WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Monday, July 11, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, July 11, 2005, with all members present.
The election of officers for the 2005-2006 year was conducted by Superintendent Dave Speakman. Phil Fought nominated Scott Pounds for President. Jim Kiester seconded this motion. Jim Kiester moved to close nominations, seconded by Tom Janes. Motion carried 6-0-1. Tom Janes nominated Phil Fought for Vice-President. Jim Hosford seconded this motion. Jim Kiester moved to close nominations, seconded by Tom Janes. Motion carried 6-0-1. Tom Janes nominated Amy Groff for Board Secretary. Jim Kiester moved seconded this motion. Phil Fought made a motion, seconded by Jim Hosford, to close nominations. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Scott Pounds called the meeting to order and asked that all visitors register.
Several appointments were made by Mr. Pounds. Those are: Amy Groff as the board representative to the Area Career and Technology Education Board; Phil Fought to the West Noble High School Athletic Council and legislative liaison; and Jim Hosford to the TAB committee as the board representative.
A schedule of the board meeting dates for 2005-2006 was distributed. A discussion was held on whether to change the board meeting time to 6:45 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the meeting dates as presented and that the starting time of the meetings to remain at 6:30 p.m. and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 4- 3. (See attached schedule).
Jim Kiester made a motion, seconded by Tom Janes, to approve the board minutes from the June 30th meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
A claim list for claims #2793 to #2795 in the amount of $229,322.49 was distributed to board members for their review. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the claims as presented and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Also, board members reviewed the receipts for the Month of June.
Superintendent Speakman distributed the second quarter appropriation report for board members review. Also, the extra-curricular fund reports were given to board members.
A financial timetable developed by Thomas Peterson, Ice-Miller, for the selling of the QZAB bonds was presented to board members. Jim Kiester made a motion to establish a building corporation for the lease and to have the 1028 hearing on August 29, 2005. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 7-0. A motion was made by Tom Janes to establish a Common Wage Committee. Individuals serving on the committee are Bill Noelle, Tom Growcock, and Dave Speakman. Amy Groff seconded the motion and motion carried 7-0.
Board members discussed the pros and cons of utilizing Performance Contracting versus the spec and bid process for the work to be done with the QZAB funds. Greg Cox made a motion to pursue Performance Contracting for this project. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a medical leave request from Doris Stucky, a resignation from Paige Gerber as the assistant cheerleader coach at the high school, and recommended Amanda Miller as a 5th grade teacher for the 2005-2006 school year. Greg Cox made motion to approve and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester made a motion, seconded by Jim Kiester to appoint Barbara Fought as Corporation Treasurer and Recording Secretary and to bond for $500,000; Kathy Laughlin as Assistant Treasurer and bond for $10,000; Karen Hoover as Assistant Recording Secretary; Rhonda Cunningham, Katie Cook, Sue Sprague, Gwen Jones as extra-curricular treasurers and to bond; and School Lunch personnel Kathy Laughlin, Deb Rodriguez, Alicia Alspach and Jan Reidenbach. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 7-0. (over) Page 2
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members.
Superintendent Speakman announced that the grant applied for by Marge Kavanaugh for the college cost estimator was approved for $5,100 by the Dekko Foundation. He also updated board members on the “Go West” publication.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Mr. Speakman discussed the proposed 2006 Capital Projects Fund and the Bus Replacement Plan with board members.
Superintendent presented a field trip request from Greg Riegsecker for the high school tennis team on July 18th. Jim Kiester moved to approve the request and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14.1.5- 6.1b.2b (legal). No other business was discussed.
APPROVED: July 25, 2005
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Monday, July 25, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, July 25, 2005, with six (6) members present. Jim Kiester was absent.
An execution session to discuss a personnel issue under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a began at 6:30 p.m. and no other business was addressed.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced that Pastor Bill Parks, who drives bus for West Noble, was recently named Ligonier’s “Citizen of the Year”.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the July 11th meeting. Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A claim list for claims #2796 to #2987 in the amount of $1,880,072.51 was distributed to board members for their review. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the claims as presented and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman asked board members to approve the Annual Finance Report for West Noble School Corporation as instructed by Indiana Code and for the authorization to publish. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A request from Amanda Shoemaker, high school English teacher, for a 50% leave of absence (family) for the 2005-2006 school year was presented by Superintendent Speakman. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the request as presented and the motion was not seconded. Motion died.
Greg Cox made a motion to approve the leave of absence (maternity) for the first semester of the 2005-2006 school year for Tammy Bieberich. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Phil Fought made a motion to accept the resignations from Eric Ruckert as the high school assistant wrestling coach and Randy Miller as high school assistant boys’ soccer coach. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Phil Fought to approve an additional 10% teaching contract for Deb Yoder and temporary contracts for Brandon Schwartz and Jason Worrell. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
A recommendation was presented to board members to employ Elizabeth Garcia as a special education pre-school instructional assistant on a 49% contract. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Phil Fought seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Several extra-curricular contracts were presented for approval (see attached). Greg Cox made a motion to approve and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Robert Kirsch, school attorney, was in attendance to provide information on the Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) that West Noble has qualified for. Mr. Kirsch asked board members to re-approve the current members of the West Noble High School Building Corporation, Ed Miller, Craig Atz, and Nancy Hosford, as the building corporation for the QZAB (Exhibit A). Mr. Kirsch also requested that board members approve the Amendment to Lease (Exhibit B). Phil Fought made a motion to approve Exhibits A and B. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Kirsch distributed to board members the Patron Petitions.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members.
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Superintendent Speakman announced that “Go West” is ready for distribution, that West Noble High School has entered into an agreement with Vincennes University for the EXCEL Project (dual credit) for the 2005-2006 school year, submitted Title I Parent Involvement Tutoring Report for review, and announced that the DEKKO Foundation has approved the Extended Day Kindergarten grant for another year ($18,730).
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Mr. Speakman discussed the proposed 2006 Budget for the General Fund, Transportation Fund, and the Pre-School Fund, as well as reviewed Form 2 (income) with board members.
Superintendent presented a request from Brian Shepherd to conduct a cross country camp. Tom Janes made a motion to approve and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Athletic Director Tom Schermerhorn submitted the proposed prices for sport tickets and passes for the 2005-2006 school year. Tom Janes made a motion to accept the prices as submitted. Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Tom Janes moved to adjourn. Amy Groff seconded this motion. Motion carried 6-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14.1.5- 6.1b.2b (legal). No other business was discussed.
APPROVED: August 8, 2005 WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Monday, August 8, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, August 8, 2005, with five (5) members present. Greg Cox and Jim Kiester were absent.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the July 25th meeting. Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
A claim list for claims #2988 - #3015 in the amount of $586,109.55 was distributed to board members for their review. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the claims as presented and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
The annual financial reports for the extra-curricular funds (Ligonier Elementary, West Noble Elementary, West Noble Middle School and West Noble High School) were submitted for board acceptance. Tom Janes made a motion to accept the annual financial reports as presented. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Superintendent Speakman announced to board members that an advance draw on property taxes and the excise tax spring installment were received on Monday August 8, 2005. He distributed a handout showing the amount received by each fund.
An employment listing showing the resignations leaves of absence, and contracts were presented to board members (see attached list). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Mr. Speakman updated board members on a meeting that was held with a representative of the Department of Local Government Finance concerning the proposed 2006 Budget. Board members reviewed the updated Budget forms and Phil Fought made a motion to publish the 2006 Budget. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Board members were updated on the addition of a student drop-off location at Ligonier Elementary School.
Tom Janes moved to adjourn. Phil Fought seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14.1.5- 6.1b.2b (legal). No other business was discussed.
APPROVED: August 29, 2005 WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
August 8, 2005 Resignations
Lorri Garner - Ligonier Elementary Head Teacher Position
Leaves
Amanda Shoemaker - Family Leave - 2005-06 school year
Temporary Teaching Contracts
Candace Hales - High School English - for Amanda Shoemaker Alma Hernandez - West Noble Kindergarten (1st Semester) - for Carla Trinklein
Classified Contracts
Norma Harlan - Transportation Director
Service Agreement
Nichole Emmert - High School Remediation Tutor - $10.71 / hour
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Ruth Buckles - Junior Class Sponsor - $2,800 Rhonda Cunningham - Senior Class Sponsor - $433 Rhonda Cunningham - High School Charge Care - $447 Rhonda Cunningham - High School Student Council - $433 Cherie Musselman - High School Cheerleader Sponsor - $2,014 Barb Donley - High School Assistant Cheerleader - $1,010 Kathy West - Middle School Yearbook Assistant - $736 Deb Rodriguez - 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach - $936 Jason Worrell - 9th Grade Football Coach (50%) - $1,329.50 Nicholas Hoover - 9th Grade Football Coach (50%) - $1,329.50
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Monday, August 29, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, August 29, 2005, with all seven (7) members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman read a letter from Merrill Frick informing West Noble School Corporation of a donation of $100,000 in honor of Dr. Tim Martin. Dr. Martin was an avid supporter of West Noble sports. He also served as a West Noble School Board member. Jim Kiester made a motion to accept the donation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0. On behalf of the West Noble School Board Scott Pounds thanked Mr. Frick and his family for their generosity. All board members offered their thanks as well. Tom Schermerhorn, high school athletic director, thanked the Frick Family and shared plans for improvement of the baseball facilities.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the August 8th meeting. Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A claim list for claims #3016-#3272 in the amount of $1,443,841.84 was distributed to board members for their review. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the claims as presented and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An employment listing showing the resignations, leaves of absence, and contracts was presented to board members (see attached list). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
School Board Attorney Robert Kirsch conducted a 1028 Public Hearing on the proposed $2,000,000 Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) renovation project. Dave Corner and Greg Leedy from the Trane Company answered questions regarding the work to be performed within the scope of the project. The Public was given the opportunity to ask questions or voice an opinion. No questions or comments were received. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the 1028 Resolution (exhibit A). Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Patron’s petitions for the QZAB loan were presented for approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to the Patron’s Petition Resolution (exhibit B) and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
The Resolution Authorizing Execution of Second Amendment to Lease (exhibit C) was submitted for board approval. The Public was given the opportunity to ask questions or voice an opinion. No questions or comments were received. Phil Fought made a motion to approve and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Kirsch submitted an Engagement Letter from Ice Miller for fees and ancillary costs concerning the QZAB. Phil Fought made a motion to approve and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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Superintendent Speakman informed board members that the Tax Control Board hearing for the QZAB is scheduled for September 15, 2005, in Indianapolis at 1:20 p.m.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Mr. Speakman conducted a Public Hearing on the 2006 Budget, Bus Replacement Plan, and Capital Projects Plan. The Public was given the opportunity to ask questions or voice an opinion. No questions or comments were received.
