The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 January 1987 — Page 9

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on January 13, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of North Liberty School. All Board members, with the exception of Mr. Ludwig, were present at the meeting. The superintendent and 29 observers were also present. Following a motion by Mrs. Bcem. seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted six to zero to approve the minutes of the Decmeber 16, 1986 meeting as presented. Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted six to zero to approve the claims numbered 1 through 81 as presented. PATRON RESPONSE Mr. Dennis Prout and Mr. Howard Dosmann, of Greene Township, were each recognized by the chair and distributed information to members of the Board concerning their efforts at achieving disanncxation from the South Bend Community School Corporation and annexation by the John Glenn School Corporation. Mr. Prout pointed out that recent action by the South Bend Community School Board of Trustees has opened the door once again for negotiations between the two school corporations. He further urged the Board to adopt a resolution similar to that adopted by the South Bend Board. Board president Millar pointed out that near the outset of the Greene Township issue, the John Glenn Board of Trustees did. in fact, adopt a statement directing the superintendent to discuss this issue with officials from the South Bend Community School Corporation. He stated that this action has not been rescinded by the Board, and therefore that an additional resolution is not necessary. Both Mr. Prout and Mr. Dosmann expressed their thanks to the John Glenn Board and offered to provide any information necessary to assist in the upcoming negotiation process. OLD BUSINESS A. Walkerton Elementary School Project: Ed Soots, of R. W Clinton & Associates. Dave Rog ers, of Construction Control, and Ralph Gerhart of Municipal Fi nance participated in a general discussion of the Walkerton Elementary School project with members of the Board. Mr. Soots presented the Board with four additional options for new construction. Mr Rogers cautioned the Board that decisions on the scope of both new construction and renovations must be made soon because the project timetable is already off schedule. This could result in any new construction not being closed in time for winter work. Mr. Gerhart confirmed tax rate information which was given to the Board at an earlier time. Mr. Soots also discussed land survey proposals that have been submitted to the Board. He indicated to the Board that his study of the proposals caused him to recommend that the Brady Land Surveying, Inc. proposal be accepted. Mr. Soots also discussed the need for soil borings to be taken at the site. Mr. Rogers suggested that the Shilts. Graves & Associates firm of South Bend be contacted for a proposal. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted six to zero to engage the firm of Brady Land Surveying. Inc., to survey the Walkerton Elementary School site at the propossed rates and a price not to exceed 55.000.00. B. School Technology Advancement Accout Loan: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Beem. the Board voted six to zero to authorize the superintendent to accept a loan from the Indiana Department of Education

Common School Fund in the amount of $47,668 to be used for the purchase of computere equipment. The loan carries a six percent interest rate and will be paid back during the 1988 and 1989 budget years. C. John Glenn High School Proposal On Grade Requirements For Participation In Extracurricular Activities — Second Reading: Mr. Shuler, principal at John Glenn High School, presented the Board with an updated version of the suggested policy and data showing what affect this policy would have had upon the student body had it been in effect during the first grading period. The proposed policy has been amended to account for transfer students, incomplete grades, and students involved in extracurricular activities like band and choir where cocurricular performances are a requirement for the establishment of a grade. Mr. Shuler also pointed out that research indicates that students participating in extracurricular activities tend to have higher grades than those students what do not participate in extracurricular activities. The Board directed Mr. Shuler to contine his review of the potential effect of this policy and to report back at a later time. The policy is proposed to take effect at the beginning of the 1987-88 school year if adopted by the Board. NEW BUSINESS A. Organize Board Os Finance: Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted five to one (Mrs. Manuel opposing) to appoint David Hostetler as President and Jean Ann Beem as Secretary of the John Glenn School Corporation Board of Finance. B. Request for Medical Leave: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted six to zero to grant a request for medical leave by Charlotte Hostetler, aide at Walkerton Elementary School. The leave will begin on January 16, 1987 and last for approximately six weeks. C. Appointments: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted six to zero to make the following staff appointments: I. Myra Kaser, Temporary Cook. John Glenn High School. 2. Sherry Klinedinst. Temporary Aide. Walkerton Elementary School. D. Memorandum of Understanding: Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Beem. the Board voted six to zero to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the John Glenn School Corporation and the John Glenn Education Association on membership in the North Central School Employees Insurance Trust. E. Textbook Rental Collection Report: The superintendent submitted a textbook rental collection report covering the period through December 31, 1986. The report states that of the total of $58,554 to be collected, that $45,513.70 or 77.7% has been collected at this time. Contrasted with prior years, collections are slightly ahead of normal. F. Financial Statement — December, 1986: The superintendent submitted a copy of the December financial statement to the Board. The report shows that the remaining balance of appropriations in the general fund was zero dollars or zero percent. The balance of appropriations in the debt service fund was $1,952.59 or less than one percent and the remaining balance in the transportation fund was $14,533.68 or four percent. G. Resolution To Transfer 1986 Budget Accounts: Following a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Beem. the Board voted six to zero to adopt a resolution balancing the 1986 budget appropriation accounts. A copy of this resolution is attached to and a part of these minutes. H Conference Requests: Fol-

