2016-07-25 Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in executive session on Monday, July 25, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Kent Somers, Liz Hathaway, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger, and John Hilger.

I.C. 5-15-1.5-6.1(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 7:00 p.m.

The undersigned certify that no other subject matter of business was discussed in the executive session other than the subject matter of business specified in the public notice of the executive session.





Board President Board Secretary

REGULAR MEETING

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, July 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 and 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 July 18, 2016 regular meeting as presented by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS

A. RESIGNATIONSKyle Eichenauer, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 7/16/16. Kourtney Hopf, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 7/19/16. Denise Mohr, Carroll High Teacher, resigned as of 7/20/16.

B. RETIREMENT Cindy Fortman, Central Office Secretary, submitted her intent to retire effective 10/28/16.

C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST Recommended the following:

NAME

SCHOOL

POSITION

LEAVE DATES

Marlene Redding

Hickory Center

Teacher

8/10/16-10/21/16

D. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:

NAME

SCHOOL

POSITION

Megan Cripe

Carroll High

TRANSFER to Maple Creek Dean of Students 194 days/year Effective 7/26/16

Andy Deatrick

Carroll High

TRANSFER to additional 50% Corporation Curriculum Coordinator - Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology Integration, 100% 198 days/year Effective 7/26/16

Jenna Kuhn

Eel River

1st Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16

Roanne Marlow

Eel River

TRANSFER to Carroll Middle Dean of Students 194 days/year Effective 7/26/16

Lindsey Miner

Carroll Middle

Long-term Substitute Science Teacher Effective 8/10/16-10/11/16

Joanne Reyes

Carroll High

Spanish Teacher Effective 8/10/16

Haley Richman

Carroll High

Long-term Substitute Art Teacher Effective 8/10/16-1/4/17

Seth Slater

Carroll High

TRANSFER to additional 50% Corporation Curriculum Coordinator - Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology Integration, now 100% 198 days/year Effective 7/26/16

Casey Stansifer

Carroll High

TRANSFER to Corporation Curriculum Coordinator - Curriculum, Instruction, Technology

Integration 198 days/year Effective 7/26/16

Genevieve Waidelich

Eel River

3rd Grade Teacher Effective 8/10/16

Rebecca Zwepink

Carroll High

Carroll Middle

Maple Creek

ENL Teacher Effective 8/10/16

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E. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:

NAME

SCHOOL

POSITION

Rich Andrews

Transportation

Bus Driver additional Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Route Effective 8/11/16

Sara Dunton

Transportation

TRANSFER to Arcola and Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Routes Effective 8/11/16

Jana Fey

Transportation

Bus Driver Eel River and Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Routes Effective 8/11/16

Jim Fortman

Transportation

TRANSFER to Huntertown and Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Routes Effective 8/11/16

Dick Hostetler

Transportation

Bus Driver additional Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Route Effective 8/11/16

Craig Jones

Technology

Technology Systems Engineer Effective 8/8/16

Lori Reece

Carroll Middle

Instructional Assistant SE 3 hours/day and Instructional Assistant 1 hour/day, total 4 hours/day

Effective 8/11/16

JoAnn Sparkman

Transportation

Bus Driver additional Cedar Canyon Bus Route Effective 8/11/16

Susan Steury

Transportation

Bus Driver Arcola and Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Routes Effective 8/11/16

Heather Trent

Transportation

Bus Driver additional Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Routes Effective 8/11/16

Dave Trietsch

Transportation

Bus Driver Perry Hill and Carroll High/Carroll Middle Bus Routes Effective 8/11/16

Recommended the enclosed Technology Systems Engineer Benefit Sheet.

F. EXTRACURRICULAR RESIGNATION Casey Stansifer, Carroll High English Department Chair, resigned as of 7/25/16.

G. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend the following for the 2016-17 school year:

NAME

SCHOOL

POSITION

Josh Clinkenbeard

Carroll Middle

8th Grade Assistant Football

Chris Etter

Maple Creek

8th Grade Football 50%

Andy McManama

Maple Creek

8th Grade Assistant Football

Motion to approve items A-G by Liz Hathaway; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.

H. TRAVEL REQUESTS

Requested approval of the following:

EMPLOYEE

SCHOOL

DATE

TOTAL

AMT

FUND

PURPOSE

Jason Corah

Carroll Middle

7/25-26/16

$ 111.64

Tech CPF

2016 e3Technology Conf., Warsaw, IN

Lyle Felger

Transportation

8/1-2/16

$ 50.00

Transportation

IC Plant Tour, Tulsa, OK

Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

BUSINESS REPORT

A. CAPITAL PROJECTS RESOLUTION

Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $15,346.75. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

B. CORPORATION PAYMENTS

Building Corporation Payments - $28,565.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.

C. CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN FOR 2017-2019

Mr. Mallers presented information on the Capital Projects Plan for 2017-2019.

D. BUS REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR 2017-2028

Mr. Mallers presented information on the Bus Replacement Plan for 2017-2028.

Mr. Himsel added that bus inspections went very well and all buses are ready to run routes.

Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

Board Comments: Kent Somers thanked Cindy Fortman for her service.

Audience Comments: None

Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.

Meeting adjourned.





Board President Board Secretary