EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Northwest Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees met in Executive Session on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Those present: Mary Wysong, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. John Hilger was absent.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) 9: To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.
The board reviewed information on the performance evaluation of an individual employee.
No other business was discussed.
Meeting adjourned.
Board President Board Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, October 13, 2014 immediately following the executive session in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. John Hilger was absent. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, 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 September 29, 2014 regular meeting as presented by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Cecilia Bornkamp, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 9/26/14. Janelle Garman, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 10/17/14. Wendy Myers, Carroll High Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 10/15/14. Stephanie, Schortgen, Natatorium Swim Instructor, resigned as of 10/3/14. Elaine Shown, Bus Driver Trainer, resigned as of 10/31/14. Daniel Sullivan, Technology Specialist, resigned as of 10/8/14.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommend 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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Extension 10/13-17/14
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Stacey Gumbert
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Transportation
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Bus Driver
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10/7-10/14
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Lynn Huffman
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant
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11/10-13/14
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Pam Laux
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Perry Hill
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Instructional Assistant
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10/8-16/14
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Joann Parrot
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant
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10/21-24/14
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Tara Turner
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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1/6/15-5/18/15
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Raymond Wardell
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Carroll High
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Teacher
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9/22/14-10/10/14
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C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Jodi Rangel
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Carroll Middle
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Long-Term Substitute Teacher Effective 10/23/14-6/1/15
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D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATION Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Marci Newlin
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day Effective 10/14/14
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requestedpermission to post/hire the following:
Arcola: 1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 2.5 hours/day
Cedar Canyon: 3 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 1 hour/day each
1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 2 hours/day
1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 3 hours/day
Eel River: 2 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 1.5 hour/day each
1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 3 hours/day
2 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 4 hours/day each
1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 2 hours/day
Hickory Center: 1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 2.5 hours/day
1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 3.5 hours/day
Huntertown: 2 Instructional Assistants SE @ 3 hours/day each
5 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 3 hours/day each
3 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 4.5 hours/day each
Oak View: 2 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 2.5 hours/day each
1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 3 hours/day each
Perry Hill: 1 Instructional Assistant Classroom @ 5 hours/day
3 Instructional Assistants Classroom @ 2 hours/day each
Transportation: 2 Instructional Assistants Bus Monitor @ 1.5 hours/day each
F. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Sydney Bull
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Carroll High
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Swim Volunteer
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John Gibson
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Carroll High
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Head Swim Coach (M)
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John Gibson
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Carroll High
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Head Swim Coach (F)
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Sean Gibson
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Carroll High
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Assistant Swim
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Becky McClain
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Carroll High
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Dive 50%
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Jonah Snyder
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Carroll High
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Dive 50%
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G. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #14-01 Ext., Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 10/11/14-12/19/14. Teacher assignment: Laura Semba; Andy Deatrick; Bonnie Johnson; Kyle Sommer.
#14-04, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 9/29/14-5/29/15. Teacher Assignment: Ami Gomez; Kent Scholz; Megan Cripe; Jim Walker.
Motion to approve items A-G by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
H. 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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Nicole Croy
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Carroll High
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11/25/14
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$ 345.00
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Acad. Honors
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AP Training, Indianapolis, IN
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Jordan Rhodes
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Carroll High
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12/8-9/14
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$ 40.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Library of Congress Teaching with
Primary Sources, Indianapolis, IN
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Melissa Ringle
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Carroll High
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12/8-9/14
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$ 40.00
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Prof. Dev.
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Library of Congress Teaching with
Primary Sources, Indianapolis, IN
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I. 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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Oak View 5th Grade
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10/23/14
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Charter Bus
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis, IN
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Motion to approve items H and I by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
J. GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE
1. Brad Zern, Eel River Principal, requested permission to accept a donation in the amount of $2,900.00
from the Eel River PTO to be used for professional development.
2. Jada Conner, Director of Special Education, requested permission to accept the following grants for
the 2014-15 school year:
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IDEA Part B 611 $1,058,287.00
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IDEA Part B 619 $ 27,830.00
3. Gloria Shamanoff, Assistant Superintendent, requested permission to apply and accept the following
grants for the 2014-15 school year:
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Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Mr. Himsel commended the Carroll High School Neon Nation for their recent fund raising efforts.
A. FUND RAISERS Requested approval of the enclosed fund raising requests for the 2014-15 school year. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN ADOPTION RESOLUTION Requested approval of the 2015-17 Capital Projects Plan as presented. Advertised 2015 appropriation of $5,839,519.00 and levy of $6,078,512.00. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
B. BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN ADOPTION RESOLUTION Requested approval of the 2015-26 Bus Replacement Plan as presented. Advertised 2015 appropriation of $1,003,632.00 and levy of $1,070,390.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
C. 2015 BUDGET LINE 2 RESOLUTION Recommended the enclosed resolution authorizing the Business Manager to reduce the July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 appropriations for the 2015 budget. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
D. 2015 BUDGET ADOPTION RESOLUTION Recommended 2015 Resolution for Appropriations and Tax Rate - Budget Form 4. Appropriation of $64,962,668.00 and levy of $28,285,134.00.Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
E. RESOLUTION FOR GOALS FOR EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES Recommended the enclosed Resolution for Goals for Expenditure Categories. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
F. CAPITAL PROJECTS EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $16,876.80. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
G. COMMON CONSTRUCTION WAGE MEETING Recommended appointment of Bill Mallers as Industry Representative and Niles Pfafman as Taxpayer Representative for a common construction wage committee meeting for capital projects. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
H. REFUNDING BOND ISSUE Curt Pletcher, Umbaugh & Associates, presented information on the refunding of the 2005 bond issue with questions asked and answered. Requested permission to publish Notice of Hearing on Amendment to Lease. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. 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 Ron Felger.
Meeting adjourned.
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