Superintendent Speakman updated board members on the student enrollment. The official count date is September 16, 2005.
Mrs. Owens shared with board members how the “for pay” kindergarten is doing and answered any questions from board members.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVED September 12, 2005
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
August 29, 2005
Resignations
Karena Wilkinson - High School Musical Play Director Pat Carter - High School Speech Team Coach Pat Carter - High School Spell Bowl Coach Shawn Rausch - High School Academic Bowl Coach Ruth Buckles - Junior Class Advisor - Prom
Leaves
Cheryl Mangus - Medical Leave - August 23, 2005 - September 27, 2005 Amy Dreibelbis - Maternity Leave - October 17, 2005 - December 21, 2005 Traci Werling - Maternity Leave - January, 2006 - May, 2006
Teaching Contracts
Cosme Pena - Middle School ENL Teacher
Temporary Teaching Contracts
Melody Brady - Third Grade Teacher - West Noble Elementary Donna Risser - Reading Recovery - West Noble Elementary
Service Agreements
Nichole Emmert - Junior Class Sponsor - Prom - $504 Brandon Schwartz - Middle School Head Boys Track Coach - $1,152 Emily Newcomer - 7th Grade Volleyball Head Coach - $1,152 Tisha Bradley - 8th Grade Volleyball Head Coach - $1,152 Tom Marsh - Middle School Head Football Coach - $1,439 Steve Atz - Middle School Assistant Football Coach - $1,152 Nick Bradley - Middle School Assistant Football Coach - $1,152 Kathy Hagen - 6th Grade Volleyball Coach - $736 Judy Cole - Preschool Partners Coordinator - $2,400 Yvonne Schwartz - Preschool Partners Tutor - $10.71 / hour Sherry Lee - Middle School Video Production Assistant - $736 Candace Gum-Hales - High School Speech Coach - $1,725 William Sines - High School Academic Coach - $700 Rhonda Cunningham - High School Academic Coach - $700 Courtney Fish - Middle School Cheerleading Co-coach - $684.50 Amanda Koontz Cordero - Middle School Cheerleading Co-coach - $684.50 Chris DeVries - 8th Grade Class Sponsor - $111 Deb Rodriquez - Middle School Athletic Supervision - $382.80 Tim Schermerhorn - Middle School Athletic Supervision - $451.44 Jennifer Teel - Middle School Athletic Supervision - $138.60 Becky Younce - Middle School Athletic Supervision - $347.16
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Monday, September 12, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, September 12, 2005, with all seven (7) members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced that the high school boys cross country team placed first at the Blackford Invitational on Saturday, September 10, 2005. Sophomore Chuck Wysong placed first.
Tom Janes made a motion to approve the board minutes from the August 29th meeting. Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the receipts for August. Also, board members were given the extra-curricular funds reports for August.
Amy Groff made a motion authorizing the board president to sign and the submission of the Gifted and Talented Grant ($14,830) with the Indiana Department of Education. Phil Fought seconded and motion carried 7-0.
An employment listing showing the recommended contracts and extra-curricular assignments was presented to board members (see attached list). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Three resolutions were submitted for approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approval the resolution for tax neutrality for the Capital Projects Fund (50%) and the Bus Replacement Fund (50%) of the amount of the Pension Bonds payment in 2006 ($190,000). Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 7-0.
A motion to approve a resolution authorizing the proceeding with a petition for an Excess Less Levy Appeal with the Department of Local Government Finance was made by Amy Groff. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the petition to appeal for a recovery of a shortfall pursuant to IC6-1.1-19-4.7. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 7-0.
The 2006 budget was presented for adoption. Phil Fought made a motion to adopt the 2006 budget as advertised. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 7-0.
The 2006 Capital Projects Plan was submitted for adoption. Tom Janes made a motion to adopt the Capital Projects Plan as advertised. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Amy Groff made a motion to authorize the publication of the adopted 2006 Capital Projects Plan. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
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The 2006 Bus Replacement Plan was submitted for adoption. Phil Fought made a motion to adopt the 2006 Bus Replacement Plan as advertised. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members.
Mr. Speakman shared with board members that the West Noble received an Early Intervention Grant in the amount of $31,000; the Title I grant was approved for an amount of $404,887; and a grant in the amount of $12,816 was awarded West Noble by the Division of Language Minority. He also read a thank you note from the United Methodist Church for the use of high school soccer field for their summer soccer league.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Superintendent Speakman presented an out of state conference request for Karen Sensibaugh and Erika Lapham to attend the Fortres Conference in Chicago. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: September 29, 2005
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Thursday, September 29, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Thursday, September 29, 2005, with all seven (7) members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the September 12th meeting. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the claims for September. Phil Fought made a motion to approve claims #3273-3504 in the amount of $1,487,049.81. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
An employment listing showing the recommended leave of absences, resignations, contracts and extra-curricular assignments was presented to board members (see attached list). Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman presented the 2005-2006 enrollment figures. He announced that this is the highest enrollment in West Noble history at 2,627 students and an increase of 72 students over the 2004-2005 enrollment. Also, Superintendent Speakman shared enrollment projections with board members. If the current trend continues, West Noble’s enrollment will increase significantly over the next 12 years.
Nate Lowe, West Noble High School Assistant Principal, and Fred (Fritz) Schultz updated board members on the WNRL radio station. A broadcast studio has been built at West Noble High School and students are doing live broadcasts during school hours. Board members were very complimentary on the improvements to the program and appreciative of the time and effort contributed by the Schultz family.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. Bob Buttgen thanked board members for acting on the student drop-off/pick-up situation at Ligonier Elementary.
Mr. Speakman shared with board members that the Indiana Department of Education has approved the use of instructional assistants in the Prime Time program.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Superintendent Speakman presented an out of state conference request for Randy Younce and Eric Ruckert to attend a scientific probe workshop in Pittsburg, PA. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0. Superintendent Speakman presented a seconded out of state conference request from Tracey Noe to attend the National Gifted and Talented Conference in Louisville, Ky. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request as presented and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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An out of state field trip request was submitted by Phil Allen, FFA advisor, for West Noble FFA members to attend the national conference in Louisville, KY in October. Tom Janes moved to approve the request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7- 0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: October 10, 2005
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
September 29, 2005
Leaves
Jan Sweeny - Medical leave - November 21, 2005 to January 3, 2005
Resignations
Nettie Mojica - Instructional Assistant / Migrant Clerk Adam Sprague - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Temporary Teaching Contracts
Brenda Arnett - High School English - Maternity Leave for Amy Dreibelbis
Service Agreements
Kathy Fuhrman - Ligonier Computer Lab Technician - Temporary 1st Semester - $8.15/hr Imelda Reyes - Pre-School Partners Tutor - $10.71/hr Elizabeth Garcia - Pre-School Partners Tutor - $10.71/hr Amanda Fought - High School Head Gymnastic Coach - $2,013 Teresa Cripe - High School Assistant Gymnastic Coach - $1,080
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Monday, October 10, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Thursday, September 29, 2005, with six (6) members present. Scott Pounds was absent.
Phil Fought, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced student achievement (see attached).
Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the board minutes from the September 29th meeting. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #3505 to #3534 in the amount of $535,618.59. Jim Kiester made a motion to claims as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Board members reviewed the receipts for September and the extra-curricular fund reports.
West Noble Middle School submitted a request to expend $18,397.95 from their extra- curricular accounts for various items (see attached). Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request as submitted. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a third quarter appropriation report for board members review.
Notification was received from the Department of Local Government Finance approving the QZAB bond issue. Jim Kiester made a motion authorizing the board vice-president, Phil Fought, and board secretary, Amy Groff, to sign the lease agreement and authorize the publication of the notice to lease. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
An employment listing showing the recommended contracts and extra-curricular assignments was presented to board members (see attached list). Amy Groff made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, presented the names of teachers and parents who are being recommended to serve on the 2005-2006 Miscellaneous Textbook Adoption Committee (see attached). Jim Hosford made a motion to approve the recommendation and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Superintendent Speakman presented a field trip request for high school choir students to attend a workshop at Butler University on November 4 & 5, 2005. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Judy Cole, Parent Involvement Coordinator, was present to explain the present services being offered to “at risk” pre-k students.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 6-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
Recognition of Achievement October 10, 2005
Athletic:
Both middle school boys and girls won the LLC cross country meet this past Friday, Oct. 7. This marks the 11th year in a row for the girls, and 6 years in a row for the boys team. Also, both teams ended their season with a perfect 15-0 dual meet record. Over the past 10 years, the girls’ team has a 158-7 record, while the boys team has a 154- 11 record.
The very next day, Saturday, Oct. 8, the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to participate in the Carroll Invitational. Allissa Peterson, a 7th grader, won the girls varsity race to help lead the girls’ team to the Team Championship title, while the boys team took 4th place. Also, Liz Tamayo won the girls reserve race as the West Noble girls took the top 5 spots.
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
October 10, 2005
Classified Contracts
Ginger Wiley – West Noble Elementary ENL Kindergarten Assistant
Service Agreements
Doug Brown – 7th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach Jim Marker – VICA Club Sponsor
West Noble School Corporation Textbook Adoption Committee Arts Classes, 2005-2006
Elementary Teachers Art teachers: Jennifer Finlinson & Tammy Bieberich Music teacher: Kris Welker LE Parent: Mary Miller WNE Parent: Lora Moore
WN Middle School Teachers Related Arts department chair: Donna Golden Other Related Arts teacher: Bryan Shidler Parent: Denise Hershman Parent: Robin Powell
WN High School Teachers Art teacher: Andrew Yates Parent: Joey Nelson Music teacher/Department Chair: K.C. Kaericher Parent: Jeff Messer Business teacher: Susie Becker Parent: Lauri Cunningham Ag teacher: Phil Allen Parent: * Industrial Tech teacher: Marc Daniel Parent: Chris Egolf Print Shop teacher: Jerry Ganshorn Parent: Bruce Leslie P.E. teacher: Jim Roth Parent: * Auto Shop teacher: Jim Marker Parent: Chris Gillespie FCS teacher: Deb Terrell Parent: Rebecca Stech ICE teacher: Tracy Roberts Parent: Lesa Norton
*To be determined WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, October 24, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday October 24, 2005, with six (6) members present. Greg Cox was absent.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced student achievement (see attached). Mr. Shepherd informed board members that Ligonier Elementary had a one mile race for 3rd & 4th grades. Many parents attended to cheer their child/children. Also, Mr. Speakman shared that Janice Magid, wife of high school teacher Mike Magid, passed away on October 8, 2005.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the October 10th meeting. Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #3535 to #3721 in the amount of $1,269,371.12. Jim Kiester made a motion to claims as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman announced that the Auditor of Noble County has released the assessed valuation for 2006. The AV for West Noble is $452,367,453. Board members were also updated on the budget hearing with the representative from the Department of Local Government Finance.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a request to advertise for additional appropriations for budget year 2005 for the General Fund ($33,364) and the Debt Service Fund ($36,109). Tom Janes made a motion authorizing the request to advertise for additional appropriations for the General Fund in the amount of $33,364 and the Debt Service Fund in the amount of $36,109. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Board members were given a list of claims that were approved at the September 29, 2005, board meeting, but the claim numbers were omitted on the claim listing.
