11/9/16
|
Dodie
Miller-Gould
|
Carroll Middle
|
Instructional Assistant ELL 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Liz Milliman
|
Hickory Center
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional 1.5 hours/day, total 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Lindsey Motl
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Kelly Niblick
|
Carroll High
|
Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Joann Parrot
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 1 hour/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Darla Pierzchala
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Rita Reinking
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional .75 hour/day, total 2.25 hour/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Brenda Robbins
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 1.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Debbie
Sanderson
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional .75 hour/day, total 2.25 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Lori Schwarz
|
Eel River
|
Instructional Assistant 1.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Linda Shank
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Mona Snell
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom .25 hour/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Sally Starkey
|
Carroll 9th
|
Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Jean Stewart
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 1 hour/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Laura Sutton
|
Cedar Canyon
|
Instructional Assistant Lunch/Recess 2 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Judy Thompson
|
Cedar Canyon
|
TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant Classroom
additional 3 hours/day total 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Patricia Thurber
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Rebekah Trulock
|
Perry Hill
|
Instructional Assistant Literacy 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Jenifer Warner
|
Carroll Middle
|
TRANSFER to Custodian 2nd Shift 8 hours/day 12 months/year Effective 11/1/16
|
Bobbi Wearley
|
Huntertown
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom additional .5 hour/day, total 4.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Timothy Wilhelm
|
Carroll Middle
|
Custodian 3rd Shift 8 hours/day 12 months/year Effective 11/9/16
|
Kim Williams
|
Oak View
|
Instructional Assistant Classroom 3 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
Brandy Yeiser
|
Huntertown
|
Food Service Assistant 3.5 hours/day Effective 11/1/16
|
E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Request permission to post/hire the following:
Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day
-
Huntertown Food Service Manager additional .5 hour/day
Food Service Assistant additional 1 hour/day
-
Cedar Canyon Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day
-
Carroll High Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day
-
Oak View Food Service Manager additional .5 hour/day
Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day
Food Service Assistant additional .75 hour/day
-
Perry Hill Food Service Manager additional .25 hour/day
Food Service Assistant additional .25 hour/day
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2016-17 school year:
NAME
|
SCHOOL
|
POSITION
|
Bobby Ables
|
Carroll Middle
|
Wrestling
|
Eric Adams
|
Carroll Middle
|
Wrestling Volunteer
|
John (David) Antu
|
Carroll Middle
|
Wrestling Volunteer
|
Jeremy Brickey
|
Maple Creek
|
Wrestling
|
Brandon Fenbert
|
Carroll High
|
Assistant Drama Director
|
Amy Hanna
|
Carroll Middle
|
Swim Volunteer
|
Chad Hedges
|
Carroll Middle
|
Wrestling Volunteer
|
Chris Hicks
|
Carroll Middle
|
Assistant Wrestling
|
John Holzhauser
|
Maple Creek
|
Head Swim
|
Logan Lee
|
Carroll High
|
Wrestling Volunteer
|
Sam Lubbehusen
|
Carroll High
|
Basketball (F) Volunteer
|
Quinn Ruich
|
Maple Creek
|
Assistant Wrestling
|
Justin Smith
|
Carroll High
|
Wrestling Volunteer
|
Jonah Snyder
|
Carroll High
|
Head Dive 50%
|
Cheryl Wiegner
|
Maple Creek
|
Assistant Swim
|
Page 3 October 31, 2016
G. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #16-01 Extension, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 3 hours/week, beginning 10/15/16-12/2/16. Teacher assignment: Bonnie Johnson. # 16-08, Carroll Middle Student, at a maximum of 8 hours/week, beginning 10/17/16-12/21/16. Teacher assignment: Brian Sherck; Kara Molargik; Josh Clinkenbeard; Dan Lestinsky. #16-09, Eel River Student, at a maximum of 1 hour/week, beginning 9/13/16-5/25/17. Teacher
assignment: Sarah Bennett. #16-10, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 2 hours/week, beginning 10/26/16-12/7/16. Teacher assignment: Hannah DeLucenay; Diana Kochert.
Motion to approve items A-G by Paul Slofer seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
H. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
EMPLOYEE
|
SCHOOL
|
DATE(S)
|
TOTAL
AMT
|
FUND
|
PURPOSE
|
Tyler Adelsperger
|
Carroll High
|
11/22/16
|
$ 422.50
|
Acad. Honors
|
AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
|
Brandon Basham
|
Carroll Middle
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Christine Binns
|
Carroll High
|
11/21/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Acad. Honors
|
AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
|
Brandon Bitting
|
Carroll High
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
John Bloom
|
Corporation
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Natalie Brewer
|
Huntertown
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS Training, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Holly Brown
|
Carroll Middle
|
11/10-11/16
|
$ 110.00
|
SE Grant
|
Autism Training, Bloomington, IN
|
Leslie Clark
|
Carroll High
|
11/21/16
|
$ 432.50
|
Acad. Honors
|
AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
|
Kathryn Conrad
|
Cedar Canyon
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS Training, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Jada Conner
|
Special Ed.
