AMENDMENT TO LEASE HEARING
President Mary Wysong called the hearing to order. Bill Mallers presented the Amendment to Lease Agreement. Board Members made comments. There were no audience comments. Motion to adjourn the hearing by Ron Felger; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried. Hearing adjourned.
PROJECT HEARING
President Mary Wysong called the hearing to order. Bill Mallers presented the projects. Board Members made comments. There were no audience comments. Motion to adjourn the hearing by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried. Hearing adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING
The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Mary Wysong, John Hilger, Paul Sloffer, Ron Felger and Kent Somers. Also present: Chris Himsel, Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, John Bloom, Lisa Harris, staff, students, patrons, and reporters.
Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.
President Mary Wysong called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2014 regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS
A. RESIGNATIONS Sherri Bradley, Huntertown Instructional Asst. Bus Monitor, resigned 1 hour/day. Robin Riley, Cedar Canyon Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 12/18/14. Brian Schlatter, Oak View Head Custodian, resigned as of 11/30/14. Martha Sprague, Cedar Canyon Instructional Assistant, resigned as of 12/3/14.
B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS Recommend the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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LEAVE DATES
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Alex Beeching
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Arcola
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Teacher
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3/18/15-6/1/15
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Christine Fox
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Cedar Canyon
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Teacher
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2/3/15-3/26/15
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Tami Hartley
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant
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12/9-16/14
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Darlene Walcutt
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Huntertown
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Instructional Assistant
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12/8-18/14
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C. CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Elise Chang
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Huntertown
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Long-term Substitute Teacher Extension 11/14/14-12/18/14
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Kourtney Hopf
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Carroll High
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Teacher Additional 10% now 60% Effective 11/25/14
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Robin Rickman
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Perry Hill
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Long-term Substitute Teacher 1/19/15-6/1/15
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D. CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended the following:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Amanda Brown
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Cedar Canyon
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Instructional Assistant ELL 4 hours/day Effective 12/4/14
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Carrie Hyde
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Maple Creek
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TRANSFER to Oak View Secretary/Treasurer 8 hours/day 40 weeks/year
Pay Level 5 Effective 1/2/15
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Linda Kissell
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Carroll Middle
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TRANSFER Instructional Assistant Bus Monitor 1 hour/day to
Instructional Assistant SE additional 1 hour/day, total 7 hours Eff. 12/9/14
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Sue Skora
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Arcola
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Food Service Assistant 2.75 hours/day Effective 11/25/14
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Aimee Schweitzer
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Cedar Canyon
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TRANSFER to Instructional Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 12/1/14
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Katrina Stewart
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Perry Hill
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Bus Driver Effective 11/25/14
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Jessica Turner
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Carroll High
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Food Service Assistant 3 hours/day Effective 11/25/14
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Amanda Yager
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Carroll High
Carroll Middle
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Bus Driver Effective 12/1/14
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E. PERMISSION TO POST/HIRE Requestedpermission to post/hire the following: Hickory Center - 2 Food Services Assistants additional .25 hour/day each. Cedar Canyon - Instructional Assistant Preschool 6 hours/day, 4 days/week (general fund). Cedar Canyon - Instructional Assistant Preschool 3 hours/day, 4 days/week (general fund). Jada Conner, Director of Special Education, requests permission to transfer 1 hour/day of Instructional Assistant Bus Monitor position from Huntertown to Carroll Middle.
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F. EXTRACURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the following for the 2014-15 school year:
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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Logan Ables
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Maple Creek
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Head Wrestling
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David Brooks
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Carroll High
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Head Track (M)
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Rollie Clements
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Jeff Herring
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Matt Pape
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Tara Plummer
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Carroll High
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Basketball (F) Volunteer
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Bobbie Poynter
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Carroll High
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Freshman Basketball (F)
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Mark Redding
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Carroll High
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Head Basketball (F)
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Brad Sadilek
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Maple Creek
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Assistant Wrestling
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Phil Yoder
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Carroll High
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Head Track (F)
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G. HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION #14-08, Carroll High Student, at a maximum of 20 hours/week, beginning 11/17/14-5/29/15. Teacher assignment: Michael Schaffner; Kristy Ewing; Amber Shank; Scott Snyder.