An employment listing showing the recommended extra-curricular assignments was presented to board members (see attached list). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, presented the names of teachers and parents who are being recommended to serve on the 2005-2006 AIDS Advisory Council (see attached). Tom Janes made a motion to approve the recommended appointments and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Representatives from the Northeastern Center, Brian Shepherd, principal at Ligonier Elementary School, and Mark Yoder, principal at West Noble Elementary School, made a presentation on their request for a pilot soccer program that will be conducted in the physical education classes. This is being done to promote citizenship, sense of community, and, also, meets requirements in Indiana State Standards on instruction. Phil Fought made a motion to allow the program for the 2005-2006 school year and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman announced that the Title III grant was approved for $120,217 and that Professional Development funds were awarded to West Noble in the amount of $19,620.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Superintendent Speakman presented a field trip request for high school student council members and sponsors to attend the state convention at Vincennes University on November 11, 12, & 13, 2005. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, requested that Kevin Davidsen be appointed to the miscellaneous textbook adoption committee. A motion was made by Amy Groff to approve the appointment and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a request for Karen Hoover to attend a payroll conference in Springfield, IL on November 2, 3, & 4, 2005. Jim Kiester moved to approve the request and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A request for Joe Pounds to attend the All-Write national convention in Pittsburgh, PA was submitted for board approval. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Tracy Roberts, high school ICE/ICT teacher, submitted a request to conduct a fundraiser to sell pizza cards from Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, and Domino’s to help offset the cost of the ICE banquet expenses. Phil Fought moved to approve the fundraiser. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Amy Groff, board secretary, submitted a draft of the revised board goals for members review.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 6-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: 11-14-2005
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
October 25, 2005
Service Agreements
Elisa Acosta - Kindergarten Home Tutor - $10.71 /hour Tom Marsh - High School Assistant Wresting Coach - $1,581 Jeff Burns - Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach - $2,156 AIDS Advisory Council 2005-2006
Recommended for appointment for first two-year term:
Dr. Lenora Hershler Laura Wysong, high school student (replacing Katie Allen)
Recommended for reappointment for second 2-year term:
Mrs. Pam Alles, parent/community Mrs. Kris Kaericher, middle school teacher Mr. John Renner, County Health Department Mr. Tom Schermerhorn, high school teacher Mrs. Mary Wysong, parent/community
Other continuing committee members (no motion need): Greg Baker, h.s. administration Sandy Brockett, elementary teacher Linda Owens, curriculum Miguel Pena, parent/community Seth Reidenbach, student Cathy Wesson, school nurse
Recognition of Achievement October 24, 2005
West Noble Elementary, Ligonier Elementary, West Noble Middle School and West Noble High School raised over $5889 for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Ligonier Elementary One Mile Run Challenge
• Train in PE for one month • Use Fitness Club to prepare
Girls Top 10 Boys Top 10
Alexis Shepherd 3rd 6:29 Uriel Macias 4th 6:19 April Salazar 4th 6:57 Jon Ortiz 4th 6:27 Selena Murillo 3rd 6:57 Jerod Bechtold 4th 6:32 Shawna Young 3rd 7:40 Bradley Pyle 4th 6:33 Amanda Gamez 4th 7:50 Brandon Carrizales 4th 6:39 Vanessa Salas 4th 7:54 Enrique Sosa 3rd 6:41 Amber Diehm 3rd 7:55 Juan Puente 4th 6:41 Molly Marsh 4th 8:00 Nolan Alspach 3rd 6:45 Olga Landeros 3rd 8:01 Alejandro Pizana 3rd 6:50 Karla Cortez 3rd 8:02 Waylon Richardson 3rd 6:51
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167 participate WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, November 14, 2005, with six (6) members present. Phil Fought was absent.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced student achievement (see attached).
Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the board minutes from the October 24th meeting. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #3722 to #3765 in the amount of $964,729.20. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Board members reviewed the listing of receipts for October, as well as the extra- curricular fund reports.
A public hearing was conducted for an additional appropriation for the General Fund in the amount of $33,364 and the Debt Service in the amount of $36,109. Members of the public were given an opportunity to comment and no comments were made. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the additional appropriations for the General Fund in the amount of $33,364 and the Debt Service Fund in the amount of $36,109. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
An employment listing showing the recommended leaves, contracts, and extra- curricular assignments was presented to board members (see attached list). Tom Janes made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Marc Daniels, high school industrial art teacher, and Chris Egolf, CJE Forestry, addressed the board on the future of the woods located on the West Noble campus. Currently, Mr. Daniels is cutting down the dead trees and using the lumber in his classes. He is working with several of the other teachers to use the harvested trees as teaching tools (physics, biology). Mr. Egolf shared with board members how forest management is handled and discussed the pros and cons.
The 2006 Board Goals were presented for first reading.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman shared a letter from the Cromwell Business Association concerning the middle school band not performing due to school being canceled that day. He also distributed an article regarding the accountability of the school and parents in education.
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Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Superintendent Speakman presented a field trip request for high school FCCLA officers and their sponsor, Debi Terrell, to attend the national in Louisville, KY on November 18- 20, 2005. For Mrs. Terrell this is considered an out of state conference. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the field trip request and the out of state conference request. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 6-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel) and IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: November 14, 2005
Recognition of Achievement November 14, 2005
The following 8th grade art students are the winners of the Cromwell Lion’s Club Peach Poster Contest:
13 year old category - 1st Brandon Replogle 2nd Patrick Hazelton 3rd Christina Pena 4th Amanda Musser
14 year old category - 1st Aaron Bontrager 2nd Jessica Mata 3rd Ignacio Herrera 4th Carlos Ibarra WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
November 14, 2005
Leave
Lisa Crick – Maternity Leave – November 18, 2005 to February 28, 2006.
Temporary Teaching Contract
Mindy Worman – Maternity Leave for Traci Werling, High School Guidance
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Adam Sprague – 6th Grade Boys Basketball
Service Agreements
Diana Halderman – Special Needs Bus Assistant Jennifer Fought – Middle School Assistant Gymnastics Coach WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, November 28, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, November 28, 2005, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Linda Owens shared with board members the names of instructional assistants who have passed the para-pro test and are now considered “highly qualified” by No Child Left Behind standards (see attached). Each individual will receive a certificate acknowledging their accomplishment.
Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the board minutes from the November 14th meeting. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #3766 to #4019 in the amount of $1,071,036.80. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Board members were made aware of the need for a temporary loan for 2006. Tom Janes authorized advertising for bids on interest rate for a $1,685,000 temporary loan ($1,120,000 General Fund; $375,000 Debt Service; and $190,000 Transportation Fund). Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
An employment listing showing the recommended extra-curricular and volunteer assignments was presented to board members (see attached list). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Marge Kavanaugh, high school guidance counselor, and Rick Mathew, high school principal, explained the new WorkEthic certification program being promoted by the Indiana Workforce Development.
The 2006 Board Goals were presented for second reading. No changes were made. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the 2006 Board Goals as presented. Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman distributed a handout from the I.S.B.A. showing the 2006 meeting dates. Also, he shared a thank you note from the family of Janice Magid.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Discussion took place on when to have a board social meeting. It was decided that the meeting will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. and Scott Pounds will be the host.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: December 19, 2005
West Noble School Corporation Highly Qualified Assistants, according to the No Child Left Behind Act Having passed the ParaPro Assessment in the State of Indiana Fall, 2005
Corporation Employees West Noble Middle School
Elisa Acosta Starr Cox Claudia Nickolson Melissa Sanchez Imelda Reyes Cindy Swank Lois Tamayo Cheryl Watts Ligonier Elementary Kathy West
Aracely Garcia Elizabeth Garcia West Noble High School Esther Harlan Martha Hedges Carolyn Adair Paula Phares Sharon Beers Carol Rose Ruth Buckles Kay Rosenogle Gloria Schuman Maria Villarreal
West Noble Elementary
Dana Arthur Cindy Coyle Fran Heintzelman Nancy Howell Penny Limerick Arturo Martinez Beckey Moore Mindy Myers Nancy Naylor Terri Reasoner RaeAnn Reed Kim Schultz Deb Smith Deb Stabler Ginger Wiley Barb Wilkinson Kris Zeigler
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
November 28, 2005
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Bryan Shidler – Middle School Boys Assistant Track Coach
Service Agreements
Terri Peterson – 7th Grade Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
Volunteer Coaches
Marge Kavanaugh – High School Chargerette Dance Team Ruth Buckles – High School Chargerette Dance Team WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19, 2005 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, December 19, 2005, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Mrs. Owens shared results from West Noble Elementary students on the recently collected food items for the West Noble Food Pantry (see attached).
West Noble High School teachers, Deanna Strombeck and Julia Shepherd-Gibbons, were present to explain a trip that they are sponsoring with the help of a Celebrate Diversity grant. Students will be given the opportunity to go to Canada. Mrs. Strombeck and Mrs. Shepherd-Gibbons also requested permission to use the mini bus for this trip. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the use of the mini bus for the Canada trip and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the November 28th meeting. Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #4020 to #4050 in the amount of $602,968.54 and claims #4051 to #4215 in the amount of $967,024.89. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed interest rate bids that were submitted for a temporary loan of $1,685,000 for 2006. Tom Janes made a motion to accept the interest rate bid from Lake City Bank of 4.297% for a temporary loan in the amount of $1,685,000 to be repaid on or before December 31, 2006. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Board members were given copies of the schools extra-curricular fund reports for November 2005 to review.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a letter from Dot Mazier, high school food service manager, announcing her intent to retire after 34 years of service effective February 17, 2006. Also, Superintendent Speakman submitted an extra-curricular contract for Kim Baker as middle school gymnastics head coach. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the employment listing as presented (see attached). Jim Kiester seconded and the motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman requested authorization to sign status quo contracts for those classifications that have January 1 contracts (see attached). Tom Janes made a motion to the signing of contracts as requested. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Richard Troyer, director of Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc., and Ross Hales, middle school health/physical education teacher, addressed board members with the possibility of Lifeline conducting a pilot program at West Noble Middle School for 7th grade physical education students for a 9 week period. The proposed curriculum is in alignment with West Noble guidelines and State standards. Funding for this program will be underwritten by Child Services. The presentation was considered as first policy reading.
