BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2016

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1 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2016 The North Newton School Corporation Board of Trustees met at the North Newton Administration Office, Board Conference Room, 310 South Lincoln Street, Morocco, Indiana 47963, on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mr. Richard Elijah, Mrs. Tiffany Fox, Mr. Ronald Gann, Mr. Nathan Gibson, Mrs. Patricia Reyes, Mr. Michael Russell, and Mr. Paul Sheldon. The following administrators and personnel were also present: Mr. Destin Haas, Superintendent of Schools; Ms. Karen Zackfia, Director of Business and Finance; Mrs. Sherri Cripe, Principal; and Mr. William T. Sammons, School Corporation Attorney. Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. Mr. Gibson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mr. Gibson moved to approve the Regular Board Minutes of October 10, 2016; donations; ECA purchase requests; field trip requests; financial claims and reports; and personnel reports as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Donations: $ from St. Augusta Church to Lake Village Elementary School for the backpack program; $ from US 41 Motorplex to Morocco Elementary for the library; $40.00 from St. Augusta Church to Lake Village Elementary School for the backpack program; Pizzas and salad, valued at $47.73, from Mr. Destin Haas to North Newton School Corporation for a teacher meeting; Book on Indiana, valued at $11.00, from Hoosier State Press Association to Morocco Elementary School for the library; Pizzas, valued at $63.44, from Mr. Destin Haas to North Newton School Corporation for a staff lunch; 40 books, valued at $760.00, from Lincoln PTA to Lincoln Elementary School for homeroom, special education, and EL classes; Books, valued at $347.00, from Lincoln PTA to Lincoln Elementary School for one book for every student; Buddy Bench, valued at $575.00, from Morocco Student Council to Morocco Elementary School for the playground; $50.00 from the Town of Morocco to Morocco Student Council for helping with the Sherri Willis 5K Run; $50.00 from Terpstra Custom Kitchens to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $50.00 from The Farmhouse at Fair Oaks to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; Regular Board Minutes 11/14/16 1

2 $50.00 from Drenth Growers to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $50.00 from Teamsters Local 142 to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $50.00 from Dobson Chiropractic Center to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $50.00 from Mountaintops, Incorporated to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $50.00 from DeMotte State Bank to Varsity Cheerleading for general needs of the program; $20.27 from LRG Prep, Incorporated to North Newton Athletics from sale of school logo merchandise; $ from Mrs. Karen Williams to North Newton Academic Team for general needs of the program; $ from Mel's Downtown to FCCLA toward field trip expenses; $50.00 from Mr. Larry Dowty to North Newton Athletics for general needs of the program; $50.00 from Mr. Matthew Wiseman to North Newton Athletics for general needs of the program; $50.00 from Mr. Bruce West to North Newton Athletics for general needs of the program; $50.00 from Mr. Kurt Hamilton to North Newton Athletics for general needs of the program; $ from Mr. Destin Haas to the Class of 2018 toward Prom expenses; Library Books, valued at $452.90, from the Morocco PTO to Morocco Elementary School; and $ from Ms. Danielle Dull to Morocco Elementary School to go toward playground equipment. ECA Purchase Requests: Two basketballs at $ from Winning Edge for the Jr. High Boys Basketball Program; and a Chest Freezer from the High School Area for the FFA at a cost of $ Field Trip Requests: Morocco Elementary School Spell Bowl Students Grades 4 th -6 th, sponsored by Mrs. Kelly Clark, to compete in the Spell Bowl Competition at Crown Point, Indiana on Thursday, November 17, Junior-Senior High School FFA Students, sponsored by Mr. Ron DeYoung, to compete in the State Forestry Career Development Event Competition at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, December 10, 2016; Fellowship of Christian Athletic Students, sponsored by Mr. Tim Loughmiller, to attend the Colts Football Game at Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, December 11, 2016; FFA Students, sponsored by Mr. Ron DeYoung, to compete in the Winter Leadership Contest at South Newton High School, Kentland, Indiana on Tuesday, December 13, 2016; Jr. High Cheerleaders, sponsored by Mrs. Michelle Veld, to compete in the Cheer Competition at the Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, December 17, 2016; and Band Students, sponsored by Mr. Craig Redlin, to perform with St. Joseph's College Band at St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana on Thursday, January 26, Warrants: (KB) # ; # ; # ; # ; # ; # ; #80083-; #5116- Regular Board Minutes 11/14/16 2