|
11/10-11/16
|
$ 540.00
|
SE Grant
|
Autism Training, Bloomington, IN
|
Adela Dickey
|
Corporation
|
11/9-11/16
|
$ 1,000.00
|
Tech CPF
|
HECC Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
Sam DiPrimio
|
Corporation
|
11/9/16
|
$ 75.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
SFS Regional Training, Fort Wayne, IN
|
April Ellis
|
Carroll High
|
10/25/16
|
$ 89.00
|
SE Grant
|
Smart Ears Workshop Assessment Webinar
|
April Ellis
|
Carroll High
|
10/27/16
|
$ 89.00
|
SE Grant
|
Smart Ears Workshop Getting Started Webinar
|
April Ellis
|
Special Ed.
|
11/1/16
|
$ 89.00
|
SE Grant
|
Teaching Children with Hearing Loss to Listen
and Talk Webinar
|
April Ellis
|
Carroll High
|
11/10-11/16
|
$ 370.00
|
SE Grant
|
Autism Training, Bloomington, IN
|
April Ellis
|
Special Ed.
|
12/6-9/16
|
$ 50.00
|
SE Grant
|
CPI Training, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Kevin Fogle
|
Carroll High
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Nicole Germann
|
Arcola
|
11/7/16
|
$ 263.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS BrainWeb Day, Westfield, IN
|
Brittany Grant
|
Cedar Canyon
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Sarah Harmeyer
|
Hickory Center
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Brian Hill
|
Carroll Middle
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Kate
Johanningsmeier
|
Hickory Center
|
11/10-11/16
|
$ 270.00
|
SE Grant
|
Autism Training, Bloomington, IN
|
Angela Johnson
|
Huntertown
|
12/12/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
Use Project-Based Learning with Technology to
Increase Student Learning, Indianapolis, IN
|
Craig Jones
|
Corporation
|
11/10/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Tech CPF
|
HECC Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
Charles Kaduk
|
Arcola
|
11/7/16
|
$ 263.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
BrainWeb Day, Westfield, IN
|
Charles Kaduk
|
Arcola
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Diane Kelmer
|
Corporation
|
11/10/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Tech CPF
|
HECC Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
Barb Kiplinger
|
Carroll High
|
11/12/16
|
$ 237.50
|
Title III
|
INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
Micah Lackland
|
Carroll High
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Bill Mallers
|
Corporation
|
11/9/16
|
$ 266.00
|
Adm. Travel
|
IASBO Human Resources Seminar, Plainfield, IN
|
John Miller
|
Corporation
|
11/3/16
|
$ 90.00
|
Adm. Travel.
|
ISBA Legal Updates, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Christina Minser
|
Eel River
|
11/2/16
|
$ 228.10
|
Nurse Travel
|
IN Immunization Coalition, Indianapolis, IN
|
Patsy O'Connell
|
Corporation
|
11/9/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Tech CPF
|
HECC Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
Nicholas Owen
|
Huntertown
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Christine Parker
|
Cedar Canyon
|
11/15/16
|
$ 284.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
Differentiating Sensory From Behavior
Fort Wayne, IN
|
Valerie Pontius
|
Corporation
|
11/10/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Tech CPF
|
HECC Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
Ann Poor
|
Perry Hill
|
11/7/16
|
$ 243.90
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS BrainWeb, Westfield, IN
|
Kylie Prescott
|
Eel River
|
11/10-11/16
|
$ 370.00
|
SE Grant
|
Autism Training, Bloomington, IN
|
Jordan Rhodes
|
Carroll High
|
11/21/16
|
$ 330.00
|
Acad. Honors
|
AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
|
Pandy Sinish
|
Cedar Canyon
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Cory Snyder
|
Hickory Center
|
11/10-11/16
|
$ 195.00
|
SE Grant
|
Autism Training, Bloomington, IN
|
Page 4 October 31, 2016
Travel Requests Cont'd
Cori Snyder
|
Hickory Center
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS New Teacher Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Kimberly Wade
|
Cedar Canyon
|
12/12/16
|
$ 135.00
|
Prof. Dev.
|
CLASS Training, Fort Wayne, IN
|
Carrie Wisehart
|
Carroll High
|
11/22/16
|
$ 422.50
|
Acad. Honors
|
AP Workshop, Indianapolis, IN
|
Rebecca Zwepink
|
Carroll High
|
11/12/16
|
$ 125.00
|
Title III
|
INTESOL Conference, Indianapolis, IN
|
I. CONTRACTED SERVICES Requested permission for contracted services for professional development with Dr. Guskey and representatives from IPFW. Training will be provided to all administrators, curriculum coordinators and approximately 30 teachers on effective assessment and grading practices as per enclosed memo.
J. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS Recommended the following:
SCHOOL/GROUP
|
DATE(S)
|
MODE
|
LOCATION
|
Carroll High Japanese Students
|
2/24/17
|
School Bus
|
DePauw University , Greencastle, IN
|
Carroll Middle 6th Grade
|
5/15/17
|
Charter Bus
|
Wright Patterson Air Force Museum, Dayton, OH
|
Motion to approve items H-J John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Lease for the refunding of the 2007, 2008, and 2008A bonds.
Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
B. CAPITAL PROJECTS RESOLUTION Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $2,500.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
C. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation purchases - $12,000.00. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
D. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation payments - $200,777.90. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.
Board Comments: Kent Somers congratulated the Carroll High Boys Cross Country Team for earning the State Championship and the Carroll High Girls Cross Country Team for earning the State Runner Up.
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
|
|
|
Board President |
|
Board Secretary |