REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff and a reporter.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2014 regular meeting as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Joe Brinker, Carroll Middle Teacher, resigned as of 8/12/14. Sawyer Stueber, Perry Hill Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 8/14/14.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommend the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Lisa Feichter
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Transportation
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Secretary
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10/14-20/14
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M. Sue Grothaus
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant
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8/14/14-11/10/14
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C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Jennifer Messer
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Carroll Middle Language Arts Teacher Retroactive to 8/12/14
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Holly M. Miller
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Maple Creek
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Language Arts Teacher Retroactive to 8/12/14
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Robin Rickman
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Maple Creek
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Retroactive to 8/12/14-10/31/14
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Jamie Schaefer
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Oak View
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Kindergarten Teacher Effective 8/18/14
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D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Cindy Bailey
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Transportation
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TRANSFER to Huntertown Bus Route Effective 8/26/14
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Wendy Burchett
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant ELL 2 hours/day Effective 8/26/14
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Beth Carpenter
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Carroll Middle
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 1 hour/day Effective 8/26/14
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Amy Clements
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Huntertown
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TRANSFER to Perry Hill Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day
Effective 8/26/14
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Jennifer Engelsrud
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 3.25 hours/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Cindy Fenbert
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 3.5 hours/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Maria Geese
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 3.25 hours/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Jody Harkenrider
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 1 hour/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Alisa Hess
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Transportation
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Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Driver Effective 8/26/14
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Amanda Lemert
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant SE additional 2 hours/day Effective 8/26/14
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Thomas Monnier
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Maple Creek
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 8/26/14
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Rita Reinking
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 2.25 hours/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Debbie Sanderson
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 3.25 hours/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Lori Schwarz
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Eel River
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Instructional Assistant Classroom 1 hour/day Retroactive to 8/13/14
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Kerry Steele
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Transportation
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Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Driver Effective 8/26/14
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Briana White
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Carroll High
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 8/26/14
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E. HOMEBOUND STUDENT INSTRUCTION Requested the following:
#14-01, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 08/23/14-10/10/14. Teacher assignment: Laura Semba; Andy Deatrick; Bonnie Johnson and Kyle Sommer. #14-02, Maple Creek Student, at a maximum of 3 hours/week, beginning 8/26/14-5/29/14. Teacher assignment: Michelle Scott and Scott Bushong.
F. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission to Post/Hire the following: Speech/Language Therapist 40% (special ed. fund); Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant Classroom 2 hours/day; Huntertown Instructional Assistant Classroom 4.5 hours/day; Huntertown Instructional Assistant Classroom 2 hours/day; Carroll Middle School - 3 Teachers to Supervise Students in the Morning; Carroll Middle School - 3 Teachers to Student Supervisors Students in the Afternoon.
G. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS Chris Etter, Maple Creek Assistant Track (F), resigned as of 8/10/14. Caitlin Houser, Carroll Middle Newspaper Advisor, resigned as of 8/22/14. Dan Lestinsky, Carroll Middle Assistant Track (M), resigned as of 8/12/14.
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H. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Alyssa Ables
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Carroll High
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Soccer (F) Volunteer
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Tom Bussen
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Maple Creek
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Head Cross Country (M)
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Brett Duffner
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Maple Creek
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Cross Country Volunteer
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Kim Ginder
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Maple Creek
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Head Volleyball
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Dan Green
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Maple Creek
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Head Cross Country (F)
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Racheal Hill
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Maple Creek
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Drama
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Dan Lestinsky
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Carroll Middle
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Head Track (M)
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Dan McCoy
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Maple Creek
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Band Volunteer
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Laren Molinari
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Track (F)
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Nick Morken
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Carroll High
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Soccer (M) Volunteer
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Matt Shepperd
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Maple Creek
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Band Volunteer
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Kristin Turner
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Oak View
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Art
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Motion to approve items A-H by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
I. 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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Brandon Basham
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Carroll High
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9/29-30/14
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$ 217.00
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Adm. Travel
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Indiana School Safety Specialist Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Brandon Bitting
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Carroll High
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9/29-30/14
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$ 193.50
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Adm. Travel
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Indiana School Safety Specialist Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Sam DiPrimo
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Carroll High
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9/29-30/14
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$ 198.50
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Adm. Travel
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Indiana School Safety Specialist Training
Indianapolis, IN
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Jeremy Heidenreich
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Carroll Middle
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10/2/14
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$ 45.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Allen Superior Court Conference on Youth
Fort Wayne, IN
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Barb Ihnen
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Perry Hill
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9/5/14
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$ 51.00
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Adm. Travel
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CLASS Ambassador Training, Goshen, IN
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Bryan Koehlinger
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Carroll Middle
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10/1/14
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$ 240.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Academic Super Bowl Development Conference
Indianapolis, IN
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Karsten
Lochmueller
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Carroll Middle
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10/1/14
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$ 150.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Academic Super Bowl. Development Conference
Indianapolis, IN
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Kim Lochmueller
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Cedar Canyon
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9/29-30/14
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$ 240.00
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Adm. Travel
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Indiana School Safety Specialist Training
Indianapolis, IN
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J. FIELD TRIP REQUEST 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 FCCLA
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9/19-20/14
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Personal Vehicle
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State Conference, Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve items I and J by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
FUND RAISER Requested approval of the following: Carroll High - Neon Nation Club - Sell School Spirit Items and Carroll High - Neon Nation Club - Spikeball Tournaments. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Mr. Himsel presented a promotional video made by a student. This video will be placed on the NACS website.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT Recommended renewal of the enclosed School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the Allen County Sheriff's Department for the 2014-15 school year. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
B. 2015 BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT Requested permission to advertise the submitted 2015 budget - Notice to Taxpayers of Tax Levies (Form 3). Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
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B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Request approval of the following: Building Corporation Payments $51,866.62. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None.
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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