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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from page 1) completed cost estimates based upon these final drawings and specifications. Mr. Rogers presented the Board with a document detailing cost estimates based upon detailed specifications and drawings. He explained that the estimated cost for the seven additional classrooms equals $807,690. Further, that cost estimates for other essential improvements to the existing school equal $55,946. therefore the total base bid cost estimate equals $863,636. A total of nine alternates have also been identified. The cost estimate for alternate #1 through #8 equals $132,714. These alternates include new lockers; remodeling the cafeteria; reiamping the existing gymnasium; chain link fence, gates and posts enclosing the new addition and north wing of the building site; an intrusion alarm for the computer room, library and office; and insulation for the low portion of the 1976 addition. Dr. Smith added that the cost estimate for alternate #9. the bus maintenance garage, equals SIOO,OOO. The cost estimate for all nine alternates equals $232,714. It was noted that alternate #5 had been deleted from the alternate list and added to the base bid calculations. The total cost estimate for the complete base bid and all alternates equals $1,096,350. Mr. Rogers responded to questions from the Board by clarifying the process by which the base bid and alternates had been estimated. Mr. James Keil, of Municipal Finance. Inc., presented total project cost estimates and anticipated tax rate impact calculations. He estimated the total project cost of the base bid at $1,530,000 and the total project cost of the alternates at $275,000 for a maximum project cost of $1,805,000. Mr. Keil stressed that these calculations are based upon high estimates for bid prices, interest rates and fees. Mr. Keil estimated that based upon a 15 year lease the bid project would impact 39 cents on the debt service tax rate and that the alternates bid would impace seven cents on the debt service tax rate. He also stated that the scheduled drop of nine cents in the debt service tax rate for 1989 will reduce the total tax impact to an estimated 37 cents for the maximum project cost as described above. Following clarifying questions and discussions, and a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Corporation constructin manager, Mr. David Rogers, to prepare bid documents and for the supenntedent to publish a notice of advertisement for taking bids on the Walkerton Elementary School project as per Indiana statute. B. Greene Township Discussion: President Millar directed discussion among members of the Board regarding the Greene Township resolution recently passed by the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. Mr. Dennis Prout and Mr. Howard Dosmann of the Greene Township community presented the Board with a list of names of students that have indicated a desire to attend the John Glenn School Corporation. Following Discussion, Board members directed the superintendent to research three issues: I How would the number and grade distribution of Greene I own ship students affect enrollments, student teacher ratio and facility usage at North Liberts School and John Glenn High School? 2 How will the lack of transportation services by the South Bend Community School Corporation to Greene I ownship students attend-

ing John Glenn Schools affect the safe transportation of those students to John Glenn Schools? 3. How binding is the South Bend Community School Corporation resolution on present and future boards? By consensus, the Board set a target date of the first Board meeting in May to determine how to respond to the South Bend resolution on the Greene Township issue. C. 1987-88 School Calendar: Dr. Smith presented option 1 and option 2 calendars to the Board. These options had been developed as a result of the calendar survey results collected from Corporation patrons and staff. Option 1 was comprised of a corresponding calendar to the present school year. Option 2 was comprised of a calendar which begins approximately one week later than the current school year calendar. Board members, administrators and a Teacher Association representative discussed the two options at length. The superintendent noted that the School Corporation/Teacher Association Discussion Committee recommended option 1 with six of the nine in favor and option 2 with three of nine in favor. Mrs. Craft moved to adopt option 2. That motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Hostetler moved to adopt option 2. Mrs. Craft seconded the motion and the Board voted four (Mrs. Craft, Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Millar and Mr, Miller) aye. to three (Mrs. Beem, Mr. Ludwig and Mrs. Manuel) naye. Therfore, option 2 was adopted. The superintendent noted that the Indiana General Assembly is still considering legislation which may have an impact upon dates of the school calendar. He also stated that calendars for the 1988-89 and 1989-90 school years will be developed, discussed with the Teachers Association, and brought to the Board of Trustees for adoption prior to the end of the current school year. A copy of the adopted 1987-88 school calendar is attached to and a pan of these minutes. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Vocational Equipment With State Board Os Vocational And Technical Education Grant: Dr. Smith noted that following submission of a grant application request that the SBVTE has tentatively approved a $3,547 grant to the John Glenn School Corportation for vocational equipment. This grant is 100% funding and does not require matching funds from the local school corporation. Pending approval of the Fiscal Year 1988 State Plan for Vocational/ Technical Education the grant funds are available until June 30, 1988. Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent, high school principal and vocational agriculture department to utilize the SBVTE grant as per state regulations and approvals. B. Appointments: Following a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded bv Mrs. Beem. the Board voted unanimously to make the following appointments: 1, Bill Groves. North Liberty Sth and 6th Girls Basketball Coach. 2. Ann Camblin, North Liberty School Sth and 6th Grade Cheerleading Sponsor. Conference Requests: As per instructions from the previous Board meeting, the superintendent explained that the payment of conference expenses for School Corporation employees is permitted as per Indiana Code 20-5-2 2 bur ther, the Indiana State Board of Accounts has ruled that this legislation is permissive with regards to reasonable hotel and h ard bills and necessary transportation expenses. Dr Smith informed the Board that he had discussed Board con sideration of a change m policx tor payment of conference expenses