lowing a motion by Mrs. Beem. seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted six to zero to grant the following confernce requests: 1. Vera Tiani, Urey Middle School; Dixie Kunze, Hugh Rettinger, John Glenn High School, “Indiana Association for Counseling and Development”, Indianapolis, February 26 and 27, 1987. 2. Judy New, Walkerton Elementary School, "National Association for Gifted Children", Charlotte, North Carolina. February 20 and 21. 1987. 3. Dick Reese, Urey Middle School; Brent Kaufman, North Liberty School, "Indiana Principals Leadership Academy, Special Edition", Indianapolis, January 13, 1987. 4. Terry Hensler, Jane Chapman, Anna Rose Heim, Walkerton Elementary School. "Second Grade Teacher Exchange". North Liberty School, January 22. 1987. 6. Cincy Knaack. Carolyn Ort, Walkerton Elementary School; Tim Davis, Jane Bliley. North Liberty School. "Indiana Department of Education Textbook Caravan", Rochester, January 21, 1987. 1. Conference Reports: The Board accepted written conference reports from the following staff members: 1. Marilyn Lightfoot, Walkerton Elementary School, "Indiana Principals Leadership Academy", Indianapolils. 2. Richard Kickbush, John Glenn High School, "National Athletic Directors' Conference", Nashville. 3. Judy New, Walkerton Elementary School. "Gifted and Talented Inservice”, North Liberty School, South Bend. 4. Gordon Mosson, John Glenn High School, "Bob Knight Basketball Clinic”, Bloomington. 5. Vera Tiani, Urey Middle School, "Indiana School Counselors Association Fall Workshop”, Indianapolis. 6. Rich Binkley, Brent Kaufman, Vai Clauss, North Liberty School; Sue Awald, Meri Anne Buffington, Nancy Huff, Marilyn Lightfoot, Walkerton Elementary School, "IBM Writing To Read Program", Indian Hills, Illinois. J. ISBA Collective Bargaining and Legislative Workshop: The superintendent informed members of the Board that on February 11. 1987, the Indiana School Boards Association will hold a Collective Bargaining and Legislative Workshop in Indianapolis. He asked that members check their calendars for that date. K. Long-Range Planning for Grade Organization: Mr. Millar distributed a rough draft of a longrange planning document to mem bers of the Board. He asked that they critique this document in preparation for a meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 1987, 7:00 p.m., at Urey Middle School. L. 1987-88 Calendar Proposals — First Reading: The superintendent explained to the Board that he had prepared calendar proposals for the 1987-88 school year. These proposals have been submitted to the Board and the teachers' association. Additionally, copies of the calendar proposals will be submitted to The Inde-pendent-News so that members of the school community can react to these proposals and provide suggestions to the superintendent. M. Request To Pay Transfer Tuition: Following a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted six to zero to grant the request of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller to pay transfer tuition for their children. Heather, Kindergarten. and Chad, third grade, to attend North Liberty School. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board will meet in special session on January' 20. 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in the library of Urey Middle School. The Board will meet in regular session on February 3, 198?, at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. ADJOURNMENT