3 5119; #80084; # ; # ; and (DSB) # ; # Personnel Reports: Certified Personnel: Recommended for Leave Mrs. Karen Williams as an English Teacher at the Junior-Senior High School on family/medical leave, effective from October 13, 2016 to November 9, Support Staff Personnel: Recommended for Employment Mrs. Andrea Lipsky as One-on-Two Special Education Support Staff at Lincoln Elementary School, effective October 24, 2016, with a 30 day probation. Recommended for Leave Mrs. Jana Szczepanski as Library Support Staff at the Junior-Senior High School on American Disability Act Leave, effective November 1, 2016 to November 15, Promotions Ms. Laura Vogel from probationary to permanent status as After School Child Care Support Staff at Lincoln Elementary School, effective October 4, 2016; Mrs. Crystal Bell from probationary to permanent status as Special Education Support Staff at the Junior-Senior High School, effective October 5, 2016; Mrs. Amie Vaught from probationary to permanent status as Special Education Support Staff at Lincoln Elementary School, effective October 6, 2016; and Mrs. Rachel DeYoung from probationary to permanent status as Kindergarten Support Staff at Morocco Elementary School, effective October 25, Transfers Mr. Rick Clinton from Full Time Custodian at Lake Village Elementary School to Building Custodial Supervisor at Lake Village Elementary School, effective November 18, 2016; and Mrs. Renata Kocoski from Part Time Custodian at Lake Village Elementary School to Full Time Custodian at Lake Village Elementary School, effective November 18, 2016, with a 90 day probation for benefits. Extracurricular Personnel: Recommended for Employment Mr. Thomas Newton as Fall Conditioning Coach, effective school year and JV Baseball Coach, effective the baseball season; Mrs. LeeAnn Eckhoff as Senior High Yearbook Sponsor, effective the school year; Mr. Jason Arrenholz as JV Wrestling Coach, effective the wrestling season; Mr. Kyle Svetich as Jr. High Wrestling Coach, effective the wrestling season; Mr. Don Miller as Varsity Track Assistant Girls Coach, effective the track season; Mr. Jay Beedle as Varsity Baseball Coach, effective the baseball season; and Mr. Doug Belt as Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach, effective the baseball season. Resignations: Mrs. Barbara Blasco as Jr. High FCCLA Sponsor, effective October 17, 2016; Mr. Scott Rouch as JV Softball Coach, effective October 24, 2016; Mrs. Kari Smundin as Mathematics Teacher at the Junior-Senior High School, effective November 1, 2016; and Ms. Emma Hollopeter as Health Assistant at Morocco Elementary Regular Board Minutes 11/14/16 3