Superintendent Speakman updated board members on the QZAB loan. Bonds sold on December 14, 2005. Dave Corner and Greg Leedy, Trane Company, were present to explain the amendment to the Performance Contract for the work to be completed with the QZAB Loan. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the resolution to make the amendment part (exhibits B and E) of the existing Performance Contract. Phil Fought seconded and motion carried 7-0.
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A motion was made by Phil Fought authorizing Dave Speakman to sign the amended performance contract. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman shared that the United Way of Noble County was requesting that an agency agreement for funding for year 2005-2006 be signed. Amy Groff made a motion authorizing Scott Pounds, board president, and Dave Speakman, Superintendent, to sign the agency agreement. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman informed board members that the Department of Local Government Finance has approved the additional appropriation request for the 2005 budget. Also, Dekko has approved grant requests for the memorial gardens ($6,000) and the science fair ($4,050).
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, shared West Noble School Corporation’s ISTEP results with board members.
Superintendent Speakman requested that a demographic study be performed for West Noble. He proposed employing McKibben Demographic Research to conduct the study. Tom Janes made a motion to approve Mr. Speakman’s request as presented. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: January 9, 2006
Recognition of Achievement December 19, 2005
West Noble Elementary students recently collected over 2,300 food items for the West Noble Food Pantry. The 2nd grade classes were the highest donors. Earlier in the fall West Noble Middle School and West Noble High School students also participated in a food drive.
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
December 19, 2005
Resignations / Retirements
Dot Mazier - Retirement - February 17th, 2006
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Kim Baker - Middle School Gymnastics Head Coach - $1,080
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
January 1st Contract Start Date Employees Status Quo Contracts 2006
Central Office Staff Barbara Fought Norma Harlan Karen Hoover Erika Lapham Kathleen Laughlin Lee S. Loos Anthony Smoker
Custodial/Maintenance Mary Bradley Billie Brown Kyle Canaday Jerome Choinski Carl Coffman Timothy Emely Duane Fetters Bruce Hagaman Stephen Hontz Todd LeCount Barbara Lengacher Benjamin Michael Carolyn Minier Patricia Myers Cindy Peters Virginia Reichard Bobby Ritchie Banner Shull Thomas Steele Ronny Terry WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, January 9, 2006, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman noted that Tracy Roberts, high school ICE/ICT teacher, and her husband, Matt, represented Indiana at the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Excellence in Agriculture award competition in Nashville, TN this weekend. They are in the top 10 finalists.
Phil Fought made a motion to approve the board minutes from the December 19th meeting. Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #4216 to #4268 in the amount of $4,783,742.32. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed a list of receipts for December and Superintendent Speakman explained the 2005 4th quarter appropriation expenditure report. Also, Superintendent Speakman shared with board members the property tax and excise tax collections for 2005.
The Department of Local Government Finance has approved the shortfall appeals for 2003 & 2004 for the following funds and amounts: 2003 General Fund $26,850 and Transportation Fund $8,646; 2004 General Fund $37,656 and Transportation $13,039.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a letter from Judy Bender, middle school instructional assistant, announcing her intent to retire at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the retirement. Jim Hosford seconded and the motion carried 7-0.
Tom Janes made a motion to approve Robert Kirsch, Heckner & Kirsch, as school attorney for 2006. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman shared potential staffing recommendations for the 2006- 2007 school year. Jim Kiester made a motion to add and post an assistant superintendent position, employment effective July 1, 2006. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 7-0.
The proposed Lifeline curriculum for 7th grade students was submitted for second reading. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the curriculum and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Marge Kavanaugh, high school guidance counselor, and Carolyn Yoder, program director for True Life Choices, explained to board members the proposed abstinence based sex education curriculum that would be presented to 8th grade and 9th grade students. The curriculum is in alignment with state standards and complies with West Noble’s AIDS curriculum. A parent meeting will be held prior to starting the classes and parents would be given the opportunity to “opt-out” their child. Funding is being underwritten by Campaign for Our Children. The presentation was considered as first policy reading.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. Ed Phillipp, 8th grade science teacher, read a letter from Mike Weimer, 8th grade Social Studies teacher, voicing his concern of class sizes. Mr. Phillipp is also concerned about class sizes. Adam Sprague, 5th grade teacher, spoke to board members about the discrepancy between health insurance premiums charged to administrators and other employees.
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Superintendent Speakman shared that Candy Myers requesting that schools be used as voting locations and that each election day be a day that school is not in session. He also shared that McLiney & Company has contributed $500 to use for school safety.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items.
Conflict of Interest statements were submitted for Jim Kiester, Dave Speakman, Mark Yoder, and Brian Shepherd. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the conflict of interest statements. Greg Cox seconded and carried 6-0-1. Jim Kiester abstained.
Superintendent Speakman announced the school board vacancies. He also distributed filing information.
Becky Miller and Heather Ostrowski submitted a request to attend the Reading Recovery conference in Columbus, Ohio on February 6 & 7, 2006. Both will be presenters. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: January 23, 2006
Recognition of Achievement January 9, 2006
Tracy Roberts, high school ICE/ICT teacher, and her husband, Matt, represented Indiana at the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Excellence in Agriculture award competition in Nashville, TN this weekend. They are in the top 10 finalists. The winner will be announced at 5:00 p.m. today. WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
January 9, 2006
Resignations / Retirements
Judy Bender - Middle School Instruction Assistant - Retirement
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, January 23, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, January 23, 2006, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman shared student achievements with board members (see attached).
Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the board minutes from the January 9, 2006, meeting. Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #4269 to #4414 in the amount of $1,282,514.24. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Scott Pounds, Board President, asked that a motion be made convening the annual meeting of the Board of Finance. Tom Janes moved to start the Board of Finance meeting and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Members reviewed the investments of the School Corporation for 2005. Phil Fought made a motion to accept the report as presented. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried. 7-0. Tom Janes made a motion to adjourn the Board of Finance meeting. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman announced that the 1782 Notice for the 2006 budget had been received from the Department of Local Government Finance. He reviewed the 2006 tax rates with board members.
An employment listing was distributed to board members (see attached). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the listing as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Second reading was given to the proposed abstinence based curriculum (True Life Choices) for 8th and 9th grade students. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the curriculum and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
The Indiana Department of Education, Division of School Finance, announced that West Noble will be getting one-half of the delayed payment (appr. $500,000) on February 1, 2006.
Superintendent Speakman shared an email from AASA concerning a recent story about education that aired on ABC’s 20/20.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items. Board visitation of schools was established for March 7 & 9, 2006.
Phil Fought updated board member on recent legislative activity.
Two out of state field trips were presented for board approval. Both are to Chicago. The high school auto shop classes are requesting to go the auto show, and Cliff Schwartz is requesting to take his 3rd & 4th year students to the Art Institute. Amy Groff made a motion to approve both field trip requests. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
An out of state conference request from Paige Culver and Sara Sowles to attend the Reading Recovery Conference at Columbus, Ohio was submitted for board approval. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the conference request. Phil Fought seconded and motion carried 7-0.
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Board members were given a copy of the Annual Report Card that will be printed in the local newspapers. Linda Owens explained some of the information contained within the report card.
Part of the No Child Left Behind legislation requires school corporations to develop a “Local Wellness Policy” prior to July 1, 2006. A board member is needed to serve on the Local Wellness Policy Committee. Greg Cox was nominated by Tom Janes to serve on the committee. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-1. A list of the other members of the committee (see attached) was submitted for board approval. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the committee and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-1.
Superintendent Speakman submitted several board policies for board members to review.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: February 13, 2006
Recognition of Achievement January 23, 2006
Jose Ibanez won the 7th grade Geography Bee. Tony Leitch was runner-up and Alan Pizana placed third.
Travis Stoner, an 8th grader, is the Spelling Bee Champion. He will represent West Noble at the Noble County on February 13, 2006. First runner-up was 5th grader Nelson Luehrs, and third place went to Seth Bontrager, a 6th grader.
The 8th grade boys basketball team won the LLAC (conference) basketball tournament last weekend. The 2005-2006 season record is 18-2.
Alexis Shepherd won the district Elks Free-Throw Shooting contest in Wabash over the weekend. She has qualified for the state finals on February 25, 2006.
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
January 23, 2006
Resignations
Kelly Smith - Bus Driver Melissa Reyes - High School ENL Assistant
Classified Contract
Chris Kidd - Bus Driver
West Noble School Corporation Local Wellness Policy Committee 1/23/06
Chairperson: Linda Owens
Parents: Cathy Wesson & daughter Melinda
Community: Denise Hershman & daughter Joanna
School Nurse: Janet Sweeney
Food Service: Jenny Allen (WNES), Colleen Leitch/Sandy Hunter (WNMS), Sharon Franks (WNHS), Terri Cunningham (LE)
Administration: Rick Mathew, Bill Anders, Melanie Tijerina, Brian Shepherd & daughter Ashley
3 Teachers: Deb Terrell (WNHS), Kris Kaericher (WNMS), Deb Yoder (tentative elementary)
School board: Greg Cox
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, February 13, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, February 13, 2006, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman shared student achievements with board members (see attached).
Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the board minutes from the January 23, 2006, meeting. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed the claims #4415 to #4446 in the amount of $608,669.81. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman read a letter from Glen Hicks announcing his intent to retire at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Mr. Hicks will have completed 40 years in education at West Noble. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the retirement request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Banner Shull submitted his resignation as head custodian at West Noble Middle School effective 2-10-06. He also asked that the 90 day requirement for severance be waived. Phil Fought made a motion to accept the resignation and waive the 90 day requirement for severance. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0. Also, Bryan Shidler submitted his resignation as the middle school boys assistant track coach. Tom Janes made a motion to approve Mr. Shidler’s resignation and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman recommended that Chris Egolf be retained as a consultant to manage the evaluation and harvest of the school woods. Jim Kiester moved to approved the recommendation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members.
Board members were informed of several future agenda items
Phil Fought updated board member on recent legislative activity. He also shared that the last day of the session is March 14, 2006.
Two field trips were presented for board approval. The high school band is requesting to attend the Solo and Ensemble contest in Indianapolis on February 25th and the high school choir is requesting to go to Indianapolis on February 18th to the state ISSMA contest. Also, Phil Allen is requesting to take the top 4 salesman in the FFA fruit and calendar sales to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Michigan on Saturday, February 18th. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the field trip requests as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
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Tracy Roberts submitted a request to sell candles to help offset some of the expense for the ICE/ICT banquet. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An out of state conference request from Nate Lowe, Bill Sines, and Tod Lehman to attend a professional development training program in Kalamazoo, MI, on February 24th & 25th was submitted for board approval. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester moved to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded this motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted several board policies for board members to review.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: February 27, 2006
Student Achievement February 13, 2006
Ligonier Elementary
The following students qualified to participate in the regional science fair: 1st grade – Nick Kathary, Leighn Keck 3rd grade – Nik Risser, Leslie Vallalobos, Nolan Alspach, Alexis Shepherd 4th grade – Kelsey Younce
West Noble Middle School
Congratulations to all String Orchestra members who participated in the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contest at Wayne High School on Saturday. The large string ensembles received three gold and two silver ratings. The violin quartets received one gold and one silver rating. Nate Johnson, Rachel Davidsen, and Ashley Leitch earned gold ratings on their violin solos. Kayla Ginsbach and Katy Mossburg earned gold for their viola solos. Adriana Mendoze was awarded a gold for her bass solo.