with the Teachers Association. Following discussion among members of the Board, by consensus the Board took no action on a change in the policy of payment of conference expenses for School Corporation employees. They further directed the superintendent to continue to evaluate each conference request upon its merits. Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Beem. the Board voted unanimously to grant the following conference requests: 1. Bob Mulligan, John Glenn High School, “ISTA Linking For Excellence Series”, Indianapolis. March 13, 1987. 2. Gayle Anderson. John Glenn High School. “Indiana Association Os Teachers Os Spanish And Portugese”. Indianapolis, March 21. 1987. 3. Jane Bliley, Tim Davis, North Liberty School, "Fifth Grade Teacher Exchange Program", Westville, March 19, 1987. 4. Scot Hollenbaugh, Bob Litzkow, John Glenn High School, “Indiana Industrial Technology Education Association Conference", French Lick, April 10 and 11,1987. 5. Mike Shuler, John Glenn High School, "North Central Association Convention". Chicago, April 12-14, 1987. 6. Carol Beem, John Glenn School Corporation, "Indiana School Food Service Association Conference", Indianapolis, April 10 and 11, 1987. D. Conference Reports: The Board accepted the following written conference reports from staff members: 1. Emily Ringenberg, Walkerton Elementary School, "Chapter One Meeting”. 2. Dixie Kunze, Hugh Rettinger, John Glenn High School, "Indiana Association for Counseling And Development”. 3. Mary Ellen Hission, John Glenn High School. "AIME Conference”. E. School Lunch Report: Mrs. Carol Beem. School Corporation Treasurer, submitted a written school lunch report to the Board She noted that although all state matching funds have not been received that she estimated that as of January, 1987, the school lunch fund carried a positive balance of approximately $5,400. Mrs. Beem also noted that many low cost commodity items are available during this school year which may not be available in the future. This, coupled with sound management by the Corporation head cooks, has resulted in this encouraging report. F. Financial Statement — February. 1987: The superintendent submitted a written financial statement to the Board. We noted that as of today the Corporation had taken a $150,000 draw on its general fund temporary loan. A SIOO,OOO draw is scheduled for on or about April 13 and an unscheduled SIOO,OOO draw may be used in May or June for the general fund. A $300,000 temporary loan is scheduled for the debt service fund on or about June 10. G. Others: 1. Falcon Follies Variety Show: Mr. Shuler. John Glenn High School principal, reminded the Board that the Falcon Follies Variety Show will be held Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School auditorium. 2. John Glenn High School Scholarship Letter and Newspaper Release: Mr. Shuler also requested that the Board give their blessing to the John Glenn High School effort to establish a Scholarship Foundation Fund. Members of the Board made recommendations to Mr. Shuler and encouraged him to continue this effort. NEXT MEETING DAT I The Board will meet in regular session on April 14. 198’’ at 7 :30 p.m in the library of North Liberty School. I'he Board will meet in executive session tor the purpose of discus sing the evaluation of personnel on April 21. 198” at ”10 p.m. in the

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library of Urey Middle School. ADJOURNMENT: Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. John Glenn School Corporation School Calendar 1987-88 AUGUST 25 (Tuesday) — Student Registration. 26 (Wednesday) — Student Registration. 28 (Friday) — Teacher Orientation, no school. 31 (Monday) — Gasses begin for first semester, grades 1-12. SEPTEMBER 7 (Monday) — Labor Day, no school. 8 (Tuesday) — Kindergarten begins. OCTOBER 28 (Wednesday) — End first nine weeks grading period, 42 days. 29 & 30 (Thursday and Friday) — Fall Vacation, no school. NOVEMBER 9 (Monday) — Parent/Teacher conferences, no school. 26 & 27 (Thursday and Friday) — Thanksgiving Vacation, no school. DECEMBER 18 (Friday) — Classes dismissed at regular time for Christmas vacation.

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JANUARY 4 (Monday) — Classes resume following Christmas vacation. 22 (Friday) — End second nine weeks grading period. 47 days; end first semester. 89 days. 25 (Monday) — Classes begin for second semester. FEBRUARY 12 (Friday) — Teacher In-Service Day. no school. 25 (Monday) — President’s Day, no school. MARCH 25 (Friday) End third nine weeks grading period, 43 days; classes dismissed at regular time for Spring Vacation. APRIL 4 (Monday) — Classes resume following spring vacation. MAY 30 (Monday) — Memorial Day, no school. JUNE 2 (Thursday) — End fourth nine weeks grading period, 43 days; end second semester. 86 days. 3 (Friday) — Records Day, no school. 5 (Sunday) — Commencement. 3 - 9 (Friday - Thursday) — Potential make up days due to lost time, K-l 1. June 10 (Friday) — Potential records day due to lost time, no school.

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