The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 December 1986 — Page 6

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on December 16, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. All Board members with the exception of Mrs. Manuel, were present at the meeting. The superintendent and fourteen observers were also present. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to approve the minutes of the December 2, 1986 meeting as presented. Following a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mr. Hostetler the Board voted six to zero to approve claims number 2,070 through 2,162 as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. Walkerton Elementary School, Central Service Facilities Preliminary Drawings and Cost Estimates: Ed Soots and George Clinton, of R. W. Clinton and Associates, the project architects, presented a series of preliminary drawings showing circulation patterns, floor plans, outside elevations, and some interior details regarding the elementary school addition and renovation. The drawings represent an addition of approximately 13,000 square feet and would include a kindergarten room, music room, art room, computer room, gifted/talented room, and special education room. In addition, circulation space, restrooms and storage were also explained. Board members questioned how the design would appear were less space requested by the Board. Ed Soots, project architect, replied that if a different scheme is requested by the Board, he would prefer not to try to change the preliminary drawings as they exist, but to start from scratch due to the change in spatial relationships. Dr. Smith noted that it would be advisable for the Board to go through the entire shopping list of renovations and estimated cost of all construction before determining what the final space criteria is for the addition. Dave Rogers, of Construction Control, construction manager for the project, submitted documents to the Board detailing cost estimates of the proposed new construction and renovations. These cost estimates were as follows: option 1, $53,040; option 2, $190,340; option 3, $495,880; option to close up the windows in the 1958 part of the building, $86,460 or $95,420; fire code and life safety items. $43,736; cafeteria renovation, $21,540; energy management options, $96,985; cost of new construction, $914,400. If the addition and every renovation were taken, the total cost for the Walkerton Elementary part of the project would be $1,663,941. Mr. Rogers also estimated the cost of the 2,400 square foot office building at $120,000, based on $50.00 per square foot construction. He also estimated that cost of a bus garage of 3,200 square feet at $96,000, based on $30.00 per square foot construction. The total of all options for the entire proposed project is $1,889,941 in construction costs. Dr. Smith and Board members noted that this amount is considerably higher than the projected construction cost budget of $1,500,000. However, since all proposed additons and renovations have cost estimates applied to them, the Board will be able to pick and choose among the various options in order to structure a project that will fall within their desired budget. It was suggested that the Board meet within the week for a special open meeting for the purpose of going over all cost projections in order to give the architects and construction managers specific instructions on how to proceed with construction docu-

ments. B. Bus Bids: The superintendent explained that the Corporation had received bus bids from Mr. Joseph Snyder of Walkerton in the amount of $350 for old #l7 and $225 for old #9. Mr. Hostetler requested information on the value of these two buses for spare parts. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted six to zero to take under advisement the bid of Mr. Joseph Snyder for old #l7 and old #9 in the amounts of $350 and $225 respectively, until the superintendent can determine the value of these two buses in spare parts. Dr. Smith explained that he will have one of the bus mechanics inspect and advise him on the value of these buses, and return that information to the Board at the earliest possible time. Dr. Smith submitted a bus bid sheet to the Board detailing the bids that have been received from bus chassis and body dealers as per the Corporation specifications and recent advertisements. Chassis bids were received from Wiers of Plymouth, Walkerton Ford-Mer-cury and Mahoney Chevrolet of Walkerton. Body and combination bids were received from Kerlin of Silver Lake and MTS of Richmond. The low body bid is from MTS of Richmond for a 1987 Wayne bus body at $10,367. The low chassis bid is from Mahoney Chevrolet of Walkerton for a 1987 Chevrolet at $16,150. The low combination bid is from MTS of Richmond for a 1987 Chevrolet chassis with a 1987 Wayne body at $25,626. Dr. Smith recommended that since the low combination bid of $25,626 from MTS is $B9l per combined unit less than the next lowest bid, the Board should purchase two units as planned. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to authorize the superintendent to purchase two 1987 Chevrolet chassis with 1987 Wayne bodies at $25,626 per combined unit from Merchanthouse Transportation Sales of Richamond, as per their bid and all Corporation specifications. Mr. Hostetler noted that his motion was contingent upon purchase of a comparable unit at the lowest quoted price. C. Computer Loan Proposals: Members of the Board asked additional questions of the administrators regarding the computer loan proposals which were presented to the Board at the December 2, meeting. Dr. Smith explained that no decision on these proposals was expected at this time, but that administrators wish to have a final decision from the Board at the first meeting in January. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of 1987 JuniorSenior Prom Site: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to approve the location of the 1987 Junior-Senior Prom at the LaPorte Elks Club on May 9, 1987. B. Donation to North Liberty School Library: Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted six to zero to accept an anonymous $500.00 donation earmarked for the North Liberty Elementary and Middle Library. Mr. Kaufman, principal at North Liberty School, will work with the library staff to purchase appropriate materials and will provide both the donors and the Board with a list when that process has been completed. C. Request for Unpaid Leave: Following a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted six to zero to grant the request of Shirley Zartman, aide at Walkerton Elementary School, for an unpaid five day leave February 9-13, 1987. D. Resignation: Following a motion by Mrs, Craft, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted six to zero to accept the resignation of Sandy Martenson as half time Walkerton Elementary School

Chapter I aide. E. Appointment: Following a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to appoint Cindy Briggs as half time Walkerton Elementary School Chapter I aide. F. Resolution to Adjust 1987 Budget Accounts: Dr. Smith explained that by monitoring expenditures over the entirety of 1986 that he is better able to predict necessary expenditures for the 1987 budget. As under the current method budgets must be set in the summer of the previous year and adopted some months prior to the beginning of the year, appropriation amounts are often inaccurate. It is hoped that by transferring these funds for the 1987 budget that appropriation amounts will better reflect the expected expenditure levels. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted six to zero to adopt a resolution transferring $86,000 within and between the various accounts of the 1987 budget to better represent anticipated expenditures. A copy of this resolution is attached to and a part of these minutes. G. Financial Statement — November, 1986: The superintendent noted that appropriation balances and cash flow are very tight at this time, however the budget will balance as of the end of the 1986 calendar year, in January the Corporation treasurer will prepare a statement of necessary transfers within and between the accounts of the general fund for Board action. H. ISBA REDINET: The superintendent submitted a memo from Jack Petersen of the Indiana School Boards Association detailing information on the electronic mail system which is being recommended by the School Boards Association. I. Conference Reports: The Board received copies of the following written conference reports from staff members: I. Shirley Ross, John Glenn High School. "NEA National Conference 2001". 2. Linda Parker, John Glenn High School, "Advance Placement Workshop". NEXT MEETING DATE The Board will meet in special session on December 23. 1986 at 4:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. The purpose of this special work session is to discuss the cost options for the Walkerton Elementary School and Central Service Facilities project. The Board will meet in regular session on January 13. 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of North Liberty School. ADJOURNMENT Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted six to zero to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. RESOLUTION By Resolution of the Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation at their regular meeting of December 16. 1986, it is necessary to transfer amounts within and between the various accounts of the 1987 budget to better represent anticipated expenditures. General Fund Transfer in $32,800 to Account Number 01-11100. Transfer $32,800 from Account Number 01-11200. Transfer In $43,000 to Accolunt Number 01-11300. Transfer $1,200 from Account Number 01-11200. Transfer SI,OOO from Account Number 01 -21220. Transfer SI,OOO from Account Number 0-1-23120. Transfer $2,000 from Account Number 01-23150. Transfer $2,000 from Account Number 01-24100. Transfer SII,OOO from Account Number 01-25420. Transfer $24,800 from Account (continued on page 49)