Congratulations to Mitchell Knepper (8th grade), Kayla Peterson (6th grade) and Breana Whitney (5th grade). They each earned a gold rating for their piano solos.
Congratulations to the following band students for their performances at the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday.
Receiving a bronze medal were the following students: Linda Danner, Mandy Musser, and Taylor Bagwell.
Receiving a silver medal were the following students: Jessica Flores, Hannah Yermosek, Michaela Bevins, Yaritza Pena, Zach Miller, Linda Danner, Mandy Musser, Samantha Sutton, Autumn Gawthrop, Kendra Miller, Rafael Correa, Roberto Herrera, Marco Gallegos, Wes Minnick, Mariana DeLira, Kayla Yelton, Andy Porter, Owen Stech, Jonathan Pfenning, and Bryce Frederick.
Receiving a gold medal were the following students: Rachel Beers, Joselyne Macias, Kaleigh Debeck, Joanna Hershman, Diana Canul, Erica Quezada, Marilynn Gallegos, Brianna Walton, Chelsea Boyle, Ivan Esparza, Zach Parr, Mayra Landeros, Peter Tamayo, Tyler Clark, Courtney Michael, Octaviano Guerra, and Bradley Arnold (Perfect Score).
Page 1 of 3 We had 228 science fair projects this year at the middle school. The projects represented a lot of hard work and learning.
Students chosen to go the regional science fair were: 5th grade – Chelsea Risser, Ashley Shepherd, Carly Wechter 6th grade – Jordan Younce, Alexis Busselberg 7th grade – Jennifer Jager, Emily Egolf, Todd Pritchard, Dirk Ormsby, Austin Pensinger, Jonn Thomas, Misty Michael, Rachel Peterson, Matt Price, Adrein Adams, Hunter Taylor, Jeff Miller, Courtney Patton, Adriana Sandoval, Samantha Pena 8th grade – Laura Gray, Cassie Tevis, Christina Pena Alternates who will be asked to go if needed – Allison Musselman, Kelly Reidenbach, Vincent Longacre, Karena Munoz, Joann Yoder, Aeesha Gamez, Vanessa Rangel, Lizzie Kyle, Sedona Venderley, Megan Layne, Kaleb Harris.
West Noble High School
Congratulations to RJ Mackensworth who will be participating in the State Wrestling meet.
Thanks to all who entered the cultural diversity contest. We had groups contribute a total of 21 displays to help us celebrate diversity at West Noble. The artistic displays and quality of the writing inspired judges Mr. Andrew Yates (Art teacher), Mrs. Donna Hoff (Spanish teacher), and Mrs. Julia Shepherd-Gibbons (English teacher and grant writer). All contestants met or exceeded the 20 hours of community service required along with the 10-page research paper and project. After much consideration, winners were selected to win the all expense paid summer trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto sponsored by the Celebrate Diversity project. They are the following:
Seniors – Norway Jason Rockey Mandi Christensen Emerson Correll Tiffany Pratt
Juniors – Egypt Jacki Hosford Sydney Hursey Alex Lupercio Josiah Pfenning
Sophomores – Germany Krystal Lehman Janet Hursey Amanda Hicks
Page 2 of 3 Freshmen – Italy Michael Jager Kenny Kill Ross Hagen Craig Dunlap
Alternates: Jerry Pauley Charlotte Moore Lauri Campbell Todd Wilson
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EMPLOYMENT LISTING
February 13, 2006
Retirements
Glen Hicks - High School Math - 40 years of service
Resignations
Brian Shidler - Middle School Assistant Boys Track Coach Banner Shull - Middle School Head Custodian - 15 years of service
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, February 27, 2006, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, School Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced student achievement (see attached).
Minutes of the February 13, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A claims list for claims #4447 - #4667 in the amount of $1,676,984.98 was presented for board approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the claims list as presented and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman informed board members that West Noble has received a revised 1782 Notice for the 2006 budget from the Department of Local Government Finance. The revision was necessary due to a change in the school funding formula, which increased state support by $89,658. The levy amounts were adjusted to reflect this change.
Katie Yoder and Diane Kehoe requested leave of absences (see attached). Tom Janes moved to approve the requests and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman read a retirement announcement from Carol Noser. Mrs. Noser has 30 years of service to the West Noble community. Jim Kiester made a motion to accept and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted resignations, extra-curricular contracts, service agreements, and a classified contract for Imelda Reyes on the Employment Listing (see attached) for board approval. Amy Groff made a motion to approve as presented and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jerome McKibben, Ph.D., of McKibben Demographic Research, presented a demographic forecast for West Noble School Corporation. The forecast reflects that enrollment will continue to increase. In the year 2015 West Noble School Corporation is expected to have 2,937 students. Dr. McKibben expressed concerned at the possibility of overcrowding at the middle school and high school. Tom Janes made a motion for Superintendent Speakman to contact Barton, Coe, and Vilamaa, to prepare different options to address the potential increased student enrollment. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Mary Wysong, AIDS Advisory Chairperson, was present to request that Ron Haas be the presenter of the Spring 2006 high school AIDS program. This is the first reading.
Several visitors, including many high school students, were in attendance. Board members asked the students what their concerns were about the possible increase enrollment at the high school. The students’ concerns were larger class sizes and overcrowding of halls during passing.
Superintendent Speakman informed board members of several upcoming events.
Phil Fought, Legislative Liaison, reported on recent legislative activity.
Superintendent Speakman reported on the utility usage for West Noble in 2005.
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An out of state conference request was submitted for board approval. Joe Pounds is requesting to attend a Technology Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, on March 8-10, 2006. A grant will be funding this request. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the conference request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman approached board members about the possibility of having electronic signatures on contracts. Board members decided to have original signatures on contracts.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed several board policies.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: March 13, 1006
Recognition of Achievement February 27, 2006
This past Saturday, Feb. 25, the middle school athletic teams did very well in their respective sports. • The 6th grade girls basketball team won their 6th grade tourney by defeating Wawasee in the Championship game by the score of 35-17. • The wrestling team traveled to Culver Middle School and took 2nd place as a team as they had 8 individual Champions which included Andrew Huntsman, Kevin Marsh, Quentin Castetter, Joey Melendez, Luke Hardesty, Adam Robinson, Lucas Ratliff and Jordan Swank. • The girls gymnastics team won the team title in the Wawasee Invitational, for the 1st time ever (at least that can be remembered).
The following high school seniors were recognized for achieving a 3.75 GPA after 7 Semesters by receiving an academic ring: Doug Alles, Blake Corner, Lyle Cunningham, Nate Horne, Solomon Hursey, Ashley Kidd, Daniel Martin, Brett Mershman, Jacob Naylor, Jaime Ness, Tiffany Pratt, Elizabeth Schlemmer, Sara Smith, and Alisha Walton.
The following students at West Elementary were recognized for their outstanding science fair projects:
1st grade, Jazlyn Guerra. 2nd grade, Brayden Becker, Kenneth Stotts. 3rd grade, Jack Minter, Dillon McLaughlin and Brayden Contreras. 4th grade, Kelsie Peterson, Sarah Buttgen. Alternate: Amelia Kurtz, 1st grade. Seven projects will be representing our school at the regional science fair at Tri-State University.
West Noble High School had its annual science fair on Monday. The projects were displayed and judged in the school library. The following projects took the top five places and will be representing WNHS at the Tri-State Regional Science fair on March 18, 2006.
Sience Fair Results Listed by name of Participant and then Project name.
1. Ryan Rosenogle------Gyroscopic Propulsion 2. Elizabeth Schlemmer------Faces: Reflection of Personality? 3. Brett Mershman------The Science of Spin 4. Solemon Hursey------Reaction Rate and Temperature 5. Doug Alles------Fractography
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
February 27, 2006
Leaves
Katie Yoder - Maternity Leave - Beginning March 27th to end of School Year Diane Kehoe - Medical Leave - Beginning April 13th to end of School Year
Retirements
Carol Noser - West Noble Kindergarten Teacher - 30 years at West Noble
Resignations
Kenna Steele - High School JV Girls Basketball Coach
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Steve Atz - High School Baseball Coach - $3,018 Jason Worrell - High School Assistant Baseball Coach - $1,797 Jared Knipper - High School Softball Coach - $3,018 Jerry Waldron - High School Assistant Softball Coach - $1,797 Kevin Bortner - High School Assistant Softball Coach - $1,797 Bob Strombeck - High School Girls Tennis Coach - $2,013 Deanna Strombeck - High School Girls Assistant Tennis Coach - $1,080 Nichole Emmert - High School Girls Track Coach - $2,586 Mike Magid - High School Girls Assistant Track Coach - $1,581 Tim Leamon - High School Boys Assistant Track Coach - $1,581 Dave Shields - High School Baseball Assistant Coach - Volunteer
Service Agreements
Cathie Kreigh - Middle School Choir Accompanist - 14 hours @ $12.00/hr
Classified Contracts
Imelda Reyes - High School ENL Assistant - $10.71/hr WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, March 13, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, March 13, 2006, with all members present.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. an executive session was held in accordance with IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2a (negotiations). No other business was conducted.
Scott Pounds, School Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced student achievement (see attached).
Minutes of the February 27, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A listing of receipts for the month of February was reviewed by board members, as well as the February extra-curricular fund reports.
Bill Anders, West Noble Middle School Principal, submitted a request to expend $12,901 from the middle school 2005-2006 fundraiser profits. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman read letters of intent to retire at the end of the 2005-2006 school year from Pat Malle, technology assistant, Sue Wigent, speech pathologist, and Patrick Carter, high school English teacher. Phil Fought made a motion to accept the requests and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Gene Teel submitted his letter of resignation as the high school girls’ basketball coach. Amy Groff made a motion to approve and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman recommended that Dennis VanDuyne, Ph.D., be employed as Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2006. Phil Fought made a motion to approve recommendation and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jeffery CampBell was recommended by Mr. Speakman to be employed as the middle school head custodian effective March 14, 2006. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the recommendation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman presented an extra-curricular contract for Mike Flora as the middle school boys assistant track coach. Greg Cox moved to approve the contract and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman announced that West Noble Classroom Teachers’ Association ratified the Master Contract tentative agreement on March 9, 2006. Jim Kiester made a motion to ratify the Master Contract effective 1-1-2006, and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 6-1.