4 Student of the Month Recognition Employee of the Month Recognition Approval of Voya Unsung Heroes Award Grant Hearing on the Additional Appropriations Additional Appropriation Resolution Final Bond Resolution Resolution to Transfer Appropriations Resolution to Transfer Funds to Alternative Education Fund School, effective November 11, On behalf of the Board of School Trustees and the school corporation, Mr. Russell and Mr. Haas recognized Katelynn Scheidt, 1 st Grader from Ms. Sutton's class, at Morocco Elementary School as the Corporation Student of the Month for November. Katelynn and her family were present for the recognition award. On behalf of the Board of School Trustees and the school corporation, Mr. Russell and Mr. Haas recognized Mrs. Kelly Clark as the North Newton Employee of the Month for November. Mrs. Clark and her husband were present for the recognition award. Mr. Haas read a letter from Mrs. Sheryl Neibert, explaining the grant that the 7 th Grade Teacher Team wrote for the "Blackout-No Technology" Project and he then requested approval of the Voya Unsung Heroes Award Grant in the amount of $ that was awarded to the Jr. High. Mrs. Reyes moved to approve the grant as presented. Mr. Sheldon seconded and after all questions and no discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Corporation Attorney, Mr. William T. Sammons, reviewed the Additional Appropriations for Phase 2, Part B, not to exceed $1,700,000.00, for the purpose of procuring the funds for the renovation of and improvements to all of the schools and the construction of the bus garage. Mr. Russell opened the floor for a public hearing of comments and/or questions and questions from the public were addressed. Mr. Sammons presented the Additional Appropriation Resolution and Mr. Russell opened for a vote. Mr. Gibson moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mrs. Reyes seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mr. Sammons presented the Final Bond Resolution and Mr. Russell opened for a vote. Mr. Gibson moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mrs. Reyes seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Ms. Zackfia requested approval of the Resolution to Transfer Appropriations within the General Fund and the Transportation Operating Fund. Mr. Gibson moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Ms. Zackfia requested approval of the Resolution to Transfer Funds to Alternative Education Fund from the General Fund to meet the local matching money requirement of the state grant in the amount of $60, Mr. Gibson moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mrs. Fox seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried Regular Board Minutes 11/14/16 4

5 Approval of Health Insurance Equalization for Support Staff and Administration Approval of the School Improvement Plans for Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Items Professional Development Leave Requests July Board Meeting Date Change Public Expression Board Member/Administrator Reports seven to zero. Mr. Haas stated that with the 5.5% insurance increase being covered by the school corporation as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, he recommended equalization for the Support Staff and Administration as well, with all taking effect January 1, Mrs. Reyes moved to approve the equalization as presented. Mr. Sheldon seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mr. Haas recommended approval of the School Improvement Plans for each school for the school year. Mr. Gann moved to approve the plans as presented. Mr. Sheldon seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mr. Haas recommended approval to dispose of the obsolete items that were submitted by the school administrators. Mr. Sheldon moved to approve the disposal list as presented. Mr. Gibson seconded and after all questions were addressed and no discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mr. Haas requested approval of the following Professional Development Leave Requests: Mr. Haas to attend the Forecast 5 Conference at Chicago, Illinois, retroactive to Tuesday, October 18, 2016 to Friday, October 21, 2016; and Mrs. Laura Hathaway and Mrs. Kelly Petri to attend the 2017 Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference at Chicago, Illinois on Friday, March 10, 2017 to Sunday, March 12, Mr. Gibson moved to approve the leave requests as presented. Mr. Gann seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mr. Haas requested approval to change the July Board Meeting date to the 17 th to not conflict with the Newton County Fair Week. Mr. Gibson moved to approve the change as presented. Mr. Gann seconded and there being no questions or discussion, the motion carried seven to zero. Mrs. Judith Maggio asked if there were going to be any revisions to the current anti-bullying programs in the schools. Mr. Haas stated that yes there were revisions already in place in the schools as of August. Mrs. Cripe thanked Mr. Haas and the School Board for the Curriculum Mapping workshops and training to assist the staff professionally and commended the Early Entrance Kindergarten Teachers for all of their efforts in helping to develop and teach in the new program. Mr. Haas gave an update of workshops and conferences he had recently attended and the upcoming ones that he will also be attending in the next few weeks; he gave the percentage of incident reports that had gone down each year and the Parent/Teacher Conferences participation Regular Board Minutes 11/14/16 5

6 Adjournment percentages for each school. Mrs. Reyes presented a board report from the ISBA Fall Meeting that she had attended and read a sympathy thank you note from the family of Jennifer Zander. There being no other business, Mr. Russell adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. BOARD PRESIDENT BOARD SECRETARY Regular Board Minutes 11/14/16 6

BOARD MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017

Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda BOARD MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 The North Newton School Corporation Board of Trustees met at the North Newton