The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 May 1987 — Page 2

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from page 1) opinion. Mrs. Manuel stated that she was not in favor of the seven room addition. Mrs. Beem. Mr. Ludwig. Mrs. Craft. Mr. Miller and Mr. Hostetler all stated that they were in favor of the seven room addition. Mr. Millar and Mrs. Manuel stated reasons of cost and tax impact for their opposition. Mrs. Beem. Mr. Ludwig, Mrs. Craft. Mr. Miller and Mr. Hostetler stated reasons for their support of the seven room addition that include the immediate need for additional space and the need to address long-range planning. President Millar cautioned all members of the Board that accordance to parliamentary procedure. all motions must be stated in the positive. He also indicated that it was entirely proper for a member to move for a particular action and then vote against that motion, if desired. Following a motion by Mrs. Beem. seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted five (Mrs. Craft. Mrs. Beem, Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Ludwig and Mr. Miller, aye) to two (Mrs. Manuel and Mr. Millar, nay) to authorize acceptance of the base bid for a seven room addition at Walkerton Elementary School. Dave Rogers was d.rected to recalculate the base bid tabulation based upon which alternates are accepted by the Board. Following discussic n and a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted four (Mr. Hostetler. Mrs. Manuel, Mr. Millar and Mr. Miller, aye), to three (Mrs. Beem. Mrs. Craft and Mr. Ludwig, nay) to authorize additional lockers at Walkerton Elementary School, not to exceed a total cost of $15,000. Following discussion and a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted one (Mrs. Beem. aye) to six (Mrs. Craft. Mr. Hostetler. Mr. Ludwig. Mrs. Manuel. Mr. Millar and Mr. Miller, nay) to authorize alternates two. three, four and five as described on construction documents. The motion failed. The total costs of these alternates would have been $37,670. It was pointed out that alternate four was a partial duplication of alternate two in the amount of $3,700. Following discussion and a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Beem. the Board voted two (Mr. Hostetler and Mrs. Beem. aye) to five (Mrs. Craft. Mr. Ludwig. Mrs. Manuel. Mr. Millar and Mr. Miller, nay) to authorize a parking lot for 48 spaces at Walkerton Elementary School in the amount of $32,016 in bid prices and an estimated $30,000 for paving. The motion failed. Following discussion and a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Mauel, the Board voted two (Mr. Hostetler and Mrs. Manuel, aye) to five (Mrs. Beem, Mrs. Craft, Mr. Ludwig, Mr. Millar and Mr. Miller, nay) to authorize a paved parking at Walkerton Elementary for a cost not to exceed $35,000. The motion failed. Following a discussion and a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted unanimously to authorize an intrusion alarm at Walkerton Elementarv School for the bid price of $2,700. Following discussion and a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to authorize that insulation be added above the ceiling of the 1976 addition at Walkerton Elementary School for the bid price of $5,928. Foliowing discussion and a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the inst al I ion of a room call in system

at Walkerton Elementary School for the bid price of $4,500. Following discussion and a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted four (Mrs. Beem, Mrs. Craft. Mr. Ludwig and Mr. Miller, aye) to three (Mr. Millar, Mrs. Manuel and Mr. Hostetler, nay) to authorize the acceptance of the bid price of $7,662 to hold bid prices for an additional 75 days, if necessary, due to financing or legal considerations. Following discussion and a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted zero to seven to authorize a budget figure of SIOO,OOO for equipment and the construction of a bus garage. The motion failed. Following discussion and a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted five (Mrs. Beem. Mrs. Craft, Mrs. Manuel. Mr. Millar and Mr. Miller. aye) to two (Mr. Ludwig and Mr. Hostetler, nay) to authorize an equipment budget for Walkerton Elementary School of $65,000. The total cost of bid and budget items approved by the Board equals $814,517. President Millar asked Mr. Keil to explain the differences between financing on a ten year, 15 year, or 20 year lease. Mr. Keil explained that the shorter the term of the lease, the lower the interest rate; but the higher the yearly payment. The net result of a shorter term lease is a significant savings in the total payout of project costs. It was noted that the John Glenn School Corporation Board of Trustees had previously used the philosophy of paying off debts in the shortest amount of time feasible in order to reduce the total cost of the project. Retirement of the 1982 debt for the John Glenn High School and North Liberty School addition/renovation projects shall be retiring at the end of 1992. This debt represents approximately 70% of the School Corporation debt service requirements. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted unanimously to direct James Keil of Municipal Finance Corporation to prepare a proposed ten year lease for the Walkerton Elementary School addition/renovation project. That lease shall be discussed at the next School Corporation Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution — Prime Time Aide Waiver: Following discussion and a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for a Prime Time Aide Waiver for the 1987-88 school year. A copy of this resolution is attached to and a part of these minutes. B. 1987-88 Staff: Following a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to approved a noncertified staff list as recommended by the superintendent and administrative staff. A copy of this list is attached to and a part of these minutes. Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Manuel, the Board voted unanimously to approve an elementary and secondary certified staff list as recommended by the superintendent and administrative staff. A copy of this list is attached to and a part of these minutes. Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the following additional certified positions: 1. North Liberty School Special Education Learning Disabled Resource Teacher (Joint Educational Services in Special Education Employee). 2. North Liberty School Additional One Half Counselor. 3. John Glenn High School/ North Liberty School One Half Science/Math Teacher. The superintendent stated that the need for additonal Prime Time

