REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 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, students, 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 April 28, 2014 regular meeting as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
PTO STUDENT ARTWORK PRESENTATION
JillCotant, CHS PTO Vice President, introduced NACS Student Artists and presented their artwork to the board. The artwork will be on display in the NACS Central Office for the upcoming school year.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
- RESIGNATIONSDave Behnke, Maple Creek Summer Custodian, resigned as of 4/25/14. Douglas Bryan, Arcola Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2013-14 school year. Emily Johnson, Eel River Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2013-14 school year. Dana Mitchell, Eel River Teacher, resigned as of the end of the 2013-14 school year. Nancy Shumlas, Carroll 9th Nurse, resigned as of the end of the 2013-14 school year. Zoe Zannis, Perry Hill Instructional Assistant, resigned as of June 13, 2014.
- INTENT TORETIRE Brenda Abbott, Carroll Middle Teacher, submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2013-14 school year. Sharon Fleenor, Bus Driver,submitted her intent to retire as of the end of the 2013-14 school year.
- LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTSRecommend 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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Chris Dodane
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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5/16/14 p.m.
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Janell Garman
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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Extension 5/5-23/14
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Sharon Knox
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Hickory Center
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Instructional Assistant
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6/2-5/14
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Deborah Papagiannis
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Eel River
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Teacher
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8/12/14-6/1/15
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Barb Richardson
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Cedar Canyon
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Custodian
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5/27-30/14
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Jessica Sherck
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Oak View
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Teacher
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Approximately 5/27/14 through the end of the 2013-14
School year
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Dave Shown
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Carroll High
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Custodian
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4/28/14-5/2/14
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Virginia Simerman
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Oak View
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Instructional Assistant
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5/21-27/14
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Andrea Smith
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Oak View
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Teacher
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5/16/14 p.m.
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- CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONRecommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Stephanie Brookshire
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Carroll Middle
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Food Service Assistant 3.75 hours/day Effective 5/13/14
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Deborah Crooks
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant Bus additional .25 hour/day 3.25 hours/day total
Effective 5/13/14 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Olivia Hippensteel
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Maple Creek
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Instructional Assistant SE 5 hours/day Effective 5/13/14 through the end of the
2013-14 school year
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Jennifer Ledger
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant Bus additional .25 hour/day 1.25 hours/day total
Effective 5/13/14 through the end of the 2013-14 school year
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Gina Pearce
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Maple Creek
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Food Service Assistant 3.25 hours/day Effective 5/13/14
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Annette Sorich
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Carroll High
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TRANSFER to Carroll High Food Service Assistant 6.5 hours/day Effective 5/13/14
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- EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Molly Shoup, Maple Creek Intramural Director, resigned as of 5/2/14.
- HOMEBOUND STUDENT INSTRUCTION Requested the following: #13-20,Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 10 hours/week, beginning 5/5/14-6/5/14.Teacher assignment: Marie Hanes and Laura Semba.
- PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requested permission topost/hire the following:Carroll High Certified and Classified staff for the 2014 Summer School Program as outlined in the enclosed memos. Special Education Certified and Classified staff for the 2014 Summer School and Extended School Year program as outlined in the enclosed memo. Beginning with the 2014-15 school year: Carroll High - Art Teacher 50%; Carroll High -S cience Teacher; Transportation - Bus Technician additional 50%.
Motion to approve items A-G by Ron Felger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
School Board Members thanked all of the retiring employees for their year of service to NACS.
Page 2 May 12, 2014
- 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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Chris Dodane
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Cedar Canyon
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6/24/14
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$ 130.00
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PTO
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Guided Math K-5, Decatur, IN
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Paige Myers
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Cedar Canyon
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6/24/14
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$ 130.00
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PTO
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Guided Math K-5, Decatur, IN
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Motionto approve by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
- GIFTS/GRANTS/DONATIONS Kim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Hoops for Heart and the American Heart Association in the amount of $1,050.00 to be used for school equipment. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
2014-15 STUDENT HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS Recommended the enclosed amendments to the Student Handbooks for the 2014-15 school year.Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
BUSINESS REPORT
- CORPORATION PURCHASESRecommended purchases from the following: Capital Projects Fund - $451,199.38. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
- CORPORATION PAYMENTSRecommended Building Corporation Payments:Series 2013 Bond Issue - $64.10. 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: Congratulations to Carroll High School for the recent Lip Dub video. Thank you to all of the staff and students who worked to make it a success.
Audience Comments: None
Motionto adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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