Mary Wysong, chairperson of the AIDS Advisory Council, was present to submit for board members review the AIDS curriculum for the 2005-2006 school year. This is the first reading.
Up for second reading was the AIDS curriculum (Spring 2006) for the high school. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the high school AIDS curriculum as presented and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, updated board members on the for pay full day kindergarten program. Several kindergarten teachers commented on the success of the program and the benefits to the children served. Jim Hosford made a motion to continue with the program and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
The Noble County Library Board has requested that Julie Scher be re-appointed to the board. Phil Fought moved to approve the re-appointment and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman informed board members of several upcoming events.
Norma Harlan, Transportation Director, addressed board members about the possibility of adding an additional special education bus route. The additional route has a potential savings of approximately $3,700 per special needs student. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Mrs. Harlan also requested that West Noble advertise for bus bids on two (2) 72 passenger buses, as well as purchase two (2) used 84 passenger buses and one (1) special needs bus. Tom Janes approve the request and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Phil Fought, Legislative Liaison, reported on recent legislative activity.
A field trip request was submitted to allow the high school speech team to attend the state meet on March 24, 2006 in Indianapolis. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the field trip request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Tracy Roberts, ICE/ICT teacher, is requesting to sell porkburgers to help offset the cost of the spring ICE/ICT banquet. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the fundraiser and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members who participated in the school visitations commented on their experience.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members reviewed several board policies.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: March 27, 2006
Recognition of Achievement March 13, 2006
Alexis Shepherd placed 6th in the Elks Free Throw Shooting State Finals for the 8-9 year old group.
Maribel Ibarra received the Teacher’s Choice Award at FAME. Her artwork will be on display at Barnes & Noble in Fort Wayne from March 20-April 18.
Shantel Yescas received the Zoo Award at FAME. Her artwork will be on display at the Fort Wayne Zoo on March 25.
High School students, Elizabeth Schlemmer and Katie Hagen, qualified for the state speech meet in Indianapolis on March 25th.
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
March 13, 2006
Retirements
Pat Carter - High School English - 21 years at West Noble Sue Wigent - Speech Therapist - 24 years at West Noble Pat Malle - Technology Assistant - 20 years at West Noble
Resignations
Gene Teel - High School Girls Basketball Coach
Contracts
Dennis VanDuyne, Ph.D. - Assistant Superintendent Jeffery CampBell - Middle School Head Custodian
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Mike Flora - Middle School Boys Assistant Track Coach
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, March 27, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, March 27, 2006, with all members present.
Scott Pounds, School Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced student achievement (see attached). Speech & Debate team members Elizabeth Schlemmer, Jackie Hosford, Vicki Jensen, and Coach Candace Hales were present and demonstrated their work from competitions. Nick Prentice, Russell Fought, and Elizabeth Schlemmer described their science projects that placed first at the Tri-State Regional Science Fair. Richard J. Mackensworth II was present and commented on being selected to participate on the North Football team during the North-South football game on July 15, 2006. Football coach Monte Mawhorter has been selected as one of the assistant football coaches for the North team. Foreign exchange student Binh Le told board members of her experiences at West Noble High School, and how she is pursuing her education past high school.
Minutes of the March 13, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A claims list for claim #4668-#4884 in the amount of $1,718,955.50 was presented for approval. Amy Groff made a motion approving the claims as presented. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman requested authorization to advertise for interest rates bids for a temporary loan of $1,000,000 to help meet financial obligations if the June tax levy is late due to recent legislation changes. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted an employment listing (see attached) for board members’ approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the list as presented and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Up for second reading was the AIDS curriculum for the 2006-2007 school year. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the curriculum and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Melanie Tijerina, ENL Coordinator, distributed the results from the recently filed Indiana Department of Education Language Minority Report. She also informed board members that due to the increase in limited proficiency students at Ligonier Elementary and the Middle School, administration is requesting an additional 50% ENL teacher at Ligonier Elementary and addition ENL help at the Middle School.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Board members were informed several upcoming events.
Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, presented the proposed summer school class offerings (see attached). Drivers Education will be offered with a fee of $300 for district residents and $345 for out of district residents. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the listing except for the band class, which was tabled, and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Phil Fought, Legislative Liaison, submitted a list of recently passed laws.
A field trip request was by the Middle School for the STAR trip to Cedar Point on May 19, 2006. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the field trip request and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0. (over)
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Superintendent Speakman submitted his request to attend the Northeast Indiana School Study Council retreat/workshop in Chicago on June 21-23, 2006. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: April 10, 2006
Recognition of Achievement March 27, 2006
Jackie Hosford, West Noble High School Junior, was the winner in the contest to design a logo for the Celebrate Diversity Project. A copy of her design is attached.
Tammy Bieberich, art teacher at West Noble Elementary, has submitted a list of students who displayed art work at FAME 2006 (see attached).
Eric Ruckert, West Noble High School science teacher, submitted comments on the performance of the high school students at the Tri-State Regional Science Fair (see attached).
Attached is a list of middle school students who received honors at the Tri-State Regional Science Fair (see attached).
Tina DeLuna, 8th grader at West Noble Middle School, was selected as a state semifinalist in the 2006 Letter About Literature Contest sponsored by the Indiana Center of the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.
I was very proud or our showing at Northeastern Indiana Regional Science Fair on Saturday. Our students took home a total of 19 awards, far more than any other high school at the competition. All of the projects our students submitted showed a high level scientific inquiry and thought.
Elizabeth Schlemmer’s project was very impressive. She took the time to interview over 150 people on their views of several computer generated faces. Each face was slightly symmetrically different. It was her hypothesis that people’s perception of the individuals would be different just based on the symmetry of their face.
Nick Prentice also had an impressive Botany and Microbiology project. He exposed oat planets to hyper-concentrations of Carbon Dioxide to see the effect on their growth patterns. Even though Nick’s project was not selected to go onto state, he still received at total of five special awards.
Summary of all students that took projects to Tri-State and their places: Winning top honors in their divisions were: • Elizabeth Schlemmer in Behavioral Science • Nick Prentice in Botany and Microbiology • Russell Fought in Physics Participants receiving places in their divisions were: • Tom Beckner (3rd), Ryan Rosenogle(3rd), Alex Lupercio (Honorable Mention), in Engineering • Jonathan Stout in Physics (2nd) • Solomon Hursey in Chemistry (2nd)
Submitted by Eric Ruckert
West Noble Middle School students did a great job at the Regional Science Fair. There were 333 projects from northeast Indiana. Students from West Noble Middle School who received awards were:
Chelsea Risser • honorable mention in grade 5
Carly Wechter • honorable mention in grade 5
Cassie Tevis • honorable mention in Junior Behavioral Science • $25 from Northeastern Center
Lizzie Kyle • 3rd place in Junior Math & Computer
Dirk Ormsby • $50 from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Laura Gray • 4th place in Junior Engineering • award from Society of Women Engineers • award from Tri-Beta – Xi Beta Chapter • award from US Department of Health & Human Services Public Health
Emily Egolf • 2nd place in Junior Zoology • $50 from Noble County Medical Society
Christina Pena • 4th place in Junior Chemistry
Rachel Peterson • honorable mention in Junior Chemistry
Jordon Younce • ribbon from Isaac Walton League • plaque from Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management
Other students who made a great showing were: Jeff miller, Vanessa Rangel, Austin Pensinger, Jennifer Jager, Courtney Patton, Vincent Longacre, Misty Michael, Todd Pritchard and Ashely Shepherd. WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
March 27, 2006
Leaves
Mindy Morgan - Maternity Leave - May 3, 2006 to August 17, 2006 Sara Sowles - Maternity Leave - May 12, 2006 to August 17, 2006 Jennifer Fisher - Maternity Leave - August 17, 2006 to December 31, 2006
Contracts
Candace Hales - High School English
Temporary Teaching Contracts
Alma Hernandez - West Noble Elementary - Medical Leave for Diane Kehoe Molly Johnson - Ligonier Elementary - Maternity Leave for Katherine Yoder
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Jared Knipper - Ligonier Science Fair Representative - $226 Brandon Swartz - Middle School Boys Track - $648.67 Mike Flora - Middle School Boys Track - $648.67 (Contract Adjustment) Dan Bright - Middle School Boys Track - $648.67 WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, April 10, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, April 10, 2006, with all members present.
Amy Groff, School Board Secretary, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and asked that all visitors register. Board members Scott Pounds and Phil Fought were absent.
Superintendent Speakman introduced West Noble High School senior Jacob Naylor, who was one of the ten finalists for the Lilly Endowment Scholarships. Jacob commented on the process and experience of being one of the finalists. West Noble High School had 5 of the 10 finalists, with Elizabeth Schlemmer and Alisha Walton receiving the scholarships.
Scott Pounds, Board President, arrived and took over presiding the board meeting.
Minutes of the March 27, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A claims list for claims #4884-#4911 in the amount of $714,228.42 was presented for approval. Amy Groff made a motion approving the claims as presented. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 6-0.
A list of receipts for the month of March was reviewed by board members.
Superintendent Speakman presented the first quarter appropriation report.
Superintendent Speakman submitted an employment listing (see attached) for board members’ approval. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the maternity leave request submitted by elementary teacher Carrie Johnson, as well as the resignation submitted by Paula Sprunger, high school secretary/receptionist. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman requested authorization to notify teachers employed on a temporary contract that the contractual obligation of the School Corporation will cease on the last staff day. Jim Kiester made a motion approving the request and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Marge Kavanaugh, West Noble High School Director of Guidance, presented board members with a list of classes with less than 10 students enrolled that she is recommending be dropped, and a list of list of classes with less than 10 students enrolled that she is recommending being offered for the 2006-2007 school year (see attached). Jim Hosford made a motion to approve the list as presented and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Nathan Lowe, West Noble High School Assistant Principal, explained the summer marching program to board members. Tom Janes made a motion allowing the high school to offer the summer marching band with the stipulation that 35 wind/percussion students actually attend. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Linda Owens, Curriculum Director, submitted a list of miscellaneous textbooks that teachers would like to see adopted. Included are two textbooks that will need a waiver. This is the first reading. No action was taken.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Board members were informed several upcoming events.