aides or certified teachers shall be determined when enrollment and facility needs are fully known. Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted unanimously to approve the extracurricular staff list as submitted by the superintendent and administrative staff. A copy of this list is attached to and a part of these minutes. C. Summer Programs 1987: Following discussion and a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the summer school and recreation programs and staff as recommended by the superintendent. A list of these programs and staff is attached to and a part of these minutes. D. Resignation: Following a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Mr. James D. Rippey as John Glenn High School boys track coach. It was noted by the superintendent that Mr. Rippy had produced an exceptionally successful track program during his nine year tenure. Mr. Rippy's resignation noted that he wised to devote time to completing his masters degree and his position as head football coach at John Glenn High School. E. Conference Requests: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following staff conference requests: 1. Judy New, Walkerion Elementary School; Pat Sri ver. North Liberty School, “G/T Program Evaluation”, Kokomo, May 6, 1987. 2. Cindy Knaack, Walkerton Elementary School, "Growing Healthv Update”. Ball State, June 7- 12. 1987. 3. Brent Kaufman, Fred Henderson. North Liberty School. "Alternative Means For Achieveing School Discipline”, Bloomington, June 4 and 5, 1987. 4. Carol Beem, treasurer, "Indiana Association Os School Business Officials”, Fort Wayne. May 6-8, 1987. 5. Brent Kaufman. North Liberty School. "Application For Indiana Principals Leadership Academy”, Next Available Gass. F. Conference Reports: The Board accepted written reports from the follow ing staff members: 1. Scot Hollenbaugh. John Glenn High School. "Industrial Arts Conference". 2. Judy New, Walkerton Elementary School, "Differentiated Reading Curriculum For G/T Students”. 3. Judy Wojcik, North Liberty School, "National Council On The Education For The Ceramic Arts”. 4. Gail Dodge, Nancy Huff, Walkerton Elementary School; Cyndy Williams, Vai Gauss, North Liberty School, "Kindergarten Exchange Program”. 5. Jo Ellen Stevens. Urey Middle School. "Aerobics Os The Mind”. 6. Brent Kaufman, North Liberty School, "NAESPConvention”. 7. Patty Kennedy, John Glenn High School, "ISU Home Economics Department Staff Development Day”. 8. Hugh Rettinger, John Glenn High School, "Gifted/Talented Conference”. 9. Nilas Miller, John Glenn School Corporation Board. "NSBA Convention”. G. Donation to North Liberty School Library: Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to accept, with thanks, an anonymous donation to the North Liberty School library for books and materials in the amount of S2OO. H. Adult Basic Education Agreement With South Bend Community School Corporation: Following a motion bv Mrs. Manual, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with the South

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Bend Community School Corporation for services to be provided within the boundaries of the John Glenn School Corporation for Adult Basic Education classes. 1. Resolution — North Liberty School Extracurricular Account: Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution naming Ist Source Bank of South Bend to provide an extracurricular banking account for the North Liberty School. J. Others: 1. The superintendent noted that the Teacher of the Year Reception honoring Miss Shirley Ross. 1986-87 John Glenn School Corporation Teacher Os The Year, will be held on Wednesday, May--27. at 4:15 p.m. in the John Glenn High School library . 2. It was announced that the Indiana School Board Association Region 2 Spring Meeting will be held May 19. 1987 in Goshen. 3. It was announced that the Indiana School Boards Association will sponsor a School Finance Seminar for Board members on May 15, 1987 in Indianapolis. 4. The superintendent submitted copies of a survery conducted by the North Liberty School P.T.A. on the topic of a combined middle school. Dr. Smith noted that much valuable information was contained in the survey and he asked that Board members study the docu-

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