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Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft the Board voted six to zero to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. RESOLUTION By resolution of the Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation at their regular meeting of January 13, 1987, it is necessary to transfer amounts within and between the various funds to cover deficits in such funds. General Fond 1986 Budget Account No. 010-11100-00-110-01 ($77,171.04). Transfer $3,079.02 from 010-25490-00-540-00. Transfer $887.75 from 010-25490-00-388-00. Transfer $820.55 from 010-25490-00-382.00. Transber $61,197.50 from 010-25490-00-382-00. Transfer $363.00 from 010-26540-00-390-00. Transfer $2,494.29 from 010-26492-00-210-00. Transfer $2,692.09 from 010-26496-00-230-00. Transfer $5,636.84 from 010-41300-00-110-00. Account No. 010-11100-00-120-04 ($1,532.45). Transfer $1,532.45 from 010-25490-00-540-00. Account No. 010-11300-00-110-03 ($47,457.14). Transfer $8,335.19 from 010-23210-00-540-00. Transfer $600.83 from 010-23210-00-411-00. Transfer $737.34 from 010-23222-00-670-00. Transfer $178.32 from 010-25440-00-323-00. Transfer $11,872.48 from 010-25490-00-411-00. Transfer $24,284.57 from 010-25490-00-386-00. Transfer $1,448.41 from 010-25490-00-540-00. Account No. 010-11400-00-110-00 ($6,908.00) Transfer $1,103 93 from 010-21340-00-120-00. Transfer $3,238.11 from 010-22220-00-110-00. Transfer $647.22 from 010-23160-00-670-00. Transfer $1,451.00 from 010-23210-00-640-00. Transfer $467.74 from 010-23210-00 540-00. Account No. 010-11400-00-411-00 ($133.45). Transfer $133.45 from 010-21340-00-120-00. Account No. 010-12900-00-120-03 ($1,715.73). Transfer $179.39 from 010-21340-00-120-00. Transfer $996.34 from OJO--23 150-00-318-00. Account No. 010-23100-00-120-00 ($4,429.71). Transfer $4,429.71 from 010-23150-00-318-00. Account No. 010-24100-00-110-00 ($8,543.46). Transfer $2,793.83 from 010-21200-00-110-00. Transfer $865.31 from 010-21340-00-411-00. Transfer $4,884.32 from 010-23150-00-318-00. Account No. 010-24100-00-120-00 ($3,069.68). Transfer $3,069.68 from 010-21200-00-110-00. Account No. 010-25292-00-811-00 ($118.82). Transfer $118.82 from 010-21200-00 110-00. Account No. 010-25420-00-120-00 ($6,253.64). Transfer $2,551.44 from 010-13900-00-110-03. Transfer $710.92 from 010-21200-00-332-00. Transfer $2,991.28 from 01021200 00-110-00. Account No. 010-26491-00-210-00 ($1,960.99). Transfer $1.960 99 from 010-13900-00 110-03 Account No. 010-26494-00-220 00(37.927.21) Transfer 5’.900.94 from 010 11200-00-110-02. Transfer 526.2’ from 010 13900-00-110-03.

Account No. 010-26495-00-652 00(5148.65). Transfer $148.65 from 010 11200-00-110-02. Account No. 010-32000-00-411-00(5220.74). Transfer 5220.74 from 010-11200-00-110-02. Account No. 010-41400-00-110-00(510.030.72). Transfer 52,387.72 from 010 11200-00-110-02. Transfer 57,643.00 from 010-25470-00-324-00.

CHURCH NEWSj

Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Richard Reynolds, Pastor SUNDAY. JANUARY 25 Community Food Pantry Sunday. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 am., Worship Service. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 10:00 a.m., W.I.C. meets in Fellowship Hall. 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. E.S.T.. Community Food Pantry at the Presbyterian Church. 6:30 p.m.. Weight Watchers meet in Fellowship Hall. "Whosoever will, may come.” Koontz Lake Missionary Church Pastor Greg Bentle 586-2267 SUNDAY 8:45 a.m., C.S.T., Sunday School. 9:45 a.m., C.S.T., Worship Hour. 6:00 p.m., C.S.T., Evening Worship. WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m., C.S.T., Midweek Service. NEW LOCATION FOR FAMILY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Family Bible Fellowship announces their new location at the former Wayside Chapel or Center Church. The location is on Highway 6 just east of Teegarden Road, or 2 miles west of Highway 31. The worship service is at 10:00 a m. Sunday. The worship service includes scripture, songs taken right from the King James Bible, hymns, gospel songs, and choruses, plus special music by the Family Bible Singers and features a Bible centered message. Pastor Mike Dittmer welcomes everyone who is searching for a Bible believing church to "come join us this Sunday as we worship Jesus together". 4-H VETERINARY SCIENCE PROJECT Enrollment is being taken for the 1987 St. Joseph County 4-H Veterinary Science Program Seventh grade students through high school who are interested in animals are eligible to enroll. A series of 8 meetings will be held, starting February 16, in the Esther Singer Building at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The meetings are set for 7:30 p.m. every Mondayevening for eight consecutive weeks. The program is organized jointly by the St. Joseph County Cooperative Extension Service and the Michiana Veterinarian Association, represented bv Dr. Martin Langhofer. D.V.M. The Veterinary Science Project is designed to help young people better understand animals — their health and disease problems. The project will teach the basics of pet and animal care. There will be several outside speakers, films, special activities and a field trip to the Purdue School of Veterinary Science. Anyone interested should call the Cooperative Extension Office at 2M 9004 and leave their name, address and age. More informa'ion on the project will be available at the first meeting on February 16

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