Superintendent Speakman distributed a list of recommended staffing positions (see attached) for the 2006-2007 school year. Several of the positions are pending funding. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the list as presented, pending funding, and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0. (over) Page 2
The Title I Parent Involvement program would like to hire approximately 8 individuals as summer tutors to work with pre-school children. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the request and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Emily Murphy, middle school 7th grade science teacher, requested permission from board members to start an after-school science club for middle school students. Mrs. Murphy will be the sponsor and is donating her time. Tom Janes made a motion to approve Mrs. Murphy’s request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
The high school science classes requested permission to attend the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry on April 26, 2006. Also, Sandy Riegsecker is requesting permission to take the regional science fair participants to Indianapolis to the International Science and Engineering Fair on May 12th. Amy Groff made a motion to approve both field trip requests. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Jan Lehman, Technology Director, submitted a request for Tony Smoker to attend a workshop in San Francisco on April 22-25, 2006 being sponsored by Intel Corporation. All expenses of the workshop are being paid by the Intel Corporation and Mapletronics. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the out of state workshop request. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: April 24, 2006
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
April 10, 2006
Resignations
Paula Sprunger - High School Secretary/Reception - April 20, 2006
Leaves
Carrie Johnson - Maternity Leave - Beginning April 28, 2006 - Return Fall 2006
Termination of Temporary Contracts
Alma Hernandez Jeff Harper Melody Brady Jason Worrell Donna Risser Molly Johnson
West Noble High School – Master Schedule 2006-07
Classes to be dropped • Basic Skills • Geography/History of the World • Entrepreneurship • Marketing (1) • Business Foundations (1) • Jazz Ensemble • Fashion & Textiles (1) & (2) • Orientation to Life & Careers (2) • Food Science • Housing & Interior Design (2) • Adv Ag Mechanics • Adv Animal Science • Farm Management
Classes with enrollments less than 10 that we would like to keep • French 4 & 5 - 6 put with Cadet Teaching • AP Chemistry – 3 • Web Design – 8 • Intro to 3 Dem Art (1) – 9 • Computers in Design Mech – 2 put with Computers in Design Arch - 7 • Communication Processes A P – 8
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, April 24, 2006 – 6:30 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, April 24, 2006, with all members present.
Board President Scott Pounds called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and asked that all visitors register.
High school students, Marie Locke, Brian Wesson, Bethany Jones, and Katie Hagen, members of Theatre 33, were present and did a short performance from their upcoming production of Cinderella. Sponsor Amy Dreibelbis introduced the group.
Solomon Hursey, Tom Beckner, Emerson Correll, and Ryan Rosenogle, members of the Robotics Club, and sponsors Eric Ruckert and Marc Daniel, were present and demonstrated the program to board members.
Eric Ruckert, science teacher at West Noble High School, requested that a Robotics Club be officially established at West Noble for the 2006-2007 school year. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the request and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A proposed earth and space science camp was presented Eric Ruckert. He is requesting to take 9 students to Michigan and to study the geological aspects of mining, as well studying the weather and astronomy. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes of the April 10, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A claims list for claims #4912 to #5099 in the amount of $1,226,495.03 was presented for approval. Phil Fought made a motion approving the claims as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman presented a joint services agreement from the Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative for approval. The agreement will be effective from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2011. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the entering into the agreement. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Linda Owens presented a proposed agreement from the ALL-WRITE!!! Consortium. Amy Groff made a motion to approve agreement as presented and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Extra-Curricular Fund reports were given to board members for their review.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a letter of resignation from Warren Patrick, bus driver, effective April 21, 2006. Tom Janes made a motion to accept the resignation and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A retirement request from Susan Becker, High School business teacher, effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the request and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Rick Mathew, West Noble High School Principal, submitted his retirement request for board approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted an employment listing (see attached) for board members’ approval. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the contracts and volunteer positions as listed. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 7-0.
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Autumn Ledford, a representative from the New DAWN program, updated board members on the current program. The grant for the program needs to be re-applied for and Tom Janes made a motion to approve West Noble being an active participant with LEAP of Noble County in preparing the grant application. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
The list of proposed miscellaneous textbooks needing to be adopted was reviewed by board members for the second time. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the textbooks as submitted. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Kathy Hagen, West Noble Middle School assistant principal, presented and explained proposed changes in the student and staff handbooks for the 2006-2007 school year. This is the first reading and no action was taken.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Board members were informed of several upcoming events. Special note was made to that fact that the next board meeting is Tuesday, May 9th.
Superintendent Speakman distributed a copy of the proposed 2006-2007 school calendar, showing the early release dates. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the 2006-2007 school calendar as presented. Greg Cox seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Scott Pounds requested that the starting times for board meetings be changed to 7:00 p.m. Jim Kiester made a motion to change the starting time for board meetings to 7:00 p.m. effective with the May 9, 2006, board meeting. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0, with 1 abstaining.
Two field trip requests were presented for board approval. Jim Marker, West Noble High School vocational auto teacher, is requesting to take students to Northwestern College in Lima, OH on April 28, 2006, and the West Noble High School Spanish Club is requesting permission to go to Cedar Point on June 2, 2006. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the requests and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Nate Lowe, West Noble High School assistant principal, presented and explained proposed changes in the student handbook for the 2006-2007 school year. This is the first reading and no action was taken.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: May 9, 2006 WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
April 24, 2006
Retirements
Susan Becker - High School Business Teacher - 27 years Rick Mathew - High School Principal - 21 years @ West Noble; 37 total
Resignations
Warren Patrick - Bus Driver - Effective April 21, 2006
Contracts
Stephanie Brockett - Kindergarten Teacher - 2006-07 School Year
Temporary Contracts
Danielle Sitts - Maternity Leave for Carrie Johnson (rest of this school year) Robert Martin - Maternity Leave for Mindy Morgan (rest of this school year) Emily Finken - Maternity Leave for Jennifer Fisher (1st semester - 2006-07)
Extra-curricular Contracts
Amanda Knipper - Assistant J. V. Girls Softball Coach - $1,851 Scott Noble - Assistant Boys Golf Coach - Volunteer Tara Shepherd - Assistant Girls Tennis Coach - Volunteer
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 9, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, with all members present except for Greg Cox.
Board President Scott Pounds called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Deanna Strombeck, West Noble High School Future Problem Solvers (FPS) Sponsor, and students Ross Hagen, Micheal Jager, and Erin Duddy explained to board members their individual contributions to the team which helped them win the state Future Problem Solvers contest. By receiving this award, the team is qualified to attend the international competition in Colorado. Mrs. Strombeck also requested permission for the team to attend the international competition. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the request and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Several members of the West Noble High School Academic Super Bowl team shared with board members their recent accomplishments.
Superintendent Speakman shared the results of the recent elections for school board. Jim Kiester - District One (Washington Township); Mary Wysong – District Two ( Sparta Township); James Hosford – District Three (Elkhart Township); and J. Scott Pounds – District Six (At Large).
Minutes of the April 24, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A claims list for claims #5100 to #5124 in the amount of $693,410.32 was presented for approval. Phil Fought made a motion approving the claims as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
A listing of receipts for April and the extra-curricular fund reports for May were submitted for board members review.
Superintendent Speakman presented the results from the bus bids. He recommended purchasing a 2006 Thomas for $59,050 and a 2007 Thomas for $61,428. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the recommendation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted to board members the 2004, 2005, and 2006 salary and benefits recommendations for classified personnel. Action was tabled until the May 22, 2006, board meeting.
A resignation from Shawn Rausch was submitted. Jim Kiester made a motion to accept the resignation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman recommended Nate Lowe be appointed the principal of West Noble High School effective July 1, 2006. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the recommendation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman recommended Greg Baker be appointed the assistant principal of West Noble High School effective July 1, 2006. Phil Fought moved to approve the recommendation and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Extra-curricular assignments were recommended for Dale Marano, high school girl’s head basketball coach, and Jan Keefer, kindergarten team leader at West Noble Elementary. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the recommendation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A list of staff members who are applying to perform curriculum writing was submitted to board members for approval (see attached). Phil Fought made a motion to approve and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
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Superintendent Speakman presented a request to retain the services of School Resource Officers Tim Leamon and Jared Knipper. The positions will be partially funded from a grant. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the request and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 5-1.
Kari Vilamaa, from Barton, Coe, and Vilamaa, Architects, presented board members with several options to address the projected increase enrollment. Several questions and comments were made by visitors in attendance.
A second reading was held on the recommended changes to the West Noble High School and West Noble Middle School staff and student handbooks for the 2006-2007 school year. Jim Kiester moved to approve the handbook changes as presented and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Mark Yoder submitted recommended changes to the elementary staff handbooks for the 2006-2007 school year. This is the first reading and no action was taken.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Noble County REMC needs a board member to represent West Noble at the annual meeting. It was decided that Scott Pounds would perform this duty.
Board members were informed of several upcoming events.
Board members Scott Pounds, Phil Fought, Jim Hosford, Greg Cox, and Tom Janes will participate in Commencement Ceremony.
West Noble Middle School submitted a field trip request for 8th grade students to go to the Chicago Institute of Art on May 30, 2006. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the field trip. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Amanda Fought has submitted her request to hold a summer gymnastics camp at West Noble Middle School. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the request and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman requested that Karen Hoover also be appointed to appear in small claims court on behalf of West Noble School Corporation. Phil Fought moved to approve the request. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Bob Kirsch, school attorney, updated board members on a recent court decision in the Nagy vs Evansville-Vanderburg case, and the Indiana Department of Education’s opinion on full day “for pay” kindergarten. After a lengthy discussion, board members decided to table any action regarding full day “for pay” kindergarten and proceed with Driver Education as planned.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: May 22, 2006
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
May 9, 2006
Resignations
Shawn Rausch - High School Math Teacher
Contracts
Nate Lowe - High School Principal - Beginning July 1, 2006 Greg Baker - High School Administrative Assistant - Beginning July 1, 2006
Extra-curricular Contracts
Dale Marano - High School Girl's Head Basketball Coach - $6,068 Jan Keefer - Kindergarten Team Leader - West Noble Elementary - $965
Curriculum Writing
Doris Gierhan Donna Golden Kim Martin Marc Daniel Kris Kaericher Kim Kaericher Sandra Riegsecker Ross Hales Debi Terrell Tracy Roberts Phil Allen Jennifer Finlinson Tammy Bieberich
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, May 22, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, May 22, 2006, with all members present.
Board President Scott Pounds called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Ligonier Elementary students Alexis Shepherd, Francisco Chavez, and Nick Risser read to board members their award winning “tall tales” that were created through the Gifted & Talented program. Tracey Noe, program coordinator, shared how the program works, as well as future plans. Superintendent Speakman shared with board members that the high school robotics team won their regional competition. Also, board members were given a handout listing the scholarships awarded to West Noble High school seniors totaling $990,460.
Minutes of the May 9, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Amy Groff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
A claims list for claims #5125 to #5322 in the amount of $1,161,480.32 was presented for approval. Jim Kiester made a motion approving the claims as presented. Phil Fought seconded and motion carried 7-0.
