The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 May 1986 — Page 3

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on April 22, 1986 in the library of Urey Middle School. All Board members, with the exception of Mrs. Beem, were present at the meeting. The superintendent and nine observers were also present. Following a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mr. Stull, the Board voted six to zero to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1986 meeting. Following a motion by Mr. Stull, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted six to zero to approve claims numbered 615 through 699, as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. Bus Bids: The superintendent presented the Board with a spread sheet detailing the bus bids. The Board discussed the relative merits of purchasing full size or smaller buses in light of future plans for the transportation system. They also discussed the relative quality of the Chevrolet verses the Ford chassis and the Superior, Wayne or Thomas bus bodies. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Peddycord, the Board voted three aye (Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Peddycord, Mr. Ludwig) to three naye (Mr. Stull, Mrs. Manuel, Mr. Millar) to award bus bid contracts to the following: two automatic transmission Ford chassis from Walkerton Ford at $15,222.99 each and two Wayne bodies from MTS at $10,884.00

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each. The motion failed. Mr. Stull stated that he would gather information regarding the Wayne body about which he had expressed question and Mr. Peddycord requested that Dr. Smith get additional information on the Wayne body from other recent purchasers. B. Insurance Co-Op: Dr. Smith explained that he wished authorization from the Board to participate in negotiations with American Schools Insurance Brokers, Inc., regarding the formation of a medical insurance trust. He explained that this action would only commit the Corporation to investigation expenses and that the additional sources such as the ISTA Insurance Trust are also being considered. Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Peddycord, the Board voted six to zero to authorize the superintendent to join the insurance trust being formed by American Schools Insurance Brokers, Inc. with a maximum investigation expense of SI,OOO. The superintendent is to report to the Board on progress at a later date. NEW BUSINESS: A. Summer School/Recreation Program — 1986: Following a motion by Mr. Stull, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted six to zero to approve the 1986 Summer School and Recreation Programs as presented by the administration. These programs include remedial reading and mathematics, enrichment, competency remediation, computer camp, driver education, music activities, instructional tennis, evening recreation, weight training, swimming

bus. basketball clinic for boys and girls, summer varsity baseball, and 13-15 year old baseball. B. Appointments: 1. Summer Programs 1986: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to approve the recommendations of the administration for filling the summer school/recreation positions. A copy of the appointments is included with these minutes. 2. Certified Staff 1986-87: Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted six to zero to approve the certified staff for the 1986-87 school year recommended by the administration. A copy of this listing is included with the minutes. 3. Extracurricular Staff 1986-87: Following a motion bv Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Millar, the Board voted six to zero to table action on the extracurricular positions until the next meeting. 4. Noncertified Staff 1986-87: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to approve the noncertified staff for 1986-87 as recommended by the administration. C. Conference Requests: Following a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mr. Peddycord, the Board voted six to zero to approve the following conference requests: 1. Marilyn Lightfoot, Walkerton Elementary School; Carol Beem, John Glenn School Corporation, “Chapter I Conference", Indianapolis. May 7, 1986. 2. Carol Beem. John Glenn School Corporation, “ISFSA Conference”, Indianapolis, April 2425,1986. 3. Barbara Osowski, John Glenn High School, "American Volleyball Coaches Seminar", St. Mary’s College, May 3-4, 1986. D. Conference Reports: The Board received written conference reports from the following staff members: 1. John Thomas, John Glenn School Corporation, "Cleveland Institute of Art Seminar". 2. Emily Ringenberg, Shirley Zartman, Pam Walz, Carol Huff-

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stetter, Jane Chapman, Brunette Mihail, Walkerton Elementary School; Pat Sriver, North Liberty School, "Indiana Reading Convention". 3. Linda Parker, John Glenn High School, “G/T Workshop". E. Urey Middle School Voyager Club Spring Camp-Out: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to approve the overnight camp-out request for May 3 and 4 at the Indiana Dunes State Park. F. Financial Statement — March, 1986: The Board received copies of the March financial statement. Dr. Smith noted that appropriation balances are normal at this time and that the first SIOO,OOO draw on the recently approved $600,000 temporary loan was executed on March 17. G. Others: 1. Auction at North Liberty Industrial Park: Dr. Smith announced that an auction of unneeded Corporation items will be held in conjunction with the North Liberty Chamber of Commerce at the North Liberty Industrial Park on Saturday, April 26, at 1:30 a.m. Carl Kaser is the auctioneer. 2. Summer Baseball Program: The Board discussed whether the summer baseball program is intended as a recreational or com-

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petitive program. Dr. Smith stated that he believed that the current operation of the program was in accordance with the wishes of the Board when the program was established. Mr. Stull explained that he felt the program was not competitive and, therefore, was at a disadvantage to other schools in the area. No action was taken. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board will meet in executive session on May 6, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. in the library of North Liberty School. The purpose of the executive session is to discuss personnel. The Board will meet in regular session on May 6, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of North Liberty School. ADJOURNMENT: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Stull, the Board voted six to zero to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.

| CARD OF THANKS

God Bless America. Gold Bless the U.S.A. The theme that was so beautifully expressed by the school choirs Friday night. Thank you Mrs. Hostetler for all of your talent in directing that wonderful group of students. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kronk

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