Motion to approve items A-G by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
H. FACILITY USE REQUEST Jamie Wilkins, Oak View Principal, requested permission to use Oak View Elementary facilities for Camp Invention June 15-19, 2015 and that the fee be waived with a flat rate of $100.00 be paid by the camp for custodial fees. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
I. TRAVEL REQUESTS Requested approval of the following:
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EMPLOYEE
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SCHOOL
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DATE(S)
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TOTAL
AMT
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FUND
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PURPOSE
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Nancy Becker
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Special Ed.
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12/4-5/14
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$ 80.00
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SE Grant
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CLC Summit (SIM), Toledo, OH
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Jada Conner
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Special Ed.
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12/4-5/14
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$ 348.00
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SE Grant
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CLC Summit (SIM), Toledo, OH
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Sam DiPrimio
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Carroll High
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12/2/14
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$ 125.00
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Adm. Travel
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Section 504 Conference, Plymouth, IN
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Ron Felger
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Corporation
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2/1-3/15
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$2,000.00
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Adm. Travel
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2015 NSBA Advocacy Institute
Washington, D.C.
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Bill Mallers
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Corporation
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12/16/14
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$ 255.00
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Adm. Travel
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IASBO School Finance Issues
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Abby Tigulis
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Maple Creek
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12/4-5/14
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$ 638.10
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SE Grant
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CLC Summit (SIM), Toledo, OH
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Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
J. FIELD TRIP REQUEST Recommended the following:
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SCHOOL/GROUP
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DATE(S)
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MODE
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LOCATION
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Carroll High Boys' Basketball
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12/13/14
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School Bus
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Van Wert High School, Van Wert, OH
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Carroll High Swim Teams
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1/23-24/15
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School Bus
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Fishers High School, Fishers, IN
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Maple Creek Choir
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4/25/15
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Charter Bus
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Kings Island, Mason, OH
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Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Vote was four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.
K. GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCE Kim Lochmueller, Cedar Canyon Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization, Inc. in the amount of $1,000.00
to be used for the physical education equipment. Sam DiPrimio, Carroll High Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the CHS PTO in the amount of $2,500.00 to be used for teacher professional development. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
A. CORPORATION POLICY CHANGES - FIRST READING Chris Himsel presented the first reading of the Corporation Policy Changes.
BUSINESS REPORT
A. PATRONS' PETITION RESOLUTION Recommended approval of the enclosed Patrons' Petition Resolution for the refunding of the 2005 bonds. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
B. PROJECT RESOLUTION Recommended approval of the enclosed Project Resolution for the refunding of the 2005 bonds. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE
Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Lease for the refunding of the 2005 bonds. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
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D. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING
Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Approving Continuing Disclosure Undertaking for the refunding of the 2005 bonds. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
E. RESOLUTION REAPPROVING BUILDING CORPORATION Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Reapproving Building Corporation for the refunding of the 2005 bonds. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
F. RESOLUTION REGARDING 2008A BONDS Recommended approval of the enclosed Resolution Regarding 2008A Bonds for the refunding of the 2005 bonds. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
G. CONTINUING DISCLOSRE UNDERTAKING SERVICE AGREEMENT Recommended H.J. Umbaugh & Associates service agreement for continuing disclosure compliance. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.
H. CAPITAL PROJECTS EMERGENCY RESOLUTION Recommended approval of the enclosed Capital Projects Emergency Resolution for $7,387.87. Motion to approve by Ron Felger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
I. CORPORATION PURCHASES Building Corporation Purchases - $25,778.00. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.
J. CORPORATION PAYMENTS Building Corporation Payments - $3,455.01. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Paul Sloffer. Motion carried.
Motion to approve claims and payroll, subject to audit, by Kent Somers; seconded by Ron Felger. Motion carried.
Board Comments: None
Audience Comments: None
Motion to adjourn by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger.
Meeting adjourned.
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