The 2004, 2005, and 2006 salary and benefits for classified personnel were presented for board approval. Amy Groff made a motion to approve the classified salary and benefits for 2004, 2005, and 2006, and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman presented the results from the interest rate bids on a $1,000,000 temporary loan. He recommended Lake City Bank (4.89% interest rate). Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the recommendation and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An employment listing was presented to board members for approval (see attached). Tom Janes made a motion to approve the contracts as listed and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the extra-curricular as presented and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Summer school contracts were presented for approval. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the summer school contracts as presented and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman requested permission to submit letters of reasonable assurance of employment to classified staff. Tom Janes made a motion authorizing Mr. Speakman to issue the letters and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Curt Pletcher, Umbaugh and Associates, presented board members with financial information for the proposed building options to handle the projected increased enrollment. Representative Matt Bell addressed board members on the impact the 2% circuit breaker legislation and the future funding of building projects.
Phil Metcalf, director of the Career & Technical Cooperative, shared with board members his end of year program report.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman shared with board members a proposal from Christopher Egolf, ACF Consulting Forester, for management of the school woods and sale of timber on July 27, 2006. Greg Cox made a motion to allow Mr. Egolf to sell the timber from the school woods and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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The Region 8 ESC is forming a “risk management insurance pool”. Rodger Smith, director, is asking if West Noble is interested in participating in the pool. He is requesting a $500 initial financial commitment. Tom Janes made a motion authorizing the $500 payment to Region 8 and that Jim Kiester attends any information meetings. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Board members were informed of several upcoming events.
Brian Shepherd presented the recommended changes to the elementary student handbooks. This is the first reading. Second reading was held on the elementary staff handbooks. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the changes to the elementary staff handbooks. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Textbooks for the high school agriculture classes and theatre arts class were presented to board members for first reading.
Linda Owens explained the recent ruling regarding using ISTAR test results, as well as updated board members on the recently released Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results from the Indiana Department of Education. Due to the AYP results, West Noble must submit an “improvement plan”.
Cosme Pena submitted a request to use the middle school facilities during the summer to help teach English to adults who do not speak English. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve Mr. Pena’s request and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Mrs. Owens updated board members on recent information received from Dr. Reed, Superintendent of the Indiana Department of Education, and leaders of the Indiana House and Senate concerning “for pay” full day kindergarten. Phil Fought made a motion to continue with the for pay full day kindergarten for the 2006-2007 school year. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a field trip request to allow middle school band to go to Cedar Point from middle school band director Brian Shidler. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the field trip request. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 7-0.
A quote was submitted by Outdoor Aluminum, Inc. to replace the wooden bleachers at the football field with aluminum boards. Tom Janes made a motion to accept the quote as submitted and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: June 12, 2006
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
May 22, 2006
Contracts
Chris Eash - High School Math John Szynal - High School Math Tracey Noe - Gifted and Talent (50% additional) - Temporary Jeff Harper - West Noble Elementary Melody Brady - West Noble Elementary - Temporary Robert Martin - KG (WNE/LIG) - Temporary Jason Worrell - Ligonier Elementary Danielle Sitts - Ligonier Elementary - Temporary
Extra-Curricular Contracts
Doug Brown - High School Math Department Chair
Summer School Certified Contracts
Elementary * - pending enrollment
Stephanie Brockett* Paige Culver Jennifer Flora Myra Yelton Becky Miller Angie Edwards DeeDee Schermerhorn Beth Yoder Troy Risser Candice Holbrook* Heather Ostrowski Sara Appleton Traci Noe* Rusty Emmert Marie Harris Amanda Miller Jane DeBeck Danielle Sitts* Cindy Curtis Julie Hanna Christy Hofmeister* Robert Morgan
Middle School
Steve Murphy Kenna Steele Emily Murphy Tracy Miller Adam Sprague
High School
Mike Magid Amy Dreibelbis Phil Allen
Driver's Education
Jim Roth Pat Carter Jenifer Fisher Kevin Becker
Summer School Classified Contracts
Elementary
Susan Sprague Maria Villarreal
Middle School
Lisa Heintzelman
High School
Kendra Peterson WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, June 12, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, June 12, 2006, with all members present, except Amy Groff.
Board President Scott Pounds called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Superintendent Speakman announced that the high school baseball won the sectional. Also, retirees Carol Noser, Glen Hicks, Pat Carter, Sue Wigent, Susan Becker, Dorothy Mazier, Patsy Malle, and Judy Bender were recognized by board members for their contributions to the education of the youth. Glen Hicks was congratulated for his 40 years of service to the West Noble community.
Minutes of the May 22, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A claims list for claims #5323 to #5372 in the amount of $1,736,398.39 was presented for approval. Greg Cox made a motion approving the claims as presented. Jim Hosford seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Board members reviewed the receipts issued in May, as well as the extra-curricular fund reports for May.
An employment listing was presented to board members for approval (see attached). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the listing as presented. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman submitted a memorandum of understanding setting the rate of reimbursement for the newly established extra-curricular, robotics club with 2 sponsors, at $1,500 per sponsor. The West Noble Classroom Teachers’ Association had previously signed approving the memo. Phil Fought made a motion to approve and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
The textbook rental fees for the 2006-2007 school year were presented for approval. Jim Kiester made a motion to approve the fees as presented (see attached). Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 6-0.
A second reading was held for the proposed textbooks for the high school agriculture and theatre arts classes (see attached). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the textbooks and Jim Kiester seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman shared a letter from Gary Franklin, on behalf of the bus drivers, thanking board members for the approved salary and benefit package. Also, year-end reports from the middle school social worker/counselor and the middle school media center were given to board members. Superintendent Speakman also shared a recently received resolutions from the Indiana Department of Education defining kindergarten and drivers’ education program.
Board members were informed of several upcoming events.
Second reading was held on the elementary student handbooks. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the changes to the elementary student handbooks. Jim Kiester seconded and motion carried 6-0.
First reading was held on the revision of all board policies.
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A field trip request to allow the FFA members to attend the state convention on June 19- 22, 2006, was submitted for approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A resolution to add Karen Hoover as a representative on West Noble’s PERF account was submitted for approval. Tom Janes made a motion to approve the resolution and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A resolution was presented to adopt the Advance College Project sponsored through Indiana University for West Noble High School. Phil Fought made a motion supporting the resolution and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Jim Kiester made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 60.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5- 6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: June 26, 2006
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
June 12, 2006
Resignations
Katie Yoder - Ligonier Special Education Teacher Bill Parks - Bus Driver Deanna Strombeck - Academic Super Bowl Coach - High School Vicki Replogle - Middle School Yearbook Sponsor Dave Brockett - 5th Grade Basketball Coach Charles Schlemmer - 10th Grade Class Sponsor Pat Myers - High School Head Custodian - Pending Re-assignment - August, 2006
Leaves
Katherine Noser - Maternity Leave - Beginning August 17th Holly Lee - Maternity Leave - Beginning Sept 11th
Contracts
Sarah Wilson - High School Social Studies Teacher Terri Kruger - High School Business Teacher Nikki Kunkle - Speech Therapist (60%) Pat Myers - High School Receptionist/Secretary - $12.02/hour
Summer School Contracts
Brian Shepherd - Summer School Principal Lorri Garner - Ligonier Elementary Literacy Coordinator - 5 days
Curriculum Writing
Brent Savchuck Amanda Shoemaker Amy Dreibelbis Bob Harding Candace Hales Julia Shepherd-Gibbons Connie Pipher Donna Golden Sandy Brockett Jane DeBeck Candice Holbrook Diane Kehoe Lynn Reidenbach DeeDee Schermerhorn
Summer Tutoring Contracts
Maria Villarreal Jenny Siri Aracely Garcia Michelle Kline Elisa Acosta Renee Swartz
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION Board of Education Meeting Minutes Monday, June 26, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
The West Noble Board of Education met on Monday, June 26, 2006, with all members present, except Jim Kiester.
Board President Scott Pounds called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that all visitors register.
Scott Pounds honored retiring board member Phil Fought with a plaque and bell. Mr. Fought and fellow board members shared memorable “board” moments. Mr. Pounds also presented a plaque and bell to Janelle Martin, in memory of her husband, Tim, who also served on the board.
Minutes of the June 12, 2006, board meeting were distributed for review and approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Jim Hosford seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A claims list for claims #5374 to #5607 in the amount of $952,487.35 was presented for approval. Amy Groff made a motion approving the claims as presented. Tom Janes seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent Speakman distributed a proposed timeline for the 2007 budget. Superintendent Speakman also shared that the property and casualty insurance premium for West Noble was decreased by $13,000 making the annual premium $150,099 with Indiana Insurance.
An employment listing was presented to board members for approval (see attached). Phil Fought made a motion to approve the listing as presented. Amy Groff seconded and motion carried 6-0.
Gene Teel, West Noble Middle School Athletic Director, shared with board members his proposals to establish an intramural tennis and soccer program at the middle school level. Board members decided to table any action on the proposal until the July 10, 2006, board meeting.
Second reading was held on the revision of all board policies. Greg Cox made a motion to approve the revised board policies and Phil Fought seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Visitors were given the opportunity to address board members. None commented.
Superintendent Speakman informed board members that the Indiana Department of Education increased the Title I, Part C grant. With the increase, an additional full-time teacher for the migrant program can be employed.
Board members were informed of several upcoming events.
A listing of several grants (see attached) was submitted to board members for approval. Phil Fought made a motion to approve the grants as presented and Greg Cox seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Phil Fought made a motion to adjourn. Tom Janes seconded. Motion carried 60.
An executive session was held under IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-5a (personnel), IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2a (negotiations) and IC-5-14-1.5-6.1b-2b (legal). No other business was conducted.
APPROVED: July 10, 2006
WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT LISTING
June 26, 2006
Resignations
Rhonda Cunningham – Student Council Sponsor Mindy Morgan – 8th Grade Girls Basketball Assistant Coach Adam Sprague – 6th Boys Basketball Coach
Leaves
Mindy Morgan – Maternity Leave – 1st Semester Tracy Werling – Maternity Leave – 2 Days a Week for 1st Semester
Extended Certified Contracts
Phil Allen – Agriculture Jerry Ganshorn – Printing Tracy Roberts – ICE/ICT
Administrator’s Contracts
Bill Anders Greg Baker Kathy Hagen Marge Kavanaugh Jan Lehman Nate Lowe Linda Owens Tom Schermerhorn Brian Shepherd Dave Speakman Gene Teel Melanie Tijerina Mark Yoder
Central Office Classified Contracts
Barb Fought Norma Harlan Karen Hoover Erika Lapham Kathy Laughlin Stan Loos Tony Smoker Jan Sweeny Gloria McDonald Cathy Wesson
Classified Contracts
Patricia Mata - Middle School Instruction Assistant/Program Assistant - $7.90/$9.75
Curriculum Writing
Becky Miller Heather Ostrowski